2024 Parish Council Minutes of Meetings

MEETING OF INGOLDSBY PARISH COUNCIL 

Minutes of the Ingoldsby Parish Council Meeting Budget Consultation Meeting held on Wednesday 27 November 2024 at 7.45 pm in the Village Hall, Main Street, Ingoldsby

Public Forum:  There were no parishioners present. 

1)    WELCOME REMARKS BY THE CHAIR (24/054) 
The Chair, Councillor Eldred welcomed Members to the meeting.  

The Chair expressed her thanks to Mrs Lenton for her service to the parish council.  Mrs Lenton recently submitted her resignation which has led to vacancy arising for the position of parish councillor.  This will be advertised in the coming days.  

The Chair reminded all that there will be changes to bin collections over the festive period; Saturday 21 December 2024 (grey bin).  

The Chair thanked everyone for taking part in the 12 days of Christmas window displays and she wished all a Happy Christmas. 

2)    PRESENT (24/055)
Councillor Eldred, Chair
Councillor Kenyon, Vice-Chair
Councillor Leigh
Councillor Nelson

3)    APOLOGIES (24/056)
None.

4)    DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & DISPENSATIONS (24/057)
No reports of pecuniary interests of applications for dispensations in relation to the agenda.  Councillor Eldred reported her interests in relation to the Village Hall Committee.  Councillor Nelson reported her interests in relation to the Playing Field Committee, PTA and PTFA.

5)    SIGNING OF THE MINUTES (24/058)
Members resolved to accept the Clerk’s notes of the Parish Council Meeting on 24 October 2024 and 27 November 2024 as true and accurate records of those meetings. 

6)    GENERAL MATTERS (24/059)
a)    District Councillor
District Councillor Trotter submitted her apologies but provided the following report. 

Grantham’s new Customer Service Centre, beneath the main Council Offices at the ‘picture house’ was officially opened some weeks ago and is up and running. This facility is a vast improvement on the last, and a positive asset to both the council staff and customers. There are also customer service points at the Bourne Corn Exchange on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and there is a self-service access point at Stamford Arts Centre.
The MOD are holding drop-in sessions for the public in relation to the proposed major development project at The Prince William of Gloucester Barracks.   The MOD are looking to vacate the site by 2028. There is an issue around the removal of trees, but it is hoped a compromise can be reached. The surrounding community will receive consultation newsletters and please contact me directly as your Ward Councillor, if you have any issues.  The live website is https://princewilliamofgloucesterbarracks.co.uk/. Phone: 0800 0884570.
In respect of devolution for a Greater Lincolnshire, political parties are currently going through the selection process for their respective candidates to stand for Mayor, more updates to follow in the New Year. 
Councillor Kenyon spoke briefly about the mayoral position indicating that there were now four candidates after the withdrawal of Mark Jones.  He also spoke about the extent of the development at the barracks. 

b)    VETS Emergency Telephone Line Test Report
Members agreed that the line test on 25 October 2024 had been a success and agreed to quarterly tests. 

c)    Mobility scooter for the parish. 
The Chair reported that a parishioner would kindly like to donate a mobility scooter to the parish; this was discussed at length covering topics like storage, insurance, maintenance and a booking system and members agreed that this would not be feasible.  Councillor Nelson suggested a donation to Shop Mobility in Melton Mowbray.
Action:  Clerk to write to the parishioner. 

d)    Email from the Planning Inspectorate dated 2 October 2024 in relation to public footpath number 1194, Askey Lane and the Definitive Map Modification Order 2022.  
Members noted that there will be a public hearing in relation to the designation of Askey Lane.  A date is awaited.  Councillor Kenyon suggested with the backlog, this may be well into the New Year. To resolve to approve expenditure for a supply of wheelie bin stickers.  

e)    Wheelie Bin Stickers    
Councillor Kenyon proposed expenditure of £250.00 exclusive of VAT for the purchase of ‘Speed Kills’ wheelie bin stickers.  The proposal was seconded by Councillor Leigh, and the motion was passed by resolution of the council. 

7)    HIGHWAYS (24/060)
a)    To receive any reports of new or outstanding highways defects and other updates. 
Members of the public are encouraged to report any new faults or existing defects at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/faultreporting, or email cschighways@lincolnshire.gov.uk or via FixMyStreet. 

b)    Members noted that updates from the village walkabout are pending.  The Clerk reported that the grit bins are to be refreshed and refilled.  An application for a grit bin 

8)    PLANNING MATTERS (24/061) 
a)    New Planning Matters:
At the time of publishing the agenda there were no planning applications for consideration but members noted the following planning application which had been received. 

  b)    Decisions received or pending: 

9)    FINANCE (P24/062)
a)    To note the current bank balances as 27 November 2024.

b)    Income received between 5 September 2024 and 9 October 2024. 

c)    To note the expenditure to be paid in line with the approved list of Regular payments between 5 September 2024 and 9 October 2024, or for approval.

The payment for the wreath to the RBL (S137), did not feature on the agenda but members agreed to pay this item as it is a reimbursement to the Clerk. 

d)       Record of reserves dated 27 November 2024.

Members noted the deficit in earmarked reserves, but measures have been taken in terms of the budget for 2025/26 to rectify this. 

e)    Members resolved to approve the monthly income and expenditure accounts (November-December 2024).  

10)    CORRESPONDENCE (24/063)
a)    Members noted the email from Andy Savage, Senior Countryside Officer in relation to a request for the LCC’s public rights of way contractor to gain access around the edge of the playing field to replace the footbridge on the northern boundary of Ingoldsby Playing Field. 

b)    Members noted the email from SKDC dated 2 October 2024, A design code for South Kesteven.   Councillor Kenyon explained the rationale behind the design code.  

11)    DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING 
    Wednesday 5 February 2025
    Wednesday 23 April 2025
    Wednesday 21 May 2025 (APM/APCM)
    Wednesday 2 July 2025
    Wednesday 1 October 2025
    Wednesday 19 November 2025 (Precept and Budget Setting)  

12)    CLOSED SESSION
    None.