Agenda

There is a meeting of the Parish Council which will be held 7.30pm, on Tuesday 3rd November 2026 at the Methodist Church Hall, Back Lane, Colsterworth The business to be dealt with at the meeting is listed in the agenda. Supporting information can be found at https://colsterworth.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/council-business/pc-meeting-3rd-november-2026

There will be a 10-minute public forum between 7.30pm and 7.40pm when members of the public may ask questions or make short statements to the Parish Council and your attendance is requested during this period.

Agenda Item No

2026.96 Apologies for absence.

2026.97 Chair’s remarks.

2026.98 Declarations of interest in accordance with the LGA 2000.

2026.99 Approval of the Minutes of the previous meeting.

2026.100 County/District Councillor Report.

2026.101 To approve expenditure from the Garden Club donation held in reserves for a Picnic bench and plaque for the Nature Trail

2026.102 To confirm arrangements for the Christmas lights

2026.103 To approve the Council’s response to the Western Marsh – East Leicestershire Grid Upgrade Stage 2 Consultation

2026.104 To approve a grant application from Helen’s Helping Hands

2026.105 To discuss developing a PC Facebook page to help with local communication.

2026.106 Risk Exception Report

2026.107 Clerks Report

2026.108 Correspondence Received

2026.109 Planning Applications

2026.110 Finance and Administration (F&A) Committee Report (Cllrs C Hainsworth, E O’Neill, M Childs, C Russell). Next meeting tbc. 

1. Resolve to renew the following policies at their annual review:

1.1 CAD Risk Management Policy

1.2 CAD Financial Regulations

1.3 CAD Complaints Policy

1.4 CAD Planning Committee Protocol

2. Net Position by Cost Centre and Code 26/10/2026

2026.111  Planning Committee Report 

No report

Group Reports   

2026.112 Highways & Footpaths Working Group Report.

No report.

2026.113 Environment & Amenities Working Group Report.

Update from Cemetery Extension Working Group.

Update from Nature Trail Interpretation Board (Phase 2) Working Group.

The Newton 300 anniversary plans (lead Cllr D Heath French)

2026.114 Accounts for payment.  Please contact the Clerk for details.

2026.115 Matters requiring attention such as potholes and faulty streetlights.

Updates from Cllrs or Clerks Training Courses attended.

2026.116 Date of the next Parish Council meeting is Tuesday 1st December 2026.

 

26/10/2026 Nancy Denny, Temporary Acting Parish Clerk Tel: 01476 861888, Email: clerk@colsterworthanddist-pc.gov.uk

Website:  https://colsterworth.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/