19th November 2025 Minutes
Glentworth Parish Council
Minutes of the Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council
Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025
Venue: Glentworth Village Hall
Attendance: Councillors: S. Pickering-Patterson (Chair), W.Annibal (Vice Chairman), J. Latham and L. Garbutt. Also attending: G. Monks (Clerk) and Paul Howitt-Cowan (District Councillor) & County Councillor Reeve.
19/11/1 Appoint a Chairperson
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to appoint S. Pickering Patterson as Chairperson for this meeting.
19/11/2 Apologies for absence
E. Rook, C. Hebborn, C. Montgomery.
19/11/3 Declarations of interest and dispensations from members in accordance with the Local Government
1. To record declarations of interest by any member of the council in respect of the agenda items. Councillor Annibal declared an interest in agenda item ‘West Lindsey Community Grant’.
2. To note dispensations given to any member of the council in respect of the agenda items. None declared
19/11/4 Minutes of the Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council held on Wednesday 15th October 2025
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to approve the Minutes taken on 15th October 2025.
19/11/5 Chairman and Vice Chairmans report
The Chair had nothing to report.
The Vice Chairman reported that she had planted winter pansies in the troughs.
19/11/6 Representative Reports
District Council: The District Councillor reported that the grant scheme is over-subscribed and the Village Hall application is being looked at, the future of Scampton continues to be deliberated, there will be an extraordinary meeting to discuss the reorganisation of local government, the Churches Festival will have its 30th year, the Police Commissioner position will end in 2028 and recruitment has begun for food waste collection.
County Council: Councillor Reeve said that a judicial review about Tillbridge solar is being considered.
Police: The Clerk noted that there were 1 incident in September.
19/11/7 Clerks report
The report by the Clerk was noted.
19/11/8 Planning Matters to be Reported and Considered
Planning Inspectorate: APP/N2535/W/24/3358083- Glentworth Hall – The Clerk will send the District Councillor the application reference so the he can chase the outcome.
19/11/9 Accounts
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to approve the financial report and approve electronic payments e810-e812 and cheque 000590. The Chair signed the bank statements to confirm the balance of £6,972.33 in the Natwest current account at 30/10/25 and £24,731.68 in the Liquidity Manager 35 days savings account.
Payee Amount
e810 G. Monks October 2025 salary £
e811 Glendale Countryside Ltd Grass cut (inv. 1739) £91.20
e812 Glendale Countryside Ltd Grass cut (inv. 1998) £219.60
cheque RBL Poppy Appeal Wreath s.137 £20
Budgetary items 2026/27: The Clerk reminded Councillors to let him know of any costs that may need budgeting for.
Estimated Precept 2026/27: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to request a precept value of £11,583, being a 3% increase.
19/11/10 To receive reports for discussion
Play Area and Pocket Park risk assessment report by the Clerk: The Clerk provided a report noting that the play equipment was operationally safe. The defibrillators are emergency ready.
Village Hall memorandum of understanding: The appendix drafted by the Clerk will be circulated.
Christmas Tree: Councillor Annibal confirmed that the tree will be erected on 3/12 and the lights switched on on 4/12.
Tillbridge solar: Councillor Garbuttt had nothing to report.
Emergency Plan: This was deferred until the next meeting.
Glentworth/ Harpswell bridleway: Councillors discussed the latest information.
Broadband Contract: Following a review of the options, Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to renew the contract with EE at £27 per month. This will be reviewed in 12 months’ time.
Passive speed boards: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to request 6 new passive speed boards at a cost of £50.
Harm to horses: Councillors discussed the concerns raised by the horse owner over the impact of fireworks. Councillors were sympathetic to the issue but agreed that the Parish Council has no power to act and it could be a police matter. The District Councillor agreed to establish who would deal with this at WLDC.
West Lindsey Community Grant: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to ratify the decision to apply for a community grant for the clock improvement.
19/11/11 Correspondence for Information
Correspondence was noted.
19/11/12 Minor items/ Agenda items for the next meeting
Final precept for 2026/27 will be an agenda item. Councillor Garbutt said that Mr Perkins is looking into the design of the entry gates to the village. Councillor Latham requested that parking on the dead-end part of Church Street and St George’s Hill/ Chapel Lane is on the agenda.
19/11/13 Date of Next Meeting
The next Parish Council Meeting will be on Wednesday 14th January 2026.
Meeting Ended: 21.13