July 2026 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE INGOLDMELLS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 13TH JULY 2026, 7.15PM, AT THE COUNCIL OFFICES, SKEGNESS ROAD, PE25 1NL
PRESENT: Cllrs, Bev Oldbury, Tony Stubbins, Len Hemingway, Mick Holyer, Paul Sutton, Philip Lacey-Green, Jason Boswell, Jack Sargent, Stuart Chambers
ABSENT: Cllrs, Bill Vincent, Rob Stevens
ALSO PRESENT: A Greaves (Clerk) 4 members of public
In the absence of the Chairman, Cllr Vincent, the Vice-Chair, Cllr Chambers, presided over the meeting
83/26 APOLOGIES AND REASONS FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllr Vincent due to personal issues. It was proposed by
Cllr Lacey-Green, seconded by Cllr Oldbury and unanimously agreed to accept
84/26 DECLARATION OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS AND APPLICATIONS FOR DISPENSATION
Cllrs, Hemingway, Vincent, Sutton, and Lacey-Green each declared an interest in item 89/26 by virtue of their positions as committee members. They advised that they would remain in the room and participate in the discussion
85/26 MINUTES
It was proposed by Cllr Boswell, seconded by Cllr Stubbins, and unanimously resolved that the minutes of the Annual meeting held on Monday 11th May 2026 be approved and signed as a true and accurate record
86/26 DEPUTATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
A deputation was received concerning are dogs allowed in Glebe Park and the condition of the green waste bin located outside the park. The matter was noted, and the Clerk was asked to report the rusty bin to East Lindsey District Council and request its replacement
87/26 REPORTS FROM ELECTED MEMBERS OF LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
None present
88/26 REPORTS
Cllr Boswell expressed thanks to Cllr Adrian Findley for his prompt action in addressing an issue relating to a manhole
89/26 COUNCILLOR’S QUESTIONS
Cllr Stubbins submitted the following questions. The questions were debated and noted:
89.1 When the Council approved the one year's rent-free use of its premises to the Warm Hub, were Councillors informed that the organisation held funds of £6,853.90?
89.2 Was the organisation asked to disclose its financial position before the arrangement was approved and, if so, what financial information was provided to Councillors when making their decision?
90/26 TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF ANY PLANNING APPLICATIONS
None received
91/26 FINANCE
It was proposed by Cllr Sargent, seconded by Cllr Holyer and unanimously agreed to:
91.1 To authorise expenditure for July 2026 and the signing of BACS orders for payment
91.2 To receive and note the Bank Reconciliation for June 2026
91.3 To receive and note the Bank Reconciliation for May 2026
91.4 To receive a budget report showing expenditure for the year to date
91.5 Cllr Sargent suggested that the Council consider opening a savings account with the Unity Bank in order to earn interest on surplus funds while maximising Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protection
92/26 EAST MIDLANDS GROUP OF THE MOTORCARAVANNERS CLUB
It was proposed by Cllr Holyer, seconded by Cllr Hemingway and unanimously agreed to grant
permission to the East Midlands Motorcaravanners Club for the hire of the Royal Arthur Centre:
92.1 30th December 2026 – 2nd January 2027
92.2 11th March 2027 – 14th March 2027
92.3 With a rental charge of £1000 per booking
93/26 DEFIBRILLATOR AND BLEED KIT
It was proposed by Cllr Hemingway, seconded by Cllr Stubbins and unanimously agreed:
93.1 To approve the replacement of Councils Defibrillator and Bleed Kit at a cost of up to £1460 + vat
93.2 To appoint AJH Electrical to undertake the removal of the existing equipment and the installation of the replacement
94/26 VILLAGE FLOWER TROUGHS
94.1 A discussion was held regarding the four village troughs, with particular consideration given to the practical challenges of maintaining and watering the displays at this stage of the growing season and current water shortage issues
94.2 Following discussion, it was agreed that, for the current year, the Council would engage the Contractors to tidy up each trough. It was further agreed that a future agenda item would be brought forward to consider longer-term maintenance arrangements, including opportunities to secure sponsorship from local businesses
95/26 ST PETER & ST PAUL, INGOLDMELLS
A letter and further correspondence was considered regarding the maintenance of the trees situated within the closed Churchyard of St Peter & St Pauls, Ingoldmells
It was proposed by Cllr Stubbins, seconded by Cllr Sargent and unanimously resolved to refuse on the grounds that the Council acknowledges that, pursuant to Section 215 of the Local Government Act 1972, it has responsibility for the maintenance of the closed churchyard itself, but the responsibility for the ownership, inspection, management and any decisions relating to the churchyard trees remains with the Church Council as the landowner
96/26 TO CONSIDER ANY CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
96.1 Noted - A letter from the Spiritualist Church
96.2 Noted - Lincolnshire Minerals And Waste Local Plan Version Regulation 19 Consultation
96.3 Members discussed the recycling bottle banks located in the Council car park, noting evidence of their regular misuse by local businesses disposing of commercial waste. Concerns were also raised regarding the associated health and safety risks and the nuisance caused to site users. It was proposed by Cllr Lacey-Green, seconded by Cllr Oldbury, and unanimously resolved that the Clerk request East Lindsey District Council to remove the recycling banks and install signage warning against fly-tipping
96.4 A further discussion took place, regarding a proposal from Cllr Sutton, regarding the removal of the Clothes Banks. It was further agreed that a future agenda item would be brought forward to consider this
97/26 FOR INFORMATION ONLY
None received
98/26 TO CONFIRM THE DATE AND TIME OF THE NEXT MEETING
Noted as Monday 21st September 2026, at 7.15pm
The Vice-Chairman thanked everyone for their contributions and there being no further business, he closed the meeting at 8.05pm
Signed Dated
Chairman