June 2025 DRAFT Minutes
MINUTES OF THE INGOLDMELLS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 9TH JUNE 2025, 7.15PM, AT THE COUNCIL OFFICES, SKEGNESS ROAD, INGOLDMELLS,
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PRESENT: Cllrs, Bill Vincent (Chair), Stuart Chambers, Rob Stevens, Len Hemingway, Paul Sutton, Jason Boswell, Tony Stubbins, Philip Lacey-Green, Mick Holyer, Jack Sargent
ABSENT: Cllr Bev Oldbury
ALSO PRESENT: A Greaves (Clerk) Cllr Danny Brookes (LCC), 3 Members of the Public
The meeting started at 7.15pm and concluded at 20.00
100/25
APOLOGIES AND REASONS FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllr Oldbury due to a family commitment. It was unanimously resolved that the apologies be accepted
101/25
DECLARATION OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS AND APPLICATIONS FOR DISPENSATION
Cllr Stevens declared a non-pecuniary interest under item 107/25 as the applicant was his ex-landlord. Cllr Stevens stated he would remain in the room during the discussion of the item but would abstain from any vote
102/25
MINUTES
It was proposed by Cllr Hemingway, seconded by Cllr Stevens, and unanimously resolved
with 9 votes for and 1 abstention, to confirm the minutes of the Annual meeting held on Monday 12th May 2025 and to be signed by the Chairman
103/25
DEPUTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
None
104/25
REPORTS FROM ELECTED MEMBERS OF LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND
EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Cllr Vincent welcomed Cllr Brookes. He was unable to give a full report due to a lack of business following Councillors’ 5-week induction training. He did advise Richard Fenwick (Head of Highways) has resigned, which will be a ‘great loss’ to the County Council.
Lincolnshire will now not be used to store nuclear waste after the County Council voted to withdraw from the process.
On behalf of the residents and members, Cllr Brookes will raise the ongoing issues surrounding the area outside Poundland and Heron on Sea Lane, thus the bollards at the bus stop, the dangerous pavement divot and illegal parking by the delivery lorries
105/25
REPORTS
None received
106/25
COUNCILLOR’S QUESTIONS
None received
107/25
TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF ANY PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Proposed by Cllr Holyer, seconded by Cllr Vincent and resolved with 9 votes for, and 1 abstention
By Cllr Stevens to recommend approval:
108/25
02385/25/FUL - Hardys Touring Caravan Site, Sea Lane
Change of use, conversion of, extensions and alterations to existing garage to provide a holiday let with manager's accommodation above
02382/25/FUL - Hardys Touring Caravan Site, Sea Lane
Change of use, conversion of and extensions and alterations to existing reception building to provide 2no. holiday lets
109/25
FINANCE
It was proposed by Cllr Stevens, seconded by Cllr Sargent and unanimously resolved:
To approve and authorise the payments for June 2025
Noted - Bank Reconciliation for May 2025
Noted - A budget report showing expenditure for the year to date
It was proposed by Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Sargent and unanimously resolved to authorise the signing of the BACS orders for payment
110/25
COUNCIL CLOCK
It was proposed by Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Stevens and unanimously resolved to reject the quotation from Smiths of Derby Ltd to install a new LED lighting kit, but for the Clerk to arrange for the lightbulb to be replaced
111/25
CHURCH CLOCK
It was proposed by Cllr Sargent, seconded by Cllr Stevens and unanimously resolved to note the letter from St Peter and St Paul’s Church, but to reject the request for funding as members felt the clock did not demonstrate to benefit the residents of Ingoldmells and had already agreed its annual budget. Members would be more favourable in the future towards match funding and encouraging the Church to finding ways to create project sustainability by way of grant funding.
112/25
COUNCIL OFFICE STAIRLIFT
Proposed by Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Stevens and resolved with 9 votes for and 1 abstention to leave the stairlift in situ and without any further use
113/25
CALENDAR OF MEETINGS FOR THE 2025-2026 MUNICIPAL YEAR
Unanimously resolved to approve the schedule of meetings for the forthcoming municipal year
114/25
SECTION 106 AGREEMENT
The Clerk advised, East Lindsey DC have agreed in principle that Councils request for Section 106 monies would be eligible to replace the Community Library roof, but is going through the necessary steps for its authorisation, so no further update has been received
115/25
TO CONSIDER COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
After much discussion it was agreed that Cllr Sargent will bring a report back to a future meeting
116/25
MOTIONS
Proposed by Cllr Stevens, seconded by Cllr Sargent and unanimously resolved that Council agrees to the purchase of office and Civic room blinds and accepts the quotation from Boston Blinds for £496.34. It was also agreed to seek a further quotation for replacement blinds for the upstairs Chamber
117/25
EAST MIDLANDS MOTOR CARAVANNERS' CLUB
Proposed by Cllr Sargent, seconded by Cllr Holyer and unanimously resolved to approve a request for a booking of 3 nights, arriving Thursday 12th February - departing 15th February 2026, with a rental fee of £1000
118/25
TO CONSIDER ANY CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
None received
119/25
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
Cllr Lacey-Green advised he had received a number of complaints regarding the neglected bus shelter planters and the flower tubs. It was suggested that the tubs are removed from the railings with immediate effect and the planters to be weeded. Members suggested they may be keen to re-establishing a floral contract for 2026. Cllr Holyer raised the issue of Butlins grass cutting. He suggested he will speak to Butlins and for Cllr Chambers to liaise with Council’s contractor
TO CONFIRM THE DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
Noted as Monday 14th July 2025, at 7.15pm
Signed: Date:
Chairman: