Document Date
16/04/2026
Created by
Parish Clerk
Category
Meetings
Wollaston Parish Council
Wollaston Parish Council
Document Date
16/04/2026
Created by
Parish Clerk
Category
Meetings
WOLLASTON PARISH COUNCIL
Tel: 07856 203260
Email: clerk@wollastonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Web: wollastonparishcouncil.gov.uk
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF WOLLASTON
PARISH COUNCIL HELD AT THE OASIS, HIGH STREET, WOLLASTON
ON THURSDAY 16th April 2026.
PRESENT: Cllr Alvis, Barber, Farman, Gay, Goldsmith, Jones, Mitchell, Savage, and Threadgold.
IN ATTENDANCE: One member of the public attended.
WARD COUNCILLORS: Cllr Gordon Dunsmuir, Cllr Tom Partridge-Underwood and Cllr Jon-Paul Carr.
26/166 – OPEN MEETING
A resident of Wollaston attended the meeting to raise concerns regarding the high volume of HGVs/articulated lorries travelling through the village, particularly at the bend on Howard Road and South Street. These vehicles have been observed mounting the pavement, creating a significant safety risk—especially for children using this route to access the school. In addition, damage has been reported to pavements and hedges.
The resident requested that additional measures, such as improved signage or parking restrictions, be implemented to address the issue. The Parish Council responded that they agree with the resident’s concerns and appropriate signage is already in place but is frequently ignored and noted that double yellow lines in the area are not enforceable.
The Council confirmed that a Highways meeting is scheduled for May, during which this matter will be raised. Councillor Carr further advised that a Speed Management Policy is currently awaiting approval at North Northamptonshire Council (NNC). This policy is expected to consider measures such as traffic calming, 20mph speed limits, and the use of mobile speed cameras. The Parish Council will review the policy once it becomes available.
It was also recommended that the resident gather photographic evidence and report any incidents of damage to the Police to help build a formal record of the traffic concerns.
26/167 – TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies received from Cllr Atkinson, Cllr Carter, Cllr Hodson and Cllr Seager.
26/168 – NORTH NORTHANTS COUNCIL REPORT
Cllr Carr re-iterated the Speed Management Policy as mentioned above in 26/166.
Cllr Carr spoke of the recent Minerals and Waste Planning Video which has been circulated to Councillors in relation to the proposed recycling facility (NN/24/00021/WASFUL) as an interesting read.
26/169 – DECLARATION OF INTERESTS
None relating to business on the agenda.
26/170 – MINUTES
Minutes of the Parish Council meeting from 19th March 2026 were agreed and signed as a true account. Unanimously agreed, motion carried.
26/171 – NN/24/00021/WASFUL PLANNING APPLICATION 30-50 DODDINGTON ROAD
The initial consultation period has now closed. 650 objections were lodged together with a petition with approximately 200 signatures. All comments received up to 31 March are being collated by the Minerals and Waste Case Officer at NNC and will be forwarded to the applicant. The applicant is expected to respond to these representations, along with updated technical information. Following this, a further 21-day re-consultation will take place, during which residents will have the opportunity to comment on the new information. All previous comments remain valid and will be considered as part of the decision-making process. Further updates will be shared by NNC once the re-consultation begins. Wollaston Parish Council still believes that the breach of the Waste and Minerals Local Plan is our strongest tool against this application.
26/172 – TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING POLICIES
The Email and use of Internet policy, General Statement of Safety Policy and Grant Agreement policy.
It was unanimously RESOLVED to agree to approve the above policies. Clerk to publish on website.
26/173 – CLERK’S REPORT
It was RESOLVED to accept the continued appointment of the Internal Auditor Julia Tufnail for 2025/2026 and confirmed that the internal auditor meets the necessary independence requirements.
Proposed Electric Vehicle (EV) Car charging points in Wollaston – NNC have confirmed that a decision has been deferred on the High Street location and they will come back to us in due course ahead of resident engagement on a potential alternative site which could serve equivalent target premises in the area (homes without access to off-street parking). A decision will be taken thereafter. The other three sites in Wollaston have been approved to come forward in this first phase of the LEVI project. (Hinwick Road, Park Street and Irchester Road).
Annual Insurance (Zurich Municipal) quotation is £3,563.12 which is an increase of 7.16% from last year (£3,325.11). This will be split across the Parish Council, The Playing Fields, Cricket Club and Sports Association. Additional quotes have been requested from Clear Councils but they were unable to quote last year due to no Fire assessment at the Playing Fields Clubhouse. Norris & Fisher have also been contacted for a quotation. We also have an outstanding claim with Zurich. The Parish Council advised Clerk to remain with Zurich at the above cost.
