2025-26 Minutes

 

PRESENT: Cllrs, Bill Vincent (Chair), Stuart Chambers, Rob Stevens, Jack Sargent, 

Len Hemingway, Paul Sutton, Jason Boswell, Tony Stubbins, Bev Oldbury

 

ABSENT:   Cllr Philip Lacey-Green, Mick Holyer

 

ALSO PRESENT: A Greaves (Clerk) Cllr Colin Davie (LCC/ELDC), 18 Members of the Public

 

53/25

APOLOGIES AND REASONS FOR ABSENCE 

Apologies were received from Cllrs, Lacey-Green and Holyer due to prior commitments. It was unanimously resolved that the apologies be accepted

 

54/25

DECLARATION OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS AND APPLICATIONS FOR DISPENSATION

None declared 

 

55/25

MINUTES

It was proposed by Cllr Hemingway, seconded by Cllr Boswell, and resolved with 8 votes for and 1 abstention by Cllr Oldbury to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 10th March ’25 as a true and correct record of the meeting 

 

56/25

DEPUTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

Mrs Oakley asked if the Council would grant permission to allow the Bowling Green Club to use Glebe Park free of charge to host 3 Tabletop Sales during the year.

 

Darren Robinson, made a deputation on behalf of the residents regarding public access on Beach Estate and St Johns Drive, following the devastating fire that took place on Saturday 5th April. The residents have concerns over the access on Beach Estate, due to St Johns Drive being fenced off by the landowners Coastfields Leisure Ltd. Subsequently the fence has now been removed but has been replaced with a metal padlocked gate. Further to this, Coastlands have started to erect a metal fence along the side of the joint owned road, which has limited the access situation further, due to parked cars and homeowners parking outside of their property.

 

Under Standing Order 10 (vi) The Chair, Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Chambers and unanimously resolved, to alter the order of business so that item 67/25 could be considered next

 

67/25

COASTFIELD AND KINGFISHER CARAVAN PARKS

After discussion, it was resolved that the Council will make a representation to Lincolnshire County Council and East Lindsey on behalf of its residents. 

 

57/25

REPORTS FROM ELECTED MEMBERS OF LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND 

EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL 

Cllr Davie gave a verbal update on the following:

Following the caravan fire on Saturday 5th April, the Fire Department will be making a further investigation into the incident. Due to the erection of the metal fence along the side of the joint owned road, which has limited access, Cllr Davie will write to the Head of the Fire Service.

East Lindsey District Council will be generating funding for the hire of extra Enforcement Officers investigating Caravan sites

Consultation for the second stage Pylons scheme which will reach East to West (Alford to Sleaford) is due to take place in May. National Grid are still refusing to give requested information 

 

58/25

REPORTS

Cllr Stevens gave a verbal update, on behalf of the Task and Finish Group.  He is still awaiting Bandstand quotations 

 

59/25

COUNCILLOR’S QUESTIONS

None submitted 

 

60/25

TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF ANY PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Recommend Approval  -  00423/25/INC -  BT Group Plc, PROPOSAL: To remove 1 no. payphone. LOCATION: Telephone Box Near Coronation Road Junction, Roman Bank, Ingoldmells

 

61/25

FINANCE 

It was proposed by Cllr Chambers, seconded by Cllr Sargent and unanimously resolved to:

To authorise payments for expenditure 

To receive and note the Bank Reconciliation for March 2025

To receive a budget report showing expenditure for the year to date

 

62/25

ANNUAL GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN

This item was deferred, awaiting additional information 

 

63/25

SECTION 106 AGREEMENT 

This item was deferred, awaiting information 

 

64/25

ENERGY VAN

It was proposed by Cllr Sargent, seconded by Cllr Chambers and unanimously resolved to grant permission to Peterborough Environment City Trust van to use Council’s carpark free of charge for an information energy clinic on Friday 2nd May 2025

 

At 7.31pm, Cllr Davie arrived at the meeting and left at 19.48pm. 

This item of business was conducted under item 57/25

 

65/25

ADOPTING DRAIN BANK LAND, A52 SKEGNESS ROAD 

It was proposed by Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Stevens and resolved with 8 votes for and 1 against, that the Council does not wish to pursue this 

 

66/25

TO CONSIDER ANY CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED 

Noted - To formally receive a cancellation by the Motor Caravanners' Club for December ‘25

Noted - To formally receive notice from the Promenaders Dance Club from 24th March ‘25

Noted - Email from East Lindsey District Council Environment Health

 

68/25

FOR INFORMATION ONLY

At the March meeting, Cllr Stevens brought to the Council’s attention the accumulation of litter and fly-tipping encroaching on land from the front of the Cheeky Blinders bar, Roman Bank, caused by a leaf blowing machine pushing it down the embankment.  The rubbish is believed to be from overflowing bins to the front of Tower Point. Cllr Stevens has since spoken with the Manager, who requested that Council follows up with the Landlord to pursue further

 

67/25

TO CONFIRM THE DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT MEETINGS 

Noted - Monday 12th  May 2025 – Open Parish Meeting at 6.00pm

Noted - Monday 12th   May 2025 – Annual Meeting of the Council at 7.15pm

 

70/25

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 MATTER:

It was proposed by Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Chambers and unanimously resolved

 

 

71/25

SWIFTS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB LEASE

It was proposed by Cllr Stevens, seconded by Cllr Hemingway and unanimously resolved:

To reiterate, that Council is prepared to grant a five-year rolling lease, correctly titled as the Swifts Junior Football Club, with the proviso, all matters are concluded by 11th May 2025

 

The meeting concluded at 8pm

Signed:                                                                                       Date:

Chairman: