July 2025
Minutes of the Meeting of Gosberton Parish Council
held on Monday 7th July 2025
Present: Councillors: Cllrs J Clark Smith, I Hobling, J Ascough, P Waudby, D Leworthy, N Gore and F Newton ( Clerk)
Also, in Attendance: one MOP
Open Forum: N/A
Cllr Gore gave a verbal resignation and left the meeting
580. To resolve to accept apologies for absence and reasons given in accordance with Local Government act 1972 s85(1) – apologies were received from Cllr Weatherly-Barton, Cllr Oakman- Resolved to accept apologies and reasons given
581. To receive declarations of Interests and consideration for any requests for dispensations in accordance with the Localism Act 2011- none received
582. To receive and approve the minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 5th June 2025. I Resolved approve the minutes
583. To receive reports from District Councillors- no reports received
584. To consider co-options onto the Council- Resolved to co-op Mr G Firth to the Council. Nominated by Cllr Ascough and seconded by Cllr Hobling- all agreed. The Chairman welcomed Mr Firth
585. To receive the Clerk’s report on correspondence received and consider any recommendations- the report was circulated
| Parishioner | Complaint about upkeep of cemetery |
| Rev Walters | Request for horses to be allowed into cemetery grounds |
| LCC highways | consultation ref speed limit along Lowgate |
| LALC e-news | Circulated to all |
| SHDC | Consultation ref Statement of licencing policy |
| Parishioner | Complaint about overgrown hedge- referred to Fix my street and Cllr King |
| Information ref Great grid upgrade | On the agenda to discuss |
| Email complaint about speeding | on the agenda to discuss |
| Email from Tenant | Damage to machinery adjacent to garden allotments |
Council discussed the request for horses to be allowed in the Cemetery- it was felt that there was a risk of damage to headstones/graves, insurance would not cover this, and that if it had been allowed it would set a precedence for any future requests
586. To consider and adopt
I. Subject access request policy
II. Website accessibility statement
Resolved to adopt both policies
587. To review and adopt
I. Scheme of delegation
II. Grant awarding policy
III. Internal controls
IV. Bank mandate
Resolved to adopt all- Clerk to contract the Youth Club to request a report on the outcome of the grant funding. Cllr Clark, Smith and the clerk are to continue as signatories on the Bank Accounts
588. To discuss speeding along Quading Road, and purchase a new SID/alternative reactive/passive speed sign- Resolved to purchase a new SID, and for the occasion of the remaining SIDs to be moved around the village. Cllr Smith will liaise with D Lewis on this.
589. To consider setting up “ Nutrition explorers’ group” for children- it was felt that this should be referred to the local schools
590. To review Village maintenance and inspection meeting- During the recent inspection meeting all areas were found to be tidy. Cllr Ascough reported that the Footbridge near the war memorial was covered in ivy and required attention- this is property of the Drainage board- to be reported. Cllr Hobling commented on the bumpy road surface near the crossing in the Risegate- to be reported on Fix my street
591. To consider Tree safety inspection quote- Resolved to accept the quote for £400.00 from N Sardeson
592. To discuss National Grid- Weston and East Leicestershire consultation- Clerk attended a webinar, posters regarding this have been put on noticeboards, website and social media. Clerk reported that at a recent Quadring PC meeting Dist Cllr Bingham advised that all Parish Councils should send in a representation. Clerk to action
593. To consider purchasing a new Lincolnshire flag- Resolved to accept the quote from Hampshire Flag co for a 6x4ft sewn flag.
