November 2025 Minutes
A Meeting of Canwick Parish Council was held on Monday 17 November 2025 at the Village Hall, Montagu Road, Canwick. County Cllr Cawrey, District Cllr Goodwin, the Clerk and one Parishioner were also present.
Present: Councillor L.J. Pennell – Chairman
Councillor I.D. Carrington – Vice-Chairman
Councillor H.L. Dowson
Councillor R.C. Narborough
Councillor L.T. O’Melia
The Chairman welcomed all present.
1. Apologies and Declarations of Interest: Apologies had been received from Cllr Griffin who was caring for her husband and District Cllr Harrington. Cllr Carrington had notified he would be late as attending a prior meeting. On arrival he declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 8 as a Trustee of the Village Hall. The Chairman reminded members they could make the appropriate declaration at any stage should it become necessary.
The Chairman asked the parishioner present if she wished to speak. She asked for an update on the mounting of the 40mph hi-viz signs on the BT poles. Cllr Cawrey stated there had been no update on this but a Highways Ward Walk for the village is to be arranged shortly and it will be discussed then.
It was noted that when reporting issues on ‘Fix my Street’ a voluntary donation was requested at the end.
2. Clerk’s Notes from the Meeting held on 20 October 2025: The notes from this meeting had been distributed to each member. The Chairman proposed that the notes be accepted and approved as minutes for signing and this was unanimously agreed.
3. Matters Arising:
3a. Information Packs for New Residents: None. Cllr Narborough stated he had made a few adjustments to his recent update of the packs.
3b. Website: We had received notification that our minutes remaining were low. We had also received an email notifying of the Webmaster’s resignation. After discussion it was agreed we would wait to hear from Lalc before making any decisions.
4. Planning: The Chairman reminded members that any District Councillor present could not express an opinion on any of the planning items.
4a. 25/0842/FUL – Erection of New Dwelling – Custom Self Build – Land Adjacent 12 Heighington Road: Passed by NKDC.
4b. 25/1087/TPO – Tree Works – The Gables, Pelham Lane: Passed by NKDC with modifications.
4c. 25/1359/TPO – Tree Works – Meadow View, Grange Lane: This had been e-mailed to members. After discussion it was agreed we would not comment and leave to the expertise of the Tree Officer.
4d. Items Notified since Publication of the Agenda: None.
5. Environment:
5a. Highways Issues: Cllr O’Melia reported a street light opposite his property on Hall Drive was on continuously. To be reported on ‘Fix my Street’.
Cllr Carrington reported several street lights out on Heighington Road. To be reported on ‘Fix my Street’.
5b. Request for Speed Survey: See Parishioner’s question above.
6. Correspondence:
6a. NKDC Parish & Town Council Newsletter: Nothing received.
6b. LCC Town and Parish Council Newsletter October 2025: This had been e-mailed to members and was noted.
6c. Highways News: This had been e-mailed to members and was noted.
6d. Avian Influenza (Bird Flu): This had been e-mailed to members and was noted.
6e. Street Naming - SEQ: This had been e-mailed to members. It was noted that the names were now confirmed.
6f. Items Received since Publication of Agenda: None.
7. County and District Councillor Reports: Cllr Cawrey stated LCC would debate Local Government Reorganisation at the full Council Meeting later that week.
8. Village Hall: No update.
9. Finance:
9a. Bank Account Update: The Chairman reported that on 31 October the balance on the Deposit Account was £32,798.15 with £40.30 new interest. The balance on the Current Account was £483.03 with one outstanding cheque for £95.76 leaving a net balance of £387.27
9b. Public Works Loan: A direct debit payment was due on 2 December to the PWLB for £175.79 which included £25.79 interest. Payment agreed.
9c. Computer Matters: On-going.
9d. Payments Due in November: A payment of £95.76 was due to Glendale for grass cutting on 8th October 2025.
The Chairman sought re-imbursement of £64.99 for the AVG Subscription. Payments agreed.
9e. Transfer of Funds: The Chairman proposed transferring £750 from the deposit account to the current account to cover payments due and possible computer/e-mail related costs. All agreed.
9f. Precept: The Chairman asked members if they had any ideas to put forward. Nothing raised.
10. Urgent Items for Information: None.
11. Date of Next Meeting: The next meeting was scheduled for 7pm on Monday 15 December 2025 at the Village Hall, Montagu Road, Canwick.
There being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting at 7.55pm.
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