Minutes from 6th November
Gayton le Marsh Parish Meeting Thursday 6th November 2025
Held Gayton le Marsh Village Hall 7.00pm
Present: S. Hollingsworth (Chair), K. Robinson (Vice-Chairman), K. Podlaszewski (Parish Clerk), and P. Buckeridge (RFO). Guests Cllr B. Robinson (LCC), and Cllr T. Hesketh (ELDC). 16 Residents in total present.
Welcome: Parish Chair welcomed those present at the Parish Meeting including our visiting County Councillor and our District Councillor.
Apologies: V. Buckridge, K. Crust, J. Mitchell, H. Mitchell, G. Chambers and R. Barr.
Approval of Minutes: Copies of the previous Parish Meeting minutes were supplied, and those present reminded that they can access all minutes, online via the Lincolnshire Parish Councils website. The minutes were approved by those present. Proposed by K. Robinson, seconded by M. Henry.
The Chair thanked everyone for coming
Chairman’s Report:
The Chair informed the meeting that:
She proposes that the precept should stay the same as last year at £700, that she has spoken to P. Buckridge (RFO) and he sees no reason for the precept to change.
Proposed by K. Robinson Second by M. Henry - Agreed All
The Chair advised villagers that we are currently not active on the neighbour watch program - K. Podlaszewski to check on this and discuss with J. Mitchell
Matters Arising:
Dykes: R. Crust has agreed to oversee the cleaning of the dykes - thank you
Windfarm Committee: The committee currently has nine members, following the election of a new member at the last meeting, J Wallace, K Podlaszewki joining the committee as the new Parish Clerk and M Henry and R Crust remaining on the committee. This number exceeds the current constitutional limit of seven. S. Hollingsworth (Chair) has reviewed the constitution and is of the view that the constitution can be changed by a vote at this meeting and proposed that the constitution be amended to reflect the current number of members and so increase the maximum to nine. Vote
- Chambers Proposed W. Hollingsworth seconded - All Agreed
Purchase of land in the village for the future benefit of the village: S. Hollingsworth (Chair) is investigating options for purchasing land, she has discovered that a parish meeting, unlike a parish council, is not a legal entity in its own right and so it is not able to purchase land. There are options but it would involve additional costs in setting up a legal entity to purchase the land, for example a charity or trust. The Chair will continue to make enquiries and hopefully report back with more detailed information to the next meeting. R Crust explained the historical significance of the field. The Chair has contacted estate agents regarding the possibility of a separate sale, at present the land is not being sold separately but any offers will have to be considered. J. Wallace noted that the Windfarm funding is limited for 25yrs and suggested the land could generate an income for the village. The possibility of incorporating the land into the Poor Platts charity was raised. This was not felt to be possible.
Those potentially interested in being Trustees:
J. Wallace. & J. Wallace.
K. Robinson. & J .Robinson.
M. Henry
A. Chambers.
K. Podlaszewski & A. Podlaszewski
A Village meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 9th December at 7pm at the village hall to discuss this further.
Litter pick:
Friday 5th December & Saturday 6th December 10am start From the village hall, black bags and grabbers available.
Streetlights:
Top of the village a streetlight has been reported to the Parish, that it is permanently on and has been for 2yrs - K. Podlaszewski to email the Council.
Financial Report:
RFO provided copies of the financial reports for accounts held, and read over the same, to the meeting. The Parish Meeting balance is £1944.31.
Windfarm Accounts: Balances of accounts brought forward. Current a/c £13,699.51. Savings a/c £47,954.52. 25-year a/c £22,767.07. Deposit a/c £9,191.40. In total, £93,612.50.
There are no outstanding projects.
Cllr T. Hesketh
There are currently a number of Grant Schemes available through East Lindsey Council and other schemes, details will be circulated. The Council thanks everyone who submitted comments and concerns about the proposed pylons, 1200 were sent in. Electricity substations are planned for Woodthorpe/Strubby and nearer to Alford. Various projects are planned for Theddlethorpe.
He is of the view that the pylons cannot be stopped; there is compensation of £25,000 for 25yrs and villages need to apply to keep the money local.
The Red Lion at Withern is being demolished and 9 houses will be built in its place.
Stain Lane being resurfaced.
Cllr B. Robinson
LCC still staying firm and object to the pylons
All local road signs have been cleaned, reports regarding potholes and other issues concerning roads should be reported to fix my road
AOB:
New Printer required for Parish Clerk
Proposed M. Henry, Seconded K. Robinson, Agreed All
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K. Podlaszewski (Clerk) was asked by neighbour about Church Graveyard trees, they are very overgrown and K. Podlaszewski (Clerk) asked who owns them so they can be maintained- R. Crust replied that K. Crust may have the contact information.
Meeting Closed 8.15pm