2026 Minutes

Snitterby Parish Council

Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Parish Council held on Thursday 16th September 2026 at Village Hall

Present: Cllr S Kapil (Chair), Cllr T Gundry (Vice Chair), Cllr G Kettle-Gundry, Cllr T Faulkner, Cllr I Moate and Cllr R Lawrence

In Attendance: Cllr S Bunney (WLDC and LCC)  

Clerk: M Coote

Members of the Public: None

Minute Number

38/2627 Welcome and Public Questions

Chair welcome given to those in attendance, no members of public were present

39/2627 Apologies

Cllr R Lawrence communicated late arrival

40/2627 Declarations of Interest

None received

41/2627 Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Thursday 16th July 2026 and the Extra Ordinary Meeting 6th August 2026.

Proposed: Cllr.T Gundry Seconded: Cllr.G Kettle-Gundry

The minutes of the meetings be accepted as a true and proper record.

42/2627 District and County Councillor reports and updates

Cllr S Bunney (WLDC and LCC)  

LGR postponed, elections will take place May 27 with existing authorities

Scampton, the decision regarding Scampton is in limbo

Mayoral authority still in place for economic development and infra structure

A15 possible upgrade and improvements

Bin changes if batteries are placed on top of orange bin they will be disposed off

Pentathletes sponsored

Household waste recycling centres introducing a booking system

43/2627 Chairman’s/Parish Councillor updates

Nothing additional

44/2627 Clerk’s report

Town and Parish Council Newsletter July issue circulated

Fire and rescue response review engagement to help local communities and stakeholders understand the proposals and provide an opportunity to share their views until 23 August, circulated

Lincolnshire County Council has decided to defer the commencement of the third grass cutting programme window by two weeks, to 21st September.

LCC Winter salt bags measure approximately 1.2m x 1m x 1.2m. Additional bag not required

NALC 2026-27 pay rise green book rules.

45/2627 Police and Crime update

Various police reports circulated

Spate of fires, 5 in a week, have been reported as suspected arson

Business Items - Motions Requiring Written Notice

Finances, Budget & Procedures 2026/27

47/2627 Payments for Approval

To approve payments from 16/07/26 – 10/09/26

Proposed: Cllr.S.Kapil  Seconded: Cllr.G. Kettle-Gundry  All in favour

RESOLVED:

To make the following payments and accept bank reconciliations

Bank Balances: 

Current £5,699.99 @ 31/08/26

Reserves £6,086.29 @ 31/08/26, Open Space £5,986.53 @ 31/08/26

48/2627 Bank Reconciliations and Budget

Cllr G Kettle Gundry as non-bank signatory checked, confirmed bank statements against bank reconciliations, signed to state agreed

49/2627 Planning applications

No planning applications or decisions

50/2627 Grant Applications

Proposed: Cllr.S.Kapil  Seconded: Cllr.I.Moate  All in favour

To award the Triangle Magazine £100.00

Cllr R Lawrence arrived 8.14pm

Next Meeting

51/2627 Items for inclusion on the next Meeting agenda

Standard Items

Confidential matter

52/2627 Date and time of the next Meeting being Annual Council Meeting

To confirm date and time of the Annual Council Meeting is set for Thursday 19th November 2026 @ 7.30pm

Agreed change Annual Parish Meeting and Annual Council Meeting May 13th 20278

Council resolved to move into closed session in accordance with the public bodies (admission to meetings) act 1960 due to the confidential nature of the business to be discussed

53/2627 Confidential Matter

Considered

Meeting started at 7.30pm and closed at 9.03pm

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