Cllr Carter has confirmed his attendance to the Local Transport Plan Workshops (following the recent Strategic Town and Parish Forum) on April 22nd.
26/174 – FINANCES
Receipts circulated. It was RESOLVED to approve receipts for March 2026. Unanimously agreed, motion carried.
| DATE | RECEIVED FROM | DESCRIPTION | NET AMOUNT | VAT ELEMENT | TOTAL AMOUNT |
| 09/03/2026 | Lloyds Bank *823 | Interest | £11.97 | £0.00 | £11.97 |
| 31/03/2026 | Nationwide Interest *607 | Interest | £119.61 | £0.00 | £119.61 |
| 31/03/2026 | Nationwide Interest *581 | Interest | £272.94 | £0.00 | £272.94 |
| 31/03/2026 | Nationwide Interest *513 | Interest | £2,491.28 | £0.00 | £2,491.28 |
| TOTAL: | £2,895.80 | £0.00 | £2,895.80 |
Payments Circulated. It was RESOLVED to approve payments for March 2026. Unanimously agreed, motion carried.
| PAYMENT | PAYEE | DESCRIPTION | NETT OF VAT | VAT ELEMENT | TOTAL |
| DD254 | Tesco Mobile | Monthly mobile Phone Contract | £15.99 | £0.00 | £15.99 |
| DD255 | HP Instant Ink | Monthly subscription for printer ink | £39.16 | £7.83 | £46.99 |
| DD256 | NPS Shoes | Office Hire & Internet March 2026 | £318.75 | £63.75 | £382.50 |
| DD257 | WhiteStar Ltd | Monthly Website hosting fee | £35.00 | £0.00 | £35.00 |
| DD258 | Yu Energy | Street Lighting 01.02.26 – 28.02.26 | £75.94 | £3.80 | £79.74 |
| DD259 | LV Pension (NMPTL) | LV Pension S Grant WPC Contribution | £73.42 | £0.00 | £73.42 |
| DD260 | Starboards Systems Ltd | Monthly subscription for Scribe accounts package | £51.00 | £10.20 | £61.20 |
| DD261 | Hayeswood Landscapes | February Grass Cutting | £2,006.10 | £401.22 | £2,407.32 |
| DD262 | Yu Energy | PF Tennis Court Floodlight charges 1-28 Feb 26 | £6.72 | £0.34 | £7.06 |
| DD250 | Lloyds Bank | Lloyds Community Account monthly charge ref 449342778 | £4.25 | £0.00 | £4.25 |
| DD263 | Lloyds Bank | Lloyds Community Account monthly charge ref 449342779 | £4.25 | £0.00 | £4.25 |
| BACS1133 | HMRC | Employer NI employee NI Tax payment | £359.88 | £0.00 | £359.88 |
| BACS1134 | Mrs Suzanne Grant | March 2026 salary | £1,491.92 | £0.00 | £1,491.92 |
| BACS1135 | Timotay Landscapes | Audit works for London Road & St Mary’s Play areas | £2,597.85 | £519.57 | £3,117.42 |
| BACS1136 | The RBL Poppy Appeal | 40 x lamp post poppies | £120.00 | £0.00 | £120.00 |
| BACS1137 | Starboards Systems Ltd | Year End Health Check 2026 | £79.00 | £15.80 | £94.80 |
| BACS1138 | The Post Office | Next day special delivery for Barrister letter to NNC | £9.25 | £0.00 | £9.25 |
| GRAND TOTAL: | £7,288.48 | £1,022.51 | £8,310.99 |
Year End Budget figures to 31st March 2026 were circulated. It was RESOLVED to approve the year end budget. Unanimously agreed, motion carried.
