Minutes
WESTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of meeting held on Monday 13th April 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, Casson, Halgarth, Mather, Mews, Pennington, Redman & the Clerk/RFO.
In Attendance: - Two members of the public plus Cty Cllr Gibson and the Safer Communities Manager, South & East Lincolnshire Council Partnership.
26.050 Apologies: - None
26.051 Declaration of interest in accordance with Localism Act 2011
Cllrs Mews renewable energy projects.
Cllr Casson on all planning matters due to him being on SHDC planning committee.
Cllr Halgarth, Planning application H22-0218-26
26.052 Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 2nd March 2026
Minutes of the meeting having been circulated were taken as read by the Chairman and signed as a true record. Proposed AC seconded BH, unanimous vote in favour by those who were present at that meeting.
26.053 Co-option of new Parish Councillor
The Clerk informed those present that the PC could now Co-opt a new Parish Councillor for the vacant seat.
26.054 Public Forum
A resident asked when the B1357 Moulton Chapel Road might re-open to traffic. Cllr Casson said it was hoped that it would be partially open by the end of April.
A resident gave an update on the energy projects proposed for the district.
County Cllr Gibson gave an update on highways matters.
26.055 Matters Arising
At the previous meeting Cllr Pennington had said that he stated that he did not wish to address the APM about Weston Consolidated Charity’s activities. However he said he has now changed his mind and wished to speak. The Clerk said he would add Weston Consolidated Charity to the APM running order.
26.056 Correspondence
email from Active Lincolnshire with regards an invitation to join an online focus group on 20th April.
email from a resident with regards to anti-sociable behaviour at Weston Playing field. Gas canisters and empty alcohol cans were found at the park. The Clerk reported that the Police had been informed and that the police would add the playing field to their list of sites to be visited.
Four emails received from energy companies with updates on energy local projects that were circulated to councillors prior to the meeting.
26.057 CCTV
The Safer Communities Manager, South & East Lincolnshire Council Partnership was in attendance and spoke on the rules and law with regards CCTV. In particular the importance of a point of contact notice at the park and making a record of when the system is accessed. Cllr Bellamy explained the CCTV system and protocols implemented by the Parish Council. The officer offered to work with the Parish Council on CCTV matters and to that end it was agreed that Cllr Bellamy would supply him with copies of the PC’s CCTV policy and data impact assessment.
26.058 Renewable Energy Projects
The council discussed National Grids planning applications (PL/0021/26 (LCC) & H22-0245-26 & H22-0246-26 (SHDC) for the upgrade of pylons and the construction of five new pylons in Weston Marsh. Concerns were raised about the legality of the application and Cllr Bellamy will look to prepare an objection to the application. Proposed AB, seconded IP, unanimous vote in favour by those with the authority to vote.
26.059 CSW
The CSW is currently not active due to a lack of volunteers. The Chairman was asked if he would make a request for new CSW members at the APM and he agreed to do so.
26.060 Highways
22nd April Fengate Drove
22nd April – 25th April Broadgate (North of Old Fendyke Road)
27th April – 29th April Small Drove
7th May – 8th May Austendyke Rd (Swindlers Drove to Broadgate)
4th May – 5th June Beggars Bush, Weston High Road
26.061 Weston Playing Field
Cllr Bellamy reported that the PC will soon be looking to install new picnic benches in the park and is waiting on quotes for fencing around the play area.
26.062 Weston Hills Playing Field
None
26.063 Planning Matters.
Notifications of applications for consideration available via SHDC website:-
H22-0177-26, H22-0031-25, H22-0180-26 Approved by SHDC.
H22-0020-26 Refused by SHDC. H22-0099-26 Withdrawn.
Cllr Halgarth declared an interest in H22-0218-26 and left the room.
Planning application H22-0218-26 was discussed. Councillors voiced their concerns on the positioning of the proposed property with regards the building line and that it was on agricultural land. A proposal to object to the development was made. Proposed AM, seconded CD, 5 for an objection to the application, 2 abstentions. Clerk to action.
Cllr Halgarth came back into the room.
26.064 Finance Report
The financial report to 31st March (Please see accompanying report) having been circulated was taken as read and its contents noted. Proposed JB, seconded PM, unanimous vote in favour.
26.065 Annual Parish Meeting update
The Clerk/RFO updated those present on progress organising the APM. County and District councillors have said they will attend. The police have said they will not be attending. No reply has been received from the local MP or South Holland Voluntary Car Scheme but the Clerk said he would be contacting them again in the week ahead.
26.066 Council Matters
The PC went in to closed session at the end of the meeting to discuss this matter.
26.067 Items for Discussions
Cllr Bellamy requested that Weston St Mary churchyard be put on May’s agenda.
26.068 Date of Next Meeting
Monday 27th April 2026 7:30pm Annual Open Parish Meeting at Weston Hills Village Hall.
Monday 11th May 2026 7:30pm AGM at Weston Community Centre.
County Councillor Gibson and the members of the public left the meeting and the meeting then went into closed session to discuss council matters.