10th November 2026
Aubourn and Haddington Parish Council
Members of the Parish Council are summoned to the Parish Council Meeting to be held at 6pm on Tuesday 10th November 2026 at The Clock Tower on Bassingham Road, Aubourn.
There will be a 20-minute public forum at the start of the meeting followed by updates from the County and District Councilor’s.
Signature K Vickers. Clerk to the Parish Council. 26.10.2026.
Agenda item
1. Welcome.
2. Public time.
To receive comments, queries and questions from the public and receive any updates from North Kesteven District Councillors and Lincolnshire County Councillor.
3. Formal session.
3.1 Apologies for absence. To receive apologies and determine if the reason for absence is accepted.
3.2 Declaration of interest. To receive Declarations of Interest In accordance with The Localism Act 2011 and to consider any requests for dispensations.
4. Minutes of the previous meeting.
To approve, the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 21st September 2026.
5. Finance report.
5.1. To authorise payments and note any income received. Appendix A.
5.2. To review the 2026/27 budget position. Appendix B.
5.3. To note the receipt of the Community Infrastructure Levy allocation amount of £562.14 in connection with planning application 25/0836/PNND Land adjacent Bridge Farm, Main Street. Haddington.
5.4. To decide if the Parish Council should engage the services of LALC for the annual internal audit.
6. Clerks report. Appendix C. Update and review of ongoing actions from previous meetings that are not individually itemised on this agenda.
7. Planning. To note the following planning application.
7.1. Application 26/0942/LBC The Old Rectory Harmston Road Aubourn. Installation of a new door in position of existing window on east elevation of the Barracks Building. Decision – approved.
8. Clock Tower. To receive an update and discuss any further items of development and or expenditure.
8.1. Pathway and outdoor lighting. To consider the possibilities for developing the pathway from the road up to the door of the front Clock Tower and also the addition of outdoor lighting.
8.2. Fire safety risk assessment. To consider the proposed fire safety risk assessment with a view to accept it.
8.3. Bins in cemetery.
8.4. Large tables. To discuss if the Parish Council should sell the 2 large leather-topped tables that are surplus to requirements.
9. Highways – Suttons Corner. To discuss and decide upon an option for improving the current conditions. Options available as supplied by Lincolnshire Highways;
a. Proceed with the change of road layout. Appendix D.
b. Refresh current lining without changing anything
c. Pursue the option of installing a pedestrian crossing
10. Christmas 2026.
10.1. To decide if the Parish Council should purchase a Christmas tree(s).
10.2. To decide if the Parish Council should hold a community Christmas event.
11. Litter Picking Grant. To decide if the Parish Council should apply for a litter picking grant from North Kesteven District Council.
12. Parish Council Refresher Training.
13. Nevile Summers Charity Update.
14. Parish Councillors Reports. To receive updates and news that has not already been covered on the agenda
15. Date of next meeting. 5th January 2027.
Appendix A
Finance Report 4 - 2026/27
Current Account Balance B/F from previous report 11,771.52
22.09.2026 Transfer from saving account 2,000.00
22.09.2026 Cloud Next Web Hosting - 59.98
22.09.2026 Mrs L Rocks Paint supplies - 34.07
22.09.2026 Mark Booker Electrical works in Clock Tower - 2,326.40
22.09.2026 Mr A Ogg Grass cutting -140.00
30.09.2026 Ms K Vickers Salary and agreed expenses - 490.25
30.09.2026 HMRC Income tax -97.00
30.09.2026 Unity Trust Bank Service charge -7.00
01.10.2026 E.ON Next Ltd Clock Tower electricity -32.75
13.10.2026 Ms K Vickers Reimbursement for poppy wreath and donation to RBL -40.00
13.10.2026 Ms K Vickers Reimbursement for payment to Solo Press for newsletter -28.32
13.10.2026 Cloud Next Web domain hire -60.00
16.10.2026 NKDC Community Infrastructure Levy allocation 562.14
20.10.2026 Mr A Ogg Grass cutting -140.00
Totals Expenditure 3,455.77 Income 2,562.14
Balance to carry forward 10,877.89
Instant Access Account Balance brought forward 28,357.63
Total of Accounts Combined Balance to carry forward 37,379.54
Appendix B
BBFW 6,762.63
Precept 20,370.00
Other income - insurance sum ref fire hydrant 1,500.00
Bank interest 284.22
Other income 844.87
CIL Funds 562.14
Total 30,323.86
Expenditure
Detail Budget Actual
Parish Clerk salary 5200 -£2,692.42
Parish Clerk agreed expenses 240 -£115.00
Clock Tower 4530 -£5,198.86
Electricity street lighting 3100 -£708.57
Streetlight maintenance 3000 -£625.66
Subscriptions 200 -£211.20
Maintenance 1000 -£120.00
Grass cutting 1000 -£190.00
Insurance 850 -£746.44
Audit 500 -£252.00
Miscellaneous 150 -£287.95
Training 100 £0.00
Office running costs 500 -£290.32
CIL Funds 562.14
Grants -£4,504.13
Total Expenditure (15,942.55)
Current Balance Account 1 10,877.89
Current Balance Account 2 26,501.65
Balance of accounts 37,379.54
Reserves
Election costs 3,000.00
Lost Village - Clock Tower heating/lighting 0.00
Lost Village - village gates 1,345.00
Clock maintenance donation 2,847.00
Water pump 500.00
Stoneworks 1,000.00
General reserves 17,809.64
Appendix C
Date item raised Detail Position at last meeting
January 2026 Lighting and heating in Clock Tower. Lighting is complete. Listed building consent is required to install the preferred heaters and scaled drawings are required. Clerk and Chair to look into this. It was agreed to use some portable heaters loaned by Councillor Nevile in the interim. Action Councillor Mosedale/ Clerk/Councillor Nevile.
May 2026 Village gateways. Highways permit received. Balfour Beatty has agreed to do installation and supply materials. It was agreed to get the gates installed before deciding upon any signage. Signage designs to be looked at and circulated. Action Councilor Rocks/Parish Clerk.
July 2026 Telephone kiosk on Royal Oak Lane. The box is leaning and could do with straightening up and renovating. A resident has offered to paint the box once it has been done. Parish Council to approach Balfour Beatty about this as part of their community work. Action all.
September 2026 Defibrillator in Haddington. An opportunity has arisen where a free defibrillator could be acquired. An application will be submitted to Community Heartbeat. Action Councillor Quince.
September 2026 Litter bin on Blackmoor Road. The need for a new litter bin on Blackmoor Road has been flagged up by a local litter picking. PC agreed to purchase a new litter bin but need to check with NKDC first regarding collection. Once received, the bin will be ordered. Action Parish Clerk.
Appendix D
PC agreed to purchase a new litter bin but need to check with NKDC first regarding collection. Once received, the bin will be ordered. Action Parish Clerk.