Minutes 2nd September
ELKINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
2nd September 2025
Present: Cllrs Lacey, Dobson, Day & Jobe
Mrs J. Cooper (Parish Clerk)
Cllr Jobe was elected Chairman for this meeting.
16 APOLOGIES
Apologies and valid reasons for absence were received from Cllrs Williams, Nayak and Gorwood and these were accepted.
Cllr Fry (ELDC) also sent his apologies.
17 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were none
18 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD 13TH MAY 2025
It was resolved that the Chairman sign these as a correct record.
19 UPDATES FROM THAT MEETING
Dog Bin – The Clerk had requested permission from ELDC to site a dog bin at a site near the existing dog parlour off the main road. However, ELDC felt there was no evidence of need in that location and consent was not granted.
20 REPORTS FROM ELDC/LCC REPRESENTATIVES
There were none
21 REORGANISATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
In the absence of Cllr Fry the Clerk gave a brief update on her understanding of the situation. ELDC and LCC would be dissolved, and two new unitary authorities created – northern Lincolnshire and southern, based on population figures. It was suggested that parish Councils be granted more responsibility for matters relating to their area, and also muted that some smaller parish councils be amalgamated into larger areas. However, the Clerk was not able to confirm this.
22 MOVING TO .GOV DOMAIN
The Clerk outlined the reasoning behind this proposal, which would be a requirement for the next audit that the Council owned its domain although an audit requirement this was not a legal requirement. The Clerk advised that it was felt that councils and councillors using personal emails would be open to issues if a FOI request was submitted. Costs of moving over were in the region of £240 for up to 20 email addresses, although Parish Council Online were offering one free address principally for the Clerk. After consideration it was resolved to look at the free offer in the first instance as a generic email for the Council rather than the Clerk’s personal email or the current gmail address.
23 FINANCE
a) Accounts for payment;
It was resolved that the following be paid:
Clerks salary & PAYE (June/July/August) £318.75
b) Christmas Tree 2025
The Clerk advised that the cost of the tree for 2024 was £74.80 (net). Cllr Lacey queried whether the existing conifer tree on the corner could be used as a permanent Christmas tree. Discussion on the issue of electrics to that location followed, and after due consideration it was resolved that Cllr Jobe look into the cost and feasibility of running electric supply to that area, if possible authorisation was given for this to be done and the existing tree used instead of purchasing a new one each year.
24 CORRESPONDENCE
There was none
25 PLANNING
There were no applications or decisions.
26 ANY OTHER GENERAL MATTERS/ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
Cllr Dobson again raised the issue of the poor deteriorating condition of Acthorpe Road. Clerk to report to LCC and ask LCC Councillor to support the repairs to the Road. It was felt that as this road was often used as a diversion route its current condition made in dangerous and it needed a complete overhaul.
Cllr Day reported again the difficulties in crossing the footpath in the vicinity of the roundabout due to excessive growth of bushes. Clerk to report again to LCC.
Cllr Jobe reported he was making enquiries about having a solar panel put on the speed indication device.
Next Agenda:
Precept 26/27
27 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
This was set at 9th December at 7.30.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8:00pm