September 2025 DRAFT Minutes
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Croft Parish Council
Minutes of the full Council Meeting held at Croft Village Hall on Monday 1st September 2025, commencing at 7:00pm. These are notes of the meeting until approved by the Council as a true and accurate record.
Present:
Cllrs C Drury (Vice-Chair and District Councillor), S Drury, and S Gould; County Cllr J Brookes and Clerk - J Sargent.
Public Session
There were no members of the public in attendance.
To receive a report from East Lindsey District Councillor - Cllr C Drury
No report provided.
To receive a report from Lincolnshire County Councillor Report - Cllr J Brookes
Cllr Brookes provided a written report. A copy will be circulated with Councillors via email and post in the noticeboard.
48. Welcome from the Chair of the Council.
The Vice-Chair welcomed all present, confirmed quorum and thanked Councillors for their attendance.
49. Apologies
It was resolved unanimously to accept apologies from Cllrs A Coxall, G Batten (annual leave) and N Dennis (work commitments). No apologies received from Cllrs G Bowser and N Cooper.
50. Declarations of Interest
None received.
51. To confirm the minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Council held on Monday 7th July 2025.
With no matters arising, it was resolved unanimously to accept the minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting.
52. To approve the list of accounts submitted for consideration for July.
With no matters arising, it was resolved unanimously to accept the list of accounts. The Accounts Report to be included as an attachment with these minutes.
53. To receive bank reconciliation for July.
The Clerk provided the bank reconciliation for information purposes only, to keep Councillors up to date with the financial status. The Bank Reconciliation Reports to be included as an attachment with these minutes.
54. To receive notification of any planning permissions, refusals, or amendments.
a. Application reference 02620/25/LBA - Listed Building Consent - External repairs to existing chimney, roof and wall at Old Chequers Inn, Croft Lane, Croft - observations no later than 31st July 2025.
b. Application reference 02574/25/RVC - Section 73 application to remove condition at New England, Croft Bank, Croft - observations no later than 6th August 2025.
c. Application reference 02176/25/FUL - Erection of a detached garage at The Barn, Windsor Farm, Croft Bank, Croft, - Approved.
d. Application reference 02860/25/FUL - Planning Permission - Change of use and alterations to existing dwelling to form accommodation for seasonal workers at Clough House, Croft Marsh - observations no later than 26th August 2025.
e. Application reference 02882/25/FUL - Planning Permission - Alterations to existing office building at Acorn House, Church Lane, Croft - observations no later than 28th August 2025.
f. Application reference 02819/25/FUL - Change of use of land to provide 33no. holiday lodges at Land Adjacent Old Chequers Inn, Croft Lane - observations no later than 28th August 2025.
All planning notices were circulated with Councillors prior to the meeting, with feedback provided via email. No further comments were raised.
55. To receive a report from:
a. The Chair
Cllr Coxall was not in attendance; no report provided.
b. The Clerk
No report provided.
56. To receive an update on the installation of a bench in memory of Sid Dennis.
Cllr C Drury advised the price has increased slightly, however, has offered to carry out the works for the concrete base to offset the costs. It was resolved unanimously to proceed.
57. To receive a copy of the Action Points list.
The Clerk provided a copy of the Action Points list to keep Councillors up to date with work on previous resolutions. The Action Points list to be included as an attachment with these minutes.
The Vice-Chair of the Council closed the meeting at 7:30pm.