March 2026 Agenda
GREAT GONERBY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Monday 2nd March 2026
7.15pm
at The Memorial Hall, Belton Lane
Dear Councillors,
You are hereby summoned to attend a Meeting of the Parish Council on Monday 2nd of March 2026 at 7.15pm at the Memorial Hall, Belton Lane, Great Gonerby, for the purposes of considering & resolving upon business to be transacted as set out in this Agenda.
Prior to the commencement of the Meeting there will be a public forum for up to 30 minutes, where members of the public may ask questions or make short statements to the Parish Council. Members of the public may not speak during the formal meeting unless invited to do so.
Signed: Arlayna Bennett – Clerk & Proper Officer
Dated: 24/02/26
Council Members:
Cllr Karri Davey (Chair)
Cllr Ginny Beckett (Vice-Chair)
Cllr M. Beckett Cllr A. Davey Cllr M. Davis Cllr S. Gray Cllr T. Knight Cllr K. Morrell Cllr Marci Neal
Caroline Marion - RFO/Burials/Grants & Proper Officer – In Attendance
Arlayna Bennet – Clerk & Proper Officer – In Attendance
AGENDA
1. Apologies for Absence
To receive and accept apologies.
2. Declarations of Interest and Requests for Dispensation
3. Co-option
To consider the application for co-option to the Parish Council.
4. Chair’s Report – KD
5. Minutes
a) To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 2nd February 2026.
b) To consider and approve amendments to the minutes of the meeting held on January 5th, 2026.
6. Finances & Burials – RFO / Proper Officer
a) To receive the RFO Report. CM
b) To approve the bank reconciliations and bank transfers for the previous month. CM
c) To approve staff BACS payments (circulated prior). CM
d) To approve other BACS and Direct Debit payments (circulated prior). CM
7. Highways
a) Highway matters update – KD/KB
b) One way system Pond/Green Street update – KD & KB
c) Swadales Close - Revisit the Council’s stance on abandoned/untaxed vehicles - AB
8. Policy Updates
a) Complaints Procedure – review. AB
b) Freedom of Information - review. AB
c) Lone Working – Review. AB
d) Code of Conduct – Review. AB
9. Planning – MB & AD
a) Planning Committee Structure: Discuss and resolve whether the Planning Committee should continue as a formal committee or transition into a working group.
b) Receive a report from the Neighbourhood Plan/Planning Committee following their meeting with Marrons regarding ongoing planning comments.
c) Introduction to developer in relation to ongoing possible village developments.
10. Project Updates
a) Events Update – KD.
b) Neighbourhood Plan – MD.
c) Environment – GB.
d) Youth Project Update: Receive an update on the progress of the youth plan. KD & TK
e) Holden Way Benches Update – AB & CM
f) Clock Pelter Statue (Charlie) – To resolve and accept new caretaker.
11. Motions for the Next Meeting
To note items for inclusion on the agenda for the meeting on 2 March 2026