Annual Town Meetings

Annual Town Meeting

Notes of meeting held in The Committee Room, Caistor Road, Market Rasen

Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 6pm

Attendees

• Chairman Cllr Jo Pilley (Mayor)
• Public x6

1. Welcome

The meeting opened with a welcome to all attendees.

2. Previous Meeting Notes

There were no notes available from the Annual Town Meeting held on 8th May 2024 to approve.

3. Chairman’s Annual Update

Market Place

A number of improvements have been made in recent months, including:

• Refurbishment of the bollards (ongoing)
• Reduction and repainting of metal gates and posts to the rear

Supported events:

• Christmas Market and Children’s Advent Event
• Food Festivals
• Bounce into the New Year
• Community Christmas Lunch

Bell Park

• Basketball hoop replaced
• Swing frame removed due to health and safety concerns. A replacement to be considered in the new financial year
• Upcoming event ‘Wildlife in My Backyard’ taking place on the14th June

Mill Road Park

• Ongoing upkeep and repairs
• Continued Town Council support for the new community orchard

De Aston Field

• Ongoing upkeep and repairs
• Town Council support for new community planting

Employment

A second Maintenance Operative has been employed by the council.

4. Mayor’s Report

The mayor highlighted key events and activities over the past year:

• The Poplars Christmas and Summer Fairs
• Remembrance Day Services
• Opening of the Banking Hub
• Christmas Lights and Children’s Advent Event (well attended)
• Community Christmas Lunch in collaboration with the Jockey Club
• ‘Bump into the New Year’ event in collaboration with WLDC
• VE Day 80th Celebrations (very successful evening)

Additional contributions:

• Ongoing support for the Rasen Area Environment Group and Community Garden
• Unveiling of a new community bench at the library
• Support for local businesses and charity groups
• Visits to local charities throughout the year
• Town tidy-up initiatives

The meeting closed at 6.30pm.

Notes produced by: A Driver (Town Clerk)