Agenda 12.1.26
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 12th January 2026 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: 6th January 2026.
Resolution to appoint Chair and Vice
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 December 2025 to be approved as Minutes of the Meeting. (AY)
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) Attached Appendix B
c. Approve the bank reconciliation as at 31.12.25 (LF) Attached
d. To review the latest Summary of “Reserves” balances. (LF) Attached
e. To review and approve the budgets -v- actual spreadsheet at 31.12.25 (LF) Attached.
f. Resolution to pay Cloud Next £179.98 for one year’s domain name/email addresses.
g. Note precept increase is 0% and there will be a reduction in household cost of £1.46 to £69.94.
5. Planning Applications:
25/0932 – 28 No dwellings at land off Sycamore Road – pending consideration.
25/1377 – replacement bungalow at 21 Willow Lane – pending consideration.
25/1536 – Erection of new bungalow and double garage at rear of 20 Willow Lane – pending consideration.
6. Road safety and highways matters - New SID installed – thanks to TB and DG. New 30 mph signs awaited. Update on Memorial repairs and resolution as to way forward (LF). Monthly report by SD.
7. Hedge at end of Bowls Green: updated quotes for timber fencing. Resolution as to way forward.
8. Defibrillators – our defibs at the VH and Byards Leap will be discontinued from February this year, as will all supplies. Report by Clerk - options to be discussed with resolution as to way forward.
9. Village Hall and Social Club – awaiting any further comments from VH/SC.
10. The Old School – roof repairs to be done this month. Date to be confirmed.
11. Village Green Christmas tree – resolution regarding purchase of new decorations and lights (SD)
12. Groundsman – new groundsman has signed the contract. Discussion re existing groundsman
13. Play area and playing field: update on new equipment (AY). Tennis net removed. Resolution as to painting of play area fencing. Any works as a result of the Sovereign inspection?
14. Next PC meeting – Monday 9th February 2026.
Resolution to go into closed session regarding item 12, if considered appropriate.