Minutes
WESTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of meeting held on Monday 2nd February 2026 at Weston Hills Village Hall.
Commenced at 7.30pm
The chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and informed those present that the meeting was being recorded and asked that everyone refrain from using their mobile phones.
Present: - Cllrs, Dicks, Bellamy, Brotherton, Halgarth, Mather, Mews, Pennington & the Clerk/RFO.
In Attendance: - Three members of the public.
26.018 Apologies Cllrs Casson, Redman & Walker.
Absent: - None
26.019 Declaration of interest in accordance with Localism Act 2011
Cllrs Mews renewable energy projects.
26.020 Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 5th January 2026
Minutes of the meeting having been circulated were taken as read by the Chairman and signed as a true record. Proposed PM seconded AB, unanimous vote in favour by those who were present at that meeting. The minutes of the closed session having been circulated were taken as read by the Chairman and signed as a true record. Proposed JB seconded AB, unanimous vote in favour by those who were present at that meeting.
26.021 Public Forum
A resident updated those present on progress with the renewable energy projects in the parish. A second resident asked when telephones in certain areas of the parish might be repaired following the theft of cabling belonging to BT Open Reach on Moulton Chapel Road. As this is not a matter over which the PC has any control the resident was advised to contact BT. A third resident commented on flooding in Weston Hills playing field and also on items placed on the verge close to the road by residents. He was advised to contact LCC through “fix my street” as the PC has no jurisdiction on “roadside furniture”. The resident also asked about the SID unit on Austendyke road. Cllr Bellamy replied that cold weather affects the running time of the battery and the PC is looking at the feasibility of solar panels to power the unit. The residents asked if with the 40mph limit being reduced to 30mph on Broadgate Weston Hills if 30mph speed signs might be painted on the road surface. However it was pointed out this is a matter for Highways.
26.022 Matters Arising
None,
26.023 Correspondence
email from a resident in Moulton informing the PC of a “day of action” planned for 18th April to protest against the renewable energy projects in the parish. They are looking to set up events such as coffee mornings, walks or tree planting.
email from SHDC re planning application PE-00281-24, discussed under planning matters.
26.024 Planning Matters.
Notifications of applications for consideration available via SHDC website:-
PE-00281-24. The PC discussed what is an amendment to a planning application first entered in October 2025. It was suggested that this application was “project splitting” and as such might not be a legal document and that a new full planning application should be made not just an amendment. Cllr Bellamy has prepared a detailed response objecting to the application which those present agreed should be submitted to SHDC by the Clerk/RFO.
26.025 Renewable Energy Projects
None
26.026 CSW / SID / Police
The Chairman reported that the meeting with LRSP had taken place on 12th January and the PC was working with LRSP on three proposed speed surveys on Austendyke Road. Improving the junction at Broadgate and Austendyke Road was discussed as was signage on the road.
26.027 Weston Playing Field
The Clerk reported that a resident had posted on facebook that a child had stood on dog faeces in the play area which had then been transferred to the child’s clothing and push chair. Those present agreed that the PC should look to fence off the play area. Cllr Bellamy will obtain quotes on this project.
26.028 Weston Hills Playing Field
Following the earlier comments in the public forum about flooding in the playing field Cllr Bellamy went into more detail about the problem. She is currently speaking to three drainage companies on how this might be rectified.
26.029 Finance Report
The financial report to 31st January (Please see accompanying report) having been circulated was taken as read and its contents noted. Proposed AB, seconded BH, unanimous vote in favour.
The contact for grass cutting and maintenance at the two playing fields was discussed. Malc Firth is the current contractor and it was agreed to renew the contact for the next twelve months at an increase of 5% on the cost in 2025. Proposed IP, seconded PM, unanimous vote in favour.
26.030 Standing Orders Review
The new Model Standing Orders 2025 (England) were discussed and it was agreed to adopt the Standing Orders with amendments agreed by the council. Proposed JB, seconded PM, unanimous vote in favour.
26.031 Weston St Mary Burial Ground
The PC has received a copy of the minutes of a Parochial Church Council meeting on 29th January 2026 at which the PCC resolves that the PCC will cover any costs for levelling or fencing of the site. Cllr Bellamy will now proceed with the planning application to SHDC as soon as she has received confirmation from Dist Cllr Woolf for financing of the planning application. AB proposed that the PC should proceed with the planning application, seconded BH, unanimous vote in favour.
26.032 Items for Discussions
None.
26.033 Date of Next Meeting
Monday 2nd March 2026 7:30pm at Weston Community Centre.
There being no other business the chairman thanked everyone for their attendance and closed the meeting at 8:22pm.
Chairman …………………………………………………