June 29th 2026 Minutes
A Meeting of Canwick Parish Council was held on Monday 29 June 2026 at the Village Hall, Montagu Road, Canwick. The Clerk was also present.
Present: Councillor L.J. Pennell – Chairman
Councillor I. D. Carrington – Vice-Chairman and District Councillor
Councillor H. L. Dowson
Councillor R.C. Narborough
Councillor L.T. O’Melia
The Chairman welcomed members and thanked them for accommodating the extra meeting.
1. Apologies and Declarations of Interest: Apologies had been received from Cllr Griffin - who was ill. Members were asked to accept Cllr Griffin’s reason for absence. All accepted. 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 15 June 2026: To be approved at the 20 July Meeting.
3. Matters Arising:
3a. Information Packs for New Residents: None.
3b. Website: The Webmaster was on leave until 6 July. It was noted urgent requests may be dealt with in the meantime.
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: No update.
4b. Items Notified since Publication of the Agenda: None.
5. Environment:
5a. Highways Issues: None.
5b. Heighington Road: The Chairman reported that he had spoken with Graeme Butler of the Road Safety Partnership and requested that two posts be installed for the speed indicator devices. The Chairman also reported that all properties on Heighington Road were supportive of displaying 40mph wheelie bin stickers and proposed the purchase of 100 stickers.
In addition the Chairman proposed the purchase of a further 10 x 40mph signs which could also be used on Canwick Hill. Both purchases agreed by all.
5c. Bracebridge Manor Development – Grounds Maintenance and Fencing: Awaiting repair/replacement of the concrete post and fence panels at the entrance to the Recreation Ground.
6. Correspondence:
6a. Items Received since Publication of Agenda: An NKDC Parish & Town Council Newsletter had been received and forwarded to members. The Chairman reminded members of the changes to the rules on publication of Councillors’ home addresses. It was noted that nominations were open for Community Champion Awards 2026 and the Chairman asked members if there was anyone they wished to nominate to let the Clerk know.
7. Finance:
7a. Bank Account Update: The Chairman reported that on 29 June the balance on the Deposit Account was £50,679.77. The balance on the Current Account was £1,220.14 with two outstanding cheques totalling £210.81 leaving a net balance of £1,009.13.
7b. Fence – Path to Recreation Ground, Bracebridge Heath: See 5c. It was agreed to allow £250 for the contractor to repair/replace.
7c. Speed Indicator Devices and Signs. See 5b.
7d. Defibrillator Battery & Pads: The battery and pads had been received. A payment of £193.14 was due to Andrew Deptford. Payment agreed.
7e. Lettering for Notice Board: No update.
7f. Payments Due in June/July: See 7b & 7d.
7g. Transfer of Funds: The Chairman proposed transferring £1,000 from the deposit account to the current account to cover the payments due. All agreed.
7h. Audit: Approval of AGAR Forms:
The Chairman reported there had been no formal observations on the internal audit.
i) Annual Governance Statement – Members considered each of the statements in the Annual Governance Statement. The agreed answers were ‘Yes’ to questions 1-8 and 10 and N/A for question 9. The form was duly signed.
ii) Accounting Statements – Members then approved the Accounting Statements. The form was duly signed.
iii) Exemption Certificate – The Chairman reminded members of the requirements to claim the Certificate of Exemption. Both our income and expenditure had been under £25,000. Members considered the requirements for submission of the Certificate of Exemption and re-affirmed that one be submitted. The form was duly signed.
The required documents would also be published online.
8. Urgent Items for Information: None.
9. Date of Next Meeting: The next meeting was scheduled for 7pm on Monday 20 July 2026 at the Village Hall, Montagu Road, Canwick.
There being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting at 7.26pm.