September 2026
Minutes of the meeting of Wildmore Parish Council held on Monday 14th September 2026 in New York Village Hall.
Present: Chairman: Cllr A Everard
Councillors: Cllr M A Jones, Cllr A Harrison, Cllr J Rowston, Cllr Langdon, Cllr Laird, Cllr Lawes
Clerk: Mrs S Phillips – Apologies given
Members of public: 0 member present
65/26. Chairman’s Remarks
The meeting was declared open with all councillors welcomed.
66/26. Apologies for absence and acceptance of any reasons given
67/26. To receive any declarations of interest in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011 and to consider any requests for dispensations
Cllr Harrison declared an interest in item 72/26 - Allotments.
68/26. To ratify the decisions made at the meeting on 13th July 2026 due to a procedural irregularity and to receive the notes of the last meetings held on 13th July 2026 to be approved as the minutes
Notes of the meeting held on 13th July 2026 were agreed as a true record and signed by the chair.
69/26. Reports from outside bodies:
a) County Councillor
- There is a new AI app for councillors which gives information on upcoming schemes such as planned roadworks.
- Councillors have a fund of £3000 and a larger fund is available for bigger projects.
- Local Government Reorganisation has been paused. District Councillor elections will now be going ahead next year.
- A quote is required for installation of the bus shelter.
b) District Councillor
Apologies were received from District Councillors
70/26. Financial Matters
a) Finance update including any progress made on providing the internal auditor with materials needed to fully complete the internal audit
Not been completed.
b) Payments to be approved
Staffing costs 12/05/26 – 11/07/2026 574.98 Not approved
Staffing costs 12/07/26 – 11/09/2026 574.98 Approved
Andy Jackson Grass Cutting – June - August 575.00 Approved
Witham Forth Drainage Rates April 26 – March 27 222.90 Approved
71/26. To receive an update on the village hall lease which expires December 2027
Contact has been made with YMCA and a new lease needs to be drawn up.
72/26. To receive an update on allotments
Demands have not been sent.
73/26. To receive an update on the bus shelter
Quotes have been discussed, agreed quote of £1596.
74/26. To receive an update on the War Memorial and discuss next steps
The war memorial has been cleaned and cracks filled. Cllr Everard is obtaining quotes for the lettering.
75/26. To receive an update on the future of New York Primary School
Sign for West Fen school linked to Frithville school is negotiating in becoming and academy. Cllr Everard will write to them for more information.
76/26. Highways Matters
Concerns raised of speeding vehicles on Sandy Bank. Cllr Langden to contact highways for use of a speed gun.
77/26. Planning Matters
00025/26/FUL
Planning Permission - Change of use of agricultural land to form equestrian/horse livery. Erection of a stable building, provision of a manege, horse walker, car parking and access road. Demolition of existing stable building.
Land At Bunkers Hill New York Lincolnshire
Comment from March meeting to be sent.
Cllr Laird left the meeting.
01178/26/FUL
Planning Permission - Change of use of existing paddock/agricultural land to form an extension to the existing domestic curtilage.
Clinton Fynes, Sandy Bank Road New York Lincolnshire LN4 4YE
The parish council were in support.
01227/26/FUL
Planning Permission - Extension to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation.
The Beeches Haven Bank New York Lincolnshire LN4 4XS
No objections.
78/26. Correspondence
a) Grass cutting query
No information provided.
The meeting closed at 8.49pm