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Minutes 21st April 2026

MUMBY PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING HELD

21st April 2026

 

Present:  Cllrs McCaig (in the chair) Bradley; Taylor, Morlini; Smith & Robertson

Mrs J. Cooper (Parish Clerk)

 

91          APOLOGIES

                Apologies were received from Cllr Eyre (ELDC)

92          DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

                There were none

93          MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD 17TH MARCH 2026

                It was resolved that the Chairman sign these as a correct record of that meeting.

94          UPDATE

                The branch from the tree on the green has been reported.

96          VILLAGE MATTERS

                Church – There was no update on the church, however it is understood that classes have commenced.

                Cemetery – there has been two burials in the cemetery.

97          OUTSIDE BODIES

                There were no representatives.

98          LAND REGISTRY ENQUIRIES

                The Chair confirmed she had found two surviving relatives of the owners of the lane.  After discussion it was resolved to note this, but not to pursue any further pending the outcome of the Secretary of State review of the definitive footpath.

99          CORRESPONDENCE

                There was none

100       FINANCE

                Accounts for payment:

                It was resolved that the following be paid:

                Clerks salary & PAYE (April)                                  £372.16

                Clerks expenses (1/4/25 – 31/3/26)                £175.30

                Wren Farm (meeting)                                                £   15.00

                LALC Subs                                                                       £181.58

                End of Year Balance sheet & expenditure against budget

                These reports were noted.

Balance in current account stood at £7860.37.

Balance in the Poor Land (allotments) stood at £798.26

Balance in the N S & I Savings account stood at £18099.78

101       PLANNING

                337/26 – White House Farm, Long Lane – Erection of dwelling.  This was a revision on that approved earlier, with a smaller footprint.  Garages to remain as original approval.  After discussion it was resolved that the following concerns and comments be made:

  • There was an existing light pollution issue with the floodlights on site; these need lowering and shielding
  • Garage block to be conditioned it be a garage only ancillary to the house
  • Fence fronting the highway was over the 1m PD limit and needed reducing or planning permission sought to retain.
  • Adjacent paddock appeared to have been subject to groundworks, any change to domestic use needed to be subject to planning approval.
  • The static / mobile homes on site to be conditioned that they be removed once work has completed.

The Clerk confirmed that ELDC Enforcement had stated that the two statics on site were for the owner whilst building the dwelling and for “facilities” for workmen on site.

(Cllr Smith left the meeting)

102       NEXT MEETING

                To be the Annual Council meeting preceded by the Annual Parish Meeting –

19th May 2026. 

103       ANY OTHER GENERAL MATTERS/ITEMS NEXT AGENDA

                Clerk to check LCC regarding the chevrons.

                Clerk to check LCC regarding request for double yellow lines on the entrance to Parklands.

                Clerk to check decision notices for 52 weeks occupancy on caravan / mobile home holiday site at Helsey.

 

There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.40pm