February 2026 DRAFT Minutes
A Meeting of Canwick Parish Council was held on Monday 16 February 2026 at the Village Hall, Montagu Road, Canwick. The Clerk was also present.
Present: Councillor L.J. Pennell – 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, Cllr Carrington, County Cllr Cawrey, District Cllr Goodwin and District Cllr Harrington. Members agreed to accept Cllr Griffin’s apology and reason for absence. There were no Declarations of Interest. The Chairman reminded members they could make the appropriate declaration at any stage should it become necessary.
2. Clerk’s Notes from the Meeting held on 19 January 2026: 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.
3b. Website: Routine maintenance.
3c. Parish Council E-Mail Addresses: The Chairman reported the domain had now been set up with Cloudnext and an e-mail address set up for the Clerk. Further email addresses for all Councillors to be set up in due course. It was noted that the first year was free for the domain and thereafter £50 a year. The e-mail package will be £49.99 a year. The Chairman stated there will be a gradual changeover to the new domain.
4. Planning: The Chairman reminded members that any District Councillor present could not express an opinion on any of the planning items.
4a. 25/1585/OUT – 683 Dwellings – Land East of Canwick Avenue: It was noted that the Application is to be determined by the Planning Committee. An email had been received from Duncan Enright from Vistry asking to come and speak with the Parish Council about the Application. It was agreed we would invite them to the next meeting on March 16.
Clerk to do.
4b. Items Notified since Publication of the Agenda: None.
5. Environment:
5a. Highways Issues: It was agreed that the shrubs and hedges from properties on Heighington Road were encroaching the public footpath from Heighington Road to Glebe End on both sides. The Clerk to report to ‘Fix my Street’.
The Chairman reported that the footpath edges had been cut back on Canwick Hill from Hall Drive to Heighington Road and it was agreed a good job had been done.
The Clerk reported the graffiti on the National Grid box on Hall Dive had been covered over and the graffiti on the telecommunication box at the junction of Heighington Road and Grange Lane had been reported to Virgin Media.
5b. Heighington Road Speed Limit: Cllr Cawrey had notified that she had secured four 40mph speed signs for use on Heighington Road.
6. Correspondence:
6a. NKDC Parish & Town Council Newsletter: Nothing received.
6b. LCC Town and Parish Council Newsletter: Nothing received.
6c. Highways News: Nothing received.
6d. NKDC – Community Governance Review for Bracebridge Heath and Canwick: This had been e-mailed to members. The Chairman stated he had mentioned it at the last Coffee Morning in the Village Hall.
6e. Canwick Heath Street Naming: This had been e-mailed to members. When asked for their views members all agreed it was a good idea.
6f. Local Government Reorganisation: This had been e-mailed to members. It was noted a Consultation had been sent out and members were asked if they wished to comment as a Parish Council. After discussion it was agreed we would support the NKDC proposal.
6g. Items Received since Publication of Agenda: The 2026 Grounds Maintenance Quotation had been received from Glendale. It was noted it was a minimal increase and the Chairman proposed we accept the quotation. All agreed. Clerk to do.
7. County and District Councillor Reports: None.
8. Village Hall: No update.
9. Provisional Meeting Calendar 2026-2027: This had been emailed to members who were content with the dates. The Clerk to liaise with Di Vaughan, the Booking Secretary for the Village Hall. To be confirmed at the next meeting.
10. IT Policy: The Chairman stated we need an IT Policy to conform with requirements. He then read members a draft copy received from the Webmaster and asked if they were content. All content.
11. Finance:
11a. Bank Account Update: The Chairman reported that on 31 January the balance on the Deposit Account was £29,767.81 with £38.62 new interest. The balance on the Current Account was £1196.13 with 3 outstanding cheques totalling £426.80 leaving a net balance of £769.33.
11b. Computer Matters: The Chairman stated a Word package was to be sorted for the laptop for the Clerk to use.
11c. Lalc Subscriptions: Both payments had been made as agreed at the last meeting.
11d. Payments Due in February: None.
11e. Transfer of Funds: None.
12. Urgent Items for Information: The Chairman reported there had been no update on the order for batteries and pads for the defibrillator.
13. Date of Next Meeting: The next meeting was scheduled for 7pm on Monday 16 March 2026 at the Village Hall, Montagu Road, Canwick.
There being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting at 7.50pm.