March 2026 Minutes
Minutes of Anwick Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 3rd March 2026, 6.30pm in Anwick Community Centre, River Lane, Anwick.
2/071 Apologies:- Cllr. Sean Matthews, Lincs County Council
2/072 Attendance:- Cllr. E Coulson Chair, Cllr. M Head Vice Chair, Cllr. T Curtis, Cllr. L Curtis, Cllr. M Robertson, Cllr. J Head, Cllr. D East for Lincs County Council and 4 residents from the village. Jeanne Flanagan, Clerk to Anwick Parish Council.
2/073 Welcome Cllr. Judith Head:- Was given a warm welcome to the Parish Council
2/074 To receive any declarations of interest and to consider for dispensation in relation to DPI’s:- There were no declarations of interest to declare.
2/075 Minutes of the Anwick Parish Council held on 20th January 2026, already emailed to the Cllrs. Were AGREED as a true record, then signed and dated by the Chair. The Clerk to include on the Anwick Parish Council website.
ACTION:- JF
2/076 Reports
(i) Report from Cllr. Mervyn Head for NKDC– He advised that the budget for 2026-2027 was approved as 2.95% inc-wrease.
(ii) Report from Cllr. David East for LCC - He reported his position is now Highways and Transport Executive. He also advised there is a Volunteer Scheme for two days free labour for small projects available. Cllr. D East to forward the forms to the Clerk.
ACTION:- DE/JF
2/077 Clerk’s Correspondence
(i) Grass cutting contract – quotations already emailed to the Cllrs. The following contracts were received Glendale £1715, MR Services £2400 and Lee Gardener £1785. It was AGREED to contact Glendale Management Services to undertake the grass cutting in the village. It was PROPOSED by Cllr. M Head and SECONDED by Cllr. T Curtis. The Clerk to contact Glendale and produce a contract for the grass cutting services.
(ii) Questions from a resident – It was PROPOSED by Cllr. M Head and SECONDED by Cllr. T Curtis that the lawn mower would be donated to the church and the Parish Council would keep the strimmer. All maintenance costs for the lawn mower would be the responsibility of the church. The Parish Council would contribute £65.00 per month which is half of the total cost of grass cutting for the church per month and this cost would be paid on one invoice per year after 1st April 2026. It was PROPOSED by Cllr. E Coulson and SECONDED by Cllr. T Curtis. The Clerk to respond to the resident.
(iii) Replacement Laptop – The Clerk was pleased to advise that a new laptop was purchased and all the information etc has now been transferred.
(iv) Letter from a resident – This to be acknowledged in the normal procedure.
(v) Updated Asset Register – The Clerk produced an updated version and it was suggested that the value of the Community Centre building be included. The Clerk to check the value on the insurance policy, amend the Asset Register, then resubmit to the Parish Council.
(vi) Sign for donated fruit trees – The Clerk had received a sign for display next to the fruit trees, however, as they will be planted in two different areas i.e. by the Pumping Station and Green Space Anwick Drive, the Clerk will request another sign if available. Three residents very kindly volunteered to plant the fruit trees.
POST MEETING NOTE:- The Clerk has now been advised another sign will be available at a later date.
ACTION:- JF
2/078 Community Centre
(i) Defibrillator – It was suggested that a training session be arranged by LIVES in the Community Centre on a Saturday possibly after the coffee morning. The Clerk to contact LIVES.
(ii) Update from Anwick Community Fundraisers – No update at present. The Chair referred to the Community Centre being 50 years old this year and a special event would be arranged to celebrate. She also requested any photos of the past could be used on a display board in the hall, if possible by the end of April. Cllr. T Curtis and Cllr. L Curtis to contact village groups for any photos of the past.
ACTION:- TC/LC/ALL
2/079 Green Space on Anwick Drive – thank you to the volunteers erecting the new fencing and donations from the residents - The Clerk advised to date £370.00 had been received from the residents. Thanks were extended to the volunteers who erected the fence in chilly weather.
2/080 Donation of oil from residents – As a way of saying thank you for the donation of oil, the Clerk purchased a £50 voucher and a thank you card which was sent to the residents.
2/081 Grievance Policy to be agreed – It was noted that an alteration was required. The Clerk to arrange and re-submit for the next meeting to be agreed.
ACTION:- JF
2/082 Cloud Next -domain name – The Clerk and Cllr. M Head to arrange amended email addresses in line with government requirements.
ACTION:- MH/JF
2/083 Appoint Staffing Committee – Terms of Reference – This had already been tabled at the last meeting.
2/084 Accounts
(i) Income and Expenditure up to 27th February 2026
(ii) Financial Statement as at 27th February 2026
(iii) List of invoices paid up to 27th February 2026
(iv) Internal Audit with LALC
The above papers with AGREED as a true record, then signed and dated by the Chair. The Clerk to include on the Anwick Parish Council website. The Clerk to contact LALC to arrange a suitable date to undertake the audit.
ACTION:- JF
2/085 Update Moy Park (Now Pilgrims Europe) – Meeting Monday 2nd March 2026 – The Clerk gave an update on the meeting attended by Cllr. E Coulson, Cllr. T Curtis and herself. Issues raised were the following:-
• Seagulls constantly flying around
• Thatched cottage
• Lighting brightness in the car park affecting residents
• Hair nets dis-guarded around the village
• Avian bird flu
• Community Fund still available
Notes of the meeting to follow.
When the Clerk enquired about the Community Fund availability, she asked whether financial assistance would be available to help with the upgrade of the electrics in the Community Centre.
POST MEETING NOTE:- The Clerk has now met with the electricians in the Community Centre and an assessment was made as to what was required. The Clerk is liaising with Pilgrims Europe.
ACTION:- JF
2/086 Ruskington Parish Council minutes – Cllr. M Head gave an update where he asked five questions and was told they were too long, then advised that the questions were now acceptable and will receive a written reply to his questions. Cllr. M Head to ask in what capacity did Cllr. R Wright attend the event at The House of Lords.
No further meetings have been arranged with NKDC regarding the BioGas Plant in Anwick.
ACTION:- MH
2/087 Update Stream BioEnergy – The date for the application to the Planning Meeting is scheduled for 11th May 2026, and the agenda will be out a week prior. Three minutes time will be available for representation from the Parish Council and one resident to attend. Cllr. M Head to check whether Stream Bio Energy has responded to the issues raised. A site visit has been arranged for 6th May 2026,
ACTION:- MH
2/088 Date, time and venue of next meetings:-
Wednesday 15th April 2026 and Wednesday 3rd June 2026, 6.30pm in Anwick Community Centre.
The Clerk to advise Cllr. Sean Matthews of the forthcoming dates.
ACTION:- J