Mintues 7th April 2026
ELKINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
7th April 2026
Present: Cllrs Lacey, Dobson, Day, Gorwood, Nayak & Jobe
Mrs J. Cooper (Parish Clerk)
1 Member of the public
Cllr A. McGonigle (LCC)
Cllr Jobe took the Chair for this meeting.
40 APOLOGIES
Apologies and valid reasons for absence were received from Cllr Williams and these were accepted.
Apologies also received from Cllr Fry (ELDC)
41 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were none
42 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD 9TH DECEMBER 2025
It was resolved that the Chairman sign the minutes of that meeting as a correct record.
43 UPDATES FROM THAT MEETING
The Clerk had contacted LCC officer with a request for consideration by LCC to site a pole to hold a second speed device. Awaiting further response.
44 UPDATES FROM ELDC/LCC REPRESENTATIVES
Cllr A McGonigle introduced himself as the area’s LCC councillor. He holds the portfolio for Community Safety, and gave a brief background and update on the proposed local government re-organisation. The Government’s intention is to reduced the number of tiers of local government but amalgamating district and county councils into one unitary authority. LCC had put forward proposals to retain its area and absorb the district councils, however this would mean more than the expected 500,000 residents in each unitary. Lincoln City Council had put forward proposals in incorporate councils immediately around it, leaving several unitary authorities to be formed for the remainder of the county. The Government has to make the decision on the preferred option, if this is received before June 2026 this would mean a “shadow” election held in 2027 for the unitary authority. Implications for parish councils could include merger of smaller parish councils and parish meetings to create larger local councils with devolved powers. Other update included the LCC Councillor grant fund with councillors having monies to grant towards community projects.
45 SPEED DEVICE
There was difficulty in finding an electrician to fit a solar panel to the existing speed device, but the search would continue. The Clerk circulated offer from Elan City for solar powered devices, and after discussion it was resolved to obtain prices for these. Locations were discussed and it was suggested one near the junction with Lincoln Road. It was agreed to ask LC Officers to assess the safety of that junction and consider if any additional road markings or warnings needed to be installed.
46 FINANCE
a) Accounts for payment:
It was resolved that the following accounts be paid:
Clerks salary & PAYE (Jan/Feb/March/April) £428.38
b) Income Expenditure 1st April 2025 – 31st March 2026
This was noted
c) Expenditure against budget 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026
This was noted.
The chairman signed the cash book
47 CORRESPONDENCE
There was none
48 PLANNING
The Clerk had received an anonymous email regarding use of Cow Pasture Wood for war games. It was felt this fell into the 28 day usage and as such the Parish Council would take no action.
49 ANY OTHER MATTERS
Clerk to report state of by pass and litter thereon to ELDC
Acthorpe Road – still concerned at condition – Cllr McGonigle agreed to look into this further.
Footpath near bypass – still felt dangerous to pedestrians due to poor visibility from overgrown bushes – Cllr McGonigle to speak with his counterpart who covered that area.
50 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
This was set at 5th May to be the Annual Council Meeting preceded by the Annual Parish Meeting to commence at 7pm
There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.35pm