Document Date
19/03/2026
Created by
Parish Clerk
Category
Meetings
Wollaston Parish Council
Wollaston Parish Council
Document Date
19/03/2026
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 19th March 2026.
PRESENT: Cllr Alvis, Atkinson, Barber, Carter, Farman, Gay, Goldsmith, Hodson, Mitchell, Savage and Seager.
IN ATTENDANCE: Two members of the public attended.
WARD COUNCILLORS: Cllr Gordon Dunsmuir.
26/152 A one-minute silence was held in memory of Mr Allan Bailey, former Wollaston Parish Council Chair, who sadly recently passed away.
26/153 – OPEN MEETING
Speaker number one requested further information regarding the plans for the new village hall development, as they are in the process of purchasing a property nearby. Councillor Carter will contact the resident directly to discuss this matter further.
Speaker number 2 attended the meeting to gain a better understanding of the role of the Parish Council and to raise concerns about noise pollution and parking issues associated with the gym on Thrift Street. The resident was advised to contact North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) Planning, Traffic Enforcement, and Environmental Health departments for further assistance.
26/154 – TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies received from Cllr Jones and Cllr Threadgold (holiday).
26/155 – NORTH NORTHANTS COUNCIL REPORT
Cllr Dunsmuir reported that he attended an extraordinary meeting in which it was unanimously agreed to approve a devolution plan which will bring additional money to Northamptonshire. Cllr Dunsmuir explained that Devolution is the process where powers are moved across from central government to regions giving more money and control over strategic decision making.
Councillor Mitchell enquired about the North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) Planning Committee in relation to the current planning application NN/24/00021/WASFUL. Councillor Dunsmuir confirmed that Minerals and Waste Planning training is scheduled for 26 March, and that the next NNC Planning Committee meeting will take place on 8 April.
26/156 – DECLARATION OF INTERESTS
None relating to business on the agenda.
26/157 – MINUTES
Minutes of the Parish Council meeting from 19th February 2026 were agreed and signed as a true account. Unanimously agreed, motion carried.
26/158 – MINUTES
Minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting of the Council held on March 4th, 2026, were agreed and signed as a true account. Unanimously agreed, motion carried.
26/159 – NN/24/00021/WASFUL PLANNING APPLICATION 30-50 DODDINGTON ROAD
Following the Extraordinary Meeting held on 4 March, 2,000 copies of a new visual leaflet were generously sponsored and printed by local company Print Data Solutions. These have since been distributed throughout the village and Strixton. Thanks were extended to all those who assisted with the distribution.
The barrister’s objection letter has been submitted to North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) Minerals and Waste Planning, along with a separate letter to David Jones of Highways challenging the Highways Consultee response.
Councillor Atkinson conducted a traffic survey during peak hours to provide a snapshot of traffic conditions; the findings have been included within the correspondence to Highways. Councillor Atkinson will also submit a follow-up letter to NNC Minerals and Waste highlighting discrepancies and errors identified within the appendices.
Councillor Mitchell noted that the Parish Council has taken all possible steps to oppose the application, with considerable time and financial resources committed. At the time of the meeting, 600 objections had been lodged.
26/160 – To REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING POLICIES
The Asset Register, Financial and Management Risk Assessment Policy, Filming, Photographing and Reporting of Council and Committee Meetings Policy and Internal Financial Controls Policy.
It was unanimously agreed to approve the above policies. Clerk to publish on website.
26/161 – CLERK’S REPORT
To consider and RESOLVE that the council adopts the General Power of Competence.
RESOLVED: That this council confirms that it meets the eligibility criteria and hereby adopts the General Power of Competence under the Localism Act 2011.”
Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers – communication received from NNC for proposed EV charge points in High Street, Irchester Road, Hinwick Road and Park Street. Cllr Goldsmith has raised concerns with NNC with the High Street location due to the close proximity to the Village Hall and the already congested parking issues and these will be shared and considered in the outcome of the consultation (the consultation has gone to all residents in these proposed locations). Village Hall team to check if an EV charger will be included with the revised new village hall plans.
Lucy Hawes (Project Officer, Greenways) has highlighted that the Irchester Road public footpath (TV3) land is unregistered. The land has not changed hands since 1990, the date at which the registration of land became compulsory. Lucy Hawes is currently contacting all landowners that the proposed Wollaston to Irchester cycle route would pass through.
Resident has made contact regarding dog fouling, 40mph speed limit, poor street lighting and poor workmanship from excavated pathways. Links have been sent for NNC dog warden and the 40 mph A509 damaged sign has been logged on Fix My Street.
Resident has made further contact with the Parish Council regarding noise pollution from the Gym on Thrift Street – link shared with the resident for NNC environmental health noise complaints.
Bleed kit now installed within the de-fib cabinet at the London Road Playing Fields location and registered with East Midlands Ambulance Service. Wilby Parish Council have kindly donated a further bleed kit which will be installed inside the de-fib cabinet at the Hill Club. Free training to follow.
