DRAFT 12th October 2026 Minutes
INGHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting of Ingham Parish Council
Date: Monday 12th October 2026
Venue: Ingham & Cammeringham Village Hall
Attendance: Councillors: H. Wilson (Chairman), N. Brown (Vice Chairman), J. Keir, S. Lee and S. Jacklin. Also attending: G. Monks (Clerk), M Couzens (Village Caretaker) and District Councillor Patterson.
195/ October 2026 Apologies for absence
Councillors T. Miller, N. Davey, G. Stonham, County Councillor Wimhurst.
196/ October 2026 Consideration of public session matters
None.
197/ October 2026 Declarations of interest from members in accordance with the Local Government Act (members may make declarations of interest and dispensations at this point but may also make them at any time during the course of the meeting). Councillor Wilson declared an interest for the Neighbourhood Plan agenda item.
198/ October 2026 Village Caretaker’s report
The Village Caretaker reported that he had changed the SID battery and postcreted an item of play equipment in place.
199/ October 2026 Notes of the Meeting of Ingham Parish Council held on the 13th July 2026 to be approved as the Minutes
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to approve the Minutes of the meeting of Ingham Parish Council on 13th July 2026.
200/ October 2026 Police statistics review
There were 7 new incidents in Ingham during August 2026.
201/ October 2026 Clerk’s report on matters outstanding
Methodist Church - This requires all of the timber framework around the building to be repaired / re-painted within six months of the notice becoming effective, so by November 2026; Weeping Ash – trees survey requested; Orchard Trees – expression of interest submitted; Play Area Inspection – annual inspection requested. The Clerk will ask Green Grass Contracting to cut the grass to normal length at the ‘Old Pond Site’.
202/ October 2026 P3 Liaison Officer report
Councillor Stonham sent apologies.
203/ October 2026 District Councillor report
The District Councillor reported that the reorganisation of the local councils had been postponed, District Council elections will go ahead next year, most decisions at Planning are being made by Planning Officers and there is no clear view who will get the contract for Scampton base.
204/ October 2026 County Councillor report
The County Councillor sent apologies.
205/ October 2026 Items raised by Councillors for future agenda
Councillors requested that grass cutting is on the next agenda.
206/ October 2026 External Audit Outcome
Councillors noted the report and acknowledged the ‘Other’ comment. Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to pay the fee of £252.
207/ October 2026 Financial report including resolution to make payments to:
Pay reference Payee Amount
E216 G. Monks (July 26 salary) £1073.24 combined
E217 M. Couzens (July 26 salary)
E218 G. Monks (August 26 salary) ££1073.24 combined
E219 M. Couzens (August 26 salary)
E220 HMRC (PAYE 2704) £120.60
E221 HMRC (PAYE 2705) £120.60
E222 Nicholsons (Professional fees 20247) £36
E223 Nicholsons (Professional fees 20568) £36
E224 West Lindsey District Council (Planning fee) £396
E225 G. Monks (September 26 salary) £1073.24 combined
E226 M. Couzens (September 26 salary)
E227 HMRC (PAYE 2706) £120.40
E228 Green Grass Contracting (Grass cut 3243) £974.98
E229 Green Grass Contracting (Grass cut 3230) £974.98
E230 Kompan (Swing Parts) £226.44
E231 PKF Littlejohn LLP (External Audit Fee) £252
E232 G. Monks (reimbursement A4) £4.50
E233 Nicholsons (Professional fees 21068) £36
E234 Village Venture (Publishing fee) £230
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to pay electronic payments e216-234. The Chair signed the HSBC bank statement to confirm the balance at 21st September 2026 of £41,865.11.
208/ October 2026 Budget 2027/28
Councillors discussed budget priorities.
209/ October 2026 NALC salary increase
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to apply the recommended salary rates to the Clerk and Caretaker salaries and pay backpay to April 2026.
210/ October 2026 Planning Matters to be Reported and Considered
WL/2026/00724, 33 West End, Ingham, Lincoln, Ln1 2xy - rear/side single storey, flat roof extension and infill front extension to existing entrance, and construction of detached double garage with adjusted residential curtilage including change of use of land – Councillors had no comment. WL/2025/01239, Land Off Saxon Way, Ingham, Lincoln, Ln1 2xf – appeal noted by Councillors.
211/ October 2026 Risk Assessment Play Area
The Clerk presented a report undertaken on 11th October and found that the equipment is operationally safe to use. The gate is not operating correctly. The Clerk will ask Wicksteed for a quotation to fix it. Defibrillators are emergency ready. The annual inspection is awaited.
212/ October 2026 MUGA project
An electronic questionnaire is available for completion by the community to indicate whether they support the project. Councillors noted that the FCC community fund deadline is near and this should be submitted again once planning is agreed. The Clerk will establish whether further funding can be found from WLDC.
213/ October 2026 Car Park
The County Councillor is looking into help from Highways. The Clerk will chase this.
214/ October 2026 Outdoor Fitness Equipment
The Sport England application is being worked on.
215/ October 2026 Neighbourhood Plan
Councillor Wilson declared an interest due to his connection with Highcliffe business Park. The Clerk reported that the examiner had responded and the comments were mostly supportive although it is recommended that the wording for the business park is altered.
216/ October 2026 Memorial Seat
It was noted that there is a policy in existence for its use.
217/ October 2026 Byelaw signage
The Clerk will check the process for making adjustments to the byelaw.
218/ October 2026 Village Litter Picking
Councillors thanked students for litter picking in the village.
219/ October 2026 Remembrance Day
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to purchase 2 wreaths and 10 lamp post poppies (Free Resource Power to incur expenditure not otherwise authorised on anything which in the council's opinion is in the interests of the area or part of it or all or some of the inhabitants LGA 1972, section 137)
220/ October 2026 Christmas Arrangements
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to purchase a tree from Fillingham Trees. It was agreed that a visit to Fillingham trees to pick a tree would be arranged. (Free Resource Power to incur expenditure not otherwise authorised on anything which in the council's opinion is in the interests of the area or part of it or all or some of the inhabitants LGA 1972, section 137)
221/ October 2026 Bonfire Night
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to allow the use of the the playing field and car park for Bonfire Night arrangements on 5th November by the Village Hall Committee providing the necessary insurances are in place, risk assessment undertaken and tidy up following the event.
222/ October 2026 Congratulation Postcards
Councillor Lee will draft these.
223/ October 2026 Seat on The Cliff
Councillors requested a more specific idea of where the proposed location could be.
224/ October 2026 Correspondence Received
All correspondence was discussed as part of agenda items.
225/ October 2026 Date of the next Parish Council Meeting
The next meeting of Ingham Parish Council will be on Monday 16th November 2026.
Meeting Ended 20.36