4th March 2026 Minutes
Glentworth Parish Council
DRAFT Minutes of the Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council
Date: Wednesday 4th March 2026
Venue: Glentworth Village Hall
Attendance: Councillors: S. Pickering-Paterson (Chair), W.Annibal (Vice Chairman), J. Latham, C. Montgomery and L. Garbutt. Also attending: G. Monks (Clerk), Paul Howitt-Cowan (District Councillor) & County Councillor Reeve.
04/03/1 Apologies for absence
E. Rook, C. Hebborn. Councillor Latham announced that he had tendered his resignation as Councillor.
04/03/2 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. None declared
2. To note dispensations given to any member of the council in respect of the agenda items. None declared
04/03/3 Minutes of the Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council held on Wednesday 14th January 2026
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to approve the Minutes taken on 14th January 2026.
04/03/4 Chairman and Vice Chairmans report
The Chair had nothing to report.
The Vice Chairman had nothing to report.
04/03/5 Representative Reports
District Council: The District Councillor thanked Councillor Latham for all he had contributed to the Parish. He reported that the District Council had agreed a 2.9% increase in Precept, there is a sizable reserve that may be used for local projects, there is an extraordinary meeting on 16/3 about the dissolution of the council which is due in April 2027, WLDC have submitted a bid to purchase the Scampton Site.
County Council: Councillor Reeve said £4m had been set aside for highways maintenance, some trees have been felled on A632 due to Ash die back, Glentworth Hall has been given its final notice from WLDC enforcement, there is a £3k Councillor Fund, the proposed hydrogen pipeline could come close to the Village.
Police: The Clerk noted that there was 1 incident in January 2026.
04/03/6 Clerks report
The report by the Clerk was noted. Surface dressing will take place on B1398 from 16/4/26.
04/03/7 Planning Matters to be Reported and Considered
Councillor Latham reported the work on the drive to Glentworth Hall to the County Council.
04/03/8 Accounts
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to approve the financial report and approve electronic payments e817-e818. The Chair signed the bank statements to confirm the balance of £4,880.76 in the Natwest current account at 28/02/26 and £24895.76 in the Liquidity Manager 35 day savings account at 28/02/26.
Payee Amount
e817 G. Monks January 2026 salary £394.76
e818 G. Monks February 2026 salary £394.96
Budgetary items 2026/27: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to finalise the budget for 2026.27.
Project funds: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to withdraw £14,500 from the Liquidity Manager savings account to the current account.
04/03/9 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.
Risk Assessment: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to adopt the Councillor Activities document, Risk Review, Review of Internal Controls and asset register 2025/26.
Speed sign battery replacement: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to purchase 2 new batteries for the speed sign at a cost of £187.94.
Tillbridge solar: There was nothing new to report.
Emergency Plan: This was deferred until the next meeting. The Clerk will remind Councillor Rook about it.
Glentworth/ Harpswell bridleway: The County Councillor reported that the maintenance team had been instructed to prepare the new bridleway. There will need to be a consultation about the diversion near Harpswell.
Entry Gates: Councillor Garbutt said her husband is happy to meet Councillor Montgomery to discuss the look and location.
LALC Membership and ATS renewal: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to renew the membership for 2026/27 and subscribe to the Annual Training Scheme. The Clerk will circulate the list of training course provided by LALC.
Domain name and email change: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to request that Cloud Next provide a new domain name of @glentworth-pc.gov.uk for each Councillor and employee and to adopt the new IT Policy and Accessibility statement.
04/03/10 Correspondence for Information
Correspondence was noted.
04/03/11 Minor items/ Agenda items for the next meeting
Play equipment refresh and the planting of bulbs will be on the next agenda.
04/03/12 Date of Next Meeting
The next Parish Council Meeting will be on Wednesday 22nd April 2026.
Meeting Ended: 21.27