January 2026 Minutes
Stoke Rochford & Easton Parish Council
Minutes of Stoke Rochford & Easton Parish Council Meeting Date: Tuesday 20th January 2026
Venue: Easton Walled Gardens 6-00 p.m.
Councillors present Cllr Fred Cholmeley (Chair)
Cllr Neil McCorquodale (Vice Chair) Cllr George McCorquodale
Cllr Sam Nadin
Cllr David Scarborough Cllr Martin Thompson
District Cllr David Bellamy District Cllr Ben Green
Clerk & RFO Mrs Emma Wilson
Open session
No parishioners were present.
Presentation, question/answer session from Sam Cordery, Asset Manager from Sadel Group ref their
planning proposals for the ‘McCain Fries to Go’ building on Burton Lane which they have recently
acquired
1. Project Update
• Former McCain’s facility to be redeveloped into a larger (60k sq ft), taller modern
food-production building.
• Pre-application submitted; full application expected in approx.3 months.
• Aim is to improve supply-chain efficiency by co-locating production with the existing cold
store.
2. Existing Permissions
• Anaerobic Digester (AD): Operator discussions progressing; construction hoped to start this
year.
• Food facility: Operator engagement paused; no immediate build.
3. Key Q&A
• Future use: No confirmed operator; type of food production not yet known.
• Odour: No open lagoons; odour and noise assessments will be updated.
• Traffic:
o AD plant: 20–21 HGVs/day.
o New facility: modelled 12 vehicles peak hour; 24-hr operation expected.
o Current site traffic 75 vehicles/day (below previous maximums).
• Cold-store integration: Preferred model is moving product directly on-site to reduce HGV
movements.
4. Parish Council Concerns
• Height & visibility: Strong objections; existing building already prominent.
• Lighting: Current building visible from distance; applicant to review.
• Screening: Request this should be on-site, not utilising third-party screening.
• Cladding: Expected to match existing cold store.
5. Other Notes - Highways resurfacing of nearby road begins 13 March in two phases.
6. Actions
• Sadel Group to:
o Review lighting.
o Assess on-site screening options.
o Provide clearer justification for height and updated traffic information.
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Parish Council Meeting Starts
1. Chairman’s Welcome Remarks
Following presentation Cllr Fred Cholmeley thanked all again for attending the meeting.
2. Apologies
Apologies, Cllr C Gait and County Cllr Charlotte Vernon, reasons were noted and accepted by the
parish council.
3. Disclosure of interest in agenda items
Cllrs N McCorquodale for agenda item 9, though this item is just for information not discussion.
4. To approve Minutes of meeting held on the 2n? September 2025
The draft minutes having been circulated prior to the meeting were agreed and proposed to be a true
and accurate record. They were passed as approved by resolution of the Council and signed by the
Chairman.
5. Report District Councillors (Summary)
Cllr Ben Green - The council will soon be considering the upcoming budget. The administration plans
to raise council tax by the legal maximum of 2.99%. The Reform group instead proposes a smaller
1.99% increase, which would create an estimated £100k shortfall within a total budget of over £20
million. They are confident this gap can be covered and will submit an amendment to implement the
lower increase
Cllr David Bellamy - The only update I have is on the battery-storage planning. After asking an
officer, it appears the committee decision—originally expected next week—will actually take a few
more months.
6. Report County Councillor C Vernon
County Councillor Vernon sent apologies and asked if any support required for the parish council to
contact her.
7. Clerks Report
a. Precept 2026/27
Clerk had circulated papers to all councillors with finance and budget to enable decision regarding
the precept for 2026/27. After discussion it was decided by resolution of the council to submit a
precept of £7000.
b. ‘Red cottages’ Bus shelter demolition?
Cllr N McCorquodale confirmed that it was on the list for completion hopefully by end of March.
c. Assertation 10 – explainer circulated prior to meeting
In summary there are five things we must comply with, three of which shown in the paper sent out,
we already do comply with. The following actions we must decide on at the next meeting.
1. Clerk will get some quotes together, then council must choose whether to purchase a gov.uk
domain or an alternative such as org.uk.
2. Decide if just email account for Clerk for now, add Councillors now or later when it becomes
legislation.
