Document Date
21/05/2026
Created by
Parish Clerk
Category
Meetings
Wollaston Parish Council
Wollaston Parish Council
Document Date
21/05/2026
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 21st MAY 2026.
PRESENT: Cllr Alvis, Atkinson, Farman, Goldsmith, Mitchell, Savage, Seager and Threadgold.
IN ATTENDANCE: No members of the public attended.
WARD COUNCILLORS: Apologies received from Cllr Gordon Dunsmuir, Cllr Tom Partridge-Underwood and Cllr Jon-Paul Carr due to the Annual Council Meeting.
26/178 – ELECTION OF CHAIR AND DECLARATION OF OFFICE
Cllr Mitchell proposed Cllr Alvis as Chair. Cllr Goldsmith seconded the proposal, agreed unanimously, motion carried. Declaration of Office signed.
26/179 – ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR
Cllr Goldsmith proposed Cllr Savage as Vice Chair. Cllr Threadgold seconded the proposal, agreed unanimously, motion carried. Declaration of Office signed.
26/180 – OPEN MEETING
No open meeting.
26/181 – TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies received from Cllr Carter, Cllr Gay, Cllr Hodson and Cllr Jones.
26/182 – NORTH NORTHANTS COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
26/183 – DECLARATION OF INTERESTS
None relating to business on the agenda.
26/184 – MINUTES
Minutes of the Parish Council meeting from 16th April 2026 were agreed and signed as a true account. Unanimously agreed, motion carried.
26/185 – NN/24/00021/WASFUL PLANNING APPLICATION 30-50 DODDINGTON ROAD
The Principal Development Control Officer, Claire Spokes, advised that the agent has submitted information and that she has requested a small tweak. Once she has received this, a re-consultation will take place, and we will have three weeks to review and provide any additional comments on the new information. Cllr Atkinson proposed a timeline for the first seven days to include reading key information, meetings, strategies and workload with a view to submitting the objection on day 18-20. Villagers will be informed of the changes. Clerk to contact Barrister to provide an update and obtain quotation.
26/186 – CONFIRMATION OF COMMITTEE AND WORKING PARTIES MEMBERS FOR 26/27
Resolution to agree the Appointment of The Environment & Highways (incorporating Street Lighting & Cemetery) Committee. RESOLVED: Cllrs Savage, Threadgold, Jones, Gay and Seager to remain on the committee.
Resolution to agree the Appointment of The Finance Committee. RESOLVED: Cllrs Alvis, Carter and Goldsmith to remain on the committee.
Resolution to agree the Appointment of The Footpaths Committee. RESOLVED: Cllr Threadgold and Jones to remain on the committee.
Resolution to agree the Appointment of The Human Resource Committee. RESOLVED: Cllr Alvis, Carter (Chair) and Goldsmith to remain on the committee.
Resolution to agree the Appointment of The Planning Committee. RESOLVED: Cllr Alvis, Carter (Chair), Jones, Hodson, Atkinson, Mitchell and Goldsmith to remain on the committee.
Resolution to agree the Appointment of The Village Hall and Oasis site committee RESOLVED: Cllrs Carter and Goldsmith (Chair) to remain on the committee.
Resolution to agree the Appointment of The Playing Field and Parks Management committee RESOLVED: Cllrs Savage (Chair), Atkinson, Hodson, Jones (Vice Chair) and Mitchell to remain on the committee.
Resolution to agree the Appointment of The Crime and Community Safety (PLR Representative) RESOLVED: Cllr Farman to remain on the committee.
Resolution to agree the Appointment of The Neighbourhood Planning Committee. RESOLVED: Cllr Carter (chair), Atkinson (Vice Chair), Jones, Mitchell, Alvis, Farman, Gay, Goldsmith to remain on the committee.
Resolution to agree the Appointment of The Summers Grange Representative. – Situation Vacant.
Resolution to agree the Appointment of the CAN Champion (Climate and Nature)
RESOLVED: Cllrs Atkinson to take on this role. Clerk to inform NCALC.
26/187 – TO DECLARE THE RESIGNATION OF CLLR JENNINE BARBER ON APRIL 20TH 2026
Clerk to contact Elections Officer with the resignation and they will provide a notice of vacancy.
