2026 Minutes

Minutes of the Annual Keelby Parish Council Meeting 
held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 5th May 2026 commencing 7:00pm. 
Those Present: Councillors T Wright (Chair), M Turner, R Bedwell, K Beedham, T Bentham, J Cowie,      
E Darwood, R Day, T Hughes 
In Attendance: Cllr Bierley,  
1 member of the public 
1. To receive nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair – Ref 26/54 
Cllr Wright was proposed and seconded for Chair.  Unanimous vote RESOLVED 
Cllr Turner was proposed and seconded for Vice-Chair – Unanimous vote RESOLVED

 2. To receive apologies and reasons for absence – Ref 26/55 –Cllr R Dannatt 
3. 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 26/56– none 
4. Public Question Time – Ref 26/57 
No public were present. 
Cllr Bierley wished to thank the council for all that they done it is very much appreciated. 
5. County Councillor’s Report - Ref 26/58 – Cllr Bean was not present.  Cllr Wright has 
advised Cllr Bean that some verge advertising has been placed on the Barton Street 
which he has said he will follow up. 
6. District Councillor’s Report - Ref 26/59 
The report from Cllr Bierley had been previously circulated and was very comprehensive. There 
were no comments. 
7. To approve the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 7th April 2026 - Ref 26/60 
It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the minutes from the meeting on 7th April are a true 
record of the meeting and were signed by the Chair.   
8. Clerk’s Report – Ref 26/61 
The electricity contract for the supply on the village green is renewable from June.  It was RESOLVED 
to accept the 3-year deal that had been offered by E-On Next. 
A training agreement is required by LALC for the clerks CILCA training.  It was agreed that this can 
be signed by the chair. 
The paddock next to the cemetery may be coming up for auction soon.  Various options to 
purchase or obtain a portion of this land were discussed. Cllr Wright will speak to the agent dealing 
with the sale and Cllr Bierley agreed to make further enquires with West Lindsey District Council. 
9. Financial Matters – Ref 26/62 
The payment schedule was checked by Cllr T Bentham.  It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED 
to approve the payments. Cllr T Wright signed as Chair 

Date                      Supplier                                    Description                                 Cost 
21/03/26               Thomas Bells                            Compost for planters                 £7.95

