2026 Minutes (Full Council)

St Michaels Lane, Wainfleet St Mary,

Lincs. PE24 4HB

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting of Wainfleet St Mary which took place on Monday 8th June 2026 at 18.00 in the Community Hall, St Michaels Lane, Wainfleet St Mary, PE24 4HB.

These are draft minutes and are subject to amendment until approved at the next Council Meeting July 13th 2026, at 18.00

Public: Two members of public were in attendance – ELDC Councillor W Bowkett and LCC Councillor M Hume.

Chair Cllr CA had offered her apologies prior to the meeting – thus Vice Chair Cllr MR took the meeting.

1. Members Present: Cllr M Rust (MR) Acting Chair; Cllr T Ward (TW); Cllr Jan Ward (JW), Cllr A Proctor; Cllr S Tetley (ST);Cllr J Graves (JG).

Also present – Clerk M Clarke

2. Apologies for Absence – Cllr M Rendall, Cllr C Alexander and Cllr P Garrard.

Apologies were resolved by all to approve and accept.

3. Declarations of Interest and Dispensation Requests – None

4. Approval of the Annual Council Minutes of the Council Meeting on Monday May 11th 2026

The minutes of the meeting held Monday May 11th 2026 were presented as a true record. Proposed Cllr TW; Seconded Cllr ST – unanimous resolution to approve and resolve. A/Chair MR signed the minutes.

5. LCC and ELDC Invitation to report on items relevant to WSM

ELDC Councillor W Bowkett was invited to make her report which included the planned cuts along the Steeping for flood prevention; the clearing around the Fishing Pegs and the adoption of the WAS Conservation Area.

Chair MR thanked Cllr Bowkett and invited LCC Councillor M Hume to make her report. Cllr M Hume made apologies for not having been able to attend earlier meetings but undertook to rectify and asked for any concerns the PC had that required her support – the A52 and the speed camera installation along with the date for the Pinfold/Steeping repairs were the primary concerns of the Council. Chair MR raised the problem of the drain in Vicarage Lane which has been reported twice to FixMyStreet but remains an issue. Cllr MH noted and undertook to follow up and report back. Chair MR thanked Cllr MH for her support.

6. Community Hall report

Chair of the Committee Cllr JW gave a full report of the Committee meeting which took place Friday 5th June 2026 - the minutes will shortly be posted in the Notice Boards and on the web for interested parties. Discussions and decisions made covered include the event planning for the Lunch Club, the Village Show to include an invitation to the Fire brigade for a recruitment drive and a full review of the Picnic in the Park.

A/Chair MR thanked the Hall Chair JW for all the information and updates.

7. Bus Shelter Improvements and Funding.

It was confirmed no planning permissions from Highways were required for improvements. Funding remains at £3000 per shelter – Cllr PG is in the process of sourcing quotes.

8. Clerk’s Report June 8th 2026.

AGAR has been submitted and acknowledgement rec’d – Public Rights Notice posted to take effect from 3rd June.

Bus Shelter improvements do not need planning permission – just quotes to take forward.

Play Area repairs under way – new picnic tables with blackboard tops – cost will not exceed £200.00

Correspondence from a resident concerned about the weeds and overgrown area in a private garden.

Community PayBack continue to attend and support with labour the maintenance of the Hall and Orchard.

Cllr TW has refilled and tidied the tubs in the Orchard and at the bus shelter.

New bin is in hand to be fixed to Orchard fence.

Response from ELDC Planners confirming WSM comments on application 00478/26 – no planning applications received this month to consider.

9. Finance and Bank Accounts.

The Finance and Budget report were presented for approval – proposed Cllr TW, Seconded Cllr ST – all resolved to approve.

The Payments were presented for approval – proposed Cllr JW - Seconded Cllr AP – all resolved to approve.

The Banking reconciliations were presented for approval – Proposed Cllr AP, Seconded Cllr TW – all resolved to approve.

10. Working Group Reports.

Agricultural Holdings/Allotments – Report from the Group Chair MR confirms the land is looking as well as it ever has. Dykes are being maintained – monitored visually by drone and foot

Grass Cutting, Trees and Hedges – report of trees on St Michael’s Lane covered in ivy and merits an inspection – Clerk to report to FixMyStreet and advise back.

Play Area – Cllr TW presented his report – repairs are well under way with completion anticipated this week. New picnic tables with blackboard tops are available at a cost of no more than £200 per table. Proposed to purchase 2 to replace the current ones that are no longer fit for purpose. Proposed Cllr AP, Seconded Cllr ST – unanimous vote to resolve and approve. Clerk to arrange purchase. Discussion over the uneven ground caused by moles agreed a notice in the notice board to advise of uneven ground and to be aware of the problem caused by the moles. Clerk to produce and send round for approval.

Community Hall – report from Cllr PG confirmed all is in order. Field behind the hall is noted as being uneven and as such an advisory notice should be placed advising users of the need to be aware. Clerk to produce and send round for approval. Container is due to be painted by the Payback team Tuesday next (9th) subject to weather.

Open Spaces – bus shelter improvements are in hand with Cllr PG. New waste bin is to be sited on the Orchard this month – clerk to advise ELDC to arrange collection of the waste. Jubilee Orchard – all in order – fencing/weeding is on the list of the tasks for the Community Payback team

11. Correspondence.

Letter of concern from a resident regarding weeds and overgrown garden in the village – discussed at length but there being no powers of enforcement at Parish Council level there is no action the Council is able to take. Clerk to advise resident.

Confirmation of the proposal for a sign in the field behind and adjacent to the Hall have been accepted by the owner of the field – clerk to source quotes for the July meeting.

12. Date of next meeting. Monday July 13th. Chair CA has sent her apologies for the meeting thus Vice Chair MR will chair pending recovery from surgery. The Council wish her well and a speedy recovery.

13. Items for inclusion in the July meeting

Quotes for bus shelter improvements

Response from LCC on A52 improvements and the repairs to the riverbank.

Quotes for Field sign.

There being no further items for discussion Chair MR thanked all Councillors for their attendance and closed the meeting at 19.25.

I certify these are a true copy of the Minutes of the Council Meeting held Monday 8th June 2026

Signed Chair Wainfleet St Mary Parish Council – Cllr C Alexander.

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Date 8th June 2026

Email:     clerk@wainfleetstmaryparishcouncil.gov.uk

Website: https://wainfleet-saint-mary.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk