October 2025 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE INGOLDMELLS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2025, 7.15PM, AT THE COUNCIL OFFICES, SKEGNESS ROAD, INGOLDMELLS, PE25 1NL
PRESENT: Cllrs, Bill Vincent (Chair), Bev Oldbury, Jack Sargent, Rob Stevens, Philip Lacey-Green, Jason Boswell, Tony Stubbins, Len Hemingway, Paul Sutton, Mick Holyer
ABSENT: Cllr, Stuart Chambers
ALSO PRESENT: A Greaves (Clerk) 4 Members of the Public
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APOLOGIES AND REASONS FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllr Chambers due to personal commitment. 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 Vincent, seconded by Cllr Sargent, and resolved with 9 votes for and 1 abstention that the minutes of the meeting held on 8th September 2025 be approved and signed as a true and accurate record subject to the following amendment to minute reference (155/25): With the insertion, the Council to claim ownership
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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
None received due to absence
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REPORTS
Cllr Stevens gave a verbal report that he had been approached by the owner of Cheeky Blinders regarding support for his 12-month permanent residency, pertaining to 1 of the 4 static caravans situated on the land at his bungalow on Coronation Road
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COUNCIL’S INSURANCE 2025-26
It was proposed by Cllr Stevens, seconded by Cllr Stubbins and unanimously resolved to switch Councils insurance provider from Hiscox UK to Clear Councils and to approve the premium expenditure for a 1-year term, commencing 14th October 2025
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FINANCE
It was proposed by Cllr Sargent, seconded by Cllr Holyer and unanimously resolved:
To authorise expenditure for October 2025 and the signing of BACS orders for payment
To receive and note the Bank Reconciliation for September 2025
To receive a budget report showing expenditure for the year to date
To reallocate the Community Benefit Contribution of £15,840 to purchase play equipment
To reject the quotation of £315. It was agreed that the installation of the lamppost poppies will be conducted by Cllrs, Stevens, Boswell and Sutton
To approve the expenditure of up to £500 for replacement Christmas decorations. This item was deferred pending a list of requirements
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TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF ANY PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Noted - 02630/25/FUL. Land At Sealands Caravan Park, Roman Bank
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TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER
It was proposed by Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Oldbury and unanimously resolved to support the
proposal to formally request a review of the speed limit from 40mph to 30mph on Anchor Lane, on the stretch of road that is covered by street lighting opposite Hardys Animal Farm and adjacent to a development of residential dwellings and additional development
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BUDGET REVIEW 2026-2027
It was proposed by Cllr Sargent, seconded by Cllr Stevens and unanimously resolved:
To note the budgetary report for the month ending September 2025 (Q2). Members were satisfied that the finances were on track and there is nothing extraordinary to consider
To confirm an amount of £1500 for the Chair’s allowance, under Section 15 (5) of the LGA
To agree the level of earmarked reserves to be held as £159,000
To agree that the total budgetary requirement is £308,027 which is offset by a contribution from reserves, thus, would set the 2026-2027 precept request of £63,790. The Clerk is authorised under LGA 1992, Section (41), to issue a precept notice to East Lindsey District Council
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PLAY EQUIPMENT & PARKS
It was unanimously resolved to:
To approve the quotation from EKM and expenditure of £4760 as per the report IPC/03/10/25
To approve the expenditure of £195 for Turners to supply materials and fix the gap in the park fence
To approve the expenditure of £495 to supply materials and fix 3 x park benches. This item was deferred pending further investigation into Councils stored spare benches
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VOLUNTEERS POLICY
It was proposed by Cllr Sargent, seconded by Cllr Stevens and unanimously resolved to approve
and adopt the protocol
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RECYCLING BIN CAR PARK SIGN
It was proposed by Cllr Holyer, seconded by Cllr Hemingway and unanimously resolved:
To approve the expenditure of £140 to supply one post and a signboard
To agree wording as No recycling to be left outside these bins. CCTV Monitored
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WINTER MAINTENANCE EFFORTS
It was unanimously resolved to accept the offer of a free one-tonne bag of salt from East Lindsey
District Council and to be stored at Council’s Yard
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THE ROYAL ARTHUR PATHWAY
It was proposed by Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Stevens and unanimously resolved to approve the expenditure of up to £150 for additional lighting alongside the Library
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TO CONSIDER ANY CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
None
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FOR INFORMATION ONLY
It was unanimously resolved to duly authorise Cllr Stevens to engage with Bandstand construction/design companies
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TO CONFIRM THE DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
Noted as Monday 10th November 2025, at 7.15pm
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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:
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INVESTMENT STRATEGY REPORT
This item was deferred, due to the cancellation of the Money Minders meeting
The Chairman thanked everyone for their contributions and there being no further business, he closed the meeting at 8.21pm
Signed: Dated:
Chairman