9th April 2026 Agenda
WILLINGHAM by STOW PARISH COUNCIL
MEETING OF THE COUNCIL
Thursday, 9th April 2026 at 7.30pm
In Willingham Village Hall Committee Room
Public participation – Members of the public may raise subjects they wish to bring to the attention of the parish Council. Items relating to matters on the agenda will be taken first and any decisions will be made during the meeting. The time will be 10 minutes’ maximum unless the council decides otherwise. Listeners should note that decisions cannot be made at this meeting on items not on the agenda.
L Brooks-Sleight
Lisa Brooks-Sleight – Clerk to the council
clerk@willinghambystow-pc.gov.uk
2nd April 2026
AGENDA
49/2026 Apologies for Absence -to note apologies and reasons given
50/2026 Public Participation - to agree, if necessary, to temporary suspend the meeting for a period of no more than 10mins to allow for public Participation.
51/2026 Minutes of last Meetings - to approve & sign the Minutes of the Council meeting held on 12th March 2026
52/2026 Declarations of Interest - to record declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 for any listed agenda items below
53/2026 Representatives Report - to receive any reports from LCC councillor/WLDC councillor/ Police
54/2026 Clerks Report - to receive Clerk’s report
55/2026 Notice Board – to receive quotes and consider future actions
56/2026 Highways -to consider any highways issues & determine any actions required
57/2026 Planning -to receive any correspondence/decisions by WLDC and discuss any planning applications.
58/2026 PC Banking -to receive an update on the bank re: adding signatories and dual authorisation
59/2026 Finance
a. To receive & approve the 2025/26 Expenditure v Budget
b. to approve & sign the monthly reconciliation of the accounts with the corresponding Bank statements – up to 31/03/2026 with the bank balance of £10,444.28 and approve the payments listed below:
Willingham Playing Field Grant 1400.00
HMRC PAYE + NI 58.42
60/2026 LCC Bus Shelter Grant Scheme – to receive an update and consider any future actions
61/2026 St Helens Churchyard – to receive a request from the PCC to cut back a yew tree hanging over the footpath and consider quote from the grass contractor
62/2026 School Trust Fund – to receive any updates
63/2026 Village Newsletter – to receive an update
64/2026 APM – to note any comments/issues from the previous meeting
65/2026 Correspondence (sent prior by email)
NALC Chief Executive Bulletin
Lalc Enews
66/2026 Agenda Items for next meeting (by 7th May) and to take any points from members
The date & time of the Annual Council Meeting as Thursday 14th May 2026 at 7.30pm in Willingham Village Hall committee room