March 2025 Minutes
GREAT GONERBY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES (2412) OF MEETING HELD
3 March 2025
Memorial Hall, Belton Lane, Great Gonerby
Meeting commenced at 7.15pm
Public Forum:
4 members of the public attended.
A brief overview of the Neighbourhood Plan (NP) leaflet drop which was very successful resulting
in a high turnout of parishioners at the meeting.
A Parishioner highlighted that there were 26 businesses in the area who may not be aware of the work done in the Parish or the NP. The question was asked what can be done to harness this for the benefit
of the Parish.
Great Gonerby parish boundary – 80 residents on Penine Way it is unclear where the boundary lies. It was agreed that clarification would be sought from the Council in relation to the Electoral Register. Boundary query – 2 draft maps given to Cllr Tim Bridle to follow up and feedback at next meeting.
The Consultant appointed to support the Neighbourhood Plan gave a short overview on the NP, stages and next steps.
One of the Parishioners raised the point regarding large commercial marketing signs at the Pinfold & around the village flag pole. It was felt it was unsightly and gives precedence for more. It was asked what controls and management the Parish could exercise to restrict it occurring here and elsewhere in the village. KD/CM agreed to follow this up and feedback at the next open forum.
Church clock – a question was asked when it had last been serviced. A parishioner mentioned that when he was up in the church tower the view was amazing and shows how green the village is.
It was suggested the view would be a good photo opportunity for the NP and website. A Councillor with a drone offered to take photos.
Parish Council Meeting opened at 7.40pm
Present: Cllr T Bridle (TB) Cllr G Beckett (GB) Cllr K Davey (KD) Cllr A Davey (AD)
Cllr T Davis (TD) Cllr M Davis (MD) Cllr D Jacobs (DJ) Cllr M Neal (MN)
Cllr K White (KW) Minutes – Caroline Marion (CM)
1. Apologies:
Cllr Mike Beckett (MB) Cllr Emma Austen (EA)
Cllr Alex Maughan (LCC)
2. Declarations of interest or dispensation:
None
3. Matters arising:
Communications Policy - update not available – deferred to next meeting
4. Previous Minutes:
3 February 2025 – accepted unanimously. Signed & dated.
5. Staffing Committee:
Cllr Emma Austen was accepted on the Staffing Committee
Proposed by MN, seconded by DJ.. A vote was taken. 6/1 for.
A discussion took place regarding the employed parish waste monitor who has served for years using her own bike and the potential of funding for a replacement bike in recognition of her ‘services above and beyond’ over the years. A vote was taken. Unanimously accepted
MN to discuss the options with her.
6. Highways update:
GB read out a report on behalf of Cllr Maughan of LCC. She outlined details of an A1 Road Safety event on 12 March 2025 at the Old Barne Hotel, Marston at 7pm.
A reference was made of a new beneficial partnership between Lincolnshire and Kherson region in Ukraine.
7. Policy and Procedures:
Financial Regulations and Standing Orders have been updated and proposed for uploading onto the website - unanimous vote to approve, proposed KD, seconded GB.
Resolution passed for two website administrators as Clerk and GB, with MD offering involvement as appropriate. Admin training via LALC to be arranged.
8. Official Correspondence & Planning:
TB gave a review of previously circulated correspondence and planning applications.
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CORRESPONDENCE |
DATED |
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NEW AGREEMENT FROM LCC - GRASS CUTTING |
17/02/2025 |
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DETAILS OF AQUA SACS FOR FLOODING |
01/03/2025 |
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BARROWBY PROPOSED NP |
27/02/2025 |
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APPEAL DECISION |
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LAND AT RECTORY FARM, BARROWBY RD, GRANTHAM |
04/02/2025 |
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PUBLIC NOTICE |
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LCC - HIGH STREET, GREAT GONERBY |
OBJECTIONS BY 14/3/25 |
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PLANNING PERMISSION |
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S24/2057/58 37 POND STREET, GG |
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S24/1595 CHURCH FARM, 7 CHURCH LANE, GG |
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S24/1806/1982 OCCUPATION LANE, GG |
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S25/0078 1 BELVOIR GARDENS, GG |
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REFUSALS: |
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S24/1766 WINDRUSH, 37 GREEN STREET, GG |
9. Project updates:
Environment – GB reported that the new Website was running & receiving positive feedback.
Our grass verge and cemetery cutting contractor will be starting later in March.
Tree surgery in the Millennium Wood is due to be carried out on 27 March.
A volunteer is needed to water the Pond planters over summer – GB to follow up with local resident for water access.
