Folkingham Parish Council

Parish address: Greyhound House, Market Place, Folkingham, NG34 0SE
Telephone: 07787 554 894
Email: folkinghamclerk@gmail.com
Website: https://folkingham.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/
Chair: Councillor Martin Smith
Clerk: Vacant

Notice of the Annual Meeting of Folkingham Parish Council

Dear Councillor,

You are hereby summoned to attend the Annual Meeting of Folkingham Parish Council to be held:

Date: Thursday 28 May 2026
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: Folkingham Village Hall

The business to be considered at the meeting is set out in the agenda below.

Signed: Councillor Martin Smith
Chair of Folkingham Parish Council
Date: 14 May 2026

Agenda

1. Election of Chair

   To elect the Chair of Folkingham Parish Council for the 2026/27 municipal year.

2. Chair’s declaration of acceptance of office

   To receive the Chair’s signed declaration of acceptance of office.

3. Election of Vice-Chair

   To elect the Vice-Chair of Folkingham Parish Council for the 2026/27 municipal year.

4. Vice-Chair’s declaration of acceptance of office

   To receive the Vice-Chair’s signed declaration of acceptance of office.

5. Apologies for absence

   To receive apologies for absence and consider whether the reasons given should be approved.

6. Annual accounts

   To consider and approve the Council’s accounts for the financial year ending 31 March 2026.

7. Appointment of councillor representatives

   To appoint councillor representatives for the following areas:

   • Playing field and pavilion

   • Play area and allotments

   • Grass cutting and tree management

   • Planning and Neighbourhood Plan

   • Telephone box

   • Defibrillator

8. Standing Orders

   To review and adopt the Council’s Standing Orders.

9. Financial Regulations

   To review and adopt the Council’s Financial Regulations.

10. Asset register

    To review and approve the Council’s asset register.

11. Insurance

    To review and confirm the adequacy of the Council’s insurance arrangements and cover for all insured risks.