26/162 – FINANCES
Receipts circulated. It was RESOLVED to approve receipts for February 2026. Unanimously agreed, motion carried.
| DATE | RECEIVED FROM | DESCRIPTION | NET AMOUNT | VAT ELEMENT | TOTAL AMOUNT |
| 09/02/2026 | Lloyds Bank *823 | Interest | £19.06 | £0.00 | £19.06 |
| 28/02/2026 | Nationwide Interest *607 | Interest | £107.77 | £0.00 | £107.77 |
| 28/02/2026 | Nationwide Interest *581 | Interest | £245.93 | £0.00 | £245.93 |
| TOTAL: | £372.76 | £0.00 | £372.76 |
Payments Circulated. It was RESOLVED to approve payments for February 2026. Unanimously agreed, motion carried.
| PAYEE | DESCRIPTION | NETT OF VAT | VAT ELEMENT | TOTAL |
| Tesco Mobile | Monthly mobile Phone Contract | £15.99 | £0.00 | £15.99 |
| HP Instant Ink | Monthly subscription for printer ink | £114.16 | £22.83 | £136.99 |
| NPS Shoes | Office Hire & Internet Feb 2026 | £318.75 | £63.75 | £382.50 |
| WhiteStar Ltd | Monthly Website hosting fee | £35.00 | £0.00 | £35.00 |
| Yu Energy | Street Lighting 01.01.26 – 31.01.26 | £94.53 | £4.73 | £99.26 |
| LV Pension (NMPTL) | LV Pension S Grant WPC Contribution | £73.42 | £0.00 | £73.42 |
| Starboards Systems Ltd | Monthly subscription for Scribe accounts package | £51.00 | £10.20 | £61.20 |
| Hayeswood Landscapes | January Grass Cutting | £2,006.10 | £401.22 | £2,407.32 |
| Yu Energy | PF Tennis Court Floodlight charges | £8.01 | £0.40 | £8.41 |
| Mrs Suzanne Grant | February 2026 salary | £1,400.91 | £0.00 | £1,400.91 |
| HMRC | Employer NI employee NI Tax payment | £305.12 | £0.00 | £305.12 |
| Northamptonshire ACRE membership | Annual subscription | £35.00 | £7.00 | £42.00 |
| Midland Trees – audit work | Tree work at PF as per audit | £2,505.00 | £501.00 | £3,006.00 |
| Renutec Europe Ltd (Damian Scott) | Trouble shooting PC & Laptop | £100.00 | £20.00 | £120.00 |
| Gov.UK | Title Register search on 30 Doddington Road | £7.00 | £0.00 | £7.00 |
| Gov.UK | Title Register search on 20-29 Doddington Road | £7.00 | £0.00 | £7.00 |
| M E Electrical | Tennis Court Lighting fault work | £236.79 | £0.00 | £236.79 |
| Gov.UK | Title Register search on 30 Doddington Road | £7.00 | £0.00 | £7.00 |
| Gov.UK | Title Register search on 50-60 Doddington Road | £14.00 | £0.00 | £14.00 |
| NNC | Local Government Elections 1.05.25 | £25.00 | £0.00 | £25.00 |
| Amazon | A4 paper | £16.66 | £3.33 | £19.99 |
| No 5 Chambers Ltd/Collection | Planning Lawyer Fees (opinion/letters & communication) | £5,000.00 | £1,000.00 | £6,000.00 |
| Off the Streets NN CIC | Bleed Kit and Delivery | £111.99 | £0.00 | £111.99 |
| GRAND TOTAL: | £12,488.43 | £2,034.46 | £14,522.89 |
Bank Reconciliation as of 28.02.26 was circulated. It was RESOLVED to approve the February Bank Reconciliation. Unanimously agreed, motion carried.
| WOLLASTON PARISH COUNCIL | |||||
| Bank Reconciliation as at 28/02/2026 | |||||
| Lloyds Current account – daily banking *832 | |||||
| balance as at 28/02/2026 | £5,468.15 | ||||
| Lloyds Instant access – General Reserves *823 | |||||
| balance as at 28/02/2026 | £29,605.04 | ||||
| Nationwide Business 95 day Saver *607 | £44,009.67 | ||||
| Nationwide Business 95 day Saver *581 | £100,428.42 | ||||
| Nationwide Building Society – S106 Monies *513 | £71,437.42 | ||||
| Earmarked Reserves, Pyghtles, Neale Close | |||||
| In Accounts 28/02/2026 | £250,948.70 | ||||
| From 2024/2025 | £224,179.04 | ||||
| Figures incl VAT | Receipts | £231,071.64 | |||
| Payments | £204,301.98 | ||||
| £250,948.70 | |||||
| Difference | £0.00 | ||||
26/163 – REPORTS OF THE WORKING PARTIES/REPRESENTATIVES
“Dogs on leads” signage cannot be affixed to the new bollards due to their shape; it was suggested that these signs be installed on the dog waste bins within the area instead.
Ongoing issues remain with bins not being emptied. This matter will be raised at the meeting with Bloor Homes scheduled for 20 March, along with concerns regarding the inadequate play area, the provision of solar lighting for bollards, and the “country paths,” which are currently not fit for purpose despite the addition of metal to prevent deterioration in wet weather.
26/164 – 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.
25/02066/LBC – 23 Hickmire Wollaston – proposed alterations/enclosure of car port to form garage and log burner/flue. WPC – No objection. Application permitted 11.03.26
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. Awaiting decision.
25/00138/TPO – Scott Bader Wollaston Hall High Street/Irchester Road Wollaston – Various tree work to reduce and remove deadwood. WPC – no objection. Awaiting decision.
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.
26/165 – NEXT MEETING
Meeting of Wollaston Parish Council meeting and the Annual Assembly of the Parish to take place on Thursday April 16th, 2026, 7pm, Oasis Building, High Street, Wollaston.
The Chair thanked Councillors for their attendance. The meeting was closed at 8.20pm.
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