July 2026
Minutes of the meeting on 13th July 2026
Present. Cllrs. C. Daubney, J. Daubney, C. Gaulton, L.Godson, I. Willcock, C. Quirke, R. Turnbull, S. Clixby.
Also Present. Cllr. C. Reeve, Cllr. K. Carless, Brandon (Blyton Wanderers Football Team)
1. Apologies. Anna McCarthur.
In Anna’s absence the minutes will be taken by Cllr. J. Daubney
Public Forum. Brandon had come to the meeting to discuss the renewal of the lease of the field. He explained that they had received a grant of £10,000 towards the cost of changing room facilities and they have applied for another grant from the Lottery Fund towards other costs, maintenance etc. When asked by the Parish Council he stated that other clubs charge around £35 - £45 per game but that includes everything, facilities, equipment, maintenance etc.
The Parish Council went into Closed Session to discuss the finances connected to the playing field.
It was unanimously decided that an annual charge of £300 would be made to the football club towards the costs of the lease. This would be reviewed next year.
Brandon was informed and he said he would report back to the club and let us know their decision.
2. Co-option of Councillor. None
3. Declarations of interest. None.
4. Approve the minutes of the meeting held on 26/05/26. Agreed but not signed as a printed copy wasn’t available.
5. Clerk’s report. None
6. Planning WL/2026/00547 Cottam Solar Project. No objections or comments
7. Correspondence. None
8. Financial Matters. To approve payments. All in favour.
9. Renewal of Licence for Blyton Wanderers Football Team. See public forum
10. Report from WLDC. Cllr. Carless stated that she had been involved in two events held in Gainsborough both were successful and well attended. The free 2 hours parking in Gainsborough scheme has been extended which is good news for all. The toilets in Roseway carpark are to be refurbished. This week we should find out the future of the former RAF Scampton site.
Cllr. C. Reeves stated that he has funding available for smaller projects and that a larger funding amount of £15,000 is also now available, if anyone wishes to apply contact him directly and he will help with the application.
11. Blyton Neighbourhood Plan Update. At the meeting held last week, we were able to look at the collated information received from the survey forms and highlight any areas that needed to be added in the future. The Steering Group are still gathering information and building up data needed for the Plan. There will be a meeting on 29th July for people that expressed an interest in helping with the Plan to come and meet the Steering Group and see what is involved and whether they wish to join us.
12. Purchase of Printer and Laptop for the Parish Council. Cllr. Willcock volunteered to purchase both of these items and then reclaim the money from the Parish Council. Proposed. Cllr. C. Gaulton. Seconded. Cllr. L. Godson. All in Favour.
13. LCC Bus Shelter Scheme. Reports of youths kicking the bus shelter have been received, but no damage seems to have been done. The current Bus Shelter need to be repainted and the graffiti removed, but is still in good condition otherwise. Cllr. C. Daubney volunteered to take on the task of refurbishment. All in Favour.
14. Moving of Bank Account to Unity Trust Bank. Cllr. C. Quirke stated that this needs to be completed as soon as possible as we shall lose access to our current account. A 3rd signatory is needed. Cllr. R. Turnbull agreed to do this. All in Favour.
15. Facebook Posts. None
16. Items of interest
A request for another Dog Poo bin has been received, it would need to be sited on Paddock Lane where the public footpath from the play park exits on to Paddock Lane.
Playpark repairs are needed to the Zip wire ASAP. Has the inspection taken place yet?
Councillors feel that the Parish Council Room would benefit from having WI – FI installed. As Quick line are putting fibre cables in the village at the moment it was felt that they would be a good company to use. Enquiries to be made for costs by the Clerk.
A meeting of available Councillors will take place towards the end of August at the Allotment site to see what progress has been made since all tenants received a letter from the Council expressing the need to adhere to the Tenancy Agreement. Anyone not showing any progress on their allotment will be be given one months’ notice to vacate the site so that new tenants can be sourced for the new rental year on October 1st.
The meeting closed at 8.35pm