February 2026 Minutes
NEWTON ON TRENT PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES
An Ordinary meeting of the Parish Council
To be held on Monday 9th February 2026
St Peter’s Church, High Street, Newton on Trent
Members of the public and press are cordially invited to attend
1. Those Present.
Cllr Goodacre. Chairman.
Cllr A. Arden,
Cllr R. Sarden.
Cllr R. Spink.
Cllr R. Pilgrim Parish Clerk and District Councillor.
Members of the Public. None attended.
2. Apologies for Absence.
Cllr M. Maddison. Having been informed of the reason for her absence, Council approved her apologies for absence.
3. The Chairman will suspend the meeting for a period of 15 minutes to allow for a public forum.
No members of the public present.
4. Declarations of Interest.
None received.
5. Approval of the Minutes of the last meeting. Monday 8th December 2026.
Resolved. That the Minutes of the last meeting be approved subject to the word “footpath” being removed from 2025.210.
Proposed Cllr Goodacre. Seconded Cllr Spink. Carried unanimously.
6. Matters Arising from the Minutes of the Last Meeting.
None received.
7. Amendments to the Agenda by Resolution.
Allotment 2 has been shared for some time. One of the allotment holders has now decided to retire. The allotment will now be managed by the remaining allotment holder.
8. Mobile Post Office.
A mobile post office is now visiting local villages.
The Clerk will make an application for a visit to Newton on Trent.
A notice will also be put on Facebook to let residents know of the application.
9. Vans on the road – Dunham Road.
A new law forbidding parking on pavements and verges is soon to take effect. Hopefully this will deter the present vans and we can continue maintaining the verges over the summer.
10. Parish Council Notice Board.
The Parish Notice Board is badly in need of some care and attention. The varnish has begun to crack and water is seeping into the woodwork. The person who made the notice board has been asked to remove all the old varnish and relace with an oil, which should soak into the woodwork and provide better protection.
11. Replacement memorial bench for the Churchyard.
A new bench has been purchased and is currently in storage.
A quotation for installation has been requested. Once this has been approved the bench will be installed.
12. Project on the Playing Field. Changing room with hospitality.
The planning application has been sent to West Linsey District Council.
The application will need a Resolution from the planning committee, and this is expected to be included in the agenda for the March meeting.
There is one objection from the Environment Agency, which may need further examination to be resolved. Quotations for the provision of water, electricity and foul drainage are now being looked at so that a total cost can be calculated and a funding bid prepared.
The Clerk will use a local company to complete the necessary searches.
13. One Earth Solar Development.
The situation is being monitored but there is very little at the present time that will seriously affect the village.
14. Highways Issues.
Verge Clearence from Dunham Road to Dunham Bridge.
The vegetation along the verge has now been cut back, revealing a wide verge which could, in time, be used by pedestrians.
Walking along this stretch of verge will now be much safer with the extra width and the reduction in traffic speeds to 50 mph.
A significant amount of the labour needed to achieve this was donated by Furrowland.
15. Play Park.
a. Litter and Litter Bins.
The bins are being emptied regularly, and the general state of the Play Park is satisfactory.
b. Dog Waste Bins.
The waste bins are now very old and in need of replacement. The Clerk will approach West Lindsey District Council for replacements.
c. Quotation for Maintenance Work to the Play Equipment.
A quotation is expected from a local company. However, despite many reminders, nothing has been received.
16. Health and Safety.
a. Play Park. No issues reported.
b. Playing Field. No issues reported.
17. Defibrillator.
The blue light has gone out. The Clerk is checking with Community Heartbeat that the Defibrillator is still active. If nothing is heard an electrician will have to be asked to check the equipment.
18. Facebook Page.
Information is uploaded on a regular basis.
A notice will also be posted giving residents an initial idea of the new building on the Playing Field.
19. Correspondence sent out during the Month.
No comments received.
20. Finance.
a. Financial Statement January 2026.
Resolved. That the Financial Statement be approved as a true record.
Proposed Cllr Spink. Seconded Cllr A Arden. Carried unanimously.
b. Clerk’s Salary and Expenses. £244.96
Resolved. That the Clerk’s Salary and Expenses be approved for payment.
c. Invoices for payment.
HMRC PAYE £48.60
LALC Training Scheme. £156.00
LALC Membership. £17400
FWR Popplewell. £384.00
Newton on Trent PCC £30.00
Motion Cleaning. £266.80
Parish Online. £192.00
Resolved. That the above expenditure at 20.c. be approved for payment.
Proposed Cllr Spink. Seconded Cllr A. Arden. Carried unanimously.
d. Krinkels extended Contract.
Resolved. That the extended contract, running for a three-year term, should be approved.
Proposed Cllr Goodacre. Seconded Cllr Spink. Carried unanimously.
21. Future Agenda Items.
An Annual contract for maintenance of the cleared section of verge along the A57.
22. Dates for Future Meetings.
Monday 9th March 2026,
Monday 13th April 2026.
Monday 11th May 2026.
23. Closure of the Meeting.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 2035 hrs (8.35 pm)
Approval of the Minutes.
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