INGOLDSBY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes of the Ingoldsby Parish Council meeting held on Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall, Main Street, Ingoldsby
1) WELCOME REMARKS BY THE CHAIR (26/050)
The Chair, Councillor Eldred welcomed Parish Councillors to the meeting. The Chair thanked those members of the public who had donated funds towards the Tommy Statues. Councillor Leigh also expressed her thanks to Councillors Eldred and Kenyon for the Remembrance displays throughout the village.
2) PUBLIC FORUM (26/051)
There were no members of the public present.
3) PRESENT (26/052)
Councillor Eldred, Chair
Councillor Leigh
Councillor Searson
4) APOLOGIES (26/053)
Apologies were received from Councillor Kenyon, Vice-Chair. The reason for his absence was noted and accepted. Councillor Nelson was not present; apologies were not received. Her absence could not be accepted.
5) DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & DISPENSATIONS (26/054)
The Chair reported her interests in relation to the Village Hall Committee. She also reported an interest in relation to agenda item 9) a) ii. Planning, S25/2079.
6) SIGNING OF THE MINUTES (26/055)
Councillor Leigh proposed that the Clerk’s notes of the meeting dated 1 October 2025 are accepted as true and accurate record of that meeting. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Searson, and the motion was passed by resolution of the Council.
7) GENERAL MATTERS (26/056)
a) District Council
Updates will be provided from the District Council at the January meeting of the Parish Council.
b) Policies
Councillor Leigh proposed that the following policies as amended are adopted. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Searson, and the motion was passed by resolution of the Council.
• Privacy Notice
• Complaint’s Policy
• Volunteer Policy
• Data Protection Policy
• Vexatious Complaints Policy
c) Tommy Statues & plans for Remembrance 2026
Members discussed plans for Remembrance 2026. Councillor Leigh proposed that the £225.00 remaining from donations for the Tommy statues are earmarked for Remembrance 2026. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Searson, and the motion was passed by resolution of the Council.
Action: Clerk to amend earmarked reserves.
d) Subscription to Cloud Next and new Councillor emails
The Clerk informed the meeting that the new gov.uk email addresses have been set up. The new email address from 1 December 2025 for the Clerk will be clerk@ingoldsbyparishcouncil.gov.uk. Councillors’ emails will be the first initial followed by a dot and then surname followed by @ingoldsbyparishcouncil.gov.uk. These will be active from Friday 21 November 2025 and the Clerk will email instructions for set up. All emails will be made public on the Parish Council website and Facebook page.
e) Community Emergency Planning, Lincolnshire Resilience Forum
A meeting will be set up in the New Year to progress the Community Emergency Plan.
8) HIGHWAYS (26/057)
a) Ingoldsby Village Walkabout, December 2025
The Clerk informed the meeting that the Local Highways Manager (West), Mr Rowan Smith has suggested with 2 or 4 December for the Village Walkabout. Members are unable to attend on the suggested dates.
Action: Clerk to liaise with Mr Smith for alternative dates in the New Year.
9) PLANNING MATTERS (26/058)
a) Members noted the new Planning Matters
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i) Application No
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S25/1737
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Applicant
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Mr W Hollingworth, Hollingworth Developments Ltd
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Proposal
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Application for reserved matters pursuant to the outline planning permission S25/0169 (Outline application for the demolition of former garage and erection of two dwellings Approved conditionally on 18 July 2025)/
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Location
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St Christophers Lodge, Main Street, Ingoldsby
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ii) Application No
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S25/2079
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Applicant
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Mr K Knight
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Proposal
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Demolition of existing timber extension and construction of a new single storey kitchen.
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Location
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1 Pine Tree Cottages, Grantham Road, Ingoldsby
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b) Members noted the decisions received or pending
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i) Application No
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S25/1286
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Applicant
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Ashok Tiwari
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Proposal
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New detached double timber carport to front elevation of dwelling with relocation of electric car charger
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Location
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Sterling, Main Street, Ingoldsby
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Decision
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Granted 23 September 2025
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ii) Application No
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S25/1563
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Applicant
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Mr & Mrs Burton
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Proposal
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Proposed removal of conservatory at rear/side. New single storey flat roof, parapet extension to rear/side.
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Location
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Sterling, Main Street, Ingoldsby
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Decision
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Granted 29 September 2025
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iii) Application No
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S25/0182 RESENT
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10) FINANCE (26/059)
a) Members noted the bank balances as of 13 November 2025.
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Current Account
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1,602.87
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Savings Account
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14,415.48
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TOTAL
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16,018.35
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b) Members noted the income received between 21 September and 13 November 2025.
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Interest (October)
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18.17
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Interest (November)
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17.48
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Donations for Tommy Statues
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575.00
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SKDC Community Cleaning Grant 2 of 2
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463.32
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TOTAL
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1,073.97
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c) Councillor Leigh proposed that the purchase of the Tommy statues using Section 137 of the LGA 1972 further to donations from members of the public, is ratified. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Searson, and the motion was passed by resolution of the Council.
d) Councillor Leigh proposed that the expenditure paid in line with the approved list of Regular payments between 21 September 2025 and 13 November 2025 is approved. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Searson, 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 (October)
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200.04
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0.00
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200.04
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Bank Fees (July)
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5.00
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0.00
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5.00
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BT Broadband Supply (September)
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33.51
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6.70
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40.21
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BT Broadband Supply (October)
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33.51
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6.70
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40.21
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Tommy Statues Section 137
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350.00
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0.00
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350.00
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Ingoldsby Playing Field Association
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378.00
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0.00
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378.00
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Printer Ink
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40.49
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TBC
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40.49
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TOTALS
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840.51
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13.40
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853.91
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e) Members noted the record of reserves dated 13 November 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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5098.81
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National Events
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100.00
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Earmarked reserves
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9,743.01
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Unearmarked reserves
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(5135.79)
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e) Councillor Searson proposed the bank reconciliation for October through to November 2025 is accepted. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Leigh, and the motion was passed by resolution of the Council.
f) Budget and Precept Setting for 2026/27.
Councillors reviewed the budgeted income and expenditure for 2026/27 and following some minor amendments, Councillor Leigh proposed that the budget is accepted. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Searson, and the motion was passed by resolution of the Council.
Councillor Searson proposed that the precept for 2026/27 is set at £8440.00. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Leigh, and the motion was passed by resolution of the Council.
g) Internal Audit 2025/26
The Clerk informed members that Mr Jackson had offered to carry out the audit for the 2025/26 financial year. The Chair proposed that the internal audit is carried out by Mr Jackson but acknowledged that this is an amendment to the resolution to appoint LALC. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Leigh, and the motion was passed by resolution of the Council. Members agreed to suspend Standing Orders in relation to this motion citing financial benefit as the reason
11) CORRESPONDENCE (26/060)
a) None.
12) DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING (26/061)
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Wednesday 6 May 2026
The Chair closed the meeting at 8.15pm.
