2026 Minutes

Minutes of the Keelby Parish Council Meeting 
held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 6th October 2026 commencing 7:00pm. 
Those Present: Councillors M Turner (Chair), R Bedwell, K Beedham, T Bentham, J Cowie, R Dannatt, 
R Day, T Hughes, M Soar,  
In Attendance: Cllr Bierley Cllr Lawrence 
There was no public in attendance 
1. To receive apologies and reasons for absence – Ref 26/128 
Apologies were noted and accepted from Cllr T Wright, Cllr J Bean, 
2. To receive dispensations and declarations of interest under the Localism Act 2011 – 
being any pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest in agenda items not previously 
recorded on Members’ Register of interest - Ref 26/129 – none 
3. Public Question Time – Ref 26/130 
Concerns were raised regarding the volume of water being pumped at the Stallingborough Road 
development. Cllr Dannatt agreed to contact the developers to seek clarification on the measures 
they intend to take to safeguard the future residents of these properties. 
4. County Councillor’s Report - Ref 26/131 
Cllr Bean was not in attendance, but the clerk will contact him to obtain updates regarding the 
trees on the Riby Road, the high-level basal growth on the trees on Broadway and the footpaths on 
Yarborough Road. 
5. District Councillor’s Report - Ref 26/132 
The report from Cllr Bierley had been previously circulated and was very comprehensive.  Cllr 
Bierley advised that a coffee meeting would be held at Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre on Tuesday 
3rd November, with representatives from Environmental Enforcement and other services in 
attendance. 
6. To approve the minutes of the Parish Council Meetings held on 1st September 2026 - Ref 26/133 
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 
1st September 2026 are a true record of the meetings and were signed by the Chair.   
7. Co-option of Councillor – Ref 26/134 
There has been no interest in filling the vacancy.   
8. Clerk’s Report – Ref 26/135 
The RoSPA reports have been circulated and there will be an agenda item next month. Clerk to 
check with the handyman if he could tighten nuts when he does his inspections. 
It was agreed that the clerk could attend the LALC networking day in November to find out more 
about the new digital AGAR submission that is being brought in. 
An expression of interest has been submitted to West Lindsey District Council for the Community 
Action Fund. 
The grant to the Lottery Funding has been submitted. 
A letter had been received advising that the Parish Council would receive a Community 
Infrastructure Levy (CIL) payment of £21,250.04 in October from the development of land off 
Stallingborough Road. 
The Clerk had sought advice regarding the damaged tree on the village green. Cllr Dannatt 
agreed to wrap protective wire around the tree trunk where the bark had been damaged. 
9. Financial Matters – Ref 26/136 
• To approve monthly payment schedule 
The payment schedule was checked by Cllr Bentham.  It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED 
to approve the payments. Cllr M Turner signed as Chair 

To approve quarterly bank reconciliation – The quarterly bank reconciliation was checked and 
certified by Cllr K Beedham. 
• Review of Asset Register 
Cllrs Hughes and Cowie require access to the container and cemetery shed to carry out the asset 
review. A convenient date to be arranged with Cllr Turner. 
• Consider grant request for pensioner’s party 
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve a grant of £250 for the pensioner’s party. 
• To approve payment of the 26-27 national salary award for the clerk 
This was noted and approved for payment backdated to 1st April 2026 
10. Parish Matters – REF 26/137 
• Parking restrictions at The Paddocks – It was unclear whether the requested parking 
restrictions related to Riby Road near The Paddocks or to The Paddocks itself. The Clerk will 
clarify this with Cllr Bean. 
• Dead tree on village green – The Clerk had requested quotes from three companies, of 
which two had been received.  It was RESOLVED to proceed with the tree removal, 
including stump grinding, with Supplier 1 at a cost of £300 plus VAT. The Clerk to check with 
Highways whether any underground services are present before the work is carried out. 
• Bramble removal Maple Avenue to Barton Street path - ongoing 
• Overgrown hedges – Concerns were raised regarding hedges on South Street and Barton 
Street. It was agreed that Cllrs Dannatt and Cowie speak to the resident concerned on 
South Street, while Cllrs Bentham and Day will contact the owner of the hedge on Barton 
Street. 
• Christmas event – Cllrs Beedham and Soar agreed to make further enquires with local 
businesses to gauge interest. 
• Paddock next to cemetery – Discussions will be held with the new owners of the paddock 
regarding the potential acquisition of additional land to extend the cemetery. 
• Grass cutting Stallingborough Road between footpath and new development – Highways 
have confirmed that the full width of the verge falls within their highway maintenance 
responsibility. However, this does not mean that the entire verge will be maintained. In 
accordance with their safety specifications, they will continue to cut a 1-metre-wide strip 
unless a safety issue is identified.  Cllr Dannatt will speak to the developer regarding this. 
11. To receive any reports and updates from external organisations - Ref 26/138 
• Sports Association – emergency lighting and fire alarm testing are due.  These will be done 
this week.  It will then be known if any additional maintenance work is required. 
• Village Hall – The cinema evening was a success. A further screening will take place on 24th 
October, showing Top Gun: Maverick, with tickets priced at £5. The Moggies evening was 
also a sell-out. 
• Library & Youth Club – Cllr Beedham reported that the lease had been received and that 
there were a few queries to resolve. Once these have been addressed and the lease 
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finalised, arrangements can be made to find a charity to run the youth club. An enquiry 
had also been received from someone interested in organising line-dancing in the village, 
which could provide an additional source of income.  There is some guttering missing from 
the storeroom which backs onto a Manor Street garden.  This is being repaired on the 8th 
October. 
• Allotments – the AGM was in September.  There have been some changes in officers, but all 
the allotments are fully occupied and at present there is no waiting list.  
12. Approval of Financial Risk Management Document and adoption of Code of Conduct – Ref 26/139 
It was RESOLVED to adopt the Financial Risk Management Document, which had been previously 
circulated. The Code of Conduct, originally adopted on 14th December 2021, was reviewed. It was 
RESOLVED to approve the Code of Conduct. All members were in favour. 
13. Correspondence - Ref 26/140 
An email had been received expressing concern that the Tommy silhouettes were looking 
neglected and asking whether they could be relocated to the area near the cenotaph. Cllr Day 
agreed to inspect the existing silhouettes to see whether they could be tidied up. The Council was 
happy with the current locations at the entrances to the village. However, It was RESOLVED to 
purchase a further two silhouettes to be placed at the cenotaph, order a wreath and make a 
donation of £100, in line with previous years. 
Cllrs Turner and Cowie to put up the lamppost poppies.  
14. Planning matters – Ref 26/141 – none received 
15. Items for consideration at the next meeting – Ref 26/142 
Brambles, Footpaths in the village,  
16. Time and date of next meeting – Ref 26/143 – Tuesday 3rd November 2026  
The meeting closed at 20:20