January 2026 Agenda
West Ashby Parish Council
Clerk: Mrs K M Elliott, Lapwater Cottage, Louth Road, West Ashby, Horncastle, LN9 5PS
Tel : 01507 522437
Clerk.westashby@gmail.com
Dear Councillor
You are hereby summoned to attend the next meeting of West Ashby Parish Council which will be held on Wednesday 21st January 2026 commencing at 7.30 pm this meeting will be held in the village hall. The business to be dealt with at the meeting is listed in the agenda below.
There will be a 15 minute public forum between 7.30 and 7.45 when members of the public may ask questions or make short statements to the Council, and your attendance is also requested during this period.
Clerk to the Council Mrs K M Elliott Date Wednesday 14th January 2026
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MEETING AGENDA
1. Chairman’s Remarks
2. Apologies for absence and reasons given
3. Declaration of interest – in accordance with the 2000 Local Government Act
4. Notes of the meetings –19th November 2025 to be approved as the minutes (copy attached).
5. Reports from District and County Councillors if available
6. Clerk’s report on matters outstanding and correspondence
a) Planters/Troughs/Tub(s) for Build out and planting
b) Battery and defib pads need replacement February 2026
c) Dropped kerb – letter from resident
d) Front bank reinstatement – letter from resident
7. Cemetery
a) Orchard Information board – design
b) Cemetery Graves (CG)
8. War Memorial refurbishment costs and grant
9. Events 2026 (RAH)
10. Highways
a) Drain blockages, drain repairs and lay-by debris outside church (CG)
11. Planning matters
12. Grass Cutting
a) To discuss quotes for 2026 and appoint contractor
13. Finance matters, to approve payments for and to note income since last meeting
a) To approve budget for 2026/2027 (see attached document)
b) To agree Precept for 2026/2027 (see attached document)
c) To consider donations to: WAVHC, WAVCC, CAB, LIVES, or any other charity.
d) LALC Subs and Annual Training scheme £105.44 & £144
e) Invoice payments (see attached)
14. Next Meeting
a) Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 7.30pm
b) Items for next newsletter
c) Items for next agenda
Meeting dates 2026
Wednesday March 18th, May 20th, July 15th, September 16th & November 18th 2026.