INGOLDSBY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes of the Ingoldsby Parish Council meeting held on Wednesday 2 July 2025 at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall, Main Street, Ingoldsby
1) WELCOME REMARKS BY THE CHAIR (26/026)
The Chair welcomed council members and one parishioner to the meeting.
2) PUBLIC FORUM (26/027)
A member of the public asked why the inquiry for the public footpath application is being held at Ropsley Village Hall. The Chair explained that it is because they have a second room to allow staff to take breaks.
3) PRESENT (26/028)
Councillor Eldred, Chair
Councillor Leigh
Councillor Nelson
Councillor Searson
4) APOLOGIES (26/029)
Apologies were received from Councillor Kenyon, Vice-Chair. The reasons for his absence were noted and accepted.
5) DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & DISPENSATIONS (26/030)
The Chair 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.
6) SIGNING OF THE MINUTES (26/031)
Members resolved to accept the Clerk’s notes of the Parish Council Meeting on 21 May 2025 as true and accurate record of that meeting.
7) GENERAL MATTERS 26/032)
a) District Council
Councillor Sarah Trotter submitted her apologies but submitted the following report providing updates about Local Government reorganisation, a recent meeting of the Greater Lincolnshire Mayoral Combined Authority, the first meeting of LCC with the new Reform UK administration now in place, information about SK’s new interim Monitoring Officer, the Local Plan consultation, the National Planning Consultation, ThatcherFest and SK Today.
Action: Clerk to add the update to Facebook.
b) Record Retention Policy
Councillor Searson proposed the adoption of the record retention policy. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Leigh and the motion was passed by resolution of the Council.
c) ‘Deer warning’ signage
Members agreed to defer this item pending receipt of the required number of quotes based on new specifications.
Action: Clerk to add to the October agenda.
d) Speed Indicator Device
Councillor Kenyon has emailed Unipart Dorman for advice as to how to download the data from the device. Enquiries are on-going.
Action: Clerk to follow up with Unipart Dorman. Clerk add to the October agenda.
8) HIGHWAYS (26/033)
a) 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. Temporary Traffic Restriction notices will be posted to the Parish Council Facebook page and website.
9) PLANNING MATTERS (26/034)
a) Members note the new Planning Matters:
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Application No
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S25/1156
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Applicant
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T Jenkinson, Quickline
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Proposal
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Installation of a 9 wooden telegraph poles for the installation of superfast broadband
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Location
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Land at the Grange, Bitchfield Road
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Decision
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No objections (Parish Council not consulted)
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b) Members noted the decisions received or pending:
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ii) Application No
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S25/0169
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Applicant
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Elaine Welford
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Proposal
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Outline application for the demolition of former garage and erection of two dwellings.
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Location
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Festival Garage, Main Street, Ingoldsby
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Decision
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Awaiting decision
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10) FINANCE (26/035)
a) Members noted the bank balances as of 21 June 2025.
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Current Account
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1,294.76
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Savings Account
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15,320.37
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TOTAL
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16,615.13
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b) Members noted the income received between 15 May 2025 and 21 June 2025.
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Interest (June)
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21.31
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TOTAL
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21.31
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b) The Chair proposed that Council approve/ratify the expenditure listed in table 1 below which was paid in line with the approved list of Regular payments between 15 May 2025 and 21 June 2025 and to approve the expenditure in table 2. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Nelson and the motion was passed by resolution of the Council.
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Detail
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Price
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VAT
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Total
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Clerk’s Salary (June)
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200.04
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0.00
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200.04
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Village Hall Hire (26 & 30 April 2025)
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28.50
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0.00
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28.50
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Cartridge Save (printer ink)
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32.56
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6.51
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39.07
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TOTAL
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261.10
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6.51
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267.61
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Detail
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Price
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VAT
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Total
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BDG Mowing (PCC Contributions)
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504.00
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0.00
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504.00
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BT (May)
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33.51
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6.70
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40.21
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BT (June)
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33.51
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6.70
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40.21
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Village Hall Hire (May PC meeting)
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14.25
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0.00
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14.25
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John Jackson, Internal Audit
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90.00
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0.00
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90.00
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TOTALS
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675.27
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13.40
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688.67
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d) Members noted the record of reserves dated 21 June 2025.
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Earmarked Reserves
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Elections
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2,544.20
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Defibrillator
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1,400.00
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Laptop
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600.00
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Community Improvements
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4,630.49
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National Events
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100.00
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Earmarked reserves
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9,274.69
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Unearmarked reserves
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(6045.68)
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e) Councillor Nelson proposed that the income and expenditure accounts/bank reconciliation for June 2025 is accepted. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Searson and the motion was passed by resolution of the Council.
f) AGAR 2024/25
The Clerk informed the meeting that the Certificate of Exemption was emailed to PKF Littlejohn in a timely manner. There were no comments from the Internal Auditor further to his examination of the accounts. Members resolved to accept the internal audit report.
g) Transparency Code
The Clerk confirmed that the Parish Council is complaint with the requirements of the Transparency Code; the required documents have been published to the website.
h) Members noted the email from HSBC dated 26 June 2025 in relation to the removal of the £5 per month account fee.
11) CORRESPONDENCE (26/036)
a) Members noted the email from Ian Aston, Case Officer, Planning Inspectorate dated 15 May 2025. His correspondence includes the Notice of Order relating to the inquiry to be held at Ropsley Village Hall on 4 November 20205 at 10am further to the application to add Ingoldsby Public Footpath 1194, locally known as Askey or Ascoughy Lane, to the Definitive Map. This notice has been added to the Facebook page, website and noticeboard.
12) DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING (26/037)
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Wednesday 19 November 2025 (Precept and Budget Setting)
The Chair closed the meeting at 8.10pm.