26/188 – CLERK’S REPORT
Fly Tipping CCTV signage has been put up by NNC in hot spot locations (London Road/Hinwick Road)
Bleed Kit Training session will be held on Wednesday 17th June 6.30pm at the London Road Clubhouse, Playing Fields. Please book your space with Cllr Farman.
Request for grit bin at Rotten Row and Summers Grange has been acknowledged and we are expected to hear whether these requests have been successful by October 2026.
Tesco Mobile phone contract ends on June 13th; it was unanimously agreed that the Clerk should move to a SIM only deal of £8 per month on a 12-month contract. (2GB)
EV charging points – work will commence w/c 18th May for Hinwick and Irchester Road points and w/c 25th May for Park Street. The EV charge points should go live in July, although plans are subject to change. There have been a number of complaints from residents in these locations who claim not to have received any notification. All complaints have been directed to the NNC Service Manager for Digital Infrastructure.
Clerk holiday Monday 8th June – Friday 12th June.
26/189 – AVRO MANCHESTER MEMORIAL SERVICE, SHEPHERDS HILL, MONDAY JUNE 22ND 12 NOON.
It has been confirmed that unfortunately there will be no flyover. The Vicar, Bugler and Kohima reader have been booked. Clerk has requested a grass cut/tidy with the local Farmer.
26/190 – FINANCES
Receipts circulated. It was RESOLVED to approve receipts for April 2026. Unanimously agreed, motion carried.
| DATE | RECEIVED FROM | DESCRIPTION | NET AMOUNT | VAT ELEMENT | TOTAL AMOUNT |
| 09/04/2026 | Lloyds Bank *823 | Monthly Interest | £15.39 | £0.00 | £15.39 |
| 15/04/2026 | Wollaston Cricket Club | % Annual insurance contribution | £559.00 | £0.00 | £559.00 |
| 14/04/2026 | HMRC | VAT return | £0.00 | £3,609.86 | £3,609.86 |
| 21/04/2026 | NNC Finance | Precept | £112,000.00 | £0.00 | £112,000.00 |
| 30/04/2026 | Nationwide Interest *607 | Interest | £116.07 | £0.00 | £116.07 |
| 30/04/2026 | Nationwide Interest *581 | Interest | £264.86 | £0.00 | £264.86 |
| TOTAL: | £112,955.32 | £3,609.86 | £116,565.18 |
Payments Circulated. It was RESOLVED to approve payments for April 2026. Unanimously agreed, motion carried.
| April 2026 Payments | |||||
| PAYMENT | PAYEE | DESCRIPTION | NETT OF VAT | VAT ELEMENT | TOTAL |
| DD264 | Tesco Mobile | Monthly mobile Phone Contract | £15.99 | £0.00 | £15.99 |
| DD265 | HP Instant Ink | Monthly subscription for printer ink | £24.16 | £4.83 | £28.99 |
| DD266 | NPS Shoes | Office Hire & Internet April 2026 | £318.75 | £63.75 | £382.50 |
| DD267 | WhiteStar Ltd | Monthly Website hosting fee | £35.00 | £0.00 | £35.00 |
| DD268 | Yu Energy | Street Lighting 01.03.26 -31.03.26 | £70.96 | £3.55 | £74.51 |
| DD269 | LV Pension (NMPTL) | LV Pension S Grant WPC Contribution | £73.42 | £0.00 | £73.42 |
| DD270 | Starboards Systems Ltd | Monthly subscription for Scribe accounts package | £51.00 | £10.20 | £61.20 |
| DD271 | Hayeswood Landscapes | March Grass Cutting | £2,006.10 | £401.22 | £2,407.32 |
| DD272 | Yu Energy | PF Tennis Court Floodlight charges 1-31 March 26 | £7.34 | £0.37 | £7.71 |
| DD273 | Lloyds Bank | Lloyds Community Account monthly charge ref 449342778 | £4.25 | £0.00 | £4.25 |
| BACS1139 | HMRC | Employer NI employee NI Tax payment | £276.17 | £0.00 | £276.17 |
| BACS1140 | Mrs Suzanne Grant | April 2026 salary | £1,352.12 | £0.00 | £1,352.12 |
| BACS1141 | Playground Supplies | Wet pour surface Pyghtles Play Area | £8,671.00 | £1,734.20 | £10,405.20 |
