Monday 13th April 2026
Wainfleet St Mary Parish Council
St Michaels Lane, Wainfleet St Mary, Lincs.
Dear Councillors
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Meeting of Wainfleet St Mary Parish Council will take place on Monday April 13th 2026 timed for 18.00 in the Community Hall, St Michaels Lane, Wainfleet St Mary, PE24 4HB.
ALL COUNCILLORS ARE HEREBY SUMMONED TO ATTEND
There will be a 10-minute public forum at 18.00 when members of the public may ask questions or make short statements to the Council – your presence is also requested for this forum.
Members of the public are welcome to stay for the remainder of the meeting except for closed sessions, but they may not speak on any matter after the public session is closed.
Maureen Clarke – Parish Clerk Posted Thursday April 2nd 2026
Agenda
Public
An opportunity for the public to ask the Council questions and to bring new observations.
1. Members Present
2. Apologies for Absence
To receive and accept apologies for absence where valid reasons have been given.
3. Declarations of Interest and Dispensation Requests
Members must declare any personal interest in any item on the agenda and state whether they are also prejudiced.
In the case of personal interest, the member may speak and vote on the matter. In the case of prejudicial interests, the member must withdraw while the matter is discussed.
4. Draft Minutes of the Council Meetings held Monday March 9th 2026
To confirm the draft minutes of the Council Meeting held Monday 9th March as a true record of decisions made.
5. LCC and ELDC Invitation to report on items relevant to WSM
6. Community Hall Committee Report.
Report from the Hall Committee to update members on actions and events planned for 2026 to include Picnic in the Park and the Village Show.
7. Assertion 10 – update on compliance
8. Bus Shelter Improvements and Funding
9. Clerk’s Report - To update the members on items from the previous meeting with the Clerk’s Report.
11. Finance and Bank Accounts
Payments due for approval and signature – April
Payment authorities for signature
Banking reconciliation reports - March
Budget reports - March
Finance reports – March/April
Update on ELIF Grant expenditure
Confirmation of Pride Essential Bid/Grant Approval
Appointment of Internal Auditor
S137 application for consideration
12. Working Group Reports
To discuss and agree actions and associated expenditure. ``
Allotments; Report of dykes and banks.
Grass Cutting, Trees and Hedges:
Play Area – update on repairs and maintenance of equipment – costs of picnic table with games top
Community Hall –further report on defib purchase sourcing funding.
Planning.
Open Spaces – Confirmation of start date and work schedule. Waste Bin purchase and placement.
13. Correspondence.
14. Date of next meeting.
15. Items for Inclusion in the next meeting Agenda May 2026
Close of meeting Date Posted: Thursday 2nd April 2026
E mail: clerk@wainfleetstmaryparishcouncil.gov.uk
Website: https://wainfleet-saint-mary.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk
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