June 16th 2026 EOM Minutes DRAFT
Great Gonerby Annual Parish Council Meeting (APCM) Minutes – 262718EOM
16th June 2026 – Great Gonerby Memorial Hall.
Minutes – EOM 16th June 2026 – Great Gonerby Parish Council
Cllr Ginny Beckett (Vice-Chair)
Cllr M. Beckett Cllr M. Davis Cllr S. Gray Cllr T. Knight Cllr K. Morrall Cllr M. Neal
Caroline Marion - RFO/Burials/Grants & Proper Officer – In Attendance
Arlayna Bennet – Clerk & Proper Officer – In Attendance
Apologies – Cllr K. Bamford
Public in Attendance – 0
1. Appointment of Chair for the Meeting
In the absence of a substantive Chair, it was proposed and seconded that Vice-Chair Councillor G. Beckett preside over the meeting until the election of a new Chair.
Resolved: That Councillor G. Beckett chair the meeting.
Vote: Unanimous.
2. Apologies for Absence
No apologies for absence were received.
3. Declarations of Interest
No declarations of interest were received.
4. Co-option of Councillors
The Council considered applications for co-option received from:
- T. Rogers
- K. Davey
T. Rogers
It was proposed and seconded that T. Rogers be appointed to the vacant office of Parish Councillor by way of co-option, subject to completion of the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
Resolved: That T. Rogers be appointed to the vacant office of Parish Councillor by way of co-option, subject to completion of the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
Vote: Unanimous.
K. Davey
It was proposed and seconded that K. Davey be appointed to the vacant office of Parish Councillor by way of co-option, subject to completion of the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
Resolved: That K. Davey be appointed to the vacant office of Parish Councillor by way of co-option, subject to completion of the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
Vote: Carried by majority vote.
5. Election of Chair
Nominations were received for:
- K. Davey
- K. Morrall
Both nominees addressed the Council prior to the vote.
Following the vote:
Resolved: That K. Morrall be elected Chair of the Parish Council.
Vote: Carried by majority vote.
The resolution was duly proposed and seconded.
Following the election of Chair, K. Davey left the meeting before completing the Declaration of Acceptance of Office. Subsequent to the meeting, the Clerk received written confirmation from K. Davey that they did not wish to accept the co-option offered by the Council. As the Declaration of Acceptance of Office was not completed, the co-option did not take effect and the vacancy remains.
6. Review of Council Working Groups and Committees
a) Memorial Hall Steering Group
The Council considered the future of the Memorial Hall Steering Group in light of recent internal changes within the Council.
Resolved: That the Memorial Hall Steering Group be disbanded and that all matters relating to the Memorial Hall be referred directly to Full Council for consideration and decision.
b) Planning Committee
The Council reviewed the operation of the Planning Committee following recent resignations and internal changes.
Resolved: That the Planning Committee be disbanded and that all planning matters be considered by Full Council.
7. Events Committee Update
The Events Committee reported that preparations for the forthcoming event remain on track.
The following updates were noted:
- Vendors have been secured.
- Entertainment arrangements are in place.
- Health and safety requirements are being managed.
- Volunteer recruitment and coordination are progressing satisfactorily.
The Committee also advised that it would investigate the use of walkie-talkies to assist communication between volunteers during the event. This matter will be considered at the next Events Committee meeting.
It was further reported that an events Committee meeting will be held within the next two weeks to finalise any outstanding arrangements, with a further update to be presented at the July meeting of the Parish Council.
Noted. End of Meeting.
Signed Chair: Date: