April 2026 Agenda
North Kyme Parish Council Meeting
Minutes
Present: Chair – Cllr S Spry, Cllr N Taylor, Cllr J Dring, Cllr A Rue, Cllr R Richards
In Attendance Mrs Carolyn Barber Clerk & RFO Cat Cunningham and Dara O’Doherty
001/04/2026 – 1. Public Forum – Cat Cunningham has come forward and would like to
volunteer for the council it was decided that she would carry out the checks on the play park
equipment for now. Also the clerk will speak to Cllr Everard to see what other tasks Cat could
do.
Dara O’Doherty stated about her knowledge of the village and how long she had lived in the
village.
002/04/2026 – Dara O’Doherty was duly co-opted onto the council. This was proposed,
seconded and resolved.
Chairman’s Post – It was proposed seconded and resolved that Cllr Rue would be the
chairman from now on.
Chairman’s Opening Address – The Chair opened the meeting and welcomed
everyone to the meeting.
2. Apologies for absence and acceptance of any reasons given -
003/04/2026 – Cllr E Everard is on holiday and County Councillor East is unavailable.
3. Declarations of Interest-councillors must declare interests in planning or any items
on the agenda - None were declared.
4. Updates from District Councillors: -
004/04/2-026- County Councillor East emailed the clerk and stated that there was no further
news on the additional funding from himself but he would keep the council updated. Also the
Causeway Road there is a clear recognition that a scheme is warranted for this road
however there is no allocated budget at this time. However, we will need to proceed with
reactive repairs to mitigate any potential safety concerns.
The council are very concerned about the double decker and single decker buses going
along that road full of school children – Clerk to email County Councillor East.
5. Updates from Councillors –
03/04/2025 Heritage Fund – It was decided that items 5 to 13 would be put on hold until
September Meeting.
05/04/2026 - The weeds in main street on the pavement leading to Causeway Road - the
clerk will contact highways.
6. Report on matters outstanding –
009/08/2025 – Councillor Volunteers Service – Clerk to get a list of equipment we need for
next month and contact District Cllr Whittle to see if he can help with any of it. Cllr O’Doherty
will speak to Glynn Pout regarding the amount of paint needed for all the items.
7. Financial Matters & Clerk’s Report
06/04/2026 – Bank Statement and Reconciliation Balance – £3192.00 plus £5010.00 in
savings.
8. Expenses: -
07/04/2026 – Cllr Everard £34.44 for fuel for lawn mowers. It was proposed seconded and
agreed by all
08/04/2026 – Bank Charges £4.25 – It was proposed seconded and agreed by all
09/04/2026 – Office for Clerk £8.49 a month It was proposed seconded and agreed by all
10/04/2026 – C.I.L.C.A. South Kyme has offered up to £500 for my training hours and
anything I need. It was proposed seconded and agreed by all that North Kyme would do the
same as it was in the budget.
11/4/2026 – Loan Repayment £1620.47
9. Correspondence –
11/04/2026 – Email – Regarding Heating funding for residents – Clerk to check it is on Social
Media.
Email – Compliance Checker Tool - The council decided that they do not need this service.
Email – General Drainage Charge – Clerk to Forward email onto Cllr Rue
Email – Lending Statement for Loan – The loan has reduced again this year and is now at a
balance of £33,015.91
Email – Lloyds Offering insurance. The Council decided not to go ahead with the insurance.
10. Planning – National Grid – Eastern Green Link – Clerk to place on Facebook.
Next Meeting 13th May 2026 at 6.30
Meeting closed at 8.15pm
Councillor Alan Rue - 13th May 2026