2026 Parish Council minutes of meetings

Minutes of the meeting of Gosberton Parish Council held on 6th July 2026

Present: Cllr J Clark (Chair), T Smith, N Oakman, I Hobling, D Leworthy, J Ascough, P Waudby, S Weatherly-Barton and F Newton (Clerk)

Also in attendance: Representative from SHDC Waste services and 1 MOP observing

Open Forum: Mr D Reed from Waste services gave a short report on the new Waste collection services that are planned to be rolled out later this year. Leaflets were left with Councillors and Clerk to add to website, social media and notice boards. There is a dedicated help line available for any residents 

who need help with assisted collections/exemptions. Mr Reed left the meeting at 7.54pm

755. To resolve to accept Apologies for Absence and reasons given in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972 s85(1): apologies received from Cllr Firth- Resolved to accept

756. To receive declarations of interests and considerations for any requests for dispensations in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 and to remind Councillors to keep DPI up to date with SHDC- no new declarations received

757. To receive and approve the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 18th May 2026: Resolved to approve with amendment to minute 744

758. To receive report from District Councillors- no report received

759. To receive the Clerk’s report on correspondence received and consider any recommendations:

Clerk added- After speaking to Police about underage drinking, has contacted SHDC Licensing team to report matter. Chair and Clerk visited allotments on 22nd June regarding reports of youths who had been chopping wood and building a den in the undergrowth. A tenant had reported this and taken the knife for safe keeping. Police informed and are investigating. Groundsman has cut back lime tree and dead wood around the gate to the park. Reports of a wasp/bee’s nest in Risegate park, investigated, area taped off, found to be Miner bees which are harmless. Letters also sent to two residents of Wargate way who is believed to be fly tipping garden waste in the cemetery. Contacted SHDC Waste services regarding a new dog bin along Windmill Lane.

760. Councillors to review and complete GDPR check list- Clerk to print off for each councillor for the next meeting

761. To review

I. Scheme of delegation

II. Recreational grounds policy

III. Allotment data protection agreement

Resolved to adopt Scheme of Delegation and Allotment Data protection agreement. Recreations grounds policy to be reviewed with amendments at the next meeting

762. To receive update on community Speedwatch- Cllr Ascough reported that there was no update, a lot of members are on holiday and unable to align dates

763. To receive update on Cemetery and consider Cemetery fees- no update on Cemetery. Fees discussed and be amended, due to of space in the burial section it was agreed to limit this area to Parishioners only- non-Parishioners can apply and this will be decided by full Council at the time. No Exclusive Rights (reserved plots) to be sold to non-parishioners. Burial into new plot will be £500.00 non-parishioner is approved £2500.00. Exclusive rights increased to £175.00. Burial into a grave where exclusive rights have been purchased increased to £325.00, non-parishioner £1625.00. Burial of a child under 16- no charge, for non-parishioner £500.00 (subject to approval) Ashes interment for non-Parishioner to increase to £750.00. Ashes into an existing plot/grave £90.00 for non-parishioners increased to £450.00. This motion was proposed by Cllr Waudby and seconded by Cllr Leworthy. Christmas wreaths to be removed on or around 1st week in February. Resolved to accept 

764. To receive update on Gosberton War Memorial- no update, Clerk to chase for quotes, and to ask on Clerk forum for guidance on dates when other Councils remove Remembrance day wreaths. It was suggested that a frame to hold wreaths may be worth looking into- clerk to action

765. To receive update on Gubboles Drove- the area has been mowed. Cllr Waudby to arrange to be mown again in next couple of weeks.

766. To discuss wasteland- Sandiacre- The potential sale of the wasteland was discussed. Resolved not to sell at the present time as Council have no immediate products that require funding.

767. To discuss ongoing litter issues at Gosberton playing field and to received latest report on play equipment. The clerk reported that there has been issues with empty cans, broken glass bottles and dumped bicycles in the park. The groundsman has spoken to some of the young people in the park since then the litter situation has been better. There have been reports of people smoking drugs too. The gate has been taken off its hinges and some of the wood around this area damaged. It was suggested that split pins could be added to top of gates. Groundsman has repaired damaged fencing. Clerk reported that the loose bracket on the swing had been repaired too.  Situation to be monitored.

768. Planning matters

Applications for comment

I. H17-0555-26-FULL- proposed sunroom to rear of dwelling with internal wall removal. Ivy House, Mr R Bright

Determinations

I. H08-0307-26- APPROVED- detached garage/garden room,20 Platinum close

II. H08-0393-26- APPROVED- Proposed storage shed, 124a Siltside, Gosberton Risegate

III. H08-0269-26-APPROVED- Removal of single storey conservatory and build new traditional flat room extension- 8 Salem Street

IV. H08-0376-26-APPROVED- Works to Gosberton Risegate tree preservation order 8,10b Risegate Road

V. H08-0399-26-APPROVED- Details of bio gain plan, Risegate House, Hedgefield Hurn

VI. H08-1211-25-APPROVED- Proposed glamping site with lake and access track, Adj Dovecote Farm

No comments

769. Finance

I. To approve payment of accounts within the Clerk’s report

Payments made between meetings using delegated authority.

Previously authorised-for information only

Resolved to approve payments

II. To receive bank reconciliations up to 15th May 2026

Resolved to accept bank reconciliations

III. To review income and expenditure 19th May to 3rd July 2026

Income since last meeting £660.00 (£620.00 Cemetery fee, £40.00 Garden Allotments)

Expenditure since last meeting (including payments to be approved) £8761.63

Resolved to approve income and expenditure.

IV. To review budget for 2026/27

Resolved to approve budget

770. To receive reports from other committees- GRIN