3. Draft IT policy for adoption at next meeting.
8. Planning decisions – listed for minute reference and information only.
a. Application No: S25/2260 Applicant: United Infrastructure Connected Ltd
Proposal: Install electronic communications apparatus
Location: Land At Crabtree House Crabtree Road, Stoke Rochford
This is just a notification from SKDC confirming they have no objection, PC are not asked for
comment.
b. Application No: S25/2060 Applicant: United Infrastructure Connected Ltd
Proposal: Upgrade to an existing telecommunications site.
Location: High dyke Farm Easton, Grantham
This is just a notification from SKDC confirming they have no objection, PC are not asked for
comment.
c. Application No: S25/1302 Applicant: Mr & Mrs Turner
Proposal: Erection of single storey rear extension. Replacement roof covering. Conversion of
existing courtyard and store building to an enclosed swim/spa area. Location: Rochford House ,
Village Street, Stoke Rochford, Lincolnshire, NG33 5EB Decision - Refusal of planning permission
d. Application No: S25/1303 (new application of 10c as listed building) Applicant: Mr & Mrs
Turner
Proposal: Erection of single storey rear extension. Replacement roof covering. Conversion of
existing courtyard and store building to an enclosed swim/spa area. Location: Rochford House ,
Village
Decision - Refusal of listed building consent
e. Application No: S25/1213 Applicant: Mr S Allam
Proposal: Erection of garage.
Location: Woodyard Cottage , Cringle Road, Stoke Rochford, Lincolnshire, NG33 5EG
Decision – Planning permission granted.
f. Application No: S25/0769 Applicant: Mr Sulaiman Hallal
Proposal: Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for use of Stoke Rochford Hall as a
C2 class residential institution
Location: Stoke Rochford Hall Village Street, Stoke Rochford
Decision – Refusal of Certificate of Lawful Development
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9. Planning Applications (circulated via email and responses made to SKDC as appropriate) –
listed for information only.
a. Application No: S25/1534
Applicant: Cottom To Ryhall Energy Limited
Proposal: Erection and operation of an energy storage system including associated infrastructure,
engineering works, landscaping and formation of vehicular access from highway. With outline
application (all matters reserved) for the erection and operation of a transmission substation with
associated infrastructure. Location: Land East of B6403 High Dike , Stoke Rochford, Grantham, NG33
4EB
Status – Deadline for response 30/10/25. Application was circulated to all councillors (Cllrs N & G
McCorquodale declared interest and did not have input on this matter). Objection response was
submitted to SKDC on behalf of the parish council with input from parishioners listing their
protests and concerns.
10. Correspondence –circulated
a. Project Gigabit
Letter from Alicia Kearns MP - been working with gigabit broadband providers to push for upgrades
in poor areas of coverage locally. Pleased to share the rollout of a new full fibre network has now
started in Stoke Rochford and Easton, bringing lightning-fast Gigabit speed broadband (shared
postcodes affected)
b. April food waste recycling in South Kesteven
In February every South Kesteven household will receive two food waste caddies - small indoor for
daily use and a larger outdoor caddy for weekly collections, can be used from Monday 6th April,
collection starts 13/04/26
11. Accounts approved and paid – Oct to Dec 2025 (For information only – Paid)
a. PAYE Pay Sept/Oct 2025
b. PC Expenses. Sept/Oct 2025
c. Locum LPSPC (5) Oct
d. PAYE Pay Nov/Dec 2025
e. PC Expenses. Nov/Dec 2025
f. Locum LPSPC (6) Nov/Dec
Total out
Reimbursement for Locum LPSPC 5&6
Balance c/f
£785.40
£202.25
£500.00
£785.40
£117.26
£840.00
£3230.31
£1340.00
£9911.20
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12. Accounts for payment – Jan 2026
a. PAYE Pay Jan/Feb 2026
b. PC Expenses. Jan/Feb 2026
c. Easton Walled Gardens (Room Hire)
d. Community Heartbeat Trust (Defib Service x2)
e. Stoke Parochial Church (Grass Cut Donation)
f. LALC Subs (Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils – guidance & support for PCs)
Total Balance c/f
£785.40
£131.25
£60.00
£302.40
£200.00
£97.70
£1576.75
£8334.45
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13. Next meeting
Tuesday 24th March 2026
There being no further business the meeting closed at 6-47 p.m.
Signed: _ Date:
Chairman, Stoke Rochford & Easton Parish Council
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