March 2026
Minutes of the meeting of Gosberton Parish Council held on 2nd March 2026
Present: Cllr J Clark (Chair), T Smith, N Oakman, G Firth, I Hobling, D Leworthy, J Ascough, P Waudby and F Newton (Clerk)
Also in attendance: none
Open Forum: none
693. To resolve to accept Apologies for Absence and reasons given in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972 s85(1): Resolved to accept apologies from Cllr Weatherly- Barton
694. To receive declarations of interests and considerations for any requests for dispensations in accordance with the Localism Act 2011- Cllr Waudby declared an interest in Agenda item 709/III
695. To receive and approve the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 19th January 2026: Resolved to approve the minutes
696. To consider removal of Cllr through six-month non-attendance rule- Resolved- Cllr Gore removed
697. To receive report from District Councillors- Clerk reported on behalf of Dist Cllr King- the waiting restrictions outside the school in Gosberton are in progress, it had been held up during the consultation process due to objections.
698. To receive the Clerk’s report on correspondence received and consider any recommendations:
Email Expression of interest in being co-opted to the PC
Outer Dowsing offshore wind Email -press release
LCC Highways TRO notices- added to website and social media
Parishioner Subject access request
Barclays Notice of closure of Charity account
The Clerk reported that a subject access request had been received and was being dealt with.
699. To consider NALC IT policy- Resolved to adopt this policy
700. To consider adopting ICO Publication scheme- recommended by NALC- Resolved to adopt this policy
701. To review and adopt
I. Pay policy
II. Safeguarding policy
Resolved- to adopt the policies- Clerk to check pension rules with BAK accounting
702. To receive update on Cemetery and consider quotation to deadwood oak tree- Cllr Clark reported that the proposed land is definitely not for sale, council to look into options of using allotment land for a new cemetery. Clerk seek advice from Planning to have the area removed from the Local plan, A quote has been received to deadwood the oak tree- further quotes required. To discuss at next meeting
703. To consider donation to Gosberton Methodist Chapel-flower festival- Resolved to grant £100.00
704. To receive update on Community Speedwatch and TRO Boston Road- no update on Speedwatch, clerk to contact Cllr King ref TRO
705. To consider quotation for cleaning Gosberton Risegate War Memorial: waiting for further quotes
706. To discuss issues at Gubboles Drove: Resolved: Cllr Leworthy reported that there are numerous issues- pot holes, fly tipping, and overgrown verges. Clerk to report fly-tipping and potholes. Cllr Waudby to quote for grass cutting. It was also noted that the verges had been badly damaged by farm vehicles driving on verges when the ground was very wet.
707. To resolve to accept grass cutting quote for 2026 from SHDC-agreed via Whatsapp- Resolved to accept.
708. To resolve to accept grass cutting contribution from LCC- agreed via Whatsapp- Resolved to accept.
709. Planning Matters
Applications for comments:
I. H08-0037-26-MODIFIED AGREEMENT- Modification of 106 relating to affordable contributions is to be changed to 100% First homes-approved under H08-0870-22- Emerald Homes, Boston Road
II. H08-0023-26-FULL- erection of 4 dwellings and associated detached garage- Land off Boston Road, Emerald Homes
III. H08-0954-25-FULL-AMENDMENT-Proposed detached 4 bed dwelling, Garage resized and repositioned, amended noise assessment, Riseholme Farm, Gosberton Risegate, Mr P Waudby
IV. H08-0036-26-FULL- Erection of one agricultural polytunnel for horticulture production, Risegate House, Hedgefield Hurn, Mr M Verdegaal
No comments
Determinations
I. H08-0975-25-REFUSAL- Erection of Timber framed dwelling- Hedgefield Hurn
II. H08-1226-25-APPROVED- Works in tree conservation area
III. H08-1261-25-APPROVED- Demolition of existing barn and erection of detached dwelling, Belnie House Farm Buildings, Belnie Lane, Gosberton
No comments
710. Finance
I. To approve payment of accounts within the Clerk’s report
| DATE | PAYEE | PURPOSE OF EXPENSE | TOTAL INC VAT |
| 27/01/2026 | BAK accounting | salary admin | 8.00 |
| 01/02/2026 | Gosberton Public hall | meeting room | 12.00 |
| 23/02/2026 | BAK accounting | salary admin | 8.00 |
| 17/02/2026 | D Lewis | hire of chipper and purchase of mole traps | 430.00 |
Payments made between meetings using delegated authority.
| 20/01/2026 | Post office | postage | 7.45 |
| 21/01/2026 | HP instant ink | Stationery | 20.99 |
| 03/02/2026 | Vodafone | mobile phone | 17.30 |
| 30/01/2026 | Microsoft | one drive 365 | 12.10 |
| 21/02/2026 | Hp instant ink | stationery |
20.99 |
Previously authorised-for information only
| 28/02/2026 | Clerk | salary | 903.98 |
| 28/02/2026 | HMRC | salary | 11.891 |
| 31/03/2026 | Clerk | salary | 903.98 |
| 31/03/2026 | HMRC | salary | 12.00 |
| 17/03/2026 | D Lewis | Village maintenance | 2000.00 |
Resolved to approve payments
II. To receive bank reconciliations up to 24th February 2026
| Bank Account | Current | ||
| balance per bank statement at 24/02/2026 | 5589.97 | ||
| uncleared payments | |||
| date | supplier | amount | |
| 19/12/2025 | LALC | -619.22 | |
| 01/02/2026 | Gosberton Public hall | -12.00 | |
| 17/02/2026 | D Lewis | -430.00 | |
| 23/02/2026 | BAK accounting | -8.00 | |
| -1069.22 | |||
| Total net bank balances at 24/02/2026 | 4520.75 | ||
| Opening balance | -618.94 | ||
| total receipts | 53177.91 | ||
| total payments | -47988.22 | ||
| total transfers | -50.00 | ||
| Closing balance | 4520.75 | ||
| bank account | deposit | ||
| balance per bank statement 24/02/2026 | 55694.76 | ||
| closing balance per cash book | 55694.76 | ||
| bank account | charity | ||
| balance per bank statement | 37.28 | ||
| closing balance | 37.28 | ||
| bank account | CCLA | ||
| balance per bank statement | 55000.00 | ||
| closing balance | 55000.00 |
Resolved to accept bank reconciliations
III. To review income and expenditure 17th Jan to 2nd March 2026
Income since last meeting £200.00 Cemetery fees
Expenditure since last meeting (including payments to be approved) £4368.60.
Resolved to approve income and expenditure.
IV. To review budget for 2025/26
Resolved to approve budget
711. To receive reports from other committees: no meetings have been held. Resolved to appoint Cllr Waudby to RMT
676. Agenda items for the next meeting
Cemetery, War memorial, Speedwatch, Gubboles Drove, Tree maintenance
Meeting closed at 8.00pm
Chairman………………………………….