Minutes 2026-27

Draft Minutes of Lt Bytham PC Meeting 5th November 2026 7.30pm in the Village Hall

1. Public Forum (15 minutes maximum) Four members of the public attended the forum. One resident asked the PC for support with their planning application; The Cllrs will discuss this under item 7 on the agenda.

Another resident advised the Councillors of plans to site a shepherd's cottage on the site of land owned by him; He explained a planning application should come to the PC in the fulness of time.

Mr Baldwin explained the reason why St Medards request a donation from the PC for grass cutting.

2. Apologies for Absence. We’re received from Cllr Smith.

3. To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the 2011 Local Government Act. – personal or prejudicial interest in any items for discussion. NONE

4. Draft Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on Thursday 6th August 2026 to be approved as the Minutes. Having been previously circulated the minutes were approved unanimously.
   1. Matters Arising. Three Councillors met with a representative of the Willoughby Arms together with a resident of Little Bytham to ask questions about the future of the The Willoughby Arms Pub. None of the questions posed were answered satisfactorily. The situation remains on going.

5. Councillors’ and Clerk’s reports:
   1. County and District Councillors’ Reports.
   2.  In her absents, Cllr Robins report was presented by the Clerk.

 Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
The Government has announced that it is reconsidering its plans for Local Government Reorganisation in Lincolnshire. The decision-making process has been delayed by approximately a year, with district council elections now expected to take place in May 2027. SKDC has previously raised concerns about the proposed arrangements and will continue to monitor developments.

New South Kesteven Local Plan
Work is now moving towards a new Local Plan following the decision to stop the previous review process. The Council has launched a Call for Sites, inviting landowners, developers and others to submit land for consideration for future development. Submissions close on 9 December 2026. This will be an important process in shaping future development across the district.

Housing
Work is progressing on 21 new council homes at Larch Close in Grantham. These properties, which include adapted bungalows, are expected to be handed over to the Council early next year and will help meet local housing needs.

Christmas Parking
SKDC has announced free festive parking at selected car parks. Grantham's Wharf Road multi-storey will offer free parking from 30 November until Christmas Eve, helping support local businesses and town centres.

Speed Watch

Castle Bytham asked if Little Bytham would be happy to help with volunteers and then they can share the equipment that Castle Bytham already has. They can then get a small group together to do Little Bytham and Castle Bytham where the worst speeders are! (If Little Bytham residents would like to volunteer themselves for this venture, please contact the Parish Clerk).

1. 2 Councillors Reports. Cllr Hodgson, Observing Maths session at Lt Bytham Primary School,

Cllr Hodgson provided feedback on how impressed she was with the maths session she observed, provided by Subject Resolutions. She explained how engaged the children were and how much they enjoyed the day.

6.0 Financial Matters.

6.1 Financial report: position at bank. The Clerk presented the accounts to date, these were accepted unanimously.

6.2 Cheques to be signed: Clerks Salary £344.76, Subject Revolution £210.00, Chubb Fire & Security £125.54, Bereavement Flowers for the late Chris Johnson’s family £32.00.

      These cheques were approved by the Councillors. The remaining precept after cheques cleared will be £662.24

7.0 Planning applications,

7.1 S26/1601, Installation of one motor control centre (MCC) kiosk, Little Bytham Water Recycling Centre, Decision, SKDC Council has no objections to raise.

7.2 S26/1702, Mr and Mr Goring, The Firs, Creeton Road, Little Bytham, Lincolnshire, NG33 4PX, Proposed change of use of dog kennels (sui generis)

to child care facility (class E(f)). (After discussion, the PC agreed to support the application, the Clerk will make a representation on the Planning portal).

8.0 Correspondence – Email received from LB Village Hall, requesting a donation toward the cost of repairs to the Village Hall. This was discussed by the Councillors; the Clerk advised the Councillors the PC accounts are not in a position to make a contribution at this time.

9.0 AOB Cllr Sharp advised he had spoken with the builders of the development on Station Road regarding the overhanging hedge. He was told the workmen had not been paid and had walked off the site and the hedge remains overgrown. The Clerk will contact Highways requesting them to issue an Enforcement Notice.

10.0 Date of next Meeting – Thursday the 11th of February 2027.

Website: https://little-bytham.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/