August Agenda 2025
Members of Rippingale Parish Council are hereby summoned to attend the Meeting on
11th August 2025 at 7.00 pm at Rippingale Village Hall, Station Street, Rippingale.
Members of the public are invited to attend.
The Meeting will be preceded by a Public Forum (starting at 7.00pm for up to 15-Minutes) to allow comments and
issues to be brought to the attention of the Council.
Councillor attendance is required at this Forum. Matters requiring a further discussion and/or decision that do not appear on
this Meeting Agenda will be considered for inclusion on the next Meeting Agenda. The Council Meeting will commence on
the conclusion of the Forum. Please note that the meeting may be recorded and published in the press and/or on social
media. Anyone not wishing to be filmed should sit on the back row of the public area and any such video of the Meeting must
not include the back row.
Following the Meeting, or prior to any Closed Session, the Chairman will open a 2nd Public Forum to last around 15 minutes
for any comments resulting from the Formal Meeting.
Laura Davies, Clerk to the Council
Public Forum - -
Chairman’s Opening remarks
Comments, Questions & Queries from Press & Public
6th August 2025
Formal Meeting Agenda
1.0 To receive Apologies for Absence and approve Reasons Given.
2.0 To receive any new Declarations of Interest.
3.0 To approve the Minutes of the last Parish Council Meeting held on 14th July 2025
4.0 Parish Clerk’s Report (excluding matters raised later in the Agenda)
4.1 JPF Septic tank cleaning – ongoing
4.2 Allotments:- The RGAG has requested the following:
4.2.1
permission to install a Water collection stations on the site. Phase 1: - 2 IBC’s (white 1000
litre tanks) at the back of the seating area, 4 IBC’s at the side of the container/shed.
Proposals have already been circulated to Cllrs
4.2.2 permission to hold an Open Day Sunday 7th September 10-12 noon – RGAG will carry out
a risk assessment. Advertising poster previously circulated4.2.3
4.2.4 clarification regarding the insurance cover for volunteers working on RPC areas within
the grass cutting, vacant plots, open days etc
4.2.5 permission to take drone footage of the allotments for advertising purposes. This will be
carried out while no-one is on site. Owner of the drone has the appropriate licence.
4.2.6 permission to advertise in the Village Voice and an article in the Newsletter. A copy of ‘On
the plot’ flyer has previously been circulated to Cllrs
4.2.7 To terminate Plot 4 tenancy due to 5 – E (maintenance) of the tenancy not being upheld
4.2.8 To discuss plot 30 & 31 end of tenancy clearance
4.2.9 To receive Feedback regarding break in event on 5th August 2025
5.0 External & Community Group Updates:
5.1 County & District Council Reports – as available.
5.2 Community Groups & Organisations –
5.2.1
Village Hall Management Committee - Village Hall Trustee policy
5.2.1.1 Meeting between PC & VHMC
5.2.2 Hospital Car Scheme
5.2.3 RGAG
5.2.4 Feast committee
5.2.5 Police Update
5.2.6 PCC
6.0 Parish Matters:
6.1 Newsletter To discuss and review printing quotations
6.2 JPF
6.2.1 To review the SKDC Prosperity Fund grant
6.2.2 To review the Tesco Community Grant
6.2.3 To review and discuss the Goal post installation
6.2.4 To discuss the Tennis net & post repairs
6.2.5 To discuss and review progress on the removal of old Store – including emptying of its
contents & disconnecting Services.
6.2.6 To discuss waste bins emptying
6.3 Flooding
6.3.1 To receive an update on issue raised to about from Anglian Water. infiltration.
6.3.2 To receive an update on the SKDC & LCC walkabout.
6.3.3 To receive an update on the following dykes:
6.3.3.1 Grinder’s Lane/Dovecote,
6.3.3.2 Dyke to rear of Linnet – ownership and action to clear,
6.3.3.3 Station St East to Station - ownership and action to clear,
6.3.3.4 Station St West from Allotments to A15 - ownership and action to clear
6.4 Allotments.
6.4.1 Allotment Water Supply
6.4.1.1 To receive an update of the Deed of Easement
6.4.1.2 To discuss and review the alternative quotes for on-site pipework
6.4.1.3 To receive an Anglian Water updated quote for Hydrant connection only
6.4.2 To receive an update on New Plot holders
6.4.3 To discuss and review re-sizing plots to provide smaller areas that may increase interest
6.4.4 Discuss grass cutting at the allotment –quotations from Gary’s Gardens & RGAG
6.5 Overgrown Hedges
6.5.1 To receive an update on the 84 Station St to footpath – Ivy hedge (causing damage to
private fencing) and
6.5.2 Grinder’s Lane
6.5.3 To Discuss tree removal from footpath on JPF
6.5.4 To discuss a proposal to add a “Tickle cut” to the annual contract
6.5.5 SKDC hedge at 113-121 Station St
6.5.6 The Pinfold – hedge & on-going maintenance
6.6 Community Liaison
6.6.1 To receive an update on the Youth Engagement Initiative
6.6.2 To receive an update on the “Street Champions”
6.7 Planning: To receive and consider planning applications: -
6.7.1 13 East Street – proposal to discharge onto JPF
6.7.2 S25/0882 – Conversion of barn to dwelling.
6.7.3 Brambling Walk
6.8 War Memorial To discuss update of names and maintenance of the war memorial.
6.9 Dovecot – To discuss parking issue at the Dovecot
6.10 Feedback from SKDC walkabout in Sept 2024
6.10.1 Removing 30mph signs on East St.
6.10.2 Re-positioning 30mph signs on Station St West to A15 and/or adding a footpath
6.10.3 Installation of a replacement “BULL” sign on A15
6.11 WMEL – to discuss National Grid proposal for a pylon route South of Rippingale
7.0 Financial Matters:
7.1 Bank Accounts
7.1.1 To receive an update on the JPFT
7.1.2 To discuss Trustee status for the JPFT
7.2 Financial Reports:
7.2.1 To review FY 2025/2026 Accounts to date & Approval of Expenditure.
7.2.2 To Discuss and review AGAR for 2024/25
Urgent reports or any other issues.
8.0 Close meeting
2nd Public Forum.
Next meeting: 8th September 2025 General Meeting at 7.00pm in Rippingale Village Hall
Laura Davies - Parish Clerk