| BACS1142 | North Northamptonshire Council | Bin Emptying at Playing Field 01/04/26 – 30/04/26 | £228.16 | £0.00 | £228.16 |
| BACS1143 | Peter Haddon & Partners | Professional Fees – alterations to drawings | £1,237.00 | £247.40 | £1,484.40 |
| BACS1144 | WhiteStar Ltd | Ensuring website adheres to WCAG 2.2AA | £180.00 | £0.00 | £180.00 |
| BACS1145 | Renutec Europe Ltd | Configure and install HMRC software | £40.00 | £8.00 | £48.00 |
| BACS1146 | Post Office Counter | 1 x book of 1st class stamps | £13.60 | £0.00 | £13.60 |
| BACS1147 | NCALC | NCALC membership/internal audit/data protection | £1,812.83 | £94.13 | £1,906.96 |
| BACS1148 | Zurich Municipal | Annual Insurance | £3,563.12 | £0.00 | £3,563.12 |
| BACS1149 | Barton Petroluem | Fuel for PF Tractor | £330.00 | £66.00 | £396.00 |
| BACS1150 | E-on | Street lighting maintenance 1/4 ending March 2026 | £77.50 | £15.50 | £93.00 |
| BACS1151 | Kier (Nordis Signs) | Permissive footpath signage | £40.00 | £8.00 | £48.00 |
| GRAND TOTAL: | £20,428.47 | £2,657.15 | £23,085.62 |
Bank Reconciliation as of 30.04.26 was circulated. It was RESOLVED to approve the April Bank Reconciliation. Unanimously agreed, motion carried.
| WOLLASTON PARISH COUNCIL | |||||
| Bank Reconciliation as at 30/04/2026 | |||||
| Lloyds Current account – daily banking *832 | |||||
| balance as at 30/04/2026 | £9,071.54 | ||||
| Lloyds Instant access – General Reserves *823 | |||||
| balance as at 30/04/2026 | £135,801.26 | ||||
| Nationwide Business 95 day Saver *607 | £44,245.35 | ||||
| Nationwide Business 95 day Saver *581 | £100,966.22 | ||||
| Nationwide Building Society – S106 Monies *513 | £48,928.70 | ||||
| Earmarked Reserves, Pyghtles, Neale Close | |||||
| In Accounts 30/04/2026 | £339,013.07 | ||||
| From 2025/2026 | £245,533.51 | ||||
| Figures incl VAT | Receipts | £116,565.18 | |||
| Payments | £23,085.62 | ||||
| £339,013.07 | |||||
| Difference | £0.00 | ||||
26/191 – TO HEAR AND APPROVE THE INTERNAL AUDITOR’S REPORT AND APPROVE AND SIGN THE ANNUAL RETURN INCLUDING THE ANNUAL GOVERANCE STATEMENT (SECTION 1) AND ANNUAL GOVERANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN 2025/2026 (SECTION 2). TO NOTE THE DATES OF THE EXERCISE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AS WEDNESDAY JUNE 3RD TO TUESDAY 14TH JULY 2026
The above was unanimously approved, Clerk to send to external auditors and publish on website.
26/192 – REPORTS OF THE WORKING PARTIES/REPRESENTATIVES
26/193 – PLANNING
Schedule was circulated with Agenda
NW/24/00448/EXT – Green Hill Solar Farm – Consultation on draft statement of Community Consultation (SoCC). Awaiting decision – expected October 2026.
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.
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.
26/00704/FUL – 20-29 Doddington Road Wollaston – Full planning permission for use of the land as B8 storage. WPC – no objection. Awaiting decision.
26/00704/FUL – 180 London Road Wollaston – Demolition of existing single storey structures to side of dwelling and erection of Single Storey Side Extension. WPC – no objection. Awaiting decision.
26/00832/HFUL – 39 Park Street Wollaston – Single storey front extension. WPC – no objection. Awaiting decision.
26/194 – NEXT MEETING
Next Meeting of Wollaston Parish Council to take place on Thursday June 18th, 2026, 7pm, Oasis Building, High Street, Wollaston.
The Chair thanked Councillors for their attendance. The meeting was closed at 8.45pm.
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