594. To discuss garden allotments and damage to tenants’ machinery- Clerk reported that the Tenants are liable for this. Public liability for tenants is available through the Allotment association; clerk is to inform tenants of this option. It was felt that the Farmer should also have checked the area before proceeding with machinery
595. To discuss Cemetery and damage to headstone- Clerk and Chair have agreed to repair headstone at a cost of £25.00, Clerk to contact Parishioner after repairs have been carried to find out if repair is acceptable. Cllr Clark advised that he has a meeting on 23rd to discuss extension to cemetery land. Cllr Ascough has received a request from Mr Thorley about the purchase of a bench to dedicate to his late parents. Resolved to accept cost of repair and grant permission for bench
596. To agree meeting venues- The Clerk reported that it Marjorum is no longer booked on a Monday evening, Resolved- to continue to hold every 3rd meeting in the Clough and Risegate
597. Planning matters
Applications for comment
I. H08-0455-25 FULL- Proposed first floor extension and external timber cladding- Kernow Cottage, Clough Road- S Gooderson
II. H08-0483-25- PRIOR APPLICATION- Installation of additional roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system on existing agricultural buildings- P Thorold Ltd- Cookes Road- B Thorold
III. H08-0535-25- RESERVED MATTERS- Erection of 8 Dwellings- (outline H08-0964)-21 Duke of York 106 Risegate Road, SSJ Developments
No comments
Determinations
I. H08-0233-25- Proposed single store detached triple garage- 7 Cookes Road- APPROVED
II. H08-0046-25- Proposed outdoor riding arena- 106 Siltside, Gosberton Risegate-APPROVED
III. H08-0343-25- Works in tree preservation area, 61 High Street- APPROVED
IV. H08-0375-25- Single storey extension to rear of bungalow- Joanne, Belnie Lane-APPROVED
V. H08-0145-25- Change of use and alterations to Former Plumbers Merchants-31/33a High Street, Gosberton-APPROVED
VI. H08-0574-25- Proposed new pole- Rearing Farm, Broad Drove, APPROVED
598. Finance
I. To approve payment of accounts – within Clerk’s report
| Date | Payee | Net amount | vat | Total paid | Payment method |
| 01/06/2025 | Gosberton public hall 392 | 15.00 | 15.00 | BACS | |
| 31/05/2025 | LALC 394 | 295.00 | 59.00 | 354.00 | BACS |
| 24/06/2025 | BAK accounting 405 | 8.00 | 8.00 | BACS | |
| 06/06/2025 | Glasdon 397 | 71.73 | 14.35 | 86.08 | BACS |
| 14/04/2025 | Clough church hall | 20.00 | 20.00 | BACS | |
| 30/06/2025 | Clough school 408 | 150.00 | 150.00 | BACS | |
| 01/07/2025 | Gosberton public hall 411 | 6.00 | 6.00 | BACS | |
| 01/07/2025 | NBB recycled furniture 412 | 510.00 | 102.00 | 612.00 | BACS |
Payments made between meetings using delegated authority
| Date | Payee | Net Amount | VAT | Total paid | Payment method |
| 06/06/2025 | Postage 395 | 6.96 | 6.96 | DEBIT CARD | |
| 03/06/2025 | Vodafone 396 | 14.22 | 2.85 | 17.07 | DEBIT CARD |
| 13/06/2025 | Microsoft 399 | 4.90 | .98 | 5.88 | DEBIT CARD |
| 21/06/2025 | HP instant ink 401 | 17.49 | 3.50 | 20.99 | DEBIT CARD |
| 15/06/2025 | Wave 401 | 18.77 | 18.77 | DD | |
| 04/07/2025 | Shaw and son 414 | 205.00 | 41.00 | 246.00 | DEBIT CARD |
| 03/07/2025 | Vodafone | 14.22 | 2.85 | 17.07 | DEBIT CARD |
Previously authorized- for information only
| 15/06/2025 | D Lewis 400 | 2000.00 | 2000.00 | BACS | |
| 30/06/2025 | Clerk 406 | 856.24 | 856.24 | BACS | |
| 17/07/2025 | D Lewis | 2000.00 | 2000.00 | BACS | |
| 31/07/2025 | Clerk | 856.24 | 856.24 | BACS |
Resolved to authorise paymentsup
II. To receive bank reconciliations up to 30th June 2025
Balance of Bank Accounts
Current – online balance as at 30th June 2025 £ 4220.06
Deposit- online balance as at 30th June 2025 £73373.08
Community – online balance as at 30th June 2025 £ 37.28
NS & I – as at 30th June 2025 £54541.32
Resolved to accept bank reconciliation figures
III. To receive income and expenditure
Expenditure since last meeting(including payments approved at meeting)
£7290.30
Income since last meeting 17th May to 30th June 2025
£660.00 (£600.00- cemetery fees £600.00, £60.00- garden allotments)
Expenditure for 2025-2026 £13277.23
Income for 2025-2026(including precept) £37764.18
Resolved to accept Income and expenditure figures
Iv. To review budget – Resolved to accept budget figures
599. To receive reports from other committees
Cllr Ascough reported that RMT held a recent inspection meeting, the Trustee’s have offered to help the Beehive association with the accounts, as these are overdue for publication. Cllr Ascough reported on the Speedwatch group. The Police had been informed of the recent incident where the Speedwatch team have been harassed by members of the public. The Police will also be joining the Speedwatch team for the next session. Meeting for Unknown Donors is still to be arranged.
600. Agenda items for next meeting
Cemetery
Trees SID
Christmas
Remembrance Day arrangements
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Meeting closed at 9.03 pm
Chairman……………………………….
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