February 2026 Minutes
Minutes of the meeting for Scotter Parish Council held on 16 February 2026, held at Scotter Village Hall.
Parish Councillors Present: Cllr Paul Boulton (Chair), Cllr John Fardell, Cllr Brian Gilchrist, Cllr David Ward, Cllr David Green, Cllr Karen Ward, Cllr R Hunter.
Parish Councillors Absent: 2
Vacant Seats: 1
Quorum: 4
In attendance: K Mathieson – Clerk, 1 Members of Public
Public Participation – County Councillor Chris Reeve gave an update on Lincolnshire County Council matters. The pothole pro machine is now operational, and the council are looking to invest in a further machine. New highway executive council is being set up to address/review operational matters. Council tax rise is 2.9%
Cllr Boulton (Chair) opened the meeting at 7.11pm
2602/1 Apologies for Absence.
Cllr M Woods
Noted
2602/2 To receive dispensations or declarations of interest under the Localism Act 2011.
None
2602/3 To approve as a true record the Full Parish Council Meeting minutes held on 19 January 2026 and Extraordinary Full Parish Council Meeting minutes on 27th January 2026, sign by the chair accordingly.
RESOLVED to accept the minutes as a true record and signed accordingly by the chair of the meeting.
2602/4 Clerks Report and update on matters from the last meeting.
Assertion 10 compliance data mapping being worked on and nearly complete.
2602/5 Correspondence Items for noting.
Lincolnshire Police Update – Circulated by email 20/01/26
Greater Lincolnshire Nature Recovery Strategy Consultation - Circulated by email 27/01/2026
LALC News - Circulated by email 27/01/2026 & 10/02/26
North Humber to High Marnham Community Update – circulated by email 27/01/2026
LCC Town and Parish Council Newsletter January 2026 - circulated by 28/01/2026
RESOLVED to note the items.
2602/6 Correspondence for discussion and or action.
a) Request from Scotter Forward to hold the Classic Car event and borrow the road signs, gazebo’s and pa system.
RESOLVED to approve the request.
b) Response from planning enforcement regarding 26 Messingham Road. – circulated by email 02/02/2026.
RESOLVED no further action.
c) Request from a grave space owner to have permission for memorial kerbing.
RESOLVED to approve the request.
d) Response from Lincolnshire County Council regarding placement of visibility mirrors in the highway.
RESOLVED no further action.
e) Government led Statutory Consultation on Greater Lincolnshire Local Government Reorganisation.
RESOLVED no further action.
2602/7 To review and consider responses to the following planning applications and any applications that may have been received following the agenda being set.
a) Application Number: WL/2026/00092
Proposal: Planning application for proposed alterations to existing dwelling and driveway.
Location: 5 ST PETERS ROAD, SCOTTER, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 3SG.
RESOLVED to submit no comment.
b) Application Number: WL/2026/00120
Proposal: Planning application for single storey and two storey front extension and loft conversion with dormer being variation of conditions 2 and 3 of planning permission WL/2025/00295 granted 13 May 2025 - room to front to become store.
Location: 21A MESSINGHAM ROAD, SCOTTER, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 3TD.
RESOLVED to submit no comment.
c) Application Number: WL/2026/00139
Proposal: Planning application for 1no. replacement self build dwelling.
Location: LODGE FARM, KIRTON ROAD, SCOTTER, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 3JA.
RESOLVED to submit no comment.
d) Application Number: WL/2026/00145
Proposal: Planning application for two storey rear extension including partial roof lift being variation of conditions 2 and 3 of planning permission WL/2025/00697 granted 1 September 2025 - Front entrance amended to suit internal layout changes and external finish change.
Location: THE BUNGALOW, EAST FERRY ROAD, SUSWORTH, SCUNTHORPE, DN17 3AS
RESOLVED to submit no comment.
2602/8 Flooding Working Group Update.
RESOLVED to agree the river walk through with the EA to be on 23 March 2026. At the walk through review the suggested placement of the telemetry sensors.
2602/9 Scotterthorpe Allotments.
a) To review the land registry search and consider next steps to alleviate flooding.
RESOLVED to contact highways for clearance of the front ditch.
b) To review the information circulated and agree an approach to pest control.
RESOLVED to adopt the circulated draft pest control policy and circulate the guidance for tenants at renewal. Agreed for the council to join the National Allotment Association at an annual cost of £70.
2602/10 To agree the specification of entry gateways, including permissions, locations, and cost.
RESOLVED to purchase 4 pairs of entry gateways from Jacs UK at a cost of £5,156.40 inc VAT and delivery. Gateways to be placed at both entries on A159, Scotton Road and North Moor Road. Clerk to arrange permission of installation in the highway from Lincolnshire County Council. Contact County Councillor to investigate if LCC can support with installation once gates have arrived and permissions in place.
2602/11 To receive an update and any recommendations for decision from the Parson’s Working Group.
Huge progress has been made on the clearance down the side of the MUGA. Bird boxes have been made by Men In Sheds and are ready for installation. Bat boxes have been ordered.
RESOLVED for clerk to arrange quotes from contractors to put in paths and steps. Steps to be situated at the side of the current entrance and path the run from the steps to the gate at the church. Quotes required for weedkilling where the clearance has been carried out. Clerk to chase tree survey. Cllr D Ward to investigate quotes for purchase of a shredder.
2602/12 To consider a collaboration with Shine Lincolnshire to provide defibrillator and CPR training.
RESOLVED to collaborate with Shine Lincolnshire and provide training on 26 March 2026 at the village hall if suitable in the upstairs room. Request that bleed kit training is incorporated into the session. Clerk to investigate bleed kit provision with the police and WLDC.
2602/13 Finance update and payments.
a.) Approve Parish Council Current Account payment schedule/bank reconciliation for the period of 01/01/2026 – 31/01/2026.
Receipts
None.
Payments
21/01/26 Instant Ink Ink Subscription £6.49
27/01/26 Giff Gaff Mobile Phone £8.00
25/12/25 K Mathieson Wages £1,116.43
26/01/26 K Mathieson Wages £1,116.43
14/01/26 LFP Pension £397.24
05/01/26 HMRC Quarterly Tax & NI £528.09
29/01/26 Microsoft IT Subscription £21.30
18/01/26 Cutting Edge Services Grounds Maintenance £693.00
18/01/26 Cutting Edge Services Grounds Maintenance £814.00
19/01/26 Cutting Edge Services Reimbursement £60.00
20/01/26 S Smith & Co Accountant Payroll £18.00
27/12/25 Scotter Memorial Playing Field MUGA Electric £102.38
09/01/26 LALC Training £42.00
Start Balance £51,942.61
Receipts £ 0
Payments £ 4,923.36
End Balance £47,019.25
a.) Confirm Bank Balance and Statements as at 31/01/2026
Co-operative Bank Account - Current – balance £47,019.25
Co-operative Bank Account - Ear Marked Reserve – balance £68,730.39
Co-operative Bank Account - General Reserve – balance £37,976.38
b.) Payment for approval
Gainsborough Pest & Environmental Services - £360.00
Elan City - £3,000 inc VAT (CIL)
RESOLVED to approve the bank reconciliation, agreed bank balances and statements as seen by council. Approved payments.
2602/14 Urgent Highways or Maintenance Matters.
None – reminder to use Fix My Street.
2602/15 Agenda next meeting – to take any items for members.
Flooding update, Parson’s update
2602/16 To confirm date of next meeting
16 March 2026
Meeting closed 8.51pm