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DRAFT MINUTES: CORBY GLEN PARISH COUNCIL
Draft Minutes of the meeting held on Wed November 12th 2025 at 7.30pm in the Willoughby Memorial Gallery, Corby Glen.
Present: Cllrs Walsingham (Chair), Baker, Green, Harty, Mardling Shepperson & Waumsley.
In attendance: 3 residents
Open Forum:
A resident noted that the community cleaner grant was omitted from the accounts of the previous
A resident enquired whether 3 quotes were obtained for the grit bin, as required. Cllr Shepperson replied that the 3 quotes had been obtained & the lowest selected.
A resident expressed concern about the number of items on the Action Log. Noted.
A resident queried why temporary access had been permitted across the Green. Noted.
- Apologies for absence: Cllrs Ellam & Harwood, Mrs. S. Woodman (Parish Clerk). Reasons given & accepted.
- District and County Councillors’ Reports: No District or County Councillors present.
- The Draft Minutes of the meeting held on Wed Oct 8th 2025 were amended to show the Community Cleaner Grant. They were then approved unanimously and signed by the chairman.
- Councillors’ Declarations of Interest:
- Review of Action Log:
Permission is being sought re the siting of the grit bins for the sandbag storage.
Likewise, permission re siting / emptying new bin is awaited.
The location of the Dawson memorial Tree has been agreed. Awaiting tree to be supplied by the donor. - Clerk’s & Chairman’s reports on matters outstanding:
01 Neighbourhood Planning, Local Plan & Conservation area – update: An update had been provided but not received by all Cllrs.
02 S106 Funds: Cllr Baker is having difficulty obtaining 3 quotes for the installation of the noticeboard because of its location near the Fighting Cocks and power concerns. He has been unable to obtain any quotes for fixing the village pump – to re-agenda in the New Year as Cllr Walsingham wishes to explore a less expensive fix and consider using funds for a more central board siting as village expands to east and south.
03 Issues associated with the new housing estates – sewerage issues: Cllr Robins has contacted the planning officer and is facilitating a meeting. A date in January has been requested. Awaiting response.
- Matter to be resolved:
04 Agree appropriate action to resolve email issues: Cllrs had not received the communication re costs. Cllr Shepperson to investigate with LALC. All to consider.
05 Consider action regarding new bus stops on Swinstead / Bourne Road re new houses: Email sent to Delaine’s – awaiting response. Cllr Ellam to report back.
06 Update on Christmas Matters: The lights will be installed weekend Nov 30 / Dec 1. Minutes to be published including this as headline.
- Reports from:
Planning: to consider planning applications received prior to & after publication of the agenda:
Application for dosing station: Awaiting validation by Planning and official notification
Greens Working Group:
07 Playground Equipment Maintenance:
RoSPA report Observations: Cradle from toddler swing to be removed (Cllr Shepperson) and quote sought to replace; the cost of making good the paintwork to be established; Rocking Horse needs attention; seat on rocking dog needs attention; timber is decaying on the climbing frame, and the ropes are showing exposed metal; the balance trail wooden post to be replaced with composite. Cllr Harty & Cllr Shepperson to request quotes.
- Payments and Accounts
(i) Bank balances – monthly update as per the agenda was not agreed.
(ii) Invoices for payment – Not available.
- Matters to be further discussed at the meeting:
08 Consider the Draft Budget in preparation for approval at next meeting: A report was provided by the Clerk. All to consider. The budget requires further discussion; the following items require further consideration:
- Lighting for Pridmore / Barleycroft footpath: Is this the Parish Council’s responsibility?
- Willoughby Gallery Lighting: To be discussed with new occupants.
- War memorial Strimming: Is this expenditure required?
- Play area: is £1,000 for maintenance sufficient?
- Surplus this year: Could this fund a laptop for the clerk?
It was noted that the precept application needs to be submitted in December.
09 Consider the implications of the new audit regulations, Assertion 10 & agree action: Requires follow up, including an IT policy. All to consider.
10 Consider making a Remembrance donation: Cllr Shepperson proposed purchasing further ‘rigid’ poppies. Agreed unanimously to spend 3 poppies at £9.99 each + Del.
11 Consider the council’s position re battery storage plans north of cold storage at Canners Lane, Easton: Cllr Walsingham / Clerk to comment on proposal
- Next meeting:
The next regular meeting will take place on Wed December 10th 2025 at 6.00pm. As the Willoughby Memorial Gallery is not available; the meeting will be held in the Ron Dawon Memorial Village Hall, starting at 6.00pm
Meeting closed at 8.51 pm. Cllr Harty / Mrs. Sue Woodman – Parish Clerk
Action Log 12th Nov 2025 – TO BE UPDATED PRIOR TO NEXT MEETING going forward.
Ref | Action | Responsibility | Date by |
O/F | Bend Signage: Investigate the possibility of chevrons / barriers; chase again Chase any Highways & Anglian Water outstanding issues (Brown signs, edge markers on Green …) 12/11: Waiting on Rowan and AW, bridge flooding and High St issues add – associated items below marked with * are included |
Cllr Walsingham |
10/12/25 |
O/F | Hedge Cuttings in ditch: Check land ownership / possible actions* | Cllr Hill | 10/12/25 |
O/F | Bus stops / Location of school bus pick up: Contact Delaine to investigate alternative site and report back | Cllr Ellam | 10/12/25 |
23/02/05 | Leaflet with map of village with street names: Provide draft for discussion at next meeting (JA look) 12/11: Chair explained that intention is for A4 centrefold map | Cllr Shepperson Cllr Walsingham | 10/12/25 |
24/12/04 | S106 Funds: Provide clerk with all quotes and installation costs Seek 3 renewed quotes to fix the village pump; | Cllr Baker Cllr Baker | 14/1/26 |
24/12/16 | Parking on the Green: Consider appropriate signage | Cllr Walsingham | 14/1/26 |
25/01/22 | Sandbags: Seek permission from Highways to locate bin/s on verge | Clerk | 10/12/25 |
25/02/18 | Location / emptying of rubbish bins: Obtain confirmation that SKDC will empty the bin with it being on private property |
Cllr Shepperson |
14/01/26 10/12/25 |
25/03/06 | Trees: Check map used to determine which trees are to be inspected and add the new trees before the next inspection Follow up situation re care for trees on Allison Homes development | Cllr Walsingham Cllr Green | 14/1/26 asap |
25/03/21 | Review of council policies: Review ‘old’ policies; if no change, record date reviewed. | All Cllrs | ongoing |
25/05/14 | Playground: Chase Wicksteed or alternative supplier for a quote to replace the ground covering under the rocking horse Investigate replacing seat on ‘rocking dog’ | Cllr Shepperson | 10/12/25 |
25/05/17 | Signage: Facilitate signage ideas by local businesses, chasing quotations for reflective overlays. Liaise with Cllr Baker with view to meeting stakeholders. | Cllr Walsingham Cllr Baker | 10/12/25 10/12/25 |
25/06/04 | Sewerage issues – report back | Cllr Robins / Cllr Shepperson / Cllr Walsingham | Ongoing, 14/1/26
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25/09/20 | Flags:. Create flag policy for adoption | Cllrs Shepperson | 10/12/25 |
25/09/21 | Christmas: Source ‘decorations’ to improve the appearance of the lights when not lit during the day. (receipt for c.£16 already provided) Update social media | Cllr Walsingham Cllrs Green & Shepperson | ongoing |
25/11/5 | Dawson Memorial Tree: contact applicant for tree | Clerk | 10/12/25 |
25/11/01 | Neighbourhood Plan: Circulate update | Clerk | asap |
25/11/04 | Email costs: Circulate | Clerk Cllr Shepperson | Asap Asap |
25/11/07 | Playground: Remove cradle from toddler Swing | Cllr Shepperson | asap
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25/11/9 | Accounts: Provide invoices for payment | Clerk | asap |
25/11/08 | Draft budget: Adjust (see minutes) | Clerk All | 10/12/25 Asap |
25/11/09 | Assertion 10: Follow up / IT | Cllr Shepperson All | 10/12/25 Asap |
25/11/10 | Poppies: Purchase | Cllr Shepperson | 10/12/25 |
25/11/11 | Planning – Battery Storage: Comment | Cllr Walsingham | 10/12/25 |
