Meeting Minutes 14/01/2026
Notes of Ludborough Parish Council Meeting
Wednesday 14 th January 2026
Attendees:
Nick Ingoldby (NI) (Chair)
Ian Dickson (ID)
Sarah Martin (SM)
Bryan Seagroat (BS)
Lauren Austin (LA)
Naomi Stewart (NS) Clerk
1.0 Attendees at public forum
None
2.0 Apologies
None
3.0 Declarations of interest
None
4.0 Chairman’s remarks
The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.
5.0 Approval of notes from last meeting
Notes to be resent to council
6.0 Planning applications
None
7.0 Church wall
NI has a couple of potential companies but needs to obtain formal quotes. Finding this difficult with people not coming back / unreliable.
8.0 Neighbourhood Watch
Need one point of contact, LA volunteered. She will send on important / relevant info to the Whatsapp and FB group. NS to set up.
9.0 Village Christmas Lights
Ludborough in Lights was a success and really brought the village together. We
have a new village diary set up with yearly events so plan to set up more of these.
10.0 Precept
Options of an increase of 5, 7.5 and 10% - TBC
NI taking care of forms and communication.
11.0 Solar Action Group
They have asked about the Parish Council donating money to help with their
campaign but not sure this is possible - will check and get back to them.
12.0 Defib
Still waiting on replacement battery and pads, this is due to a delay with Community Heartbeat. Sign to go up. SM at do. NS chased again and defib responsibility passed on
to BS.
13.0 Road Sweep
NI has contacted but nothing back as of yet. Had a previous quote of £250 for 4
hours. NI to chase and confirm full details of what the sweep will involve.
14.0 Speed Signs
The horse signs were a no from Highways. We are looking at potentially buying
ourselves. Could we put on to the grass verge or on existing posts? TBC
15.0 Online Banking
Finding this really difficult with Lloyds - have yet another form to complete. Will
discuss changing banks when we are correctly set up.
16.0 Outside Church Lights
SM to speak with Friends of Ludborough to clarify who takes responsibility for it.
Any Other Business
- Village phone box and bus stops could do with being painting - ID to look at when the weather improves.
- Bus stops need cleaning - NS to arrange.
- Would like planters around the village / hanging baskets at the pub - NI to look to see if we can get any grants. Also to discuss with the gardening club if they would like to plant the flowers and maintain.
- Land at the end of Station Road is very untidy. Eventually look to tidy and open it up, especially the steps as its very difficult to access right now.
Date and time of next meeting
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