September 2024
Minutes of the Meeting of Gosberton Parish Council
held on Monday 30th September 2024
Present: Councillors: T Smith (Chair), N Gore, I Hobling, D Leworthy, J Ascough and F Newton (Clerk)
Also, in Attendance: none in attendance
Open Forum: nothing reported.
431. To note apologies and accept valid reasons for absence: Cllrs Clark, Richardson and Dist. Cllr Geaney- It was Resolved to accept and approve apologies
432. To receive declarations of Interests and consideration for any requests for dispensations in accordance with the Localism Act 2011- none received
433. To receive and approve the minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 19th August 2024. It was Resolved approve the minutes
434. To consider co-options onto the Council- The interested party has had a change of mind- nothing to discuss
435. To receive report from District Councillors: The Clerk reminded Cllrs that Dist. Cllr King has a Ward Walk with Highways on 8th October- any issues to be emailed to Clerk by 6th October. Cllr Ascough commented on the number of cars parking along the Clough Road/ Chopdyke junction causing a hazard at school times. Clerk to add to Ward Walk and enquire about making this a no parking zone.
436. To receive the Clerk’s report on correspondence received and consider any recommendations:
Correspondence received
| LALC | Info ref extra meeting to discuss planning changes |
| Parishioner | Ref trees along the Clough Road |
| Memorial inspection training | |
| Playground inspection | New swing seat ordered |
| Garden allotments | Inspected |
| Farming allotments | invoices sent out |
| Ossian transmission project | Invitations to meeting- forwarded to all |
| Highways | Road closure- Lowbridge lane |
Clerk advised that someone should attend the on-line meeting regarding the Ossian project. Cllr Smith volunteered to register.
437. To consider and adopt
I. Nalc Media policy – It was resolved to adopt the policy and review in a year
438. To discuss Cemetery and a plan to implement a system for Memorial inspections- Clerk advised that following on form the Training Day, that Council should consider implementing a Memorial Inspection policy and a plan to inspect the memorials, she is still waiting for information to be received from the Course leader. To be discussed further at the next meeting. There had been no meeting of the Cemetery committee which was agreed to be formed at the last meeting.
439. To note update of SID installations- There has been no update from Highways repairing the badly installed poles.
440. To note update of action following RTA at Risegate crossroads- no update on this matter. Clerk to contact Dist. Cllr King for update for next meeting
441. To discuss removal of graffiti in playparks- Clerk reported that there has been graffiti on play equipment in both Parks, she has tried to remove it from the metal equipment but not from the wood tower. Cllr Smith volunteered to investigate this
442. To discuss installation of waste bins in village- Cllr Leworthy to ask local builders for quotes
443. To discuss planting of trees in Gubboles Drove- Cllr Leworthy to deal with this matter
445. To discuss Garden Allotment- The Clerk reported that 3 of the Garden allotments are untended, Tenants have been contacted but so far, no effort has been made to tidy up. There are 3 people on the waiting list
It was resolved to write to the Tenants to advise that they are in breach of their agreement and that one- months’ notice to quit would be given
446. To discuss Tender for Farming allotment- Barchards- notice has been received from one of the Tenants, Clerk to put allotment out to Tender. Notices to be placed on Website, notice boards and social media. Clerk to also contact other tenants in the area.
447. To discuss plans for Remembrance Sunday- Clerk reported that the wreaths have arrived, as Cllr Clark and Weatherly- Barton are not at the meeting, Clerk to contact to suggest an informal meeting regarding plans
448. To discuss plans for Christmas in the villages- The Xmas tree in the Risegate was deemed to have been a success last year, and it was discussed that it would be nice to repeat it this year. Cllr Ascough has had a tree donated by a local Farmer, and it has been agreed with the land owner that the tree can be placed in the same place as last year. Cllrs for Gosberton Village to discuss options for a tree in village, various areas were suggested and item to be discussed further at next meeting.
449. To discuss employing a Village Maintenance Person- Councillors present thought that this was an avenue that should be looked at. Cllr Smith agreed to work through the job specification for the next meeting.
450. To consider Planning matters:
Planning decisions received since the last meeting of Council
For Comments
I. H08-0681-24- Rear extension and internal alterations- The Brambles Chesboule Lane- Mr M Burton
II. H08-0684-24- Proposed single and two storey extension, conversion of existing bare – Quince Cottage- Mr Pearce
III. H08-0706-24- Proposed extension to provide ancillary annex approved under H08-173-24- Siloam 254 Siltside- Mr B Cunnington
IV. H08-0722-24- Installation of Electronic communications apparatus- Belchmire lane- Arqiva
Determinations
I. H08-0551-24- Replacement windows -57-59 Salem Street, Gosberton- APPROVED
II. H08-0493-24 Proposed replacement dwelling, 120 Westhorpe Road, Gosberton- Tawny Homes-APPROVED
No comments
451. To consider draft Budget for 2025/2026- This was discussed, in view of item 449, Budget to be discussed again at the next meeting
452. Finance
I. To approve payment of accounts – within Clerk’s report
| DATE | PAYEE | NET AMOUNT | VAT | TOTAL PAID | PAYMENT METHOD |
| 05/09/2024 | P Godfrey | 245.00 | 245.00 | BACS | |
| 04/09/2024 | T N Sneath | 1405.00 | 281.00 | 1686.00 | BACS |
| 16/09/2024 | Clerk-travelling | 38.43 | 38.43 | BACS | |
| 16/09/2024 | LALC | 72.50 | 14.50 | 87.00 | BACS |
| 10/10/2024 | Savilles | 5.00 | 5.00 | BACS | |
| 19/09/2024 | Online Playgrounds | 52.17 | 10.43 | 62.60 | BAC |
Payments made between meetings using delegated authority
| DATE | PAYEE | NET AMOUNT | VAT | TOTAL PAID | PAYMENT METHOD |
| 28/08/2024 | rbl | 82.50 | 82.50 | DEBIT CARD | |
| 28/08/2024 | Henchman | 332.50 | 66.50 | 399.00 | DEBIT CARD |
| 19/08/2024 | Amazon-graffit remover | 14.99 | 3.00 | 17.99 | DEBIT CARD |
| 21/08/2024 | Hp Instant ink | 15.41 | 3.08 | 16.49 | DD |
| 02/09/2024 | Wybone | 523.94 | 104.79 | 628.73 | DEBIT CARD |
| 06/09/2024 | Abbey print | 10.42 | 2.08 | 12.50 | DEBIT CARD |
| 06/09/2024 | Post office | 27.20 | 27.20 | DEBIT CARD | |
| 13/09/2024 | Vodafone | 13.36 | 2.67 | 16.03 | DEBIT CARD |
| 05/09/2024 | One drive | 4.90 | .98 | 5.88 | DEBIT CARD |
| 05/09/2024 | Amazon | 50.53 | 0.00 | 50.53 | DEBIT CARD |
| 15/09/2024 | WAve | 19.50 |
0.00 |
19.50 | DD |
It was resolved to authorise all payments
II. To receive Bank reconciliation within Clerks report
Current account as at 29th September - £4578.90
Deposit account as at 29th September £49984.60
Community Account as at 29th September £37.28
NS & I account as as 29th September £53999.91
It was resolved to accept bank reconciliation
III. To review income and expenditure within Clerks report
Expenditure since last meeting
£3402.08
Income
£5276.70
It was resolved to accept income and expenditure figures
IV. To review Budget to date
It was Resolved to accept budget figures
V. To review Fixed asset register
It was resolved to accept the fixed asset register
453. To receive reports from other Committee’s
Cllr Gore and Ascough reported on a recent informal meeting of the RMT. The Hall refurbishment is complete but has run over budget due to unforeseen issues. The Trustee’s are looking at ways to help fund the shortfall and a meeting is to be held in the next few weeks
Public Hall committee- no meeting
Unknown Donors- no meeting
GRIN- no meeting
Cllr Ascough reported that the Speedwatch group are planning to be out again in the villages shortly- weather permitting
430. Agenda items for the next meeting
Cemetery, Village maintenance person, Remembrance Day
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Meeting closed at 9.20 pm
Chairman……………………………….
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