Minutes 2025/26

February 2026

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GRIMOLDBY AND MANBY PARISH COUNCIL 

HELD AT THE PAVILION, GIBSON WAY, GRIMOLDBY  

ON WEDNESDAY 18th FEBRUARY 2026 

 

Present Councillor T. Knowles (TK) (in the chair) 

 

Councillors:  C. Fairburn (CF), N. Hind (NH), Mrs. L. Knowles (LK), M. Starsmore (MS), T. Vamplew (TV) 

 

Councillors not present: Mrs. E. Billings (EB), R. Hampton (RH) and M. Bruce (MB) 

The Clerk, Mrs. L.M. Phillips and LCC Cllr. B. Robinson were also present.   

  1. Apologies for Absence 
    There were no apologies for absence. 
     

  1. Chairman’s Remarks 
    The Chairman sympathised with the residents and victims of the fire which had taken place in Grimoldby that morning.  He reported that the details of the fire were not yet known but said that his and he was sure, the Council’s thoughts were with them.   
     
    The Chairman also reported that 2 bins were missing in Grimoldby, at the Bus Shelter and end of Mill Lane.  ELDC were to replace these. 
     

  1. Declarations of Interest / Dispensations 
    No declarations of interest were made.  
       

  1. Council Minutes 
    It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve as a correct record the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 21st January 2026. 
     

  1. Finance  
    It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the Council should receive, note and duly authorise the following: 

  1. The Financial Report for February showing a closing balance on 5th January 2026 of £73,541.26 which agrees to the closing balance on the bank statement issued on 14th January 2026.  

  1. Cheques for payment, listed on the Cheque Schedule 021826 totalling £6,213.92.  
     

  1. Planning Applications received by the Local Planning Authority 
    The Council noted that there were no current applications to consider.  

  1. Planning Decisions 
    The Council noted the following planning decisions: 

  1. 03498/25/RES – Reserved matters – Rose Cottage, Priory Lane, LN11 8SP – ELDC Approved. 

  1. 03309/25/LBA – Listed Building Consent – Tedder Hall, Manby Park, LN11 8UP – ELDC Approved. 

  1. 02541/25/OUT – Outline Erection – Land Adjacent to Bilney and Bowen House, Manby Park, LN11 8UT – ELDC Refused. 

  1. Temporary Traffic Restrictions 
    The Council noted the following temporary traffic restriction: 

  1. Organisation responsible for restriction: Anglian Water 
    Reason for restriction: Water main repairs 
    Nature and location of restriction: Road closure Order - St Marys Crescent (Between Chapel Lane & a point 40m South) 
    Period of restriction:16/03/2026 - 18/03/2026 
    (Restrictions to be implemented for 3 days as and when required during this period, signage detailing accurate dates and times will be displayed on site in advance. 
     

  1. Play Park 
    The Council to consider a request from a member of the public and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to purchase and install ‘No Dogs’ signage. 
     

  1. Allotments 
    The Council considered an amendment to the water clause in its Tenancy Agreement prior to renewal of agreements on 1st April 2026 and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve the amendment of the wording of clause 4 to read as follows: 

  1. The Tenant shall assist in the conservation of water by exercising economy by: 

  1. Using a watering can, which may be filled from the tap or their own water butt(s) 

  1. Only using a hosepipe to top up water butts, once saved water has been used. 

  1. The use of hand-held hoses or sprinklers attached to hoses to water plots is not permitted. 

  1. Complying with water restriction notices when imposed.  
     

  1. IT Policy 
    The received a new IT Policy and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to adopt this for use. 
     

  1. GDPR 
    Further to review of its other GDPR policies and documentation in June 2025, the Council reviewed its Data Map and Appropriate Data Policy.  It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve these for use. 
     

  1. Code of Conduct  
    The Council reviewed it’s code of conduct.  It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve this, with no amendments, for use.  
     

  1. Investment Policy 
    The Council reviewed its Investment Policy.  It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve this for future use. 
     

  1. Closed Session Item 
    At 7.48pm it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that the Council should move into closed session in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 due to the business to be discussed in the following item, information being of a third party, commercial and confidential nature in relation to the award of Village Maintenance work in 2026/27.  The Council considered applications and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to award the Village Maintenance work for 2026/27 to Mr. K. Towler, work to be carried out as per the schedule, to be paid monthly, upon invoice.  Total cost £6,240.00.  At 7.55pm it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to move back into open session. 
     

  1. Any Other Business 
    LCC Cllr. Robinson reported on progress re. installation of a road from the chicken farm onto the B1200.  
     

  1. Next Meeting 
    The Council noted that the next scheduled Council meeting would take place on 18th March 2026. 
     
     
    The meeting closed at 7.59pm 

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman)         Dated_________________________