Minutes

Uffington Parish Council

Unapproved Minutes of Parish Council Meeting

Held at Uffington Village Hall on Monday 6th October 2025 at 7.00pm

Present: Cllr Brown (Vice Chair), Cllr Barratt, Cllr Carr, Cllr V. Smith

In Attendance: Three members of the public were present

Clerk – Mrs. K. Turner

1. 53/26 - Apologies for Absence  

Apologies received from Cllr Baxter and Cllr Trollope-Bellew. The resignations of Cllr Waterfall, Cllr Woolf, Cllr Armstrong and Cllr Genever were formally noted.

Proposed: Cllr Carr | Seconded: Cllr Barratt – Resolved.

2. 54/26 -Approval of Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on 18th August 2025 were approved as a true record.

Proposed: Cllr Carr | Seconded: Cllr Barratt – Resolved.

3. 55/26 – Public Forum - Guest Presentation

Mr. Trevor Burfield, Chairman of Essendine Parish Council attended to present a proposal regarding a potential Community Benefit Fund from Mallard Pass Solar Farm for the eight affected parishes. Member’s received the information

4. 56/26 - Declarations of Interest

No declarations of interest were received.

Two members of the public left the meeting

5. 57/26 - Tree Preservation Order Request  

Resolved to submit a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) request to SKDC for a Maple tree on Greatford Road.

Proposed: Cllr Barratt | Seconded: Cllr Carr

Action: Clerk to submit application

6. 58/26 - Tree Works – Lindsey Road

The Council considered a quotation for maintenance works to two trees at 31 Lindsey Road as per the quotation received. Approval was granted on the condition that works are carried out strictly in accordance with the submitted quotation and no additional works ae undertaken without prior approval

Resolved to approve tree maintenance works at 31 Lindsey Road as per the quotation submitted

Proposed: Cllr Carr | Seconded: Cllr Barratt – Resolved.

7. 59/26 - Public Rights of Way

The right of way at Casewick Lane has not been kept clear. Uffington Parish Council received confirmation that clearance works would start to take place week commencing 29th September 2025. A letter has been sent to LCC rights of way to highlight the recurring issue and request regular monitoring.

Note: Future concerns regarding public rights of way should be reported to LCC directly and not SKDC

8. 60/26 - Mallard Pass Community Benefit Fund

Proposal to include Uffington PC in the funding request to Quinbrook for inclusion in the Community Benefit Fund at £4,076 per MW (350 MW) per annum for 60 years (as per the development consent order) for the operational life of Mallard Pass Solar Farm

Proposed: Cllr Barratt | Seconded: Cllr Carr – unanimous in favour - Resolved

9. 61/26 -Accounts & Finance

The following payments for September 2025 were approved:

Correspondence was received concerning the precept increase in March 2025. The Clerk and Cllr Brown confirmed that due to ring-fenced playground maintenance funds and low reserves, the precept was raised to ensure the financial stability of the Parish Council.

Proposed to accept the accounts

 Cllr Barratt | Seconded: Cllr Carr – Resolved.

10. 62/26 - District Councillor Report

Cllr Smith delivered her report

• Local Government reorganization  - SKDC is seeking residents views on what they would like to see as the priorities of the new local authority survey available here:  https://www.givemyview.com/lincolnshirelgr/surveys 
• Bin routes - A recent change in routing has meant a change in the bin day for residents. Please get in touch if you experience any issues with this either directly to Cllr Smith or to the Uffington PC Clerk
• Food waste - To begin March 2026. This is a national directive aimed to improve energy capture from waste disposal. Households will receive two lockable caddies, 5 litre indoor and a 23-litre outdoor version. Food waste including meat, dairy, tea bags and plate scrapings will be collected weekly using a dedicated vehicle and will be taken to an anaerobic digestion facility where it will be turned into biogas and fertiliser. It is anticipated that the bins will be distributed to residents in January.
• Casewick Lane drainage – LCC are investigating the issue with the survey team

11. 63/27 - Planning

S25/1708 – No objections to the removal of a Larch tree at Yew Cottage, 53 Main Road.

12. 64/26 - Correspondence

No correspondence requiring discussion.

13. 65/26 - Business for Future Meetings

Cllr Brown expressed concern regarding the resignation of 4 councillors and the risk of Uffington PC becoming inquorate and without a standing Council. Vacancy notices will be published and displayed locally including the village Facebook page and the Towers & spires magazine. A revised schedule of 2026 meeting dates to be presented at the next full meeting
 

Meeting closed at 8.30pm

Next meeting: Monday 1st December 2025 at 7.00pm