January 2026 Agenda
.Woodhall Spa Parish Council
Clerk: Karen Handley
Council Offices, 17 Stanhope Avenue, Woodhall Spa, Lincs, LN10 6SP
Tel: 01526 352461 E-mail: parish.clerk@woodhallspaparishcouncil.gov.uk
www.woodhallsparishcouncil.gov.uk
Dear Councillors, you are hereby summoned to attend the next meeting of Woodhall Spa Parish Council which will be held on TUESDAY 20th JANUARY 2026 commencing at 7.15pm in the Parish Council Chamber which will be preceded by a Public Forum starting at 7. 00pm.
All Councillors are requested to attend at 7.00pm.
The business to be dealt with at the meeting is listed on the agenda.
The official meeting will start at 7.15pm or at the conclusion of the public forum, whichever is the sooner. PRESS AND PUBLIC ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
Public Participation (maximum 15 minutes) during the Public Forum only - Members of the public will be invited to comment on any of the items on the agenda or any item they may wish to raise, those items not on the agenda will not be debated but referred if appropriate to the next meeting.
Signature: K Handley Parish Clerk Date: 15.01.2026
AGENDA
1. Opening comments from the Chair
2. Apologies for absence with reason given
3. Declaration of Members’ interests in accordance with the Localism Act 2011
(Disclosure by all members present of disclosable pecuniary interests in matters on the agenda that have not already been declared on their Declarations of Interests form or put in writing to the Monitoring Officer at East Lindsey District Council)
4. To consider requests from members for a dispensation on any items on the agenda (In accordance with the Localism Act 2011 the Parish Council has the authority to grant any members present a dispensation on their disclosable pecuniary interest so that they may take place in the debate and vote)
All Councillors present have a Dispensation request for agenda item 8, to set the precept 2026/27
5. To receive the draft notes from the Full Council Meeting Tuesday 16th December to be approved as the minutes
6. To receive a report from Lincolnshire County Council & East Lindsey District Council
7. Financial Matters
a) To approve automated, retrospective, and future payments to be made
b) To note the bank reconciliation
c) To consider the latest draft information regarding the 2026/27 budget in preparation of setting the precept
8. To set the 2026/27 precept
9. To consider a grant application from Woodhall Spa in Bloom
10. Planning Matters
To consider and respond to Planning Applications
• 03837/25/OUT Outline erection of 1no.dwelling
Location: 80 Witham Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6RD
• 03731/25/FUL Alterations to existing community hall to include replacement windows, front entrance doors, roof, fascia, soffits and installation of an air source heat pump and solar panels.
Location: St Peter’s Church Hall, The Broadway, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN120 6SQ
• 03525/25/FUL Siting of a storage container for serving drinks/snacks and provision of outdoor seating area/hardstanding
Location: Woodhall Spa United Football Club, Abbey Lane, Kirkstead, Lincolnshire, LN10 6UH
Full Planning
To be noted by Councillors
• 03581/25/FUL Extension and alterations to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation
Location: 109 Witham Road, Woodhall Spa, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6RB
• 03656/25/FUL Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation
Location: 12 Arnhem Way, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6TJ
• 03464/25/FUL Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation, and the erection of a detached annexe.
Location: 25 Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6QH
• 02736/25/FUL Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation and detached car port with storage over
Location: Brackenwood Cottage, Monument Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6UN
Tree Work Notification
To be noted by Councillors
EZY/0120/TCA
T1 Pine crown lift by removing all branches below the main stem fork union. In addition to this remove x1 branch just above the fork union that overhangs the front garden space. Clean out by removing dead wood.
T2 Cypress-Clean out by removing dead wood
T3 Cypress remove x3 lowest branches that overhang neighbour’s drive. Clean out by removing any dead wood.
T4 Oak-crown lift by removing epicormic growth from around the main stem, up and around the main structural scaffold limbs. Clean out any dead wood.
Location: 11, Tor O Moor Road, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6TF
EZY/0141/TCA
Silver Birch Remove from property-to allow growth of a Chestnut tree which is, at present, stunted by the Silver Birch
Location: 4, Stanhope Avenue, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6SP
11. To consider progressing the Neighbourhood Development Plan and resolve further action.
12. To consider the following policies reviewed by the working group with a view to adopting;
• Winter weather policy
• Communication policy
• Co-option policy
13. To receive feedback on the meeting between Councillor Etches and Linzi Elliot regarding the proposed use of the Rally Field by the Croquet Club.
14. To receive an update on the Victorian Signage.
15. To discuss the format of the Annual Parish Meeting on Friday 8th May 2026 and resolve any further action.
16. To receive a report from the Business meeting attended by a Parish Council representative.
17. To consider:
• Parish Council priorities for 2026-2027
• Making Council meetings accessible via Teams
• Community Engagement/Community Champions
• Meeting structure and room layout
18. To receive an update on Royal Square development.
19. To receive an update on progress with the Council Facebook page.
20. To receive feedback on village flags and resolve further action.
21. To confirm the date of the February Full Council meeting as the 17th February 2026.