Agenda 13.10.25

NOTICE OF AN ORDINARY
MEETING OF CRANWELL, 
BRAUNCEWELL AND BYARDS 
LEAP PARISH COUNCIL                              
 
 
 Lesley Frances- The Parish Clerk
The Old School, Old School Lane,
Cranwell, NG34 8DF
Tel: 07916 628673
E: clerk@cranwell-pc.gov.uk
Web: https://cranwell.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk
Dear Sir / Madam,
 
I hereby give you notice that the next Ordinary meeting for Cranwell, Brauncewell and Byard's Leap Parish Council will be held on Monday 13th October 2025 at Cranwell Village Hall, Old School Lane, Cranwell Village, NG34 8DF  starting at 7 pm.    Members of the press and public are welcome to attend.
All members of the Parish Council are summoned to attend for the purpose of considering and resolving upon the business to be transacted at the meeting, as set out hereunder.
 
Signed:     L. Frances   Parish Clerk                                                                       Dated:       8th October 2025.
 
At 7 pm., before the meeting starts, there will be a public forum when members of the public may ask questions or make short statements to the Council on any agenda item.  There will also be an opportunity for visiting Representatives to briefly address the assembly.  All Parish Councillors are to attend at this time.   
 
 
AGENDA
 
 
1. To receive apologies for absence and reasons given i.a.w. Local Government Act 1972, Sch 12, para 40. 
 
2. To receive declarations of interest and to consider applications in relation to Disclosable Pecuniary Interests.   Disclosure of pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests is to be in accordance with the Localism Act 2011. The need for disclosure is to be based upon agenda items, or at any suitable time during a meeting when it becomes apparent to a Member.
 
3. Notes of the Meeting of the Parish Council held on Monday 8th September 2025 to be approved as Minutes of the Meeting. (DG)
 
4. Financial Matters - All Councillors have a continuous opportunity to review everything on the Accounting system.
a. Approve the payments and receipts made since the last meeting. (LF) Attached Appendix A
b. Approve the payment of invoices etc. as listed on the “Payments to be Authorised” sheet (LF) None.
c. Approve the bank reconciliation as at 30.9.25 (LF) Attached
d. To review the latest Summary of “Reserves” balances.  (LF) Attached
e. To review and approve the budgets -v- actual spreadsheet at 30.9.25 (LF) Attached.
f. Resolution to approve the purchase of a wreath from the Royal British Legion for Remembrance Day - £50.
g. Resolution to sign the LALC Internal Audit Terms of Engagement.
h. Resolution to pay backpay of £206.70 to Clerk and agree working party to do Clerk’s appraisal and salary review for December.
i. Resolution to pay LALC £35 + VAT for Councillor Induction Course for Cllr Boden.
 
5. Planning Applications:   
    
25/0932 – 28 No dwellings at land off Sycamore Road – pending consideration.
25/0924 – Erection of outbuilding for dog grooming at 111 College Road - pending consideration.
                                         
6. Report on all road safety and highways matters (SD).  Resolution to agree signage for the footpath from the playing field to North Road and siting of same (DG).  Discussion and resolution to purchase new SID (grant turned down) – we have £3,400 in reserves.
7. Defibrillators – awaiting response from Fulbeck PC regarding Byards Leap defibrillator – their meeting on 11/9/25 was void due to being inquorate and their next meeting is on 13 November.
8. Village Hall and Social Club – survey arranged for Wednesday – including roof of The Old School.  £1,350 + VAT.
 
9. Play area and playing field: Any matters to consider.  
10. To receive reports from Councillors on their various Areas of Responsibility.    
11. Next PC meeting – Monday 10th November 2025.  AY to Chair.