November 2026 Agenda
GRAINTHORPE PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA
Dear Sir/Madam
I hereby give you notice that a Meeting of Grainthorpe Parish Council will be held in the Grainthorpe Chapel Schoolroom, High Street, Grainthorpe LN11 7JA, on Wednesday 11th November 2026 commencing at 7.00 PM.
All Members are hereby summoned to attend for the purpose of considering and resolving upon the business to be transacted at the meeting hereunder.
In accordance with the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, members of the public and press may attend the meeting. Members of the public wishing to speak during the Open Forum are asked to contact the Clerk in advance of the meeting if possible.
Tanya Kuzemczak
Clerk to the Parish Council
6th November 2026
Agenda:
01:11/26 Declarations of Interest
a) To record declarations of interest by any member of the council in respect of the agenda items listed below. Members declaring interests should identify the agenda item and type of interest being declared.
b)To note dispensations given to any member of the council in respect of the agenda items listed below.
02:11/26 Apologies for Absence
To receive any apologies sent to the Clerk from Members not able to attend the meeting.
03:11/26 Open Forum
a) To receive an introduction from Nick Shoot, Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships Manager at InternetTY.
b) Members of the public may make representations in respect of the business on the agenda.
c) To receive reports from County and District Councillors.
04:11/26 Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s)
To approve the minutes of the meeting of 8th July 2026.
05:11/26 Planning
a) Planning Decisions:
To note any planning decisions received since the previous meeting.
PROPOSAL: Listed Building Consent - External alterations to existing dwelling to provide a rooflight on the rear elevation. LOCATION: Bridge Farm, Austen Fen, Grainthorpe, Lincolnshire, LN11 0NX. The application was Approved on 10/09/2026
b) Planning Applications:
i) 01435/26/LBA PROPOSAL: Listed Building Consent - Internal and external alterations to existing building to provide an internal mezzanine floor to provide safe refuge in event of flood and occasional sleeping platform for guests. LOCATION: Bridge Farm, Austen Fen, Grainthorpe, Lincolnshire, LN11 0NX
c) To receive information regarding the planning changes coming into effect in October 2026 regarding the National Scheme of Delegation.
06:11/26 Finance & Governance
a) To approve payment of accounts: -
T Kuzemczak Adj underpayment Month 4&5 £10.00
T Kuzemczak Wages Month 6 £XXX
T Kuzemczak Wages Month 7 £XXX
T Kuzemczak WFH Allowance Month 6 £7.50
T Kuzemczak WFH Allowance Month 7 £7.50
HMRC Tax/NI Aug-Oct 26 £173.60
Ionos Email Services £10.20
Ionos Email Services £10.20
o2 Mobile Phone Bill £15.28
o2 Mobile Phone Bill £15.28
Unity Bank Monthly Bank Fee £7.00
Unity Bank Monthly Bank Fee £7.00
b)To ratify the following payments made under the Clerk’s delegated authority due to the September meeting being inquorate: -
T Kuzemczak Wages Month 4 £XXX
T Kuzemczak Wages Month 5 £XXX
T Kuzemczak WFH Allowance Month 4 £7.50
T Kuzemczak WFH Allowance Month 5 £7.50
HMRC Tax/NI (quarterly) £162.80
Ionos Email Services £10.20
Ionos Email Services £10.20
o2 Mobile Phone Bill £15.28
o2 Mobile Phone Bill £15.28
Unity Bank Monthly Bank Fee £7.00
Unity Bank Monthly Bank Fee £7.00
N Cook Verge Grass Cutting £240.00
c) To receive a Yr 2026-27 Quarter 2 bank reconciliation – nominated Councillor to sign the bank reconciliation and the bank statement(s).
d) To receive a financial report and consider a draft budget for 2027-28
07:11/26 Highways & Public Rights of Way
a) To receive an update on the two 40mph advisory signs that were removed by LCC.
b) To receive any updates on village entry signs.
c) To receive an email from a resident about parking issues in the village.
d) To consider any action in relation to an advertising sign placed on a grass verge on Fire Beacon Lane.
e) To receive any other issues raised by councillors at the meeting.
08:11/26 Dog Bins
To receive an email from ELDC regarding additional dog bin requests.
09:11/26 Remembrance Day
a) To consider the long-term planning for Remembrance Day events.
b) To agree the purchase of an additional 10 lamppost poppies at a cost of approximately £55.
10:11/26 Community Speedwatch
To receive any updates on the proposed Scheme.
11:11/26 Speed Sign
To agree any actions relating to the battery-operated speed sign.
12:11/26 Community Project
To receive information on grant funding for community open spaces e.g. community.
13:11/26 Next Meeting
a) To report to the Clerk any agenda items for the next meeting.
b) To agree the date of the next meeting - Wednesday 13th January 2027.