January 2026
Minutes of the meeting of Gosberton Parish Council held on 19th January 2026
Present: Cllr J Clark, T Smith (Chair) N Oakman, G Firth, S Weatherly-Barton, I Hobling, D Leworthy, J Ascough and F Newton (Clerk)
Also in attendance: One MOP
Open Forum: Member of the public raised concerns about the speeding traffic along Belchmire lane opposite the junction of Wargate Way. There is access to a property at this junction, the occupants have taken steps with signage to warn motorists of the access but is concerned that it is an accident waiting to happen, Council agreed to raise the matter with LCC.
677. To resolve to accept Apologies for Absence and reasons given in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972 s85(1): No apologies received
678. To receive declarations of interests and considerations for any requests for dispensations in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 and remind Councillors to keep their declarations up to date with SHDC- The Clerk reminded Councillors to update any interests with SHDC
679. To receive and approve the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 8th December 2025: Resolved to approve the minutes
680. To receive report from District Councillors- no report received
681. To receive the Clerk’s report on correspondence received and consider any recommendations:
LALC E news and training bulletin
LCC Lincolnshire Resilience Forum news
Ossian Wind Farm Newsletter
LCC Planning information ref Anaerobic digester plant
The Clerk reported that a number of residents are walking their dogs in the cemetery and although the majority of dog waste is picked up it is being disposed of in the waste bins which are there for flower waste etc. It was agreed that a dog waste bin situated on the railings near the gate so that it can be emptied by SHDC may help with this issue.
682. To consider NALC IT policy- to be reviewed at the next meeting
683. To review and adopt
I. Freedom of Information request procedure
Resolved- to adopt the policy
684. To receive update on Cemetery- Cllr Clark to chase, Clerk reported that the box hedges along the cemetery path have been trimmed.
685. To receive update on Community Speedwatch and TRO Boston Road- Cllr Ascough reported on 2025 activity- 4509 vehicles and been checked of which 101 vehicles had been reported to Lincs Community Speedwatch, with an average speed of 46.51 mph. A schedule is in place for 2026.
686. To consider subscribing to the LALC Annual Training scheme- Resolved to subscribe, at a cost of £170.00 plus vat and new Councillors were reminded that they should attend the New Councillor training sessions
687. To consider quotation for cleaning Gosberton Risegate War Memorial: A quotation has been received for this work, and the Clerk has submitted a pre-application for funding towards the works. The War Memorials trust require further information and additional quotes. Clerk to action
688. To confirm signatories on CCLA account as F Newton, J Clark and J Smith: Resolved for signatories F Newton, J Clark and J Smith
689. Planning Matters
Applications for comments:
I. H08-1261-25-FULL- Demolition of existing barn and erection of detached dwelling, Belnie House, Farm Buildings- K Baxter
Determinations
N/A
690. Finance
I. To approve payment of accounts within the Clerk’s report
DATE PAYEE PURPOSE OF EXPENSE TOTAL INC VAT
02/12/2025 Belnie Landscaping Repair to dog bin £75.00
24/12/2025 Clerk Batteries for Xmas lights £ 6.00
22/12/2025 BAK accounting Salary admin £ 8.00
19/12/2025 LALC Membership £619.22
Payments made between meetings using delegated authority.
03/01/2026 Vodafone Clerk mobile £17.30
15/12/2025 Wave Water-cemetery £18.29
30/12/2025 Microsoft One drive storage 365 £12.10
21/12/2025 Hp inc Instant Ink £20.99
Previously authorised-for information only
31/12/2025 Clerk Salary £903.98
31/12/2025 HMRC Salary £ 12.01
31/01/2026 Clerk Salary £903.98
31/01/2026 HMRC Salary £ 12.00
15/01/2026 D Lewis Village maintenance £2000.00
15/02/2026 D Lewis Village maintenance £2000.00
Resolved to approve payments
II. To receive bank reconciliations up to 16th January 2026
| Balance per bank statement at 16/01/2026 | Current | £5288.59 | |
| Uncleared payments | |||
| Date | Customer/Supplier Reference | Amount | |
| 02/12/2025 | Belnie Landscaping | -75.00 | |
| 19/12/2025 | LALC | -619.22 | |
| 22/12/2025 | BAK Accounting | -8.00 | |
| 23/12/2025 | Clerk | -6.00 | |
| 12/01/2026 | Belnie Landscaping | -2000.00 | |
| Total |
-2708.22 |
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| Total net bank balances at 16/01/2026 | 2580.37 | ||
| opening balance | -618.94 | ||
| total receipts | 52792.91 | ||
| total payments | -44543.60 | ||
| total transfers | -5050.00 | ||
| closing balance per cash book | 2580.37 | ||
| Balance per bank statement at 16/01/2026 | Deposit | 60565.70 | |
| total net bank balances at 16/01/2026 | 60565.70 | ||
| Opening balance | 52452.35 | ||
| total receipts | 3113.35 | ||
| total payments | |||
| total transfers | 5000.00 | ||
| closing balance per cash book | 60565.70 | ||
| Balance per bank statement at 31/12/2025 | NS & I | 54541.39 | |
|
total net bank balances at 31/12/2025 |
54541.39 | ||
| opening balance | 54541.39 | ||
| total receipts | |||
| total payments | |||
| total transfers | |||
| closing balance per cash book | 54541.39 | ||
Current account £ 5288.59
Deposit account £60565.70
Charity account £ 37.28
NS & I £54541.32
Resolved to accept bank reconciliations
III. To review income and expenditure 2nd December 2025 to 16th January 2026
Income since last meeting £931.89(£340.00 Cemetery fees- £70.00 allotments, £11.89 National grid, £510.00 donation toward bench)
Expenditure since last meeting (including payments to be approved) £7346.78.
Resolved to approve income and expenditure.
691. To receive reports from other committees: no meetings have been held
676. Agenda items for the next meeting
Cemetery, War memorial, Speedwatch, Gubboles Drove
Meeting closed at 7.52pm
Chairman………………………………….