2026 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

NOTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL OF

LEADENHAM

Held on TUESDAY 12th May 2026 at 7.00pm at Leadenham Village Hall.

PRESENT: Chair: Cllr Melanie Nelstrop Vice-Chair: Cllr D Nelstrop

Councillors: Cllr Martyn Everett, Cllr Peter Linacre,

Sharon Johnson (Clerk/RFO).

Also present for part meeting Cllr L Hagues and Cllr M Overton

1 Member of public

1. Election of Chair - It was RESOLVED that Cllr M Nelstrop be appointed Chair for 2026-27. The Acceptance of Office form was signed by Cllr M Nelstrop and countersigned by the Clerk

2. Election of Vice Chair

Cllr D Nelstrop was nominated for Vice Chair. It was RESOLVED that Cllr D Nelstrop be appointed Vice-Chair for 2026-27. The Acceptance of Office form was signed by Cllr D Nelstrop and countersigned by the Clerk

3. Co-option for vacancies

2 vacant seats on the Parish Council - no applications received

4. COUNCILLOR RESPONSIBILITIES

It was RESOLVED to approve the list below:

Highways: Cllr M Everett

Planning: Cllr D Nelstrop

Personnel/Staff: Cllr K Willgoose / Cllr M Nelstrop

Play Area: Cllr M Everett

SWRA: Cllr M Everett

War Memorial/Conservation: Cllr P Linacre

Primary School: Cllr K Willgoose

Village Hall: Cllr M Nelstrop

Solar Farm: Cllr P Linacre

5. Apologies for Absence - Cllr Willgoose 

6. Declaration of Interests – None

7. PUBLIC FORUM – None

8. Reports of Representatives

To receive reports from the following:

a) District Councillor (DCllr Lucille Hagues). Reports can be found here

b) County Councillor (Cllr M Overton). Newsletters can be found here.

19:38 Cllr L Hagues left

9. Minutes - It was unanimously RESOLVED that Notes of the Meeting of the Parish Council held on 14th April 2026 be approved as a true record and signed as Minutes.

10. Planning Applications and Issues - Noted

a) Applications received:

1. Planning Application Reference: 26/0482/PAR Proposal: Application for Prior Notification under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R for the Change of Use of an agricultural building to a Flexible Commercial Use (Class E). Location: Glebe Farm Sleaford Road Brant Broughton

b) Decisions received: None

11. VILLAGE HALL –

Lease/operational arrangements – Meeting to be arranged to finalise Lease agreement

12. RENEWAL/EXTENSION OF LEASE OF SPORTS FIELD

Lease discussed with landowner and now to be review by solicitor

13. Solar FarmS

a) Noted that Leoda solar farm has been paused and Springwell has been approved

14. Clerk REPORT

Clerk reported that the play park has been delayed due to an issue with the contractor but it should only but the project back a week or 2. Land between the BOWLS club and tennis courts was discussed following an idea from a resident. Cllr’s agreed for the resident to explore the idea further with consideration to the drains and tennis court lighting.

15. FINANCIAL MATTERS MAY 2026

1. It was RESOLVED that the bank reconciliation, transfers and statement of accounts below be approved

Statement of Accounts at 01/05/2026:

Lloyds Community Account (****9760)                              £2353.54

Lloyds BB Inst (savings) Account (****7762)                     £68,292.32

Equals Account (****9509)                                                   £38.47

Total                                                                                         £ 70,684.33

Royal Fund                                                                             £331.80

Incl Interest accrued: April                                       £21.35

Income: Precept - £19,643

Transfers: From current to savings £18,000                                

Balance of accounts at 01/05/2026:

CIL

CIL Deadlines

Ringfenced for election costs £4,000

S137 £10.81 per elector. x338 = £3,653.78

1. payments made between 1/4/2026 – 1/05/2026 ratified:

2. Upcoming regular payments noted

Clerk Salary £553.70

Clerk Pension £139.02

Clerk Expenses £41.67

Service Charge £4.25

3. It was RESOLVED to approve Zurich insurance renewal 2026 – 27 £500 (same as last year)

16. PLAY AREA

Monthly inspection report noted.

17. VILLAGE WALKABOUT It was RESOLVED for the route to be circular starting at the village hall, ACTION Clerk to do map and advertise in newsletter

18. VILLAGE MAINTENANCE

a) Highways issues – Following a meeting between the Parish Council and Rowan Smith from Lincolnshire County Council Highways at Leadenham, several highways and drainage concerns within the village were discussed.

The condition of potholes throughout the village was reviewed, including the current repair system used by Highways. It was noted that several outstanding potholes have already been identified and are due to be repaired in the near future.

Concerns regarding drainage and flooding were also raised, particularly adjacent to the village green at the High Street/main road junction. Rowan confirmed that the drains in this area will be investigated further to help prevent future flooding on the roadway.

The issue of debris and surface runoff coming down Sleaford Road was discussed. Rowan agreed to investigate boundary ownership and responsibilities, with a view to arranging clearance of the debris where appropriate.

In addition, the condition of the road surface on Gospel Lane was highlighted for further consideration.

20.05 Cllr M Overton arrived and gave a verbal update on county news

20.39 Cllr M Overton left

b) Village hall clock repair. Ongoing quotes/investigations

19. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING. None

20. Date of Next Meeting. The next meeting is Tuesday 9th June 2026

Please be advised that these are notes of the meeting taken by the Clerk and cannot in any way be regarded as the official minutes of council proceedings until they are approved and signed at the next Parish Council meeting.

There being no further business the Chair ended the meeting at 20:39