January 2025 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE INGOLDMELLS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 13TH JANUARY 2025, 7.15PM, AT THE COUNCIL OFFICES, SKEGNESS ROAD, INGOLDMELLS, PE25 1NL
PRESENT: Cllrs, Bill Vincent (Chair), Stuart Chambers, Len Hemingway,
Paul Sutton, Jason Boswell, Jack Sargent, Tony Stubbins,
Philip Lacey-Green, Mick Holyer, Rob Stevens (part)
ABSENT: Cllr, Bev Oldbury
ALSO PRESENT: A Greaves (Clerk), Colin Davie (LCC and ELDD), 1 Resident
01/25
APOLOGIES AND REASONS FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllr Stevens due to other commitments, and Cllr Oldbury due to work commitments. It was proposed by Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Sargent, and unanimously resolved that the apologies be accepted
02/25
DECLARATION OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS AND APPLICATIONS FOR DISPENSATION
None declared
03/25
MINUTES
It was proposed by Cllr Hemingway, seconded by Cllr Boswell, and resolved with 8 votes for and 1 abstention to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 9th December 2024 as a true and correct record of the meeting and were signed by the Chairman
04/25
DEPUTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
None
05/25
REPORTS FROM ELECTED MEMBERS OF LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Cllr Davie gave a verbal update on the following:
Devolution will be going ahead within 2 years, Proposed election on 1st May 2025. New authorities will replace the County Councils and District Councils
The Environment Agency had to deal with a few flooded houses recently and Steve Reed (Secretary of State for Environment) is coming to Lincolnshire shortly. The Environment Agency has a short fall in its funding and will have to make a case with the Government for more money
The National Grid is looking at a second pylons scheme which will reach East to West (Alford to Sleaford)
Lincolnshire County Council takes carbon reduction very seriously and has reduced its carbon footprint by 76% over a 12-year period, with an increase in more solar panels
The economy is in a bad way nationally and locally
LCC is keeping their annual increase on the council tax at 3% as they are able to make the rest up from income from waste management. However, it is expected ELDC’s will increase by 5%
06/25
CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Chairman reported an incident regarding a blocked drain at the Royal Arthur Centre. Cllr Vincent thanked Cllrs, Chambers and Sutton for their efforts in helping to clear it
07/25
COUNCILLOR’S QUESTIONS
None notified
08/25
TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF ANY PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Consent to Display - 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign and 1no. non illuminated fascia sign. Meadow Lakes Caravan Hire, 2-3 Central Buildings, High Street, Ingoldmells, PE25 1NS. S/090/01897/24
Recommend approval Proposed by Cllr Chambers, seconded by Cllr Stubbins and unanimously resolved
09/25
FINANCE
Proposed by Cllr Chambers, seconded by Cllr Hemingway and unanimously resolved:
To authorise payments for expenditure
To receive and note the Bank Reconciliation for December 2024
To receive a budget report showing expenditure for the year to date
10/25
SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
Still awaiting confirmation of payment by East Lindsey District Council and eligibility for a replacement Library roof
11/25
CAR PARK TENDER SUBMISSION FOR COUNCIL CAR PARK SURFACING WORKS
Three tenders have been received for the Council Offices car park surfacing works.
These had already been opened by Cllrs, Vincent, and Chambers in the presence of the Clerk
Following the evaluation of all tenders, it was proposed by Cllr Chambers, seconded by Cllr Lacey-Green and resolved with 8 votes for and 1 abstention by Cllr Holyer, that the requirements of the Council to ensure that best value for money was achieved, and that the Contract be awarded to Rio Surfacing Ltd within the agreed amount of £89,052 plus Vat.
The Clerk is given delegated authority to issue a contract
12/25
BUDGET REVIEW 2025-2026
It was proposed by Cllr Sargent, seconded by Cllr Chambers, and unanimously resolved:
To approve and confirm the amount of £1,500 for a Chairman’s Allowance, in pursuance
Section 15 (5) of the Local Government Act 1972
To approve the Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils, subscription fees expenditure of £424.00
That the total budgetary requirement is £363,790 which is offset by a contribution from reserves of £300,000. Thus, would set the 2025-2026 precept at £63,790 (+17%)
The Clerk is authorised under LGA 1992, section (41), to issue a precept notice
to East Lindsey District Council
At 7.35pm, Cllr Stevens joined the meeting
At 7.35pm, Cllr Davie arrived at the meeting and left at 8.00pm. This item of business was conducted under item 05/25
13/25
THE ROYAL ARTHUR CENTRE
It was proposed by Cllr Sargent, seconded by Cllr Holyer, and unanimously resolved to approve a request from the LCC Emergency Planning Team to use the hall as a rest facility in case of an emergency. It was also agreed that the Clerk contacts Swifts for use of their shower/washing facilities
The request from the Bowling Club to use the hall for an event on Saturday 3rd May ’25 was withdrawn
14/25
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY PLAN
It was proposed by Cllr Sargent, seconded by Cllr Holyer and unanimously resolved that the Council agree in principle to adopt a Community Emergency Plan
15/25
TO CONSIDER ANY CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Noted Bang Face Weekender Event at Butlins (14-16 November 2025) Noted Letter from Butlins
16/25
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
Cllr Stevens gave a verbal report expressing his disappointment regarding the management by ELDC regarding the death of a local homeless gentleman. Cllr Stevens also felt the Warm and Cosy club could have offered more support
17/25
TO CONFIRM THE DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
Noted Monday 10th February 2025 at 7.15pm
The Chairman thanked everyone for their contributions and there being no further business, he closed the meeting at 8.15pm
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