September 1st 2025 Minutes
GREAT GONERBY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES 252607
MEETING HELD ON 1 September 2025
Memorial Halt, Belton Lane, Great Gonerby
Public Forum:
Meeting commenced at 7.15pm
The Chair opened and welcomed the 7 parishioners and all present to the meeting.
A parishioner, who lives in a bungalow backing onto the area, expressed concerns about the Land on Church Lane that is being gifted to the Parish Council. GB explained this is still with the Solicitors & Great Gonerby Parish Council do not currently have possession but was expected to complete before Christmas. Further concerns were raised about the overhead voltage power lines and the overhanging trees that cross the land.
He asked if a decision had been made on what it would be used for and GB explained it was too early and would keep parishioners informed but it was to be a garden-based area when ready to go ahead which would be a community decision.
Parking on Pond and Green Street continues to be a problem and the yellow lines not actioned yet. To be followed up by Car Ken Bamford.
Jeff Thompson confirmed that the school bell is in the entrance cabinet in St Sebastians School. Asset register to be updated.
The church clock is again in full working order with the microswitch replaced. It is gaining time at moment but JT working on rectification.
Planters 50% are not being watered by residents as agreed. As this is the Last year that JT will be watering the 28 planters it was suggested that they are taken down & moved. Further discussions to take place at the end of the season.
A reminder that on 24/25 October in St Sebastians there will be display of Local History. JT to give a flyer to CM to upload on website, FB and noticeboa rd.
Meeting closed 7.45pm
GREAT GONERBY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES 252607
MEETING HELD ON 1 September 2025
Memorial Hall, Belton Lane, Great Gonerby
Present: CIIr K Davey (KD) Chair CIIr G Beckett (GB) Vice Chair
CIIr M Beckett (MB) CM* A Davey (AD)
CIIr M Davis (MD) CIIr S Gray (SG)
CIIr T Knight (TK) CIIr K Bamford (KB)
CIIr P Stephens (PS)
Minutes — Caroline Marion (CM)
1. Apologies:
CIIr Marci Neal (MN) CIIr D Jacobs (DJ) CIIr T Davis (TD)
Absence:
None
2. Declarations of interest or dispensation:
To receive Declarations of Interest under the Localism Act 2011 -this being any pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest in agenda items not previously recorded on Members' Register of Interests. None received.
3. Councillor Vacancy:
A co-option application for Councillor had been received from Keith White for the Parish Councillor vacancy. The applicant was not present. A vote was taken by the Councillors present. Result: 5 for: 2 against.
Acceptance of application for Councillor to be communicated to Keith White by Clerk. Action CM.
4. Previous Minutes: Meeting held on 7 July 2025 accepted unanimously and signed by Chair.
5. Previous Minutes: EOM 30 July2025 accepted unanimously and signed by Chair.
6. Highways update: Cllr Ken Bamford
Report received from KB was circulated prior to the meeting. KB requested that anything raised initially be directed to the links in the email. CM said she would put information on website and action as necessary if relevant issues raised via the Parish. Action CM
KB explained to the meeting that the County Council would be split in two due to the
re- organisation with 500,000 in each section. He explained that there will be changes in the future which are currently under consideration & a decision made in November 2025.
Issues outstanding:
• 30 MPH -chased and will come back at next meeting. Action KB
• Green Street - yellow lines. To revisit as information given to KB incorrect. Action KB
• Shop & lamp post area near school. Request for bollards to be installed due to illegal & dangerous parking. CM explained that a traffic officer is not sufficient as drivers know & avoid parking illegally on the day. KB to do a walk around to review the problems &to follow up with Highways. Photos to be sent to KB by CM. Action KB & CM
Folders to be set up by CM to collect information from Councillors for repairs, speeding and parking going forward. Action CM
7. Policy and Procedures:
• HSE - DSE Assessment
• HSE - Office Risk & Assessment
• Home Working Policy
• IT Policy
• Disciplinary and Grievance Policy
• FOI Policy
• Communications
• Memorials Policy
• Litter Picker Policy and risk assessment
It was proposed, seconded and accepted for all of above policies.
A vote of thanks was given by the full Council for all the hard work and time that Cllr David Jacobs had spent on updating and formatting the policies over the past months.
8. Official Correspondence:
Communications circulated to Councillors during August & September was confirmed as read by all Councillors. No further action.
