June 2026 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SCOTTON PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON THURSDAY 4TH JUNE 2026 IN SCOTTON VILLAGE HALL 6PM
1) PRESENT – Cllr H Alexander, Cllr R Walker (Chair), Cllr S Walker (Clerk and RFO), Cllr K Ibbeson , Cllr Y Huddleston County Cllr C Reeve
2) PUBLIC SESSION - No members of the public present
3) APOLOGIES – Cllr J Deville & District Cllr K Carless
4) REPORTS FROM COUNTY/DISTRICT COUNCILLORS
County Cllr Reeve made the following points
a) Cllr Reeve thanked the Parish Council for always giving him a warm welcome at meetings.
b) Cllr Reeve stated that his Councillor Initiative Funding would be signed off very shortly, so releasing money for PC projects.
c) Cllr Reeve encouraged councillors to report relevant matters to Fix My Street
d) Plans for the re-organisation of Lincolnshire County Council should be released by the end of July 2026
e) Cllr Reeve had attended a meeting with Lincolnshire Road Safety at the “Uncle Henry Crossroads”. Traffic lights at the junction have been dismissed due to complications this would cause (power supply etc.); however, the following are possibilities to try and improve the junction and reduce accidents.
i) Reducing the height of hedges in fields adjacent to the junction to increase visibility. Permission must be sought from the relevant landowners for this.
ii) Markings on the road to be improved/renewed to give improved warning to motorists.
5) DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST/ DISPENSATIONS – The relevant forms have been completed regarding connections with the village hall. The following was agreed.
a) Cllr S Walker may speak but not vote on village hall matters
b) Cllr K Ibbeson may speak and vote
c) Cllr R Walker may speak and vote.
New legislation has been put in place by WLDC meaning that all councillor addresses on the site will be removed and no addresses will be displayed in the future. All councillors agreed to this.
6) MINUTES OF SCOTTON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 7TH MAY 2026 – The minutes were agreed to be a true and accurate record of the proceedings
7) FINANCE – Payment to Mr Williams for grass cutting was agreed to the sum of £200.
8) BANKING UPDATE – The possibility of changing banks was discussed. To decide it was suggested by Cllr Alexander that LALC may be able to recommend an alternative. Clerk to approach LALC. Final decision whether to change or stay with TSB to be made at the July meeting.
9) AUDIT UPDATE – Confirmation of completion of audit received and no further action is required.
Policies to be updated by Cllr R Walker
10) VILLAGE HALL – Cllr S Walker stated that all installation of new equipment was now complete and the remaining fencing would be dismantled and removed on Saturday 5th June.
11) PENFOLD UPDATE – New summer bedding plants would be purchased by Cllr R Walker and Cllr Alexander for the two planters at the penfold. Budget not to exceed £80.
12) ORCHARD UPDATE – Regarding the saplings being held by Cllr Alexander it was suggested that to reduce the number they might be offered at the village fete or advertised on Facebook to any interested parties. Any remaining saplings would be planted within the orchard area or any suitable place within the village.
13) SPC ASSET REGISTER – Because of the poor state of the noticeboard on Westfield it was decided to remove it completely. This will be done when time and weather allow. To be removed from the asset register.
14) HIMALAYAN BALSAM – The clerk stated that she had messaged LCC about the balsam asking if they could help with its removal when they cut their area. No response has been received. Cllr Reeve to try and follow up on this.
15) COUNCILLORS REPORTS – Nothing to report
DATE OF NEXT MEETING 2ND JULY 2026 SCOTTON VILLAGE HALL 6pm