2026 Minutes

Clerk’s Contact Details:
Clerk’s Office, Franklin Hall, Halton Road, Spilsby, PE23 5LA.
07872 943179 | croftparishclerk@gmail.com 

Croft Parish Council

Minutes of the full Council Meeting held at Croft Village Hall on Monday 7th September 2026, 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 (Chair and District Councillor), G Bowser, N Dennis and S Drury; Clerk - J Sargent. 

There was one member of the public in attendance. 

Public Session
Resident 1 asked for information on the Council’s stance regarding the National Grid upgrade projects the were proposed to come through the parish, including underground cables and overground pylons. Cllr Drury confirmed the Council had objected to the projects. The Clerk confirmed there had been no recent contact from the National Grid or the companies leading on the projects. 

To receive a report from East Lindsey District Councillor - Cllr C Drury
Cllr C Drury reported that the proposed Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) has been put on hold not just in Lincolnshire but nationwide. The local government elections in May 2027 will go ahead without electing shadow Councillors for the LGR. Food waste bins have been delivered throughout the parish.

To receive a report from Lincolnshire County Councillor Report - Cllr J Brookes
Cllr Brookes was not in attendance and no written report provided. 

31. Welcome from the Chair of the Council.
The Chair welcomed all present, confirmed quorum and thanked Councillors for their attendance. 

32. Apologies
It was resolved unanimously to accept apologies from Cllr S Gould. 

33. Declarations of Interest
None received. 

34. To confirm the minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Council held on Monday 6th July 2026.
With no matters arising, it was resolved unanimously to accept the minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting.

35. To approve the list of accounts submitted for consideration for:
a. July.
b. August.
With no matters arising, it was resolved unanimously to accept the list of accounts for July and August. The Accounts Reports to be included as an attachment with these minutes. 
36. To receive bank reconciliation for
a. July.
b. August.
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.

37. To receive an Accounts Summary through to the first quarter of the 2026-27 financial year:
a. Treasurers Account.
b. Reserve Account.
c. Combined Accounts.
The Clerk provided an Income and Expenditure Summary for the third quarter of the financial year for information purposes only, to keep Councillors up to date with the financial status, included as an attachment with these minutes.

38. To receive a budget review for the first quarter of the 2026-27 financial year.
The Clerk provided a Budget Review for the first quarter of the 2026-27 Financial Year to keep Councillors up to date with the Town Council’s financial status, for information purposes only. No questions were raised.

39. To receive notification of any planning permissions, refusals, or amendments.
a. Planning Application Consultation 01155/26/DPC | Skegness Gateway Local Development Order.
b. Planning Application Decision 00948/26/ADV | Consent to Display - 2no. non-Illuminated at Marsh Farm, Simons Yard.
All planning notices were circulated with Councillors prior to the meeting, with feedback provided via email. No further comments were raised. 

40. To receive an update on the installation of a bench in memory of Sid Dennis.
Cllr C Drury advised the contractor was very busy and will follow up with the progress of the bench.  

41. 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 Chair of the Council closed the meeting at 7:30pm.

Signed…………………………………………………………………………………
Chair of the Council - Cllr C Drury

Signed………………………………………………………………………………..
Clerk to the Council and RFO - Jack Sargent

2nd November 2026