 21/03/26              British Garden Centres              Plants for planters                    £39.60
25/03/26                B&M                                          Black bags                               £5.00 
10/04/26               Amazon                                     Mould & Algae killer spray       £20.95 
02/04/26              E-On Next                                   Electricity for March                 £9.76 
08/04/26              TPM Plumbing                            Call out to boiler                       £94.50 
09/04/26               West Lindsey District Council    Defibrillator Maintenance VH    £114.00 
09/04/26              West Lindsey District Council     Defibrillator Maintenance KSA   £114.00 
09/04/26              A&L Machinery                           Cobra zero turn mower              £4689.00 
22/04/26            Stuart Davis                                 Internal Audit                                £79.00
30/04/26             Staff Costs                                                                                       £1279.90
01/05/26            Fuel Genie                                  Fuel for April                                  £88.70 
30/05/26            Information Commissioners Office Annual Fee                                 £47.00 
• It was RESOLVED to approve regular payments for the current financial year. Staff Costs,       
E-On Next, Fuel Genie and Groundboss 
• RESOLVED to approve the income and expenditure statements, asset register and bank 
reconciliations for 25-26.  Concerns were raised about clarity and content of the asset 
register, hence a review will be taken for 2026. 
• The internal audit report was noted – there were no comments 
• RESOLVED to approve the Annual Governance Statement which was signed by the chair 
• RESOLVED to approve the Annual Accounting Statement which was signed by the chair 
• RESOLVED the dates for the period for the exercise of public rights would be 3rd June 2026 to 
14th July 2026 
• Village Hall grant – it was RESOLVED to approve the grant.  This sum had already been 
budgeted for 26-27 
• Keelby Gala grant – it was RESOLVED to approve the requested grant of £181 which would 
cover the cost of the toilet and TENS licence. 
• Alice South update – an update on the charity has been received.  The update was noted 
by councillors 
10. To approve Standing Orders and Financial Regulations – REF 26/63 
No amendments have been made to these as they were updated in 2025.  RESOLVED to approve 
Standing Orders and Financial Regulations for 26-27 
11. To allocate Councillor duties – REF 26/64 
The following Councillor roles were agreed.  Village Hall – Cllr Bentham, Library and Youth Club – 
Cllr Beedham, KSA Cllrs Turner and Dannatt (to be confirmed), HR committee – Cllrs Turner (chair) 
Darwood, Bedwell, Allotments – Cllr Cowie, Communutiy Speed Watch – Cllr Hughes, Youth Liaison – Cllr Darwood. 
12. Parish Matters – REF 26/65 
• Village Green seating project – Cllr Turner is still speaking with contractors and is waiting for 
prices 
• Keelby gala – it was suggested that a meeting should be held to check everything is 
progressing.  The toilets, band and TENS license have all been finalised. 
• Re-location of bus stop –ongoing 
• Bus service to Immingham – Letters have been sent to Stagecoach and the Mayor of 
Lincolnshire.   
• Street light times – A Facebook poll had been done to gauge resident’s opinions.  There 
were 143 votes.  10 votes to come on earlier, 34 votes to stay on longer at night, 15 votes to 
come on earlier and stay on later, 84 votes to leave as they are. It was therefore RESOLVED 
to leave the streetlight on and off times as they are. 
• Footpath on village green – still waiting for prices. If the path goes ahead, we will need to 
contact the school to confirm this path is acceptable to them. 
• Development site issues – Replies have been received from the developers regarding the 
concerns that were raised.  They have advised that the ramp design and road have been 
approved by LCC.  Clerk has now referred this to planning to check that it is compliant.    
They have replied regarding the rats and have said that there is no evidence of rats on their 
site.  Unfortunately, this will mean that the residents effected will need to sort this problem 
themselves.  The construction traffic in the village will now be sorted as the new road off 
Stallingborough Road is now operational.  
• Bins for bus stops Yarborough Road and top of Riby Road – Cllr Bierley is still working on this 
request.  Cllr Wright also asked if Cllr Bierley could follow up on the 2 broken dog waste bins 
at the KSA that have been reported but not repaired. 
• Cleaning of bus shelters and signs in the village – A resident had asked if the bus stops and 
signs could be cleaned.  Cllrs Cowie and Day agreed to do this. 
• Maintenance of public rights of was Cissplatt Lane and off Barton Street – The footpath 
across the fields behind Cissplatt Lane is overgrown.  The footpath to the Barton Street still 
has brambles and overgown vegetation at the Maple Avenue end.  This land is 
unregistered. Cllrs Cowie and Day agreed to look at these. 
There is also an area on the play area which needs repairs to the matting.  Cllr Wright 
requested that £160.50 is spent to purchase the kits to do this.  RESOLVED to go ahead with 
this.  Clerk to purchase the kits. 
13. To receive any reports and updates from external organisations - Ref 26/66 
Sports Association – Cllr Turner reported that a new water pressurisation unit has been fitted 
but waiting for an electrician to connect then the plumber will return and commission. 
Cricket - Cllr Bedwell confirmed that the season has now started. Tennis and bowls clubs 
have also started.  The tennis club have raised money to replace the pump on the tennis 
courts that has burnt out.  Football - Keelby United Football had provided a report for the 
parish council.  The club hosted the annual junior (boys) tournament at the weekend which 
saw almost 80 teams participating. With over 700 visiting cars accommodated on-site over 
the weekend, the event went without a hitch, and all visiting teams/clubs were very 
complimentary about the facilities, the ground and the great work of their volunteers. They 
are looking forward to hosting the junior girl’s tournament on Sunday 17th May. Whilst the 
events are predominantly about the children having fun, they also offer a great opportunity 
for fundraising for Keelby United FC so that they can keep on doing the good work they 
have been doing in putting Keelby on the map. As the current season draws to a close, 
they will be holding their Club presentation event on Saturday 9th May and are looking 
forward to sharing the successes of the teams in the near future. 
In addition, Cyden Homes have agreed to gift the KSA 15 tonnes of topsoil to support post
season pitch maintenance. This is an excellent gesture to the community on their behalf. 
Saving the association over £400. 
• Village Hall – the AGM is to be held on the 12th May and appreciate that they will now 
receive some funds from the gala.  
• Library & Youth Club – The youth leader is leaving at the end of the month which is 
disappointing.  Cllr Beedham had met with the surveyor from Lincolnshire County Council 
and the Trustees have met regarding the lease.  The issues have now been sorted which 
should mean that the lease will be received soon. 
• Allotments - Cllr Cowie reported that the work on the fencing has now started.  
Cllr Turner reminded the councillors of the twinning event on Saturday 16th May at 10am for 
the road naming ceremony.  
14. Correspondence - Ref 26/67 – A request has been received regarding an additional 
inscription on a memorial stone which the clerk has dealt with.   
A complaint has been received regarding the area in the cemetery where there are 
flat plaques for cremated remains are situated.  This area is very difficult to maintain as 
the grass grow between the plaques.  Clerk has asked the handyman to do this which 
he has now done. 
A complaint has been received regarding the gate at 2A Riby Road being left open.  
The gate sticks out but does not obstruct the path although the catch does protrude.  
Cllr Bentham has spoken to the residents who have said the gate is not left open. 
15. Planning matters – Ref 26/68 – WL/2026/00400 there were no comments. 
16. Items for consideration at the next meeting – Ref 26/69 – Parking on verges and 
cemetery remodelling 
17. Time and date of next meeting – REF 26/70 – Tuesday 2nd June 2026 
The meeting closed at 20:14