Parish News Report February 2026
The Parish Council had its last meeting on 2nd February at St James’s Hall.
PARISH CLERK – Martin Wright has now taken over the role as Parish Clerk. The Councillors have expressed their sincere thanks for the fantastic work that Jane Evans did, during her 15 years in the role.
PARISH COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS - the Parish Council continues to explore various methods to enhance its communication with residents and to encourage greater community engagement and interaction. Further information will appear on posters within the village and on social media, shortly.
The Council welcomes and values all comments from residents. Please do not hesitate to share your thoughts and feedback regarding how communication and engagement can be further improved.
NEW PAVEMENT ON CHURCH STREET - Councillors expressed their satisfaction with the work that had been completed, so far and agreed it would make the path much safer. It was accepted the work has caused some disturbance for residents in the area and particularly impacted the grass verges on Acklands Lane. Lincolnshire County Council have been contacted to clarify what is being proposed to minimise the possibility of accidents on the narrow lane and rectify the verges upon completion of the work.
SKDC WALKING FESTIVAL – During April various walking-based events are to take place in the villages which are part of the council’s area. Long Bennington will benefit from this, and further information will be available shortly. Posters and social media details will be made available in early March.
PLAYING FIELDS – the work to enhance the interior of the pavilion has been completed and Football Foundation funding has enabled solar panels to be installed on the building. The management committee have further plans to enhance the playing fields facilities and alongside the village hall management committee, we are fortunate as a village, to have such enthusiastic and capable volunteers.
COMMUNITY SPEEDWATCH – thank you to a few residents who have contacted the Parish Council regarding offering support. This is an ongoing initiative, and volunteers will continue to be needed to help with using our speed gun to deter motorists from speeding in our village. Training courses for the volunteers are being planned. Please contact the Parish Clerk for further information.
Following Parish Council meeting dates Monday 2nd March 2026 and Monday 13th April
As always, if you have any issues or concerns you wish to raise with the Parish Council, please contact the Parish Clerk on 01400 282716 or email parishclerk@longbenningtonparishcouncil.org