July 2026 Agenda
GREAT GONERBY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Monday 6th of July 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 6th of July 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: 29/06/26
Council Members:
Cllr Karen Morrall (Chair) Cllr Ginny Beckett (Vice-Chair) Cllr Terri Rogers
Cllr Mike Beckett Cllr Mike Davis Cllr Marci Neal
Cllr Tina Knight Cllr Sarah Gray
Caroline Marion - RFO/Burials/Grants & Proper Officer – In Attendance
Arlayna Bennet – Clerk & Proper Officer – In Attendance
1. Apologies for Absence
To receive and accept apologies for absence.
2. Declarations of Interest & Requests for Dispensation
To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011.
3. Public Forum
Members of the public may raise matters (in accordance with standing orders).
4. Co-option of Councillors
To consider any applications for co-option onto the Parish Council and resolve accordingly.
5. Minutes
a) To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 1st June 2026.
b) To approve the minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting (EOM) held on 16th June 2026.
c) To consider an amendment to the public forum attendance record, subject to clarification with all Councillors, for the APCM held on 13th May 2026.
d) To approve the minutes of the APM held on 13th May 2026.
6. Chair’s Report
To receive an update from the Chairman.
7. Governance & Communications
a) To note the removal of the existing Parish Council Facebook page.
b) To consider the creation of a new Parish Council Facebook page.
c) To receive guidance from the Clerk on communication protocols between Members and Proper Officer, as per email circulated to Councillors prior to the meeting.
8. Community & Engagement Matters
a) To consider a recruitment campaign for new councillors.
b) To consider proposal for a “Special Villager Award”.
c) To receive an update on the Neighbourhood Plan and agree next steps and timescales.
9. Finance & Governance (RFO Report)
To consider and resolve the following:
a) To approve the bank reconciliations and transfers for the previous month.
b) To approve staff BACS payments.
c) To approve other BACS and Direct Debit payments.
d) To approve VAT submissions for April, May and June 2026.
e) To consider budget update including proposal to reduce Chair’s Allowance to £200.
f) To approve donation land solicitors’ fees (£850 estimate).
g) To approve cancellation of ID Mobile contract, porting of number and setup of new contract in the name of the Parish Council.
h) To approve purchase of walkie talkies (£85.99 plus delivery), noting this forms part of the Events Committee equipment, and to add to the Asset Register.
i) To note submission of AGAR documentation and any associated requirements.
General Financial Overview:
j) To note transfer of £7,000 from 95-day account to current account.
k) To note receipt of £150 compensation.
l) To note AGAR submitted to PKF with outcome expected by 1 September 2026.
Assets and Operational Matters:
m) To consider Asset Register inspection and update (due July 2026) and request for assistance.
n) To consider tree survey arranged at no cost and confirm no commitment to further expenditure.
o) To consider defibrillator contracts, maintenance schedule and associated costs (budget £1,000).
p) To receive update regarding solar farm meeting (26 June 2026), including expected contributions to the Parish Council.
q) To receive burial ground update including quotations for groundwork and backfilling at St Sebastian’s Cemetery.
10. Staffing Committee
a) To appoint a new member to the Staffing Committee following the appointment of Cllr Karen as Chair.
11. Highways Report
To receive an update from Cllr Bamford.
12. Project Updates & Working Groups
a) To consider hosting a LALC Councillor Refresher Training session at Gonerby Memorial Hall.
b) Events Working Group
i) To receive an update and consider next steps.
c) Environmental Matters
i) To receive a tree inspection update and agree next steps.
ii) To receive report of installation of benches at Holden Way and note damage to concrete, including consideration to obtain quotations for repair.
Memorial Hall
i) To consider access arrangements in relation to CCTV for memorial hall.
ii) To consider keyholding and access requests for memorial hall.
iii) To consider leadership/lead responsibilities for memorial hall steering group.
e) Maintenance
i) To consider allocation of responsibilities between volunteer groups and contracted services.
ii) To consider quotations for the appointment of a maintenance contractor.
f) Memorial Hall
To consider outstanding matters relating to the Memorial Hall deferred from the June meeting and to agree next steps and any required actions.
13. Motions for the Next Meeting
a) To consider Christmas arrangements including coordination with the Church, choir and volunteers.
b) To consider collection of the School Bell from St Sebastian’s Junior School.