November 3rd 2025 Draft Minutes
GREAT GONERBY PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF GREAT GONERBY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2025 AT 7.15pm THE MEMORIAL HALL, BELTON LANE, GREAT GONERBY
Councillors present:
Cllr Karri Davey (Chair) Cllr Ginny Beckett (Vice Chair) Cllr Alan Davey
Cllr Michael Beckett Cllr Mike Davis Cllr Tiffany Davis
Cllr Sarah Gray Cllr Tina Knight
In attendance:
Jackie Britten-Crooks (Parish Clerk)
Also present:
County Councillor Ken Bamford
District Councillor Peter Stephens
4 members of the public
PUBLIC FORUM
County Councillor Bamford spoke about highways and the legacy issues with older road networks unable to accommodate the present day volume of traffic and summarised other traffic related issues as set out in his Report.
A resident spoke about the roundabout near the petrol station at Gonerby Moor needing a directional arrow and the Chair explained that the road was now single carriageway. A resident asked for an update on the land donation, the transfer of which is still in the hands of lawyers.
Poor visibility at the Pond Street junction was discussed and Cllr Bamford said he’d investigate the matter.
The meeting commenced at 7.35pm.
1. WELCOME REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRMAN
2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Marci Neal sent apologies which were accepted.
3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
To receive Declarations of Interest under the Localism Act 2011 – this being any pecuniary or non- pecuniary interest in any items on the Agenda.
None received.
4. MINUTES
It was proposed, seconded and Resolved to accept the Minutes of the previous Meeting held on Monday 6th October 2025. The Chair signed the Minutes.
5. PLANNING
a) Section 73 variation of condition relating to S25/1799: Manthorpe Chase development and road junction at Belton Lane/A 607. The Parish Council has objected to the variation and purported breach of a condition of no occupation before improvements to the Belton Lane junction be completed.
b) Neighbourhood Plan: The latest draft has been completed and is almost ready for the public consultation process.
The Parish Council received an update in relation to a proposed development on land adjacent to 61 Belton Lane, which was refused on the grounds of landscape character and archaeological interest.
6. DOG WASTE DISPENSERS
Following discussion, the Parish Council deferred the decision for provision of dog waste bag dispensers, which a resident had offered to purchase if the Parish Council would be willing to fund the bags.
7. HIGHWAYS
County Councillor Bamford said the village walks were going well, as it gave him opportunity to engage with residents regarding local issues. The provision of parking enforcement teams was being pursued by Cllr Bamford and they had already visited Great Gonerby. Exploration of a one way system to Pond Street/Green Street to be carried out. Yellow lines will be provided on High Street/Green Street.
The requirement for improvements to flood lighting on the path to the rear of the Memorial Hall was discussed.
8. BUDGET
It was proposed, seconded and Resolved to defer the Draft Budget and to arrange for an Extraordinary Meeting for the Parish Council finances to be discussed further.
9. FINANCE
a) The Chair reviewed, signed & noted the payments and receipts for October 2025.
b) The bank balance and bank reconciliation figures were noted.
10. ENVIRONMENT
a) It was proposed seconded and Resolved to accept Eden quotation for tree stump clearance. Further grounds maintenance at Millenium Wood was discussed, along with cleaning of the flag pole.
b) It was proposed, seconded and Resolved to adopt the Tree Policy.
11. EVENTS
Ceilidh: The Ceilidh held at the Memorial Hall received a positive response.
The Remembrance ceremony will take place on 9th November at the memorial in the Church Yard of St. Sebastian’s.
Christmas dinner arrangements and menu choices made progress.
Centenarian arrangements were discussed.
12. CHAIR’S REPORT
The Christmas Tree sponsorship has been highly successful in raising donations. The Parish Council would like to thank all the local firms who made contributions and to those who helped to raise funds which will go towards the festive activities and decorations the Parish Council is providing. The Parish Council also extend thanks for the generosity of County Councillor Ken Bamford in donating £100 towards the Sweets for Santa.
The Poor Lands sale is completed.
Two volunteers have offered to help maintain the church clock.
The general maintenance list was distributed among councillors.
Cllrs A Davey and T Knight will prepare a proposal to provide youth activities in the Parish.
13. CLERK’S REPORT
There were no items of note this month.
14. CLOSE OF MEETING
Meeting closed at 9.45pm.
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Date of Next Meeting: To be confirmed
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