| 2025 / 2026 Budget | ||||||
| Budget | Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 | Actual 25/ 26 | |
| RECEIPTS | ||||||
| Precept | £107,756.00 | £107,756.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £107,756.00 |
| Grants | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| S106 / A509 Grass Cutting | £995.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £1,255.50 | £0.00 | £1,255.50 |
| Bank Interest | £3,000.00 | £1,385.54 | £1,396.32 | £1,302.38 | £3,695.98 | £7,780.22 |
| S106 Hookhams Path | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Sundry Income | £300.00 | £313.00 | £522.00 | £20.42 | £0.00 | £855.42 |
| Community Centre | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| S106 Pyghtles / Neale Close | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Total Income | £112,051.00 | £109,454.54 | £1,918.32 | £2,578.30 | £3,695.98 | £117,647.14 |
| Earmark 22 / 23 CCTV / PF | 2300 | |||||
| PAYMENTS | Budget | Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 | Actual 25/ 26 |
| Salary | £19,478.92 | £4,644.75 | £5,152.01 | £5,108.38 | £5,186.12 | £20,091.26 |
| LGCC Pension Provision | £870.00 | £207.24 | £207.24 | £220.26 | £220.26 | £855.00 |
| Office / General Costs | £9,978.88 | £5,484.11 | £2,127.70 | £1,899.75 | £6,985.27 | £16,496.83 |
| S137 Grants | £8,600.00 | £30.00 | £40.00 | £7,334.41 | £120.00 | £7,524.41 |
| Street Lighting | £1,750.00 | £230.57 | £290.11 | £308.34 | £345.71 | £1,174.73 |
| Grass Cutting | £22,073.28 | £5,266.47 | £5,416.47 | £3,917.08 | £5,416.47 | £20,016.49 |
| Playing Field & Parks | £12,200.00 | £2,467.84 | £888.97 | £8,226.78 | £2,770.94 | £14,354.53 |
| Election Cost Provision | £3,000.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £25.00 | £25.00 |
| Maintenance / Purchases | £3,100.00 | £196.56 | £573.49 | £925.40 | £111.99 | £1,807.44 |
| VH Redevelopment | £25,000.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Parks Wet pour project | £3,000.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £2,597.85 | £2,597.85 |
| Neighbourhood Plan update | £3,000.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £330.00 | £0.00 | £330.00 |
| S106 Projects (£2k transferred) | £0.00 | £585.17 | £806.83 | £2,032.35 | £200.61 | n/a |
| Total Costs | £112,051.08 | £19,112.71 | £15,502.82 | £30,302.75 | £23,980.22 | £85,273.54 |
Bank Reconciliation as of 31.03.26 was circulated. It was RESOLVED to approve the March Bank Reconciliation. Unanimously agreed, motion carried.
| WOLLASTON PARISH COUNCIL | |||||
| Bank Reconciliation as at 31/03/2026 | |||||
| Lloyds Current account – daily banking *832 | |||||
| balance as at 31/03/2026 | £7,157.16 | ||||
| Lloyds Instant access – General Reserves *823 | |||||
| balance as at 31/03/2026 | £44,617.01 | ||||
| Nationwide Business 95 day Saver *607 | £44,129.28 | ||||
| Nationwide Business 95 day Saver *581 | £100,701.36 | ||||
| Nationwide Building Society – S106 Monies *513 | £48,928.70 | ||||
| Earmarked Reserves, Pyghtles, Neale Close | |||||
| In Accounts 31/03/2026 | £245,533.51 | ||||
| From 2024/2025 | £224,179.04 | ||||
| Figures incl VAT | Receipts | £233,967.44 | |||
| Payments | £212,612.97 | ||||
| £245,533.51 | |||||
| Difference | £0.00 | ||||
26/175 – REPORTS OF THE WORKING PARTIES/REPRESENTATIVES
26/176 – PLANNING
Schedule was circulated with Agenda
NW/24/00448/EXT – Green Hill Solar Farm – Consultation on draft statement of Community Consultation (SoCC). Awaiting decision.
NW/25/00195/FUL – 24 York Road, Wollaston – Change of use of pastureland to residential garden, including erection of wall, gates and boundary fencing. WPC – no objection. Awaiting decision.
25/01709/FUL – Wollaston House, 51 High Street – full planning permission for new building for storage use only located behind existing garage block. WPC – no objection. Awaiting decision.
25/02159/HFUL – 6-8 Rotten Row Wollaston – Single storey glazed link extension from dwelling to existing outbuilding with alterations to fenestration. WPC – no objection. Application permitted 09.04.2026.
26/00326/HFUL – 4 Fellows Close Wollaston – Proposed two storey side and first floor rear extension, single storey extension with additional car parking space at front of property. WPC – no objection. Awaiting decision.
26/177 – NEXT MEETING
Meeting of Wollaston Parish Council ANNUAL meeting to take place on Thursday May 21st, 2026, 7pm, Oasis Building, High Street, Wollaston.
The Chair thanked Councillors for their attendance. The meeting was closed at 8.10pm.
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