Notes of Meeting held on Wednesday 4th February

THORPE ST PETER PARISH COUNCIL

Notes of the Meeting of Thorpe St Peter Parish Council held at the School Room, Thorpe Fendyke Methodist Chapel, at 7.30pm on Wednesday 4th February 2026

Attended Meeting

Clerk – Mrs L. Willoughby, Mr J. Taylor, Mr. J. Spence, Mrs. G. Willoughby, Mr G. Willoughby, Mr T, Hopper, Mrs J. Banham,

Members of the public: 0

Public Forum:                                              

Council session:

Meeting Started at 19.30

  1. Apologies for Absence:

Apologies were received from Mrs Judy Rowson

  1. Declarations of Interest:

None

  1. Approval of the minutes from Wednesday 12th November 2025:

It was RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on Wednesday 12th November 2025, be approved for signing as a true and accurate record.

  1. Planning Matters from East Lindsey District Council
  • Application reference 03831/25/FUL - LOCATION: Riverside Cottage, Lymn Cottage, Monksthorpe Lane, Great Steeping, Lincolnshire, PE23 5PW. It was RESOLVED: that this is not in our area. Clerk to send email to let them know this is out of our area.
  1. Highways:
  • Thorpe Culvert Railway Crossing crossed Sunday 8th February 2026. Diversion down Harrisons lane.
  • There has been some fly tipping recently. Everyone to keep reporting on Fix my Street.
  1. Clerk’s Report:
  • Precept was accepted so Parish Council will have this by 6th April 2026.
  1. Finance
  2. Approval payments

It was Resolved: That Council approve the following payment of accounts.

  • Laura Willoughby – Clerk Salary - £150.00
  • Thorpe Fendyke Methodist Chapel – Room Hire – £30
  • Lalc annual membership - £169.70
  1. River Steeping:

Nothing really to report. They have done the overtopping area now. Councillors had a discussion on the river steeping. Sandbags are currently stored at the Clerk’s property.

 

Date of Next Meeting – AGM Wednesday 13th May 2026, 7.30pm

Meeting Closed at 7.50pm