December 2025 Minutes
NEWTON ON TRENT PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES
An Ordinary meeting of the Parish Council
held on Monday 8th December 2025
St Peter’s Church, High Street, Newton on Trent
Members of the public and press were cordially invited to attend
194 Those Present.
Cllr B. Goodacre. Chairman.
Cllr A. Arden.
Cllr R. Spink.
Cllr M. Maddison.
Mr R. Pilgrim. Parish Clerk. District Councillor.
Members of the public. Mrs R Arden. Candidate for co-option.
195 Apologies for Absence.
None received
196 The Chairman will suspend the meeting for 15 minutes to allow for a public forum.
No members of the public attended.
197 Declarations of Interest.
None received.
198 Approval of the Minutes of the last meeting. Monday 10th November 2025.
Proposed Cllr Maddison. Seconded Cllr Spink. Carried unanimously.
199 Matters Arising from the Minutes of the Last Meeting. (Not covered in this Agenda).
None received.
200 Co-option of a new member to the Parish Council.
Resolved. That Mrs Rachel Arden be coopted as a member to the Parish Council.
Proposed Cllr Goodacre. Seconded Cllr Spink. Carried unanimously/
Councillor Arden duly signed the Receipt of Code of Conduct form.
Cllr Arden was given the Declarations of Interest form to complete and return to the Clerk.
201 Amendments to the Agenda by Resolution.
None received.
202 Assertion 10. AGAR Year End 2026.
To adopt Gov.UK email addresses as soon as possible.
Resolved. That This Parish Council subscribes to Parish Online.
Proposed Cllr Goodacre. Seconded Cllr Arden A. Carried unanimously.
203 Vans on the Verge 6 Dunham Road.
No response from WLDC concerning the problem smell noticed by a number of passing pedestrians.
204 Bus shelter. General maintenance. Letter of thanks to Newton Primary School.
A letter of thanks, signed by the Chairman and one other Councillor will be sent to the school.
205 Parish Council Notice Bard needs attention.
There has not been a response from the original contractor.
Cllr Arden will try to contact him.
206 For Discussion. Replacement commemorative Bench for the Church Yard. (RAP)
An order has been sent to Marmax and arrangements made to cover the delivery to Furrowland, where the bench will be stored prior to installation in the Church yard.
207 Project on the Playing Field. Install changing room/hospitality facilities. Report. (RAP)
Cllr R. Arden to produce a fact sheet/questionnaire for community involvement. The sheet will be delivered to every household in the village.
Cllr Goodacre is to produce the graphics.
The Clerk will approach Gelder’s. Abba, Daniel Charles, For quotations to bring water, sewage and electricity connections to the playing field in readiness for the installation of the Cabin.
The Clerk will look for possible sources of funding, with West Lindsey District Council a first option.
208 Wall Mounted Post Box. For the return of Parish Council surveys.
Resolved. That the Clerk order a wall mounted post box which will be used as a collection point for surveys etc,
Proposed Cllr Maddison Seconded Cllr Goodacre. Carried unanimously.
209 One Earth Solar Project.
For Discussion.
210 Highways Issues.
a. Footpath to Dunham Bridge. Hedge Clearance. (AA)
Cllr A. Arden is to approach the contractor for a progress report.
b. Drainage outside number 33 High Street is blocked.
Clerk to write to cschighways and report the issue again.
211 Play Park
a. Litter & Litter Bins.
Acceptable.
b. Play Equipment Maintenance Contract. Report. (RS)
Cllr Spink to send Inspection reports and request quotation. EKM.
c. Other Matters.
Play Area fence along the Paddocks has a number of damaged lats, which will need replacing.
Cllr A. Arden is to contact a contractor.
212 Health and Safety
a. Play Park. No issues reported.
b. Playing Field. No issues reported.
213 Defibrillator.
A new Battery and replacement pads are now in place.
214 Facebook Page.
Possible suggestions for content.
None received.
215 Correspondence sent out during the month.
No comments
216 Finance.
a. Financial Statement November 2025.
Resolved. That the Financial Statement for November be approved as a true record,
Proposed Cllr Maddison. Seconded Cllr A. Arden. Carried unanimously.
b. Clerk’s Salary & Expenses November 2025. £598.58
Resolved. That the Clerk’s Salary and Expenses be approved for payment.
Proposed Cllr Spink. Seconded Cllr Goodacre. Carried unanimously.
c. Invoices for Payment December 2025.
HMRC PAYE £48.60
Newton on Trent PCC Room Hire £30.00
Fytche-Taylor £2244.00
d. Final demand. Precept 2025-2026. £17000.00 For approval and signature.
The Final Claim Form was duly signed and will be sent to West Lindsey DC as soon as possible.
21 7 Future Agenda Items.
Visit from the mobile Post Office.
218 Dates for Future Meetings.
Monday 9th February 2025.
Monday 9th March 2025.
Monday 13th April 2025.
219 Closure of the Meeting.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 2030 hrs. (8,30 pm).
R. PILGRIM. Parish Clerk.