October
CASTLE BYTHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held on 21st October 2026
Present
Cllr Brooman (Chair), Cllr McLaughlin (Vice-Chair), Cllr Hayward, Cllr Morrow, Cllr Sismey-Durrant,
District Cllr Robins
Three members of the public
Apologies
Cllr Hammond
& County Cllr Vernon
Public comments:
Concerns raised regarding flooding - SKDC have carried out work on the ditch but not the drain. Also speeding in the village. The Chair said CBPC could now apply for a 20 mph limit (as per Speed and traffic report from Alicia Kearns MP. 20 mph limit through the village can be applied for.
In the meanwhile could get more 30 mph bin stickers. Vice Chair re-iterated that the Community Speed watch initiative is being co-ordinated by County Cllr Vernon, who is trying to bring in a couple of parishes.
- Declarations of interest
Cllr Hayward Re. (Planning ref 9 Pinfold Rd)
- Approve minutes
Proposed by Cllr Morrow; seconded by Vice Chair; all in favour.
- Matters arising
Cllr Hammond attended Firs Service briefing and has emailed report to Councillors.
- County Council matters
None, Cllr Vernon not present.
- District Council matters
Cllr Robins offered support from SKDC regarding supply of 30 mph bin stickers.
Concern raised by Chair regarding tardy response to a request for extension by Planning Group to consider recent applications. The Clerk would forward emails regarding this if necessary and thanked Cllr Robins for the donation of two waste bins and bags for the cemetery.
- Planning issues - verbal report from the Planning Working Group
Application S26/1436 Rural Tails, Morkery Road - operating hours extension. Still support.
The final house was being built on Holywell Road and that fencing was been erected on Station Road
regarding the 13 properties in the disused quarry.
- Approved Application - none received
- Amenities Working Group report.
Cllr Morrow - the application for the grant of £1000 for the red telephone box was successful.
Two quotes had been sought, one for £700 and another for £440. It is hoped that work can
commence in the new year. CBPC will draw up an agreement regarding its maintenance.
Tree survey - Cllr Hayward has obtained quotes from two local companies.
Based on the Chair’s financial report in September’s meeting, the Churchyard grass cutting schedule
need to be discussed with the PCC. The Clerk will email Vicky Dennis regarding this.
Recreation field - Cllr Hayward has sourced and replaced worn finials. Costing for new bin signage,
play equipment audit, the removal of a damaged seat and logs being sought. Other purchase is 100
sandbags at £29.99.
- Rights of Way
Cllr Sismey-Durrant - the Public Footpath sign has been reinstated on Cow Pasture Lane.
- Burial Committee Matters
Cllr Hayward and the Clerk - During a visit with a parishioner to the cemetery, it has been become apparent that the grave markers on the iron fence are not completely aligned with the plots and the corresponding cemetery plan. The old bench next to the large yew trees appears not to be fit for purpose. If it is to be removed the owners might be informed prior to this. Tall grass remains inside grave sets and with £350 of the budget outstanding remedial work on removing it could be carried out.
A parishioner has asked for advice regarding subsidence around a family grave. Cllr Hayward wil attend.
- Correspondence
Fix My Street to be contacted regarding the lane from Cumberland Gardens to the church.
The grant for the Youth Club has been paid.
- Accounts
The Chair reported the accounts are where they would be expected. Clerk to check with Village Hall committee concerning charge in July 2026 of £200.
Remembrance wreath £10 agreed. Christmas budget of £170 agreed.
- Councillors’ verbal reports
Cllr Morrow - a parishioner asked if the defibrillator outside the Community shop was operational. Cllr Mclaughlin will check ASAP.
Cllr Dugmore proposed as the shop and other voluntary organisations need more volunteers if CBPC might host a stall at the Midsummer Festival highlighting them.
- AOB
None
The next meeting will be on 18th November 2026
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