Agenda for Meeting on 7 September 2026
LONG BENNINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
ST JAMES’S HALL, MAIN ROAD,
LONG BENNINGTON,
NEWARK, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
NG23 5DJ
TELEPHONE: 01400 282716 E-MAIL: parishclerk@longbenningtonparishcouncil.org
Dear Councillor, 3rd September 2026
NOTICE OF MEETING
You are hereby summoned to attend the Meeting of Long Bennington Parish Council to be held on 7th September 2026 in the Village Hall, Long Bennington.
The public forum is scheduled to take place at 7.00pm and the Council meeting will follow on immediately, the business to be transacted at the meeting is listed below.
Yours sincerely,
Martin Wright
Clerk to the Council
AGENDA
1. Apologies for Absence
2. Declarations of Interest
3. Minutes and Matters arising from the previous meeting (unless agenda items)
4. County Councillor Report
5. District Council Report
6. Planning:-
* Planning Applications
* S26/1122 – Leslie Johnson – 1 Alexandra Close, Change of use from dwelling house to a small children’s home
* 226/1400 – Ablewhite - Land West Of Main Road Long Bennington Lincolnshire, Submission of details required by Section 106 Agreement (Affordable Housing Scheme) pursuant to planning permission S20/0775 - Erection of 50 dwellings.
* Approvals
* S26/0972 – Mr Bryan Brunt – 1 Meadows Close, Proposed single storey extension to the rear of the property and two storey extension to the side
* S25/0014 – Mr John Derham – Land West of Main Rd approval of details reserved by condition.
* Refusals
* Planning Appeals/Withdrawals
* Other Planning Issues
7. Memorial Gardens – Update
8. Speeding/ vehicle noise on Main Road. Feedback from Roseland Meeting.
9. Arts Event in Long Bennington – 16th and 19th September
10. Confirm continuation of Policies
11. Chairman and Clerk’s Reports :-
Clerk’s Report attached
12. Finance:-
* Issue of Cheques and Direct Payment Authorisation as follows:
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LB Village Hall – hall hire |
£240.50 |
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DD NFU - Tractor Insurance |
£37.74 |
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DD BT - September |
£99.59 |
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FP Microsoft Monthly |
£8.49 |
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FP Salaries |
£953.64 |
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FP Parks & Pitches |
£1037.00 |
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DD Information Commissioners Data Protection Annual Fee (Due 21/9) |
£47.00 |
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Total (Incl VAT) |
£2423.96 |
- Up to date financial statements.
* To approve Community Cleaner hours worked and payment.
13. Reports:-
* Playing Field Management Committee
* Village Hall Management Committee
* Community Emergency Response Team
* Road Safety Committee
* Police Report
* Footpaths Report and Streetlights
* Witham Meadow Project
* Communication
14. Correspondence: - see list
15. Items for next agenda and Parish News Report.
16. Date of next meeting 5th October Parish Council Meeting