Gonerby Hill Foot footpath and bank - photo evidence of overgrowth has been taken by AD who is liaising with LCC on scope for remedial work.
Grave levelling is needed in both cemeteries – awaiting a response from grave digger. Grave frontages being cleared of old Christmas wreaths & dead plants to enable grass cutting.
Orchard project – KW reported on purchase and collection of trees - hoped to arrange w/c 10 March. Year 6 school children to help with planting. Evidence of tree planting needed before last week of March to secure balance of SKDC grant.
Neighbourhood Plan – TB introduced the Consultant to the meeting. He gave a brief overview of his experience in the field. First stage complete. Grant spend must be used before 31 March 2025. Opening for new applications will be in July. Work can be ongoing in the background (survey) during April – July.
In addition to leaflet drop house to house they were inserted in children’s book bags at school widening awareness in the area & including the children. Next NP on 13 March 2025.
Community aspirations to be circulated to PC. TB
Solar Farm – KD reported that payment had not yet been received as not online. (Expected to be July 2025). Stipulation on how the money is to be spent to be revisited.
All documents to go to TB for review by Friday 14 March. KD/CM.
Speed signs – posts in for 2 speed signs. Third speed sign in the High street is delayed due to underground power cable checks, pre installation.. KD
New proposed signs – amount left in budget to be confirmed before they are purchased. TB
‘Charlie’s’statue –TD gave an update on information regarding replacement/repair. Quotes to be sought and to look into Prosperity grant application. TD & MN.
VE Garden – general discussion on various locations. Pictures and proposals to be circulated within the next week. KW.
MH action – Meeting with Trustees on 10 March 2025 – A discussion took place on what should be included on the agenda. Agreed 5 main topics. Proposed by MN, seconded by KW.
TB to raise Agenda.
10. Financial Matters:
• Finance report (previously circulated) given by TB.
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SPENT: |
DETAILS |
AMOUNT |
VAT |
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J THOMPSON |
FLOWER FEED |
£15.99 |
£2.66 |
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SALARIES: |
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£1,045.50 |
N/A |
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WMS |
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT |
£180.00 |
£36.00 |
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HMRC |
EMPLOYEES TAX |
£260.46 |
N/A |
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RECEIVED |
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NEIGHBOURHOOD CONSULTANT GRANT |
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£2,200.00 |
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SPEED GRANT |
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£3359.00 |
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G H LINNEL (CHEQUE) |
PAID INTO BANK |
£229.00 |
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Opening Balance |
Income |
Outgoing |
Variance |
Closing Balance |
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TOTAL MOVEMENT |
35,011.30 |
12,997.20 |
-16,927.55 |
-3,930.35 |
31,080.95 |
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12,997.20 |
-16,927.55 |
-3,930.35 |
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50027370 |
Current Account |
4,964.72 |
343.00 |
-1,045.57 |
-702.57 |
4,262.15 |
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50036183 |
Expenses |
3,293.61 |
3,245.57 |
-6,079.02 |
-2,833.45 |
460.16 |
|
50001344 |
Events Account 1 |
265.82 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
265.82 |
|
50036160 |
Projects Account |
2,159.78 |
9,349.50 |
-8,063.96 |
1,285.54 |
3,445.32 |
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50001874 |
Events 30 Day Account |
1,739.00 |
1.89 |
-1,739.00 |
-1,737.11 |
1.89 |
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50038425 |
95 Day Account |
22,588.37 |
57.24 |
0.00 |
57.24 |
22,645.61 |
Accounts accepted unanimously.
11. Grants: Request to support a grant application for improved fencing of 3G pitch on playing field.
The Memorial Hall committee has requested two letters from the Parish Council, as landlord, to support a grant application for improved fencing of pitch. This was agreed.
TB to write to the Memorial Hall committee.
12. Clerk Report
LALC subscription due for payment in April.
Flag Flying volunteer to be contacted and to ascertain if still happy to continue. CM
Fixed Assets Register pending completion for internal audit. AD/KD/GB will assist.
Internal Auditor meeting 14 March 2025.
13. Motions for next meeting:
- Defibrillators – overview to be given at next meeting. DJ/EA/AD
- Development - additional sites in the area proposed and could be as much as a 30% growth.
Local Plan - Contact to be made with SKDC asking for an update on their intentions. TB
- A‘wish list’ for infrastructure & services that can be given to Developers to be drawn up. ALL.
· Cemetery fees – to be reviewed in April 2025. GB
Next meeting on Monday 7 April 2025
Meeting closed at 9.35pm.