November 2025 DRAFT Minutes
Hagworthingham Parish Council
Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on Monday 24 November 2025 commencing at 7.00 p.m.
Present: With Cllr Mark Clayton in the Chair, there were present, Cllrs – Leia Richards, Samantha Richards and Paul Masters (part)
There being no attendance from the public or District and County Councillors the Chairman declared the meeting opened at 7.00 p.m.
46. Chairman’s Announcements
There were none.
47. Apologies for absence and reasons given
An apology with valid reason for absence was accepted from Cllr A Bruce.
48. Declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 not
previously notified and/or consideration of any written request for Dispensation
There were none.
49. Notes of the meeting of the Council held on Monday 13 October 2025 to be approved as Minutes and signed by the Chairman
It was proposed, seconded and:-
RESOLVED – That the notes of the meeting of the Council held on Monday 13 October 2025 be
approved as a correct record to be signed by the Chairman at the next meeting.
50. Co-Option to Vacant Seats
Members noted the two vacancies remaining available for co-option.
51. Electrical supply to the Manor Road defibrillator
Members noted the revised billing calculation for the Manor Road defibrillator, with the Clerk monitoring the recalculation of previous billing.
52. Reactive Speed Indicator
Members noted advice received from LRSP that calibration of the SID was not required during its useful life, and no proposal was made to commence data retrieval.
53. LCC response to query around additional grass cutting provision at Linden Close
Members noted the refusal of request for additional grass cutting at Linden Close due to highway safety concerns.
54. Highways Matter
Members noted concern raised around the poor road condition of Bond Hays Lane.
It was proposed, seconded and:-
RESOLVED – That the LCC Councillor be asked to review what practical action could be taken to reinstate the roadway to an acceptable condition.
55. Financial Matters
(a) Monies at bank
Current account - £8414.26
Bus account - £6203.75
(b) To approve payment of outstanding invoices
It was proposed by Cllr L Richards, seconded by Cllr S Richards and:-
RESOLVED – (a) that items (a) and (b)(above) be noted and approved.
It was further proposed, seconded and:-
RESOLVED – (b) (i) that the grass cutting payment be offered to the current contractor at an increase of 20% to £120 per cut for 2026/27; and (ii) that the precept demand for 2026/27 be reduced by £500 to £6824.15
56. Planning Matters
Members considered the following planning application:
Application reference 00316/25/FUL – Erection of a barn for event dining - Stockwith Mill, Harrington Road Hagworthingham PE23 4NE
It was proposed by Cllr L Richards, seconded by Cllr S Richards and:-
RESOLVED – That Hagworthingham Parish Council support this application.
57. To receive reports from Councillors relating to outstanding projects
There were none.
58. To receive reports from the Clerk in relation to Council matters
There were none.
59. To receive general correspondence
The Clerk had sent notes to advise the meeting of a Community Woodland proposal for the village by The Forestry Commission; a full consultation would follow in due course.
60. To confirm the date of the next meeting of the Council
It was proposed, seconded and:-
RESOLVED – That the date of the next meeting of the Parish Council be agreed as Monday 12 January 2026 at JJ’s Café at 7.00 p.m. (subject to there being sufficient business to transact).
The meeting closed at 7.25 p.m.