Minutes 2026/27

April 2026

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF GRIMOLDBY AND MANBY PARISH COUNCIL 

HELD AT THE PAVILION, GIBSON WAY, GRIMOLDBY  

ON WEDNESDAY 15th APRIL 2026 

 

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

 

Councillors:  R. Hampton (RH), Mrs. L. Knowles (LK), M. Starsmore (MS), T. Vamplew (TV) 

 

Councillors not present: M. Bruce (MB), C. Fairburn (CF), Mrs. E. Billings (EB), N. Hind (NH), 

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

  1. Apologies for Absence 
    Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. NH. 
     

  1. Chairman’s Remarks 
    The Chairman reported that Mr. Towler had agreed to remove the rubbish behind the hedge near the Tennis Court.  He would check on progress.  He also confirmed that a decision on local government reorganisation was expected by the Government in the next couple of months.  Finally, he said that the Beech Grove situation had reached somewhat of a stale mate.  He would keep an eye on it and report back.   
     

  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 March 2026 with the removal of Cllr. Robinson from the attendees list. 
     

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

  1. The Financial Report for April showing a closing balance on 28th February 2026 of £67,182.61 which agrees to the closing balance on the bank statement covering 1st February to 28th February 2026.  

  1. Cheques for payment, listed on the Cheque Schedule 041526 totalling £2,432.73.  
     

  1. Planning Applications received by the Local Planning Authority 
    The Council considered the planning applications listed on the scheduled Plans_04_15_26 and RESOLVED as follows: 

  1. 00173/26/FUL - Former Methodist School, Tinkle Street, LN11 8SW - To ratify the following comments, as made by the Planning Working Group:  Planning permission was previously granted for originally 10 dwellings, the current application increases this to 14 units.  As permission was previously granted the principle appears to be established.  However, the Council is minded not to support due to the following concerns: 1) The risk of flooding; a matter raised by the Environmental Protection report - the issue[s] referred to in that report need to be resolved before permission is granted. 2) Traffic Management - it is said that construction traffic is to arrive at the site mainly from the B1200. This will entail traffic movements likely to have some effect at School opening and closing times - traffic should be directed to avoid these times. Also, construction traffic should be organised to avoid interference with the Garage business which immediately adjoins the application site. 

  1. 03641/25/FUL - Erection of a dwelling.  Amendment: Design of dwellinghouse amended and additional heritage information submitted - To ratify the following comments, as made by the Planning Working Group: The amendments have been noted together with further comments of other consultees.  Nevertheless, there are still reservations as to the sites position and its encroachment into a rural setting. 

  1. 00351/26/FUL - Extension to existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation - To ratify the following comments, as made by the Planning Working Group: No objections.   

  1. Planning Decisions 
    There were no planning decisions to note at the time of printing. approved.   

  1. Temporary Traffic Restrictions 
    There were no temporary traffic restriction notifications at the time of printing. 
     
     

  1. External Audit 
    The Council noted that correspondence had been received from PKF Littlejohn confirming that the Council must submit its AGAR for 25/26 and supporting documents by Wednesday1st July 2026. 
     

  1. Play Park Trees 
    The Council received a report on emergency work required on the above and ratified a decision taken by the Clerk and Chairman to undertake work to rectify at a cost of £1,500. 
     

  1. Grants 
    The Council considered a grant application from the Lincoln and Lindsey Blind Society.  It was proposed, seconded and RESOLVED to award them £200.00.  
     

  1. Any Other Business 
    Cllr. TK reported that it had been brought to his attention that the Honeysuckle Group who used the Pavilion were experiencing difficulty with the toilet at the Pavilion as it was a bit low.  He said he would investigate.   
     

  1. Next Meeting 
    The Council noted that the next scheduled Council meeting would take place on 20th May 2026. 
     

 
The meeting closed at 8.08pm 

 

 

Signed_______________________ (Chairman)         Dated_________________________