2026 Minutes

Hagworthingham Parish Council 

Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on Monday 13 April 2026 commencing at 7.25 p.m. 

Present:  With Cllr Mark Clayton in the Chair, there were present, Cllrs – Andrew Bruce, Leia Richards, Samantha Richards and Paul Masters  

In attendance:    Clerk Mrs Susan Archibald

Also present: 2 members of the public

A local resident wished to highlight a community initiative looking at taking on the village pub as a community venture.  The meeting had been appraised of progress at the Annual Parish Meeting held immediately prior, and the matter was on the agenda for discussion.

There being no attendance from the District and County Councillors no reports were presented.

76. Chairman’s Announcements 

There were none.

77. Apologies for absence and reasons given 

There were none.

78. 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. 

79. Notes of the meeting of the Council held on Monday 23 February 2026 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 23 February 2026 be 

approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. 

80.  Co-Options to Vacant Seats 

Members noted the two vacancies remaining available for co-option with local electors present volunteering for co-option. 

It was proposed by Cllr Masters, seconded by Cllr Bruce and:- 

RESOLVED – That Allen Howe and David Fincham be duly co-opted to take their seats at the next meeting of the Parish Council in May.

81.  Flagpole Repairs and Flag Replacement

Members noted that the necessary repairs to secure the flagpole had been carried out, and that the new Lincolnshire flag had been received.

82. Possible acquisition of the George and Dragon as an asset for the community

Further discussion around the community proposal to acquire the George and Dragon and fill the gap of there being no village hall was met with approval and support by all.

It was proposed by Cllr Bruce, seconded by Cllr L Richards and:- 

RESOLVED – That Hagworthingham Parish Council formally supports the nomination of The George and Dragon as an Asset of Community Value under the Localism Act 2011.

83.  Highways Matter

Members noted the Temporary Traffic Regulation Order: TTRO/TTR015946 – Road Closure Bond Hays Lane between Church Lane and Manor Road for tree trimming 5/5/26 07.00 -23.00 

84. Financial Matters 

(a) Monies at bank 

Current account - £6919.78 

Bus account - £6215.94

(b)  To approve payment of outstanding invoices  

(c) To note the advice of Parish Grass Cutting Agreement with LCC for 2026/27 in the sum of £1796.67

(d) To note the addition of Cllr Bruce as a bank signatory

It was proposed, seconded and:- 

RESOLVED – That items (a) to (d) (above) be noted and approved.

85. Planning Matters 

Members considered the following planning application: 

Application reference 03516/25/FUL- Erection of a barn for event dining. - Stockwith Mill,

Harrington Road Hagworthingham

No comment was proposed to be submitted in respect of the above application.

Members noted the following planning approval:

Application reference 03854/25/FUL - Erection of 4no. dwellings with associated garages and  

construction of a vehicular access. LAND OFF BOND HAYES LANE HAGWORTHINGHAM –

APPROVED.

Hagworthingham Parish Council remained neutral in respect of this application.

86.  To receive reports from Councillors relating to outstanding projects  

There were none.  An agenda item for the May meeting was requested, to revisit the subject of litter picking in the village in light of renewed local volunteer interest.

87. To receive reports from the Clerk in relation to Council matters 

There were none.

88. To receive general correspondence 

There was none.

89. To confirm the date of the next meeting of the Council 

It was proposed, seconded and:- 

RESOLVED – That the date of the Annual meeting of the Parish Council be agreed as scheduled for Monday 18 May 2026 at JJ’s Café at 7.30 p.m.

The meeting closed at 7.50 p.m.