May 2026
MINUTES OF THE INGOLDMELLS ANNUAL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 11TH MAY 2026, 7.15PM, AT THE COUNCIL OFFICES, SKEGNESS ROAD, PE25 1NL
PRESENT: Cllrs, Bill Vincent (Chair), Bev Oldbury, Tony Stubbins, Len Hemingway, Mick Holyer,
Paul Sutton, Philip Lacey-Green, Jason Boswell, Jack Sargent, Stuart Chambers, Rob Stevens
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT: A Greaves (Clerk), Cllr Danny Brookes (LCC), 3 members of public
57/26 ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
57.1 Cllr Vincent opened the proceedings and invited nominations for the office of Chairman. It was proposed by Cllr Chambers, seconded by Cllr Stubbins, and unanimously resolved that Cllr Vincent be elected Chairman of the Council for the forthcoming municipal year
57.2 Cllr Vincent gave a brief acceptance speech and duly signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office
58/26 ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN
The Chair and invited nominations. It was proposed by Cllr Stubbins, seconded by Cllr Hemingway,
and unanimously resolved that Cllr Chambers be elected as Vice-Chairman of the Council for the forthcoming municipal year
59/26 APOLOGIES AND REASONS FOR ABSENCE
None
60/26 DECLARATION OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS AND APPLICATIONS FOR DISPENSATION
Cllrs, Hemingway, Vincent, Sutton, and Lacey-Green each declared an interest in item 75/26 by virtue of their positions as committee members. They advised that they would remain in the room and participate in the discussion and on any vote
61/26 MINUTES
It was proposed by Cllr Hemingway, seconded by Cllr Holyer, and resolved with 8 votes for and 2 abstentions that the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 9th March 2026 be approved and signed as a true and accurate record
62/26 DEPUTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A deputation was received regarding the condition of the public right of way between Anchor Lane and the village, which was reported to be difficult to use due to excessive mud.
Cllr Danny Brookes, in his capacity as a Lincolnshire County Councillor, advised that the matter fell within the remit of LCC. However, owing to current budget constraints, it was considered unlikely that remedial works would be undertaken in the near future.
Cllr Boswell suggested that nearby contractors may be willing to supply and lay aggregate material as a goodwill gesture and advised that he would investigate the matter further
Cllr Sargent arrived during the meeting at 7.18pm, apologised for his late arrival, and took his seat
63/26 REPORTS FROM ELECTED MEMBERS OF LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Councillor Danny Brookes provided a verbal update on the following matters:
- The pothole improvement scheme is now underway across Lincolnshire, with a further 2,000 repairs planned compared to last year.
- Four districts have now rolled out the weekly use of food waste caddies, supporting the recycling of food waste that would previously have entered the general waste stream. All collected food waste is transported to an anaerobic digestion facility, where it is converted into renewable energy and fertiliser, thereby supporting local agriculture and renewable power generation
- Following the success of the Community Repaint project, Lincolnshire County Council is now trialling a wood reuse initiative, which is open to all at the Tattershall Waste Recycling Centre
- Lincolnshire County Council is also introducing a new grant scheme, through which the local LCC Councillor will be able to submit applications on behalf of Parish Councils
64/26 REPORTS AND QUESTIONS
None received
65/26 TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF ANY PLANNING APPLICATIONS
No objections – A Laver. Siting of 40 no. holiday caravans, the erection of a store for gas tanks and
associated landscaping. Lakeside Leisure Ltd, Trunch Lane, Chapel St Leonards, PE24 5TU
66/26 FINANCE
It was proposed by Cllr Sargent, seconded by Cllr Hemingway and unanimously agreed to:
66.1 To approve and authorise payments for May 2026
66.2 To receive and note Bank Reconciliation for March 2026
66.3 To receive and note Bank Reconciliation for April 2026
66.4 To receive a budget report showing expenditure for the year to date
66.5 To approve Cllrs, Vincent, Hemingway and Holyer as the bank signatories
66.6 To approve Cllrs, Hemingway and Holyer as signatories for the Quilter account
67/26 ANNUAL GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN
It was proposed by Cllr Sarget, seconded by Cllr Holyer, and unanimously resolved to note and endorse:
67.1 The report of the Internal Auditor
67.2 The Annual Governance Statement (Section 1)
67.3 The Annual Accounting Statement (Section 2)
68/26 REPRESENTATION ON EXTERNAL BODIES
It was unanimously resolved:
68.1 To duly elect Cllrs, Holyer, Sutton and Hemingway as Ingoldmells and Addlethorpe Cemetery Joint Management Committee representatives
