November 2026 Agenda
GREAT GONERBY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Monday 5th October 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 November 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: 27/10/26
Council Members:
Cllr Karen Morrall (Chair)
Cllr Marci Neal (Vice-Chair)
Cllr Terri Rogers
Cllr Mike Beckett
Cllr Mike Davis
Cllr Sarah Gray
Caroline Marion - RFO/Burials/Grants & Proper Officer – In Attendance
Arlayna Bennett – Clerk & Proper Officer – In Attendance
Public Forum - Up to 30 Minutes
Members of the public are invited to address the Council on matters relating to the Parish.
1. Apologies for Absence
To receive and accept apologies for absence.
2. Declarations of Interest and Requests for Dispensation
To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 and consider any requests for dispensation.
3. Co-option
To consider an application for co-option to fill the current vacancy on the Parish Council and resolve whether to appoint the applicant.
4. Reports
a) Chair's Report
To receive a report from the Chair.
b) SummerFest Noise Complaint
To note that a noise complaint relating to SummerFest was submitted to South Kesteven District Council and receive any update considered relevant to the Parish Council.
5. Minutes
To approve as a correct record and sign the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 5th October 2026.
6. Finance and Burials
a) To receive the RFO/Burials Report.
b) To receive and consider the Financial Reports for September and October 2026.
c) To approve the bank reconciliations for September and October 2026.
d) To approve all payments, receipts, transfers and other financial transactions presented for September and October 2026.
e) To receive an update regarding former Events Fund monies and progress towards completion of the transfer agreement with Great Gonerby Community Events Group and to resolve any action required.
f) To receive an update following the meeting with Bio Energy regarding the Friendship Benches project.
g) To consider and approve the annual contribution of £50 towards the cost of the village Christmas lights, payable following the conclusion of the Christmas lighting period and to be paid in January 2027.
7. Internal Audit Arrangements 2026/27
a) To consider engaging the services of Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils (LALC) to undertake the 2026/27 Internal Audit.
b) To confirm that the Council is satisfied that the proposed auditor is independent and competent.
c) To approve the Terms of Engagement and authorise their signing and submission to LALC.
8. Project Updates
a) Tree Inspection - To receive the Tree Inspection report and consider any recommendations.
b) Millennium Wood - To receive an update regarding Millennium Wood and clarify ongoing responsibilities.
c) Remembrance/Poppy Display 2027 - To consider a collaborative poppy display project between Great Gonerby Parish Council and Great Gonerby Community Events for 2027 and resolve any action required.
d) Noticeboard Installation - To receive quotations and recommendations regarding installation of the new noticeboard adjacent to the defibrillator location and resolve any action required.
e) Statue Charlie Restoration - To receive an update regarding restoration proposals and associated costs.
f) Memorial Hall Fire Risk Assessment - To receive an update regarding the Memorial Hall Fire Risk Assessment and determine any action required.
g) Electrical Box Repairs - To receive an update regarding repairs to the electrical box infrastructure ahead of the village Christmas Light Switch-On event and resolve any action required.
9. Highways
To receive an update on highways matters and determine any further action required.
10. Remembrance Service Arrangements
To confirm Parish Council responsibilities and arrangements relating to the St Sebastian's Church Remembrance Service.
11. Budget and Precept 2027/28
a) To consider the draft budget for the 2027/28 financial year.
b) To review anticipated income and expenditure requirements.
c) To consider and approve the budget and precept requirement for 2027/28.
12. Handyman Provision - To consider and review arrangements for handyman services and determine whether to appoint a contractor on an ongoing basis, agreeing any associated rates and delegated authority where appropriate, or to continue obtaining quotations for individual works as required.
13. Exclusion of Press and Public
To consider a resolution under the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 to exclude the press and public due to the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.
14. Staffing Matters (Confidential)
a) To acknowledge the resignation of the RFO/Grants Officer and consider associated staffing and operational implications.
b) To receive recommendations from the Staffing Committee regarding the future staffing structure and allocation of responsibilities.
c) To consider arrangements for the recruitment of staff and determine the recruitment process.
d) To consider future responsibility for burial administration and associated reporting arrangements.
e) To agree arrangements and timescales for handover of RFO and grants administration functions.
15. Motions for Future Meetings
To consider items for inclusion on a future agenda.