2026 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

Minute

Item

Action

1.

Apologies for absence:

Cllrs Godderidge, Tokley & Wright.

2.

Public Forum:

Sharon Abbott a Surfleet resident expressed an interest in co-option and gave a short presentation. On the proposition of Cllr Walker, seconded by Cllr Caulfield and agreed by all Sharon Abbott was co-opted onto the Council and the Clerk will send a declaration of acceptance of office.

3.

Approve minutes of the meeting held in June:

The minutes had been circulated and on the proposition of Cllr Walker, seconded by Cllr Jones, and agreed by all were confirmed as a true copy.

Matters arising – the previously reported overgrown hedges will be reported to Cllr King as the request has not been actioned

JL/GJH

4.

Highway matters:

Cllr Jones reported a damaged sign at the bottom of Station Road and will report on fix my street.

5.

Cemetery matters:

 The Clerk will amend the regulations and publish on the councils website.

GJH

6.

Finance report:

The Clerk reported the following cheques for issue, which members agreed,

101239 Clerk salary                       £        732.66

101240 HMRC                               £        136.80

101241 David Lewis                      £     1,200.00

Bank balances Interest a/c  £ 11,515

                        Current  a/c  £  5,562

                        Cheques      £  2,068

                        Net balance £ 15,009

7.

Planning:

The Clerk confirmed that planning applications have been actioned with comments reported to SHDC.

Members discussed the National Grid pylon proposal and reaffirmed their opposition to the suggested route. Further consultations have been advertised and Councillors will attend.

8.

Pylon consultations:

Cllr Jones attended the Spalding Weston Marsh sub station A planning event and gave a synopsis around the design and landscaping options.

9.

Bus shelter renovations:

Members agreed arrangements and the work will be started this month.

10.

SPARC:

 Members are agreeable to meet their representatives if we receive an approach.

11.

The Ship Surfleet Seas End:

 Has now been designated as an asset of community value. Cllr Caulfield asvised that the community group are talking to the current owner.

12.

Members reports:

JL reported the dog nuisance problem and will liaise with the resident concerned.

EJ advised the street sign in Stockhouse Lane had been damaged again.

The Clerk will invite the new bins team to attend the next meeting.

GJH

13.

Flood risk:

Cllr Tokley attended the meeting and will report to the November meeting.

14.

Date of next meeting: Tuesday 24th November 2026

15.

The Chairman closed the meeting at 19.50pm