9. Projects:
• Church Lane Donation-GB confirmed this is still with the Solicitors and confirmed she will chase again before next meeting. Action GB
• Solar panels - KD explained payment delayed again but expected in January 2026.
• Neighbourhood plan - MD confirmed first draft completed based on Barrowby plan
by Steve Kemp. He explained there is still work to do on it. MD & AD to look at
Feasibility plan together and report back by email to Council including Covenant for west side. Action MD &AD.
• Confirmation of motion to include acceptance of V7 GGNP to SKDC Development plan V7 submitted. Proposed, seconded and accepted.
• Cleaning of Kellum Road Bus shelter. Jet washer to be purchased rather than paying for third party to carry out work. Arrangements for cleaning tbc. Proposed, seconded and accepted. Action CM.
10. Planning subcommittee:
MD gave a brief overview of the options for Belton Lane following meeting with Mark Selby with KD/AD.
NP information above.
Submission of comments to be made on the following:
S25/1514
S25/1458
S25/1459
11. Events:
• Village meeting: KD said the meeting went well with 52 attendees. Some information was given that had not been supplied previously and would be taken into consideration. KD suggested that an annual village meeting takes place for all parishioners.
• V J celebration —KD said the afternoon was well attended. There was dancing and Singing, attended by parishioners who either had not attended any events before or who had recently moved into Great Gonerby. It was suggested an annual event take place on the pond area.
• KD thanked everyone for all their help on the day to make it successful.
Ceilidh on 11 October —GB said this was the next event to be arranged. She said there were still 45 tickets available — but its early days. Tickets can be purchased in the Post
Office. Adverts on the website, notice board and FB. GB explained any profit goes towards future events for the residents as Great Gonerby Events committee is separate to the Parish Council.
• Christmas Light switch on: KD told the meeting this will be taking place on 30 November. There is to be craft stalls, food and Carol singers. A licence will be required nearer the time as too early to apply. SD will be leading on the event. It was agreed unanimously that a Generator is to be purchased. AD to obtain quotations. Action AD/CM
KD to discuss Church Christmas lights and come back with actions at next PC meeting. Action KD.
12. Defibrillators:
All 3 defibs have been checked by DJ and in full working order. Bushes near Defib at MH to be cut back to enable access. Actioned.
13. Clerk update:
• LALC Audit fees for 2025/26 of £290 plus VAT for one year, including burials.UP' (ciesC Proposed and accepted unanimously.
• Training paid for GB: Crisis Communication & increasing visibility of PC £70 + VAT. Proposed and accepted unanimously. Information to be cascaded to all following the training. Action GB.
• AGAR update given by CM following circulated. Now on website. Notices up for viewing of accounts/AGAR by parishioners during September 2025.
• Accounts update — sufficient funds to cover all costs. Review for first 6 months of the year to be given at next PC meeting. Action CM.
• Quote for hedging at Hill Top Cemetery £675 for all 3 sides —proposed and accepted unanimously. Dates to be confirmed for work in October 2025. Action CM.
• Planters — to be discussed at next PC meeting in October. (See previous information in Forum. Action all.
• Grant awarded by Bio-energyfor £3500 for two benches and a waste bin. Orders to
be placed. Cement bases to be installed when locations agreed. Action CM.
14. Motions for next meeting: None
15. Closed session: Clerk
Payment of back dated pay from April 2025 to Clerk/RFO to be made in September 2025 salary. Proposed, accepted & adopted unanimously. Action CM.
Community cleaner declined her salary increase.
Community Cleaner to be awarded a recognition award for all her hard work over the past year. Proposed, accepted and adopted unanimously. Action CM.
A vote of thanks was given to the Community Cleaner by the Council for all her hard work and for everything she does in the community going above and beyond.
16. Staffing:
Vacancy Clerk/RFO. MB explained there had been a good response and that interviews were planned for this week. Once a decision by the Staffing committee was made the Parish Council would be informed. Action MB/SG/TK
17. Community Youth:
KD had circulated information prior to the meeting for all to read in preparation for discussion. She gave an overview on thoughts of involving the youth of Great Gonerby in the parish and a brief discussion took place.
AD asked permission from the council to invite the local Constabulary to the next PC meeting. Proposed and accepted. Invite to be sent. Action CM .
Meeting was closed at 9.35pm.
Next meeting on 6 October 2025 at 7.15pm