Minutes 2025/26

March 2026

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GRIMOLDBY AND MANBY PARISH COUNCIL 

HELD AT THE PAVILION, GIBSON WAY, GRIMOLDBY  

ON WEDNESDAY 18th MARCH 2026 

 

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

 

Councillors:  C. Fairburn (CF), Mrs. E. Billings (EB), R. Hampton (RH), N. Hind (NH), Mrs. L. Knowles (LK), M. Starsmore (MS), T. Vamplew (TV) 

 

Councillors not present: M. Bruce (MB) 

The Clerk, Mrs. L.M. Phillips was also present.   

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

  1. Chairman’s Remarks 
    The Chairman explained that the new speed sign had not yet been installed due to a bereavement suffered by the contractor.  Cllr, Fairburn was to liaise with the contractor in due course to make the necessary arrangements.  With regard to the recent fire in the village, Cllr. TK confirmed that he had offered condolences from himself and the Council.  In relation to Beech Grove, Cllr. Knowles confirmed that the people working for the owners in London were taking a greater interest and were trying to persuade ELDC to take some responsibility.  Although ELDC were saying that nothing could be done unless English Heritage agree it was felt that ELDC could override that if there was a burning reason to and many believed there was a burning reason to.   
     

  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 18th February 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 March showing a closing balance on 7th January 2026 of £74,753.22 which agrees to the closing balance on the bank statement issued on 14th February 2026.  

  1. Cheques for payment, listed on the Cheque Schedule 031826 totalling £2,270.72.  
     

  1. Planning Applications received by the Local Planning Authority 
    The Council considered the planning applications listed on the scheduled Plans_03_18_26 and RESOLVED as follows: 

  1. Planning Applications:  

  1. 03890/25/LBA  - Garrod House, Manby Park, Manby, LN11 8UT - To ratify the following comments, as made by the Planning Working Group: No objection, subject to conservation person's observations. 

  1. 03889/25/FUL - Garrod House, Manby Park, Manby, LN11 8UT - To ratify the following comments, as made by the Planning Working Group: Support subject to other consultees comments. 

  1. 00199/26/FUL Planning Permission - 85 Tinkle Street, Grimoldby, LN11 8SZ - No objection, noting Environmental Health's comments on any contamination found. 

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

  1. 03340/25/FUL - Tedder Hall, Manby Park - ELDC approved. 
    Cllr. MS arrived at 7.41pm. 

  1. Temporary Traffic Restrictions 
    The Council noted there were no temporary traffic restrictions to note: 

 
 
 

  1. Standing Orders / Financial Regulations 
    The Council considered the above, noting that NALC had suggested no changes and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve these for continued use. 
     

  1. Asset Register 
    The Council reviewed its Asset Register for 2025/26 and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve this for use. 
     

  1. Website Accessibility 
    The Council reviewed its website accessibility statement.  It was proposed, seconded and resolved to approve these for use. 
     

  1. Publication Scheme  
    The Council considered the above which was based on a model provided by the Information Commissioner’s Office for Parish and Community Council’s.  It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to approve this for use. 
     

  1. Closed Session Item 
    At 7.47pm it was proposed by Cllr. NH, seconded by Cllr. MS and RESOLVED upon by a vote of the Council, to 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 Amenity Verge Grass Cutting work in 2026/27.  The Council considered quotes received for the above work and it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED that D. Skells TM Ltd should be engaged to undertake Amenity Verge Cutting in 2026/27.  At 7.52pm it was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to return to open session. 
     

  1. Any Other Business 
    It was reported that there was some wood and debris behind the hedge near the Tennis Courts.  Cllr. Knowles confirmed that he would liaise with the Village Maintenance Contractor regarding its removal. 
     

  1. Next Meeting 
    Councillors noted that the next scheduled Council meeting would take place on 15th April 2026. 
     

 
The meeting closed at 7.55pm 

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman)         Dated_________________________