68.2 To duly elect Cllr Sutton as Hogsthorpe and Chapel Swifts Football Club representative
69/26 TO NOMINATE A COUNCILLOR CONTACT
It was unanimously resolved to:
69.1 To appoint Cllr Chambers as the Ground’s Maintenance co-ordinator
69.2 To appoint Cllr Hemingway as the Events and bookings co-ordinator
70/26 REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND PRACTICES
It was proposed by Cllr Chambers, seconded by Cllr Hemingway and unanimously agreed to
approve and adopt the following policies:
70.1 Code of Conduct
70.2 Financial Regulations
70.3 Standing Orders
71/26 RECEIPT OF AGENDAS AND MINUTES BY EMAIL
It was proposed by Cllr Sarget, seconded by Cllr Holyer and unanimously agreed to
approve the receipt of agendas and minutes by email under s8 of the Electronic Communications Act 2000
72/26 CALENDAR OF MEETINGS FOR THE 2026-2027 MUNICIPAL YEAR
It was proposed by Cllr Chambers, seconded by Cllr Boswell and unanimously agreed to
approve the schedule of meetings for the forthcoming municipal year
73/26 MOTIONS
73.1 It was proposed by Cllr Sargent, and seconded by Cllr Chambers and unanimously agreed that the Parish Council supports the introduction of national legislation expected later in 2026 to grant local authorities effective powers to implement a full ban on pavement parking
73.2 The Council further resolves to request that our County Councillor supports this proposal, and that Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) grants authority to Parking Enforcement Officers to issue fines to those in breach of pavement parking regulations
74/26 PROPOSED 30MPH SPEED LIMIT – ANCHOR LANE, INGOLDMELLS
It was proposed by Cllr Chambers, and seconded by Cllr Vincent and unanimously agreed to consider and approve the proposed reduction in the speed limit, to 30mph along Anchor Lane
75/26 THE WARM HUB GROUP
75.1 It was proposed by Cllr Vincent, and seconded by Cllr Holyer and resolved with 10 votes for and 1 against to grant permission for the Warm Hub group to use the Royal Arthur Centre on Fridays, free of charge, for the duration of the upcoming municipal year
75.2 The Council further resolved to request a copy of the accounts
76/26 TO CONSIDER ANY CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
76.1 It was proposed by Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Holyer, and resolved, with 9 votes for and 2 against, to approve the request from Jump Around to install two additional inflatables and tables at Glebe Park, subject to double rent being charged and all stalls being erected within the park boundary
76.2 Cllr Stevens made a serious and highly critical allegation, asserting that the proposed rent was substantially low and describing the arrangement as “as crooked as it comes.”
His mark was inappropriate and conveyed a clear accusation of dishonesty and impropriety. Recognising the seriousness of the allegation, the Chairman formally requested that Cllr Stevens withdraw the statement. However, despite being given the opportunity to do so, Cllr Stevens declined and continued to stand by the allegation, thereby maintaining an accusation that could reasonably be regarded as offensive, and detrimental to the conduct of the Council
77/26 ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
None
78/26 TO NOTE THE DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
Noted as Monday 8th June 2026 at 7.15pm
79/26 EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC
It was proposed by Cllr Lacey-Green, and seconded by Cllr Chambers and unanimously agreed to exclude the press and public from the following items due to the confidential nature of the business to be transacted:
80/26 MONEY-MINDER
It was proposed by Cllr Holyer, and seconded by Cllr Sargent and unanimously agreed:
80.1 To note the desktop Portfolio Review & Suitability Recommendation Report (February 2026)
80.2 To note the Investment Policy Statement (IPS)
80.3 To note the Quilter Valuation as of 20 February 2026
80.4 To approve the recommendations
80.5 To approve the signing of the Policy Statement
80.6 To approve the signing of the Client Agreement
81.26 THE BOWLING GREEN
It was unanimously resolved that any decision regarding whether to proceed with works to the building be deferred pending receipt of a builder’s survey and quotation. In the interim, owing to identified health and safety concerns, the Club shall be given three months’ notice to fully vacate the premises until further notice. Permission shall be granted for the Club to use the Royal Arthur once per week, with dates and times to be agreed
82/26 INITIAL PARKING
It was proposed by Cllr Vincent, seconded by Cllr Stevens, and resolved, with 10 votes in favour and 1 abstention, to reject the proposal and that the matter warranted no further discussion
The Chairman thanked everyone for their contributions and there being no further business, he closed the meeting at 8.18pm
Signed Dated
Chairman