July 2024
Minutes of the Meeting of Gosberton Parish Council
held on Monday 8th July 2024
Present: Councillors: J Clark (Chair), T Smith, D Leworthy. S Weatherly- Barton and F Newton (Clerk)
Also, in Attendance: Dist Cllr H Bingham, M Geaney and 4 members of the public
Open Forum: nothing reported.
390. To note apologies and accept valid reasons for absence: Cllrs Gore, Oakman and Ascough- It was Resolved to accept and approve apologies
391. To receive declarations of Interests and consideration for any requests for dispensations in accordance with the Localism Act 2011- S Weatherly-Barton declared an interest in item 400
392. To receive and approve the minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 25th April and Monday 20th May 2024. It was Resolved approve the minutes
393. To receive report from District Councillors: Cllr Bingham updated the Council on the latest information regarding Planning reforms, SHDC are currently meeting their targets on housing and a lot of the infrastructure projects will now be dealt with at a national level rather than locally. The new government are lifting the ban on on-shore wind power. New pylons and solar farms are also coming to the area. Cllr Geaney added that the solar panels had a 15-year life span and are also cleaned using chemicals which will then drain into the land. Cllr Geaney also apologised for non- attendance due to other commitments.
374. To receive the Clerk’s report on correspondence received and consider any recommendations:
Correspondence received
| Highways | Notice of road closure- circulated and uploaded to websitee |
| SHDC | Election notices, added to notice boards and website |
| Neighbourhood policing team | circulated |
| Dist Cllr King | updated on ward ward-circulated |
| Dist Cllr King | update from LCC regarding summer fete-circulated |
| LALC | e news circulated |
| Parishioner | complaint ref footbridge in Clough- advised to contact Black Sluice IDB |
| Parishioner | email ref SHDC not emptying dog waste bins- contacted SHDC and all Dist Cllrs |
| SHDC | Meridian solar farm -circulated |
| LALC | training news-circulated |
| Wybone | Dog waste in arrived |
The Clerk reported that the new Dog Waste bin has been installed, replacing the old one near the Medical Centre. Following on from Dist Cllrs report it was agreed that Cllr Smith would represent the Council at any of the Meridian consultations
395. To elect a Vice-chair- Cllr Clark was nominated by Cllrs Smith and seconded by Cllr Leworthy- It was resolved to appoint Cllr Clark as Vice-chair. Acceptance of office form signed
396. To consider co-options onto the Council- It was resolved to co-opt I Horbling and H Richardson on the Council. Both accepted and joined the meeting. Declaration forms signed. The Chair welcomed both to Council
397. To elect representatives to remaining committees
I. 1 member to RMT
II. 1 member to GRIN
To be discussed at the next meeting
398. To elect members to the Staffing Committee- It was resolved for Cllr Smith and Oakman to remain on this committee, Cllr Clark and one other to join. To be discussed at the next meeting
399. To resolve retrospectively for Grange Farm to cater at the D Day 80 event as agreed via WhatsApp and painting lines for sports day- It was resolved to accept both of these actions
400. To consider request from Gosberton Baptist chapel for a grant towards the Flower festival- It was resolved to grant £100.00
401. To discuss update on proposed purchase of Cemetery land and a review fee for vases/surrounds- the cost of the new surrounds is £28.50 and the vases £3.99. Cllr Clark explained the background regarding the cemetery extension to the new Cllrs. The option of using Council allotment land was discussed. Clerk to contact SHDC to enquire about arranging a test dig to check for suitability and Dist Cllr Bingham agreed to contact Planning on Councils behalf. It was resolved to increase the vase prices to £30.00
402. To note update of SID installations- Cllr Smith reported that the posts are still need installing by Highways, the Clerk is to contact Dist Cllr King to request again on our behalf
403. To note update of action following RTA at Risegate crossroads- Cllr Richardson and Horbling raised their concerns about this junction. A meeting has been held with Dist Cllr King and Highways department; the Clerk read out the report. It was suggested that a meeting with Cllrs and Highways is set up, Clerk to action.
404. To note update on bins and dog waste bin- the new bin for the Playing field is waiting to be installed. Cllr Clark has installed the new dog waste bin along Lowgate, replacing the smaller one.
405. To note update on Play inspection report and accept quotation for replacement parts on Swings in Risegate park as agreed via WhatsApp- It was resolved to accept quotation and place order
406. To discuss Village inspection and any actions to be taken- bushes along path require cutting- quote required. Also noted that trees in Playing field require a further safety survey.
407. To consider and adopt
I. New NALC Financial regulations
II. New Recreational Grounds/area’s hire agreement
III. New Recreational Grounds/Area’s Policy
IV. New Recreational Grounds/ area’s Booking enquiry form
It was resolved to adopt all of these policies/forms with an amendment to the Recreational Grounds/Area’s Policy to state “the hirer is responsible for contacting Police, Highways and other Agencies”
408. To review
I. Internal Controls
II. Grants Policy
It was resolved to adopt both of these policies
409. To consider Planning matters:
Planning decisions received since the last meeting of Council
For Comments
I. H08-1112-23 Proposed extension to existing garage- amendment to fencing- Reeves Tyres, Wheelrite Garage.
II. H08-0469-24- Construction and operation of micro energy storage facility- Land at Whitehall/Belchmire Lane AMP Clean energy
III. H08-0430-24- Replacement Detached garage- ! Siltside, Gosberton Risegate- P Waudby
IV. H08-0512-24- Prior approval app-conversation of existing agricultural buildings to form 3 dwellings, Risegate house farm, Hedgefield hurn; D Charlton
V. H08-0469-24 Construction and operation of a micro energy storage facility, land at Whitehall/Belchmire lane- AMP Clean energy
VI. H08-0465-24- Change of use from agricultural building to 2 residential dwellings Tomlinson farm buildings, Cheal Road- Parker-PRIOR APPROVAL APP
Determinations from SHDC
I. H08-0183-24- Erection of two dwellings and garaging, land adjacent to 3-4 Bowgate, Gosberton- APPROVED
II. H08-0363-24- Single storey side extension to create accessible bedroom and wetroom- 16 Godfrey Avenue-APPROVED
III. H08-0387-24- Extension and alterations, approved under H08-0996-21- amendment to convert attached garage into 4th bedroom-APPROVED
IV. H08-0320-254- Erection of 900 metres of 11kv overhead electricity lines- Cookes Road -APPROVED
V. H08-0499-24- works in Gosberton Tree preservation area-21 Westhorpe Road-APPROVED
VI. H08-0861-23- Demolition of redundant commercial building and erection of 2 dwellings, land betwwen10& 12 Risegate Road-APPROVED
VII. H08-0282-24 Erection of 6 single storey dwellings and garages, formation of parking and bin collection point and reinstatement of existing access, Riseholme Farm-APPROVED
No concerns raised
410. Finance
I. To approve payment of accounts – within Clerk’s report
| DATE | PAYEE | NET AMOUNT | VAT | TOTAL PAID | PAYMENT METHOD |
| 01/06/2024 | Gosberton Public Hall | 18.00 | 18.00 | BACS | |
| 01/04/2024 | ICCM subcription | 100.00 | 100.00 | BACS | |
| 12/06/2024 | P Godfrey | 270.00 | 270.00 | BACS | |
| 17/06/2024 | T N Sneath | 2145.00 | 429.00 | 2574.00 | BACS |
| 02/07/2024 | Malc Firth | 64.00 | 12.80 | 76.80 | BACS |
| 01/07/2024 | Gosberton Public Hall | 36.00 | 36.00 | BACS | |
| 07/07/2024 | P Godfrey | 210.00 | 210.00 | BACS |
Payments made between meetings using delegated authority
| 21/05/2024 | HP instant ink | 32.49 | 6.50 | 38.99 | DEBIT CARD |
| 24/05/2024 | Clerk Salary | 773.96 | 773.96 | BACS | |
| 03/05/2024 | Vodafone | 13.36 | 2.68 | 16.03 | DEBIT CARD |
| 05/06/2024 | Microsoft one drive | 4.90 | .98 | 5.88 | DEBIT CARD |
| 10/06/2024 | D D singer | 175.00 | 175.00 | DEBIT CARD | |
| 10/06/2024 | D D beverages | 15.24 | 15.24 | DEBIT CARD | |
| 08/06/2024 | Grange Farm | 487.50 | 97.50 | 585.00 | DEBIT CARD |
| 21/06/2024 | Clerk Salary | 761.00 | 761.00 | BACS | |
| 21/06/2024 | HMRC contributions | 25.28 | 25.28 | DEBIT CARD | |
| 21/06/2024 | HP Instant ink | 15.41 | 3.08 | 15.41 | DEBIT CARD |
| 03/07/2024 | Vodafone | 13.36 | 2.36 | 16.03 | DEBIT CARD |
| 05/07/2024 | Microsoft one drive | 4.90 | .98 | 5.88 | DEBIT CARD |
| 15/06/2024 | WAve | 24.92 | 24.92 | DIRECT DEBIT |
It was resolved to authorise all payments
II. To review income and expenditure to 8th July 2024- within Clerk’s report
Expenditure since last meeting (includes payments to be approved at meeting- up to 8th July 2024)
£5727.39
Income since last meeting up to 13th May 2024 -£795.00
Expenditure year to date £19024.61
Income year to date £32817.42 (includes precept)
It was resolved to accept income and expenditure report
III. To receive Bank reconciliation
Current- online balance as at 5th July - £5803.09
Deposit – online balance as at 5th July - £56772.55
Community- online balance as at 13th May -£37.28
NS & I as at 9th April - £53999.91
It was resolved to accept Bank reconciliation
IV. To review Budget 2024/25
It was Resolved to virement £1000.00 from Professional advice to the litter picking budget
V. To review Fixed asset register
It was resolved to accept the fixed asset register
VI. To review Bank mandates
Cllr Clark, Cllr Smith and the Clerk are currently signatories on the accounts. It was resolved for the signatories to remain the same
VII. To authorise payment of Clerk’s Salary (financial reg 6.6)
It was resolved to authorise payment until the next review in November
Dist Cllr Bingham left the meeting at 9.10pm
411. To receive reports from other Committee’s
Cllr Clark reported on RMT meeting- no grant applications received, committee require a further Trustee, and the MBA are discussing replacing the floor in the hall
The Clerk reported on the GRIN meeting- Inspection meeting took place all in order
Public Hall committee- nothing to report
Unknown Donors- no meeting
412. Agenda items for the next meeting
Mud on the roads
RTA Risegate crossroads
Men’s shed
Remembrance Sunday
To resolve to move into Closed session in accordance with the public bodies (admission to meetings) act 1960 due to confidential nature of the business in Agenda items 413
Closed Session 9.17pm- the clerk left the room
413 To discuss Clerk’s salary- increase as per NALC pay scales discussed, Cllr Clark asked that Cllrs try to reply to any WhatsApp messages/emails as appropriate as Clerk frustrated with lack of response.
It was resolved to move Clerk to spinal column 20 and back date pay to April 2024. To be discussed again at the next staffing committee meeting in November
To resolved to move out of Closed Session at 9.25pm
Clerk returned to room and Chair advised of resolutions to item 413
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Meeting closed at 9.30pm
Chairman……………………………….
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