February 2026 Agenda

INGOLDMELLS PARISH COUNCIL
Council Offices, Skegness Road, Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire PE25 1NL
ParishClerk@ingoldmellsparishcouncil.onmicrosoft.com | 01754 873394
 
To Members of the Council:
 
In accordance with Schedule 12, Para 10 (2) of the Local Government Act 1972, you are                 hereby summoned to attend a MEETING OF THE INGOLDMELLS PARISH COUNCIL on                 MONDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2026 commencing at 7.15PM. The meeting will be held at the
Council Offices, Skegness Road, Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire PE25 1NL
A Greaves
A Greaves 
Clerk to the Council 
3rd February 2026
 
NOTICE OF MEETING
Public Notice of the meeting has been given in accordance with schedule 12, Para 10(2) of the Local Government Act 1972. The meeting is open to the press and public. Members of the public attending this meeting are advised that it may be filmed and recorded
 
AGENDA
 
15/26 APOLOGIES AND REASONS FOR ABSENCE 
 
16/26  DECLARATION OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS AND APPLICATIONS FOR DISPENSATION
Under the Relevant Authorities (Disclosable Pecuniary Interests) Regulations 2012, made           under s30 (3) of the Localism Act, members must declare any disclosable pecuniary               interests which they may have in any of the items under consideration at this meeting
 
17/26  MINUTES
To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 12th January 2026 as a true record
 
18/26  DEPUTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC 
An opportunity for members of the public to speak in accordance with procedures laid down in Standing Order 3 (d-g)
To suspend Standing Orders to provide an opportunity for the public to address the Council on any other matters concerning the parish
 
19/26  REPORTS FROM ELECTED MEMBERS OF LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND 
EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL 
 
20/26  REPORTS
To receive a report from the Chairman 
To receive a report from the Clerk 
To receive any other reports 
 
21/26  COUNCILLOR’S QUESTIONS
Under Standing Order 9, to answer any questions submitted with advance notice to the Clerk in accordance with Council procedures
 
22/26  TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF ANY PLANNING APPLICATIONS
None 
 
23/26 FINANCE 
To authorise expenditure for February 2026 and the signing of BACS orders for payment
To receive and note the Bank Reconciliation for January 2026
To receive a budget report showing expenditure for the year to date
 
24/26 INTERNAL AUDITOR 
To approve the appointment of Lynn Lavender for Councils Year-End audit 
To approve the expenditure of £300
 
25/26 INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OFFICE (ICO)
For the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018, to approve the annual fee of £40 for the ICO membership
 
26/26 ROYAL ARTHUR HEATING SYSTEM 
To note that Council exercised its rights under the Scheme of Delegation for the purchase and installation of a 14Kw Cassette System
To approve the expenditure of 3850 + VAT
 
27/26 ARBORICULTURAL REPORT 
To engage with Tree Generation to undertake an inspection of trees within Parish Council owned sites
 
28/26 RISK ASSESSMENT 
To consider the document, agree on any changes and to adopt the protocol 
 
29/26 SYSTEMS OF INTERNAL CONTROL 
To consider the document, agree on any changes and to adopt the protocol
 
30/26 ASSET REGISTER 
To note the Council’s Asset Register for year ending 31-03-26
 
31/26 EAST LINDSEY INVESTMENT FUND (ELIF) ESSENTIALS SCHEME
To receive a verbal update from the Clerk 
Do Council wish to purchase 6 filing cabinets at £30 each
 
32/26 TO CONSIDER ANY CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED 
 
33/26 FOR INFORMATION ONLY 
Reminder – Motorcaravanners Club – Thursday 12th February – Sunday 15th February ‘26
 
34/26 TO CONFIRM THE DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
Monday 9th March 2026, at 7.15pm 
 
35/26 TO RESOLVE TO MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC   BODIES (ADMISSION TO MEETINGS) ACT 1960 DUE TO THE CONFIDENTIAL NATURE 
OF THE BUSINESS TO BE DISCUSSED IN RELATION TO THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:
 
36/26 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 
To receive a report
 
37/26 GRASS CUTTING PARISH AGREEMENT SCHEME 
Does Council wish to participate in the 2026-27 Scheme 
To note the LCC contribution as £5894.58
 
38/26 MONEY-MINDER
To receive a verbal report from the Clerk
To confirm the meeting date as Tuesday 14th April 2026, at 10.30am