Tealby Parish Council
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 7.00pm
Tealby Village Hall, 3 Beck Hill, Tealby, LN8 3XU
Clerk: Tony Shaw
Present: Councillors Spivey (Chair), Shilling (Vice-chair), Mercer, Bevan, Brown and Noon
Attending: District Councillor Moira Westley (MW), One member of the public
Open Forum at 7.00pm
District Councillor Westley provided an update on the following:
a) WLDC are seeking feedback from as many residents as possible around the Local Government Proposals. It was noted that the Clerk has published a link on Tealby Talk.
b) LCC are inviting applications for this year’s Community Volunteer Scheme. Council asked the Clerk to contact County Councillor Bunney to see if the phone box on Front Street can be repainted under the scheme.
AGENDA
1. To receive apologies from any members unable to attend the meeting
None.
2. To receive Declarations of Interest in any agenda items below and record any dispensations
None.
3. To adopt the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday 7 January 2026
RESOLVED: The minutes were adopted and signed by the Chair.
4. To receive a Clerk’s Report on any matters arising since the last meeting
a) Tree work on the Village Green and in the Churchyard
Planning applications to carry out works on all trees (subject to TPOs) have been passed by WLDC. The tree surgeon has been informed.
b) Phone Box painting
Work is scheduled for the spring, however the Clerk will make an application to LCC for the painting to be done as part of the Volunteer Scheme (see Open Forum notes above).
c) Repair of the noticeboard on Springfields
The noticeboard was removed for repairs and has been reinstated.
Council noted the noticeboard at the village hall also requires repairs.
ACTION: Clerk to ask John Sizer to carry out repairs to the village hall noticeboard.
5. Finance
a) To note any income received since the meeting on 7 January 2026
Income noted as per Appendix 1.
b) To note any internal bank transfers since the meeting on 7 January 2026
Bank transfers noted as per Appendix 2.
c) To ratify any payments made since the meeting on 7 January 2026
RESOLVED: Payments ratified as per Appendix 3.
d) To approve a schedule of payments
RESOLVED: Payments approved as per Appendix 4.
e) To approve a bank reconciliation to the end of February 2026
RESOLVED: Bank reconciliation approved as per Appendix 5.
6. To agree renewal of the grass cutting contract for a further 3 years
Council discussed the provision under procurement law for them to renew the contract for a further 3 years, providing the total contract value (from inception) is under £30,000.
Council noted that it is very happy with the service provided and the increase in price, from £390 per cut (for the past 3 years) to £435 per cut (for 2026 to 2028) is reasonable.
RESOLVED: To renew the contract with M Williams.
7. To sign a bank mandate, allowing the Clerk to make internal transfers without signatory approval
RESOLVED: The mandate was signed.
8. To discuss the condition of Thorpe Lane
Thorpe Lane has a significant covering of mud due to heavy vehicles driving on/off one of the fields.
RESOLVED: Clerk to attempt contact with the field owner, if this can be determined, and make a polite request to see whether the volume of mud can be reduced.
9. To receive an update on the request for a weight restriction on Papermill Lane
County Councillor Bunney has spoken with highways officers at LCC but the request has been rejected because Papermill Lane is part of a designated route.
10. To consider the purchase of a dog waste bin for Sandy Lane, near the entrance to Bayons Park
Council noted these are normally provided by WLDC and one in this location would be of benefit.
RESOLVED: Clerk to contact WLDC and request an additional bin.
11 To consider the purchase of guttering for the play park gazebo.
The gazebo was recently erected by Darren’s Dens as part of the Play Park improvements. Since installation it has been noticed that water run-off is causing significant staining and mud splashing.
RESOLVED: Clerk to ask Darren’s Dens to install guttering.
Next Meeting: Wednesday 6 May 2026
Appendix 1: Income Received
|
Received
Date
|
Receiving
Account
|
Received From
|
Description
|
Amount
|
|
29/01/26
|
Unity Current
|
Leakes Masonry
|
Memorial Approval (NAME REDACTED)
|
100.00
|
|
02/02/26
|
Unity Current
|
Tealby PCC
|
Churchyard Maintenance (Feb)
|
124.24
|
Appendix 2: Internal Bank Transfers
|
Bank
Date
|
From Account
|
To Account
|
Amount
|
Reason
|
|
20/01/26
|
Unity Play Park
|
Unity Reserves
|
16,540.20
|
Consolidation of all reserves into a single account
|
|
08/02/26
|
Unity Reserves
|
Unity Current
|
3,000.00
|
To cover operational expenditure
|
Appendix 3: Payments Ratified
|
Bank
Date
|
Supplier
|
Description
|
Net
|
VAT
|
Gross
|
|
21/01/26
|
Darren's Dens
|
Balance of Toddler Fence
|
1,565.83
|
313.17
|
1,879.00
|
|
31/01/26
|
Unity Trust Bank
|
Service Charge (Jan)
|
6.00
|
|
6.00
|
|
09/02/26
|
Antony Shaw
|
Mileage (Jan)
|
19.62
|
|
19.62
|
|
09/02/26
|
Antony Shaw
|
Salary (Jan)
|
424.60
|
|
424.60
|
|
09/02/26
|
Antony Shaw
|
WFH Allowance (Jan)
|
26.00
|
|
26.00
|
|
28/02/26
|
Unity Trust Bank
|
Service Charge (Feb)
|
6.00
|
|
6.00
|
|
02/03/26
|
Antony Shaw
|
WFH Allowance (Feb)
|
26.00
|
|
26.00
|
|
02/03/26
|
Antony Shaw
|
Mileage (Feb)
|
9.81
|
|
9.81
|
|
02/03/26
|
Antony Shaw
|
Salary (Feb)
|
383.15
|
|
383.15
|
Appendix 4: Schedule of Payments
|
Invoice
Date
|
Supplier
|
Description
|
Net
|
VAT
|
Gross
|
|
15/12/25
|
LALC
|
Membership for 2026/27
|
200.32
|
|
200.32
|
|
16/02/26
|
John Sizer
|
Repairs to Springfields Noticeboard
|
385.00
|
77.00
|
462.00
|
|
18/02/26
|
Amazon
|
Muddy Feet Sign
|
37.24
|
|
37.24
|
Appendix 5: Bank Reconciliation
|
Account
|
Cashbook
|
Bank Statement
|
|
Unity Current
|
4,528.22
|
4,528.22
|
|
Unity Play Park
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
|
Unity Reserves
|
38,460.11
|
38,460.11
|
|
Total
|
42,988.33
|
42,988.33
|
