Draft Minutes
MINUTES OF THE FRISKNEY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
HELD AT FRISKNEY VILLAGE HALL
ON WEDNESDAY 21ST OCTOBER 2026 AT 7.30PM
PCM26166 - PRESENT
Councillors: K Smith (Chair)
W Downing
M Hill
S Holt
P Holland
D Patrick
D Reeves
R Scott
A Shaw
W Twigg (Part)
R Wood
Attendees: W Trigg – Clerk
M Weedon – P3 Co-Ordinator
Dist Cllr Dickinson (Part)
Cnty Cllr Hume (Part)
PCM26167 - APOLOGIES
Cllr Wickham was absent.
PCM26168 - PUBLIC FORUM
None present.
PCM26169 - DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Reeves in respect of Askefield Project licensing and planning.
PCM26170 - P3 FOOTPATHS
Mill Lane/Eaudykes (P322 Northern) – Footpath is good to walk on.
Eaudykes/Lenton’s Lane (P322 Southern) – Willow branch overhanging footpath near metal gate.
A52/Sea Lane (P335) – Nothing new to report.
Sickling Lane/3 Way Post (P336) – Nothing new to report.
Chapel Lane/Eaudykes (P337) – Nothing new to report.
Church/Field Lane (P338) – Nothing new to report.
Beacon/Church (P339) – Nothing new to report.
PCM26171 – DISTRICT COUNCILLOR’S REPORT
Weekly food waste collections have started and anyone yet to receive a food waste bin can report it here at https://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/report-food-caddy-issue
This month celebrates the 5th anniversary of the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. Since being formed it has identified £47m in efficiencies, secured £277m in external funding, given three councils a stronger, collective voice with Government and enabled the councils to take a more strategic approach across the wider sub-region.
A new Energy Smart East Lindsey programme, funded by the East Lindsey Investment Fund, is available to eligible businesses. It provides access to advice, tailored audits and opportunities to identify ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs and strengthen long-term resilience.
A Crisis & Resilience Fund has been launched in East Lindsey. It represents a shift from short term emergency help towards a more preventative approach, which builds financial resilience while still providing a safety net to support low-income households encountering unexpected financial shock.
Councillor’s Community Grant Scheme is open for applications until 28th February 2027. With only two successful applications, any charity/not for profit organisation within the ward should email carleen.dickinson@e-lindsey.gov.uk to discuss their eligibility and project.
(Dist Cllr Dickinson left the meeting)
PCM26172 – CHAIR’S REMARKS
Cllr Smith advised the wasps in the Cemetery had gone. It was noted that the need to start using the extension might be needed sooner than hoped. Burial plots can be extended into the existing grass area to provide additional plots and a site meeting will take place at 10am on 25th October to discuss next steps.
PCM26173 - PREVIOUS MINUTES
The minutes from the September Parish Council Meeting were presented for approval. These were resolved to be a true and accurate record having been proposed by Cllr Patrick and seconded by Cllr Wood.
(Cnty Cllr Hume joined the meeting)
PCM26174 – COUNTY COUNCILLOR’S REPORT
Cllr Hume apologised for her lack of communication and that regrettably she had to take up additional employment which left her less time for Council matters.
Ongoing issues with the weeds on P338 and the Church Lane weight limit should be sent again to Cnty Cllr Hume.
Cnty Cllr Hume agreed to check the status of Skirmore Road surface issues as this road is now almost unusable.
Cllr Scott asked if drainage gulleys could be cut into the banks along the A52 to resolve the standing water issue.
Grant funding is available which could potentially be used for the Cemetery extension and Play Area wet pour replacement. Both planned for Spring 2027. Action – Clerk to email Cnty Cllr Hume with basic details.
(Cnty Cllr Hume left the meeting)
PCM26175 - ACTION LOG
The Clerk gave an update on the new, current and completed actions which are minuted below or within their respective topics.
PCM26176 - PLANNING (Appendix 2)
Ossian Offshore Wind Farm – Public consultation.
Seaways/National Grid – Replace existing overhead lines.
Autumn Lodge, Eaudyke Road – Decision pending.
Cllr Hill previously asked if the Clerk had seen any notification of a permanent alcohol license or change of use at the Askefield Project. ELDC had replied that Parish Councils were not notified of licensing applications and a response from Planning was pending.
PCM26177 - FINANCE (Appendix 3)
All October payments were resolved for payment having been proposed by Cllr Reeves and seconded by Cllr Twigg.
PCM26178 - VILLAGE HALL
Cllr Holland advised Café Connect would shortly stop trading from the Village Hall. The operators had been offered the opportunity to discuss any options that might help them continue but this offer was not taken up.
PCM26179 - PLAY AREA
A written quote for repairs on the Junior Multiplay equipment and a new bracket on the skate ramp are still pending plus further repairs are required to the MUGA fencing following the recent RoSPA report.
Cllr Twigg advised that the gate could be repaired rather than replaced and a quote is being sought.
Cllr Hill to get a quote for concreting in the benches to potentially apply for grant funding from Dist Cllr Dickinson.
The wet pour needs cleaning in the spring and ELDC Pride Team are to be asked for assistance.
PCM26180 - CEMETERY/CHURCHYARD
Hedge packs are due for delivery to Cllr Holland in November.
A TPO application has been sent to ELDC for maintenance on two yew trees at the Churchyard.
The Clerk asked if the notice board could be moved to the other pillar as the water tank and holly are both a nuisance when accessing it. Cllr Smith agreed to ask the Cemetery Caretaker to action.
PCM26181 - ALLOTMENTS
Nothing to report.
PCM26182 - CORRESPONDENCE
The ElanCity warranty extension was declined following a unanimous vote against.
Insurance details are still pending from a resident who offered to carry out pressure washing in the village.
PCM26183 - HIGHWAYS ISSUES, REPAIRS & DEFECTS
Pot holes are getting worse on Low Road between Cllr Reeves’ property and Whitegates.
PCM26184 – COUNCIL DOCUMENT REVIEW
Nothing to report.
PCM26185 - URGENT MATTERS
The Clerk advised she was away for a short break and Cllr Smith agreed to monitor the phone during her absence.
PCM26186 - DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
The next Parish Council meeting will be on Wednesday 11th November 2026. There being no other business the Parish Council meeting closed at 8:50pm.