Notes from AGM 07.05.206
THORNTON LE FEN PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the annual council meeting held on Thursday 7TH May 2026 at 6:30pm in Gipsey Bridge Academy school hall
In Attendance: Cllrs: Liz Quiney, Tim Harris, Karen Harrison, Lucy Holland, Patric Corke, Laura Wise and Briony Czornookyj.
District Cllrs Niel Jones and Thomas Ashton.
County Councillor Sean Matthews.
Public: There was three members of public present. No comments made.
The Chairman declared the meeting opened at 6:30 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Election of Chairman, signing of declaration of acceptance of office.
It was:-
Proposed by Cllr L. Holland for Cllr L. Quiney to be the chairman seconded by Cllr K. Harrison and RESOLVED. They signed the declaration of acceptance of office.
2. Election of Vice Chairman, signing of declaration of acceptance of office.
It was:-
Proposed by Cllr L. Holland for Cllr B. Czornookyj to be the Vice Chairman which was seconded by Cllr T. Harris and RESOLVED. They signed the declaration of acceptance of office.
3. Apologies for absence and reasons given
None.
4. The notes from the meeting of the Council held on Thursday 19th March 2026 (attached) to be approved as Minutes and signed by the Chairman
Proposed by Cllr L. Quiney Seconded by Holland and RESOLVED.
5. Reports from County and District Councillor if present.
County Cllr Matthews told all that they had a really good meeting with highways and will be working on the issues raised going forwards and will update as required. He told the council he has a Cllr fund available and would be happy to help support with the cost of village gates.
District Cllr Jones told the council to take advantage of Cllr Matthews while he is in place as he is very effective. ELDC are spending 17 million on Harrison’s wood, on the 16th May at Queen Elizabeth Grammer school there is a Wolds enhancement event. He told the council about LIVES and some of the things they do and asked all if they can donate they should. There are some digital skills sessions available locally. There some grant funding available from the wind farm from £1 to £50,000. There is free home energy advice available for all and a heating oil grant if you meet the eligibility criteria.
District Cllr Ashton told all that he has recently been elected as a board member for the internal drainage board. The council congratulated him. He told the council that there District Cllr fund is available but they have £4000 to share between there parishes but he is happy to help contribute where he can. He told the council he review the quicklime planning application as he does not see how it is necessary to have 3 poles in such a small area where 1 is only needed. He will make contact with them and come back to the council. He told the council he fully supports the parking regulations for the school areas. Local government reorganisation need to be decided by November/ December if not it cannot go ahead.
6. Audit of accounts – presentation of accounts – Internal auditor has done checks all cleared for approval of this Council
a. To approve the period for the excise of public rights.
Proposed by Cllr B. Czornookyj Seconded by L. Holland and RESOLVED for it to be 3rd June to 14th July 2026.
b. To approve the annual governance statement in the annual return
Proposed by Cllr L. Quiney Seconded by B. Czornookyj and RESOLVED.
c. To confirm and approve the accounting statements contained in the annual return
Proposed by Cllr L. Quiney Seconded by B. Czornookyj and RESOLVED.
7. To consider and approve the Following payments
a. Precept income - £5,268.15
b. Bank Fee April- £4.25
c. L. Wise – tree decorations for easter - £10.99
d. LALC – ATS – £156.00
e. S. Lea – Audit - £60.00
f. S. Kulwicki – wages - £388.20
g. HMRC PAYE - £165.40
Proposed by Cllr L. Quiney Seconded by B. Czornookyj and RESOLVED.
8. Planning Application/s
None, see Cllr Ashtons report. The clerk will circulate the training dates for planning.
9. To review and approve the Councils
a) Standing orders – No changes
b) financial regulations– No changes
c) Accessibility statement – No changes
d) Complaints procedure – No changes
e) Publication scheme – no changes
f) Sexual and general harassment policy – no changes
g) Terms of Reference for staffing committee – no changes
Proposed by Cllr L. Quiney Seconded by B. Czornookyj and RESOLVED to approve all policies.
10. To adopt the code of conduct
Proposed by Cllr P. Corke Seconded by L. Quiney and RESOLVED.
11. To adopt the councils IT policy
Proposed by Cllr L. Quiney Seconded by T. Harris and RESOLVED.
12. Correspondence for the Council
a) Request for paediatric defib pads – The clerk was asked to investigate the costing of paediatric defib pads.
b) Consultation for TRO – GB school commences 13th May, notices for this have been displayed.
13. Highways Matters
Cllr L. Quiney told the council that the highways meeting went well to address the local issues which have been raised in writing. The clerk has also reported the lack of raised curbs in the village which leads to people driving in lawns. Cllr Quiney told the council that having a 20mph zone outside of the school was a no starter as highways are no longer doing these. They will investigate the unauthorised bus stop opposite the school and report back.
Proposed by Cllr L. Quiney Seconded by B. Czornookyj and RESOLVED to suspend standing order and allow for a member of public to talk.
A member of public presented some speed watch data and its local results.
14. The date of the next meeting is scheduled 9th July 2026 to commence at 6.00 p.m. in Gipsey Bridge Academy school hall.
15. Any other matters for discussion only or on the next agenda
None.
The meeting closed at 7:40pm
Signed by chairman:0009.07.2026