April 2026 Agenda

OLD LEAKE PARISH COUNCIL 
Wednesday 8th April 2026
Old Leake Community Centre
Dear Councillor

You are hereby summoned to attend the next meeting of Old Leake Parish Council, which will be held on Wednesday 8th April commencing at 7:00 pm at Old Leake Community Centre. The business to be dealt with at the meeting is listed in the agenda. If you are unable to attend, please notify me of your apology.

There will be a Public Forum commencing at 7:00 pm when members of the public may ask questions or make short statements to the Council. After which Parish Council business will be conducted. The Parish Council meeting will commence at 7:15 pm or at the closure of the Public Forum, whichever is the sooner. 

Signature: R J Herberts – Clerk to the Council
Date: 27 March 2026               
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AGENDA

1.    To receive and accept apologies for absence and approve reasons given
2.    To receive reports from representatives on outside bodies:
a.    Borough Councillors
b.    County Councillor
3.    To receive declarations of interest under the Localism Act 2011 and consider any requests for dispensations 
4.    Notes of the Parish Council meeting held on 11 March 2026 to be approved and signed as the minutes
5.    Clerk’s Report
6.    Chair’s announcements and any relevant updates 
7.    To consider applicants for co-option onto the Parish Council 
8.    Reports/Updates
a.    General Maintenance Contractor 
9.    Financial Matters:
a.    To authorise payments
b.    To report bank balances  
c.    To discuss moving from Natwest to an alternative bank 
d.    To review the bank mandate 
10.    To note CCTV updates and image requests 
11.    To receive a report from the Recreational Area Working Group, resolve actions and expenditure for issues raised:
a.    Washdyke 
i.    To discuss updating the CCTV system
b.    Furlongs 
c.    Enos Wood 
12.    Highways Matters: 
a.    Receive issues requiring maintenance/repair 
b.    To receive reactive speed sign data 
c.    To discuss setting up a Community Speed Watch scheme 
d.    Cowbroads Lane 
13.    To note an update regarding the young people’s service provided by OLPC
14.    To note an update regarding Old Main Road MUGA
15.    To discuss a proposed Skateboard Park 
16.    To consider installing a shelter at the play area on Furlongs Lane 
17.    To receive an update on the mosaic in the bus shelter on Church Road 
18.    To discuss storage options for Council records and paperwork 
19.    To receive an update on up gov.uk email addresses 
20.    To discuss the Parish Council’s involvement in the Community Centre’s proposed Youth Disco and Engagement Event
21.    To discuss lamp post poppies and sponsored cards.
22.    To receive and review the updated Asset Register and consider its adoption.
23.    To discuss the Annual Parish Meeting
24.    Planning applications received for a decision at this meeting (All plans can be viewed at https://www.boston.gov.uk/planning)
25.    Planning Decisions received from Boston Borough Council 
26.    Correspondence received, not covered on the agenda
27.    Matters for next agenda
28.    Date of next meeting – 06 May 2026