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 13th July 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 September 14th 2026, at 18.00

Public: Two members of public were in attendance – ELDC Councillor W Bowkett (WB) and LCC Councillor M Hume (MH) along with 9 other residents. Subjects covered a possible Youth Club start up; unresolved issues in a drain repair, large unmanaged trees on Vicarage Lane and the possibility of training for volunteers to use speed guns to manage the perceived speed in the village, the state of the A52 road repairs, any possibility of a GP Practioner to be located in Wainfleet All Saints and the ongoing nuisance of a social issue with a motor bike.

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

Chair MR thanked all members of the public for their concerns and contributions and undertook to ensure all were followed up and then opened the formal session of the Council meeting at 18.15.

1. Members Present: Cllr M Rust (MR) Acting Chair; Cllr T Ward (TW); Cllr Jan Ward (JW), Cllr M Rendall; Cllr J Graves (JG).

Also present – Clerk M Clarke

2. Apologies for Absence – Cllr C Alexander, Cllr S Tetley, Cllr A Proctor 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 Council Minutes of the Council Meeting on Monday June 8th, 2026

The minutes of the meeting held Monday June 8th, 2026, were presented as a true record. Proposed Cllr TW; Seconded Cllr JG – 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 details of the weed boat for the Steeping and verge trimming; the route of the Lloyd sponsored Tour bike race which may be slightly altered to accommodate the inclusion of Batemans – info has been posted out on Facebook for anyone who would like to follow – and the Wainfleet Weekend is just round the corner starting 3 days of family fun and entertainment from Friday 17th July – follow all the fun on Facebook.

V/Chair MR thanked Cllr WB and invited LCC Councillor MH to make her report.

LCC MH advised the objections to National Grid pylon structures were being robustly implemented with the intention any infrastructure goes underground and not overground. There are 2 new executives within LCC – one of whom is directly concerned with the A52 improvements and undertook to keep a close eye on any developments along with the issues raised by the residents in the public session. There is also some funding available for local projects along with the Inspire You skills programme aimed at education and employment for the 16-24 age groups. NHS dental care is being introduced into Boston and Skegness – finer details to follow.

V/C MR thanked Cllr MH for her attendance and report – LCC MH thanked all for her welcome and left the meeting at 18.42.

6. Community Hall report

Chair of the Committee Cllr JW gave a full report of the Committee meeting held on Friday 10th July, covering the Lunch Club, Village Show and marquee repairs. The minutes of the meeting are available on the Council website and will shortly be displayed on the notice boards. Cllr JW requested Council support in responding to correspondence received by the WSM Clerk on Friday 3rd July regarding feedback from the jointly run Council event Picnic in the Park. NALC guidance was noted. It was proposed that the 2 Chairs write to the Chair of WASTC seeking clarification as to why the correspondence had not been forwarded to the WSM Committee for action when it was received rather than nearly a month later. Proposed and seconded and resolved by all Councillors to agree and approve.

7. Bus Shelter Improvements and Funding.

This item will be carried over to the September meeting as Cllr PG had been unable to attend the meeting.

8. Clerk’s report July 13th 2026.

Submission has been made for the payment of the Tea tent grant – awaiting receipt of the £3000.

Final Impact form submitted to LCF regarding the earlier ELIF Grant.

Tea tent ready for delivery – can we store it? Possibly in the marquee – or if not, Cllr MLR offered a space till a container is sourced and purchased.

ExtraOrdinary Meeting of the Hall Committee approved the purchase of the container in principle as proposed by CM D Kettleborough – subject to a viewing and confirmation it will do the job. The meeting on the 10th advised the item is not suitable.

Community PayBack scheme Project – continue to assist with all the practical jobs relieving the councillors of painting etc etc.

WASTC have transferred the payment of their share of costs.

Leak at the Hall has been repaired.

High winds meant the new marquee had to be taken down – there is some minor damage to the joints – a discussion at the Hall Committee meeting looked at solutions and agreed the process.

The sign for the Hall Field has been designed and the amended proof sent to the landowner along with the request regarding the potential siting of the container – now confirmed.

Request sent to tenant of the field requesting confirmation of insurance to renew the grazing agreement – received.

Vat refund for the first quarter of 2026 financial year has been submitted and received.

There is another round of funding from East Lindsey – is there anything we need/want/would like. Do we try for the container again or look for another source as it was turned down – if this is the last round it will be heavily subscribed. The details are not yet to hand re the funding process of application– the bid is written so maybe a few tweaks to make it more attractive wouldn’t go amiss...

Meet the Funders workshop last Tuesday was interesting and productive with addl sources of funding for the Lunch Club identified – Chair and Clerk to submit an application before July 29th to be in with a chance.

LALC AGM attended – Speaker Sean Matthews Leader LCC Council – has offered his attendance at any Town or Parish Meetings – if required clerk to send an invite – (All agreed an invite should be sent)

Finance report July 13th 2026

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

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

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

Funding Opportunities - a Meet the Funders workshop was attended by the Clerk and Hall Chair with several new opportunities advised. CVS Lincoln had been invited to the Hall meeting on the 10th and attended providing some useful contacts.

10. Working Group Reports.

The Community PayBack Team continue to support with all works within the Orchard and the Hall – their contribution is noticed, noted and appreciated.

Agricultural Holdings/Allotments – Report from the Group Chair MR confirms the Tofts are in a good state of management. One dyke on Sea Lane will need cutting back before the dry weather comes to an end – a drone report has been requested to monitor.

Grass Cutting, Trees and Hedges – report of trees on St Michael’s Lane covered in ivy have been reported and is currently under investigation. Clerk will also report the trees in Vicarage Lane highlighted in the public session for attention.

Play Area – Repairs as planned have all been completed. The next item on the list is renewing the surface which will be a costly exercise and funding may be required. Quotes will be sourced. The Picnic tables are ready for collection. Cllr MR has this in hand.

The vandalised Notice Board will require some TLC – Cllr TW will liaise with Cllr PG for advice.

Consideration for a new Notice Board promoting the Play Area and with the updated contact details using the same branding as the Jubilee Orchard and Hall Field – Clerk to obtain cost and agree appropriate wording for the next meeting.

Community Hall – report received from Cllr PG confirmed all is in order. Defib is checked and in order – cabinet cleaned.

Open Spaces – New waste bin has been installed on the Jubilee Orchard fencing. Some fencing screws have been damaged – Cllr TW has replaced.

The public footpath along the Orchard is subject to overhanging trees from a neighbouring private garden and impedes walkers - to be reported to FixMyStreet – Cllr JW undertook to report.

New sign for the Hall field has been received and accepted by the Council and landowner – clerk to order and arrange delivery and installation.

The Grazing agreement for the Hall field has been agreed to be renewed for a further 12 months – Clerk will process.

11. Correspondence.

Request for a crossing across the A52 at Truckmasters – referred to Highways.

A letter from a resident forwarded by WASTC Town Clerk for attention of the Hall Committee. Brought forward for WSM Council to consider under the Hall Committee report.

12. Date of next meeting. Monday September 14th.

13. Items for inclusion in the September meeting

Quotes for bus shelter improvements

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

There being no further items for discussion Chair MR thanked all Councillors for their attendance and closed the meeting at 19.27.

I certify these are a true copy of the Minutes of the Council Meeting held Monday July 13th 2026

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

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Date 13th July 2026

Email:     clerk@wainfleetstmaryparishcouncil.gov.uk

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