07/06/2026
Donington Parish Council
Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 7
th May 2026 at The Ruby Hunt Centre.
Present Cllrs: Mark Rollinson, Stuart Harris, Phil Lovell, Jane Stanley, Chris Wray, Kevin
Geaney, David Hawkins, Anna Hodgeson, Gill Lunn, Jane King, Eleanor Stevenson
District Cllrs: Apologies received from Cllr Margaret Geaney
Sarah Phillips (clerk) and 2 members of the public.
County/District Councillors update
Cllr King reported that the district council are still going ahead with wheelie bins.
Cllr King reported that potholes being reported are being repaired. Line markings have
been burnt off in front of the school as they need to be redone so they can be
enforceable.
A query was raised about the speed restriction on the A52. Cllr King has been assured
that it will be happening this year and have gone through the consultation process.
54/26. Election of Chair and completion of Declaration of Office
It was proposed by Cllr Lovell, seconded by Cllr King with all in favour for Cllr Rollinson
to be elected as chair. Declaration of office was signed.
55/26. To receive apologies for absence and acceptance of any reason given
None.
56/26. To receive any declarations of interest in accordance with the
requirements of the Localism Act 2011
None.
57/26. Election of Vice Chair
It was proposed by Cllr Rollinson, seconded by Cllr Hawkins with all in favour for Cllr
Harris to be elected as vice chair.
58/26. Election of Parish Councillor Representatives
- Cowley Foundation – Cllr Stanley, Cllr Stevenson, Cllr King, Nicky Campbell, Lizzie
Wray and Clare Proudfoot, which was proposed by Cllr Rollinson, seconded by Cllr
Stanley with all in favour.
- Trustees Millson Charity – Cllr Stanley and Cllr Hawkins.
- Trustees Poor Lands Charity – Cllr Lovell, Cllr Stanley and Cllr Wray.
- Trustees Unknown Donors Charity – Cllr Lovell, Cllr Stanley and Cllr King.
- IDEA Representatives – Cllr King, Cllr Lunn and Cllr Hawkins.
59/26. To Elect Parish Council Committee Representatives
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- Finance Committee – Cllr Rollinson, Cllr Harris, Cllr Lunn and Cllr Stevenson.
- Cemetery/Allotment – Cllr Lovell, Cllr Stanley and Cllr Geaney.
- Red Cow Lock up – Cllr Harris, Cllr Rollinson, Cllr King, Cllr Lovell
- Human Resources – Cllr Geaney, Cllr Harris, Cllr Hawkins and Cllr Stanley
- Library – Cllr Hawkins, Cllr Lunn, Cllr King.
60/26. To receive Notes of the last meetings held on Thursday 2 April 2026 to be
approved as minutes
It was RESOLVED to accept the notes of the meeting held on Thursday 2nd April 2026 to
be approved as the minutes with junction off Bicker Road and Church Street to be added
under agenda item 56/26.
61/26. To receive Clerks report on matters outstanding and updates from previous
meetings
- CCTV – It was agreed that the clerk and Cllr Harris will have access to the CCTV once
installed.
- Quotes for Hunters Way and the Cemetery are still to be obtained.
- Councillor Gov.uk email addresses are to be created.
- The internal audit is in progress.
- Cllr Rollinson now has full access to the bank account.
62/26. To receive Chairs update
Cllr Rollinson has been approached by the clerk at Kirton Parish Council to see if they were
able to use the speed camera. Cllr Lunn explained that the speed camera was borrowed
from Pinchbeck Parish Council so written approval would be needed from them.
Total Energy have given assurance that they will be reinstating us £20,000 in the next 5
days. The overpayment came about due to a wrong meter reading and paying estimated
bills.
63/26. Finance
End of Year Accounts
2025/26 accounts have been checked in detail and the following raised.
- It was proposed with all in favour that the market account and community account be
closed and all money moved into the main account.
- Lesley Goodacre has only paid 9 months rent. The clerk to contact her for the
remainder of the rent.
- The clerk to arrange a date for a smart meter to be installed by Valda.
- Subscription to Canva to be cancelled by the clerk.
- There are some inconsistencies with the library account. Cllr Rollinson will be looking
into this next.
Payments for Approval
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Payments for approval were proposed by Cllr Geaney, seconded by Cllr Hawkins with all
in favour.
64/26. Planning
H04-0388-26 Er****on of two storey side extension &
amendment of flat roof porch to pitched
roof
3 LINDUM WAY
DONINGTON
No objection.
H04-0340-26 Change of use of paddock to domestic
garden including car port, gazebo and
patio/wall - part retrospective
100 QUADRING ROAD
DONINGTON
No objection.
65/26. To discuss the toilets
Cllr Harris reported the following works that need doing:
- The toilet block needs a deep clean
- 2 lights are required in the ladies’ toilets and 1 in the disabled as once doors are closed
it is pitch black
- Drains are blocked
- A new tap is required which automatically shuts off
- Electrical testing was completed on 20th November 2023 and will need retesting in
November 2026.
- Decorating is needed internally and externally as well as the ceiling being painted
- Outside area to be weeded and new gravel laid.
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ACTION:
- Cllr King to see if LCC will paint the outside of the toilet block
- Clerk to obtain quotes from the cleaner to do a deep clean
- Cllr Harris to obtain electrical quotes
- Clerk to obtain decorating quotes
- Clerk to obtain costs of sanitary bins
- Roller doors to be scrapped
- Cllr Lovell agreed to spray the weeds
66/26. To receive updates of Committees
Cemetery/Allotments – A discussion took place on grass cutting in the church yard as the
grass had been cut but didn’t look like it had been cut.
Work on the cemetery gate for disabled access has been completed but there is an issue
with the old-fashioned hinge which can be dislodged. Cllr Lovell will add two hinges and
a sliding bolt.
The grass cutter to be informed prior to the flower festival next year.
Finance – No further update.
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Human Resources – The clerks 3-month probation has come to an end. It was agreed that
the clerk has passed the probation period.
IDEA – The fire department will no longer help with the firework display; Matthew
Flinders firework organisers have been approached but costs were quite high. Grants are
being looked at as this is the best fundraiser and would like for it to continue.
There were issues with the CCTV in the park, but a new system has been installed and
now up and running.
Summer fete will be held on 7th June 12pm-4pm.
A craft session is being held in the library and suggested that something be held in the
park September/October time to raise further funds. There will also be a scarecrow trail
in the park and car boots through the year.
Library – The library is doing well with a steady flow coming in. A craft session is due to
be held. The asset transfer is with the solicitors.
Red Cow Paddock – A meeting was attended with the developers. The architect led us to
believe that the team were willing to push this forward without any expense to us, but
the developer was not aware of this. The developer gave an approximate cost of £25,000
for planning permission but confirmed he would confirm costs. The bare minimum we
need is community parking. The developer will provide costs for purchasing it from us
and we retain the parking, for us to build on it with applying for publics works loan and
maintaining ownership. Once figures have been received, it will be discussed further.
67/26. To receive Members Reports
Cllr Stanley – Moles have been found in the cemetery.
Cllr Lovell – Has taken delivery of plants for Bloom and they have been planted up.
Cllr Hodgeson – Better parking area and disabled space is needed on Bicker Road to make
a safer space to visit the cemetery. This is being looked at already with suggestions made.
Cllr Lunn – Section of the d**e from Church End to the Old Vicarage has not been cleaned
out for a while. It was made clear that this is a half d**e.
Cllr Rollinson – A request has been received from Donington Crochet Club as they can no
longer put their items onto the post box since a solar panel has been placed on top. They
have asked if we could purchase an old post box and place somewhere in the village. Cllr
King is already looking into a disused post box and will provide costs when available.
68/26. To receive Correspondence
No further correspondence.
Date of next meeting Thursday 4 June 2026 – apologies received from mark.
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Closed Session
Cllr Harris requested to go into closed session and confirmed that some quotes have
been received for work at Flinders Founders which were based of the ROSPA report.
The quotes have been forwarded to Flinders Founders.
Signed: Date
