GEDNEY HILL PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE JULY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Held at the Gedney Hill and District Memorial Hall, Hillgate, PE12 0NN
On Monday 21 July 2025, at 6.30pm
PRESENT:
GHPC Councillors: N Watson (Chair), M Shepherd (Vice-Chair), A Watson,
Clerk: V Watson
Also present: LCC Cllr R Condell
4 members of the public
PUBLIC FORUM
A member of the public observed there has been an increase in the numbers of bikes, e-bikes and motorbikes in the area. Cllr Watson suggested that 101 be called if the member felt unsafe or if an incident should be reported.
A member of the public asked if an extra bin could be put outside the shop. The rubbish bins in the village are often full before emptying day. Clerk will contact highways to see if bins can be increased in number or volume.
A member of the public noticed there is an increase in speeding vehicles and asked if ‘gates’ could be put at the entrances to the village. It has been noted these can help to slow drivers down. Clerk will contact highways to see if it would be possible – the land the ‘gates’ would go on does not belong to GHPC.
A member of the public noted the road by the school has blistered in the heat. Clerk to contact highways.
A member of the public asked whey the Police Support Officer is not seen in the village, a presence may help to deter fly posting, fly tipping and speeding. Clerk to request.
1. Chairmans remarks.
The Chair welcomed Cllr R Condell to his first meeting. Cllr Condell stated he is very happy to help where he can, he is contactable by email cllrr.condell@lincolnshire.gov.uk
2. Apologies for absence and acceptance of apologies.
Apologies were received from Cllr P Redgate and Cllr K James. They were accepted.
3. Declarations of interest under the Localism Act 2011 and consideration of any requests for dispensation.
None
4. To approve the draft minutes of the meeting held on 19 May 2025.
The minutes were approved and signed by Cllr N Watson.
5. PPC Update.
a) Planning
The publicity period ends on 24 July and will be determined by SHDC by 7 August 2025.
b) Events
The PPC is planning a Flower and Veg show to take place on the playing field on Monday 25 August.
The PPC is hoping this will become an annual community event. It is not anticipated it will be a big fundraiser but PPC believes it will cover costs. There will be 52 classes and a village scarecrow competition. A Risk Assessment will be managed by the PPC.
Cllr N Watson thanked the PPC and WG for all their hard work and enthusiasm.
AGREED, UNANIMOUSLY
c) Approval for grant applications
A SPF Grass Roots application had already been made with GHPC’s approval to Lincolnshire County Council, the closing date came between GHPC meetings. The amount requested is £24,800 and we should hear in mid-August.
The PPC asked for permission to apply for a grant from SELCO for £1000 for painting the Pavilion.
AGREED, UNANIMOUSLY
6. Clerks report on matters outstanding.
We are waiting to hear from the Grange Wind Farm for a grant applied for and expect to do so by the end of this month.
7. Financial Report
Gedney Hill Parish Council Play Park Current Account: £286.60
Gedney Hill Parish Council Play Park Saving Account: £3000.00
Wind Farm Account:
15 May 2025: £5038.64
18 July 2025: £4181.57
Deposits
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Date
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Who
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Amount
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30/06/25
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Unity Bank Interest
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£28.87
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Withdrawals
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Date
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Who
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Amount
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20/06/25
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Transfer to GHPC current A/c
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£885.94
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GHPC Saving Account:
15 May 2025: £35,096.28
18 July 2025: £32,500.00
Deposits
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Date
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Who
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Amount
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30/06/25
|
Interest
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£145.11
|
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10/07/25
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Transfer from Current a/c
|
£258.61
|
|
Total
|
|
£403.72
|
Withdrawals
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Date
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Who
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Amount
|
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09/06/25
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Transfer to Current a/c
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£2000.00
|
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18/07/25
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Transfer to Current a/c
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£1,000.00
|
|
Total
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£3,000.00
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GHPC Current Account:
15 May 2025: £2543.14
18 July 2025: £1385.42
Deposits
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Date
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Who
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Amount
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09/06/25
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Transfer from GHPC Savings a/c
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£2000.00
|
|
13/06/25
|
Parker Masonry
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£80.00
|
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20/06/25
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Transfer from Wind Farm a/c
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£885.94
|
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18/07/25
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Transfer from GHPC Savings a/c
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£1000.00
|
|
Total
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£3965.94
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Withdrawals
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Date
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Who
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Amount
|
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16/05/25
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ID Mobile
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£6.00
|
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30/05/25
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M Ford
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£99.00
|
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30/05/25
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Clerk Salary
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£475.94
|
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30/05/25
|
Viking
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£73.84
|
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31/05/25
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Service Charge
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£6.00
|
|
02/06/25
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EDF
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£19.00
|
|
05/06/25
|
Cloudy IT
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£23.76
|
|
10/06/25
|
Broker Network
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£2207.27
|
|
10/06/25
|
LALC
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£249.60
|
|
18/06/25
|
ID Mobile
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£6.00
|
|
20/06/26
|
Clerk Salary
|
£475.94
|
|
20/06/25
|
GH Memorial Hall
|
£485.94
|
|
20/06/25
|
GH Memorial Hall
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£400.00
|
|
30/06/25
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Service Charge
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£6.00
|
|
01/07/25
|
EDF
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£19.00
|
|
04/07/25
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Cloudy IT
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£155.76
|
|
10/07/25
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Transfer to Savings a/c
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£258.61
|
|
17/07/25
|
ID Mobile
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£6.00
|
|
17/07/25
|
Alison Day
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£150.00
|
|
Total
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|
£5123.66
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All financial transactions accepted.
8. To accept the quote from Cloudy IT to manage the IT network
Proposed: Cllr N Watson
Seconded: Cllr M Shepherd
AGREED, UNANIMOUSLY
9. To accept the quote from EDF (Utility Bidder) for the Parish Pavilion Electricity Supply.
Proposed: Cllr N Watson
Seconded: Cllr M Shepherd
AGREED, UNANIMOUSLY
10. Farmer First Responder First Aid Course
Cllr M Shepherd would like to attend this course operated by Midland Air Ambulance for accidents and emergencies in rural areas.
Proposed: Cllr N Watson
Seconded: Cllr A Watson
AGREED, UNANIMOUSLY
11. To discuss any issues relating to the Parish Pavilion.
The bollard is due to be serviced, clerk will chase.
12. Speedwatch Group Update
The Speedwatch Group were on Mill Lane on County All Out Day, Friday 11 July. Support was requested from the police but no-one was able to attend.
Several motorists were found to be doing speeds above 50 mph.
13. Planning
a) To discuss current planning applications and decisions:
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H07-0472-25
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Change of use of golf club facility to provide 2 residential units for rent.
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Golf Club
West Drove South
Gedney Hill
PE12 0NT
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Decision by 17/07/25
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Refused
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H07-0470-25
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Change of use of golf club function room to beauty salon – Retrospective
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Golf Club
West Drove South
Gedney Hill
PE12 0NT
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Decision by 17/07/25
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Approved
|
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H07-0437-25
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Details of Biodiversity Net gain (condition 8 of H07-0629-24)
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Cordon Villa
24 Station Road
Gedney Hill
PE12 0NP
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Condition Compliance
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Approved
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H07-0273-25
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Children’s Play Park, Exercise equipment and seating area
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Playing Field
North Road
Gedney Hill
PE12 0NL
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Decision by 07/08/25
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b) To discuss consultations and concerns.
Meridian Solar Farm
Malice Solar Farm
There was nothing further to be added at this stage.
14. Cemetery matters
The memorial for Albert Davies has been installed
The Headstone for Safia Hauge is due to be installed soon.
15. Wryde Croft Wind Farm Small Project Funding
An application from Gedney Hill and District Memorial Hall had been received for Acorns2Oaks Drama Group for £485.94
AGREED, UNANIMOUSLY
£4181.57 remains in the account for distribution.
16. To advise of any items to be added to the next meeting agenda.
None
17. Date of next meeting – Monday 15 September 2025 at 6.30pm
The meeting closed at 7.10pm
A true record of the meeting:
N Watson, Chair
15 September 2025
