March 2025 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE INGOLDMELLS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 10TH MARCH 2025, 7.15PM, AT THE COUNCIL OFFICES, SKEGNESS ROAD, INGOLDMELLS, PE25 1NL
PRESENT: Cllrs, Bill Vincent (Chair), Stuart Chambers, Rob Stevens, Jack Sargent, Mick Holyer, Len Hemingway, Paul Sutton, Jason Boswell, Tony Stubbins, Philip Lacey-Green
ABSENT: Cllr Bev Oldbury
ALSO PRESENT: A Greaves (Clerk) 3 Members of the Public
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APOLOGIES AND REASONS FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllr Oldbury due to sickness. It was unanimously resolved that the apologies be accepted
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DECLARATION OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS AND APPLICATIONS FOR DISPENSATION
None declared
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MINUTES
It was proposed by Cllr Hemingway, seconded by Cllr Chambers, and resolved with 7 votes for and 3 abstentions to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 10th February ’25 as a true and correct record of the meeting
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DEPUTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
None
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REPORTS FROM ELECTED MEMBERS OF LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Cllr Davie gave a verbal update on the following:
A disaster took place off the coast of Hull whereby a cargo ship collided with a US oil tanker. The chemical barrels on board were empty, but a problem with avian fuel.
He attended a meeting with Head of Highway, Richard Fenwick, accompanied by Cllrs, Chambers and Hemingway. Items discussed were additional bollards at the bus stop outside Heron, the footpath outside Butlins, and fly tipping on Back Lane
East Lindsey DC had set its budget at 2.99% although the Government encouraged ELDC to increase by 4.99%
There is to be a major control authority for all the Lincolnshire’s Councils to come together ahead of the LCC Elections on 1st May 2025. The full details haven’t been finalised but with the intention of one Chief Executive and one Leadership team of officers which would give better monetary savings
He attended the Lincolnshire Energy Conference.
Regarding the pylons, the Government have revealed plans to give people living near power infrastructure £250 off their bills a year as part of an overhaul of planning rules. Unfortunately, most people can expect to have their property devalued by £50,000 or more.
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CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
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COUNCILLOR’S QUESTIONS
None
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TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF ANY PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Noted - S/086/00283/25 - Consultation from the Planning Inspectorate on the scoping opinion in relation to Ossian Off-shore Wind Farm
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FINANCE
It was proposed by Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Chambers and unanimously resolved to:
To authorise £89,052.00 (+ vat) remittance - Rio Surfacing Ltd for the Car Park resurfacing
To authorise payments for expenditure - £114,615.79
It was proposed by Cllr Hemingway, seconded by Cllr Vincent and unanimously resolved to:
To receive and note the Bank Reconciliation for February ‘25
To receive a budget report showing expenditure for the year to date
It was proposed by Cllr Stevens, seconded by Cllr Vincent and unanimously resolved:
To approve the opening of the Cambridge Building Society, Council Saver Account with an initial investment of £85,000
To duly appoint Cllrs, Vincent, Holyer and Hemingway as signatories
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SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
Item was deferred as Council are still awaiting confirmation of payment by East Lindsey District Council and eligibility for a replacement Library roof
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RISK ASSESSMENT
It was proposed by Cllr Sargent, seconded by Cllr Stevens and unanimously resolved to adopt the protocol
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SYSTEMS OF INTERNAL CONTROL
It was proposed by Cllr Sargent, seconded by Cllr Stevens and unanimously resolved to adopt the protocol
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ASSET REGISTER
It was unanimously resolved to note the Council’s Asset Register for year ending 31-03-25, subject to the removal of Library computers and to include all benches
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EAST LINDSEY INVESTMENT FUND (ELIF)
Unanimously resolved to set up a Task and Finish Group and duly appoint Cllrs, Stevens, Sutton, Lacey-Green and Boswell
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THE ROYAL ARTHUR CENTRE
Withdrawn – to grant permission to the Cosy Club to use the Civic Room on 14th March ‘25
Withdrawn - to grant permission to Saturday Bingo to use the Civic Room on 15th March ‘25
Storage Facilities – due to limits on the storage space, each club will be asked to de-clutter and place all belongings in appropriate cabinets
Car parking fees – there is an ongoing issue with ‘hirers’ of the hall refusing to pay the 1 hour capped fee. This will be monitored and challenged
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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
After discussion, it was agreed that before the payment of £1000 was made, that members report any issues regarding the work conducted and delegate authority for Cllr Chambers to speak with the contactor
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TO CONSIDER ANY CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Noted – From Lincolnshire County Council, Highways department
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ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
Cllr Stevens brought to the Council’s attention the accumulation of litter and fly-tipping encroaching on land at the rear of Cheeky Blinders, Roman Bank. It was agreed that Council speaks with the bar owner in the first instance
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TO CONFIRM THE DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
Noted - Monday 14th April 2025 at 7.15pm
The meeting closed at 8.15pm