Draft Minutes 8.6.26
NOTES of the Meeting of Cranwell, Brauncewell and Byard's Leap Parish Council held at Cranwell Village Hall, Old School Lane, Cranwell Village, NG34 8DF on Monday 8th June 2026.
Present: Chair: Cllr A Youle
Councillors: Cllrs. J Bhunnoo, L. Boden, O. Curtis, P and S Liivet, and M Robinson
Also in attendance: C/C R Wright, D/Cs J Clarke and A Hagues, and Lesley Frances (Clerk/RFO). There were 4 members of the public.
Public time:
Two members of the public (MoP) asked about the planning application reference 25/0932 and stated that there had been previous planning applications on this site and couldn’t understand why there was another one. Cllr Wright advised that if they had objections they should write in to the Planning Department but also said that they must object on planning grounds only. He said that they could contact a Planning Officer if they needed advice or assistance. Another MoP asked about an update on the footpath between North Road and Willow Lane and Clerk read out the response from the Footpaths Officer (agenda item 9). Finally, another MoP congratulated the person on the painting of the yellow fence around the play area saying he had done a thorough job. He also asked what the Council’s view was on parking on verges in the village. Cars are being parked on College Road at the Z bend near Willow Lane, and it is impossible to see round them. Cllr Wright said that if they are parking where it is not safe to do so then the Police should be contacted. He further suggested contacting the environmental team at NKDC.
D/C J Clarke said that the Sleaford Midsummer Festival is to take place on 20th June with Navigation Yard and Market Place being involved. There is to be a Military Service in the Market Place on 22nd June at 10.30 am. Springwell Solar Farm was given the go ahead but NKDC has started a judicial review.
C/C R Wright – said that a judicial review is being considered. The Secretary of State ignored all objections and the impact on residents; the SoS also assumed that the batteries will be installed at Navenby (they are required to run the solar farm) but that is not his decision to make. Cllr Wright went on to say that the new planning regulations will take effect in October where Schedule 1 will be decided by an Officer and Schedule 2 will be decided by a Planning Officer plus another person and they will both decide if the application goes to Committee. It appears there will not be an opportunity to object to any applications.
Meeting commenced at 7.30 pm
1. Apologies for absence – Cllrs Fox and Daley for health reasons– agreed unanimously to accept these reasons. Apologies also from Ian Whitehead of the RAF.
2. To receive declarations of interest and to consider applications in relation to Disclosable Pecuniary Interests. There are none. Cllr Youle signed his Declaration of Acceptance of Office as Chair.
3. The Notes of the Meetings held on 11th May had been read and it was unanimously agreed that they be approved and signed.
4. Financial Matters;
a. It was unanimously resolved to approve the payments made since the last meeting. Appendix A
b. There were no “Payments to be Authorised”.
c. It was unanimously resolved to approve the bank reconciliation as at 31.5.26.
d. It was unanimously resolved to accept the latest Summary of “Reserves” balances.
e. It was unanimously resolved to accept the budgets -v- actual spreadsheet at 31.5.26.
f. It was resolved to pay £246.35 for Cranwell’s percentage share of the SLCC subscription for the Clerk.
g. It was resolved to pay the LALC subscription in the sum of £556.26.
5. Planning applications:
25/0932 – 28 dwellings at land off Sycamore Road – pending consideration.
25/1377 – replacement bungalow at 21 Willow Lane - aapproved.
25/1536 – erection of new bungalow and double garage at rear of 20 Willow Lane –
pending consideration.
26/0194 – Conversion of stone barns to 6 dwellings at New Homestead Farm,
Brauncewell – no objections.
26/0369 – Oak framed extension at Paling Cottage, Brauncewell – approved.
26/0555 – Tree removal at 38 Sleaford Road – pending consideration.
6. Road safety and Highways matters: As Cllr Daley was absent, the monthly report and discussion regarding village entrance gates will be agenda’d for our July meeting. To get a zebra crossing and speed reduction from 60 mph to 40 mph requires a Traffic Regulation Order which C/C Wright has to instigate – Clerk to write to him. A MoP had written in regarding a 30 mph sign on the BT pole outside 41/41a and 41b Sleaford Road that the CSW had put up saying it was too low and in the line of sight – Cllr Boden had raised this up but the MoP said it would be better placed on the opposite side of the road. He is in discussions with Openreach to have the BT pole moved anyway. Resolved that no further action will be taken. The PC has been asked for suggestions for the road names at the new Manor Farm site – discussions took place and it was agreed that Phenom Close and Bader Way be used. Phenom is the aeroplane that is in use by 45 Squadron at RAF Cranwell.
7. Village Hall and Social Club – there has not been any response from the VH or SC or any solicitors regarding the draft Lease. The VH has asked if they can put a noticeboard up on the village green – same as the ones outside the VH now. Resolved that there is no objection in principle but where it could be sited is being looked into. Clerk to ask VH if they have any preference as to where, on the Green, it could be sited and whether it has to be on the Green. Also ask whether they advertise at the Brunei Centre. The VH had also asked whether the Events Team could have the PA system. Resolved that the PC would donate the PA system to the Events Team but on the basis that the PC can use it if required.
8. PC WhatsApp Group - Cllr Youle had put forward the idea of a Community WhatsApp
Group. Clerk had provided responses from other PCs in regard to this. It was finally agreed that it would be a closed Group for the Parish Councillors and Clerk only, having considered a public forum.
9. Footpath North Road/Willow Lane – Footpaths Officer has said that we are number
180 out of 549 cases in the process and it will be some time before an outcome is available.
10. Village Green Christmas tree – Agenda for next meeting as Cllr Daley absent.
11. Play area and playing field: Cllr Youle advised that the equipment is all okay. He has no further update regarding the new equipment. He and Cllr Bhunnoo will put up the new tennis nets shortly. The flickering light at the end of the footpath near the bowls club has been repaired and the contractor has been paid in accordance with his quote. The play area perimeter fence has been painted and the contractor paid in accordance with his quote.
12. Bristow Estate – Clerk had had 3 complaints about the state of the grass on the green on Bristow Road and the verges to each side of Bristow Road, on College Road. She had made contact with Tilia Homes in this regard and they said that cutting should be done every two weeks; I said that at that point, the grass had not been cut at all this season. She would look into this and the grass has subsequenty been cut. However, she asked me whether the PC would consider taking over the green areas and sent a plan showing the areas concerned. The cost of adding these areas to our grass cutting contract is £45 month and to have the trees canopies taken up by 3 metres would be £750 + VAT including the shrubbery being tidied up. Resolved to take over the areas from Tilia but on the basis they will legally transfer the areas concerned to us and pay for the cost of the tree canopies being raised.
13. Noticeboard at Bristow Estate – Babcocks have kindly supplied and installed the new noticeboard and Clerk has the keys. Thanks to Babcocks.
14. Litter bins – Cllr Boden has been advised by the Waste Department that we will need to provide the bins ourselves and then pay for them to be emptied. We will also need to get consent from Dyson and Highways prior to siting any bins. Clerk to enquire of the Waste Department the cost of emptying two bins.
15. Directional signs for SC and Bowls Club – Clerk had requested two quotes and received one. The one quote amounts to £97.69. Clerk to see if Babcocks can assist.
16. Areas of Responsibility – these were considered and updated.
17. Clerk was advised that there is a streetlight out – Cllr Liivet will advise of lamp number and/or address of the property where the lamp post is. Cllr Bhunnoo suggested a picnic in the park and/or an outdoor cinema as a local event – Clerk to approach the Events Team to see if they would be interested. Clerk had received a form from a MoP concerning areas where dog poo is an ongoing regular problem - Cllr Boden will get signage for the areas concerned. Finally, a “pop-up” greengrocer wishes to call on a Wednesday morning and use our car park – this was agreed. Clerk then said that the groundsman had asked if we could procure a second brown bin – this would cost £50 to purchase and be an additional £30 p.a – agreed.
18. Date of next meeting: 13th July 2026.
Meeting closed at 9.05 pm.
PAYMENTS and RECEIPTS 1.5.26 to 29.5.26 - APPENDIX A
22.05.2026 £16.64 £3.33 £19.97 29.05.2026 Adobe AcroPro Adobe
29.05.2026 £33.94 £6.79 £40.73 Email Archiving B T
28.05.2026 £73.88 £3.70 £77.58 Electric bill Old School House Valda Energy
26.05.2026 £352.54 £70.51 £423.05 Grass Cutting Scheme Tidy Gardens & Grounds Ltd
12.05.2026 £37.48 £7.50 £44.98 29.05.2026 Fireproof bag Amazon Services Europe s.a.r.l
12.05.2026 £959.55 £0.00 £959.55 29.05.2026 Clerk's Salary Lesley Frances
12.05.2026 £460.50 £0.00 £460.50 29.05.2026 Grounds Maintenance Roy Holden
13.05.2026 £1,050.00 £0.00 £1,050.00 29.05.2026 Playground Repairs Roy Holden
12.05.2026 £7.50 £0.38 £7.88 29.05.2026 Electric Bill for Village Green EDF Energy
11.05.2026 £21.00 £0.00 £21.00 13.05.2026 Anglian Water Old School Account Anglian Water / Wave
05.05.2026 £70.00 £0.00 £70.00 13.05.2026 Anglian Water Playing Field Acc Anglian Water / Wave
04.05.2026 £47.00 £0.00 £47.00 13.05.2026 Subscription Information Commissioners Office
04.05.2026 £50.00 £0.00 £50.00 13.05.2026 Dustbin Fees NKDC
18.05.2026 £4.60 £0.00 £4.60 29.05.2026 Bank charges Lloyds Bank PLC
RECEIPTS
11.05.2026 £16.32 £0.00 £16.32 13.05.2026 Interest Lloyds Bank PLC
11.05.2026 £12.00 £0.00 £12.00 13.05.2026 Old School Hire Cranwell Community Choir
11.05.2026 £64.30 £0.00 £64.30 13.05.2026 Cranwell JFC electric and water Cranwell Junior Football Club
05.05.2026 £12.00 £0.00 £12.00 13.05.2026 Old School Hire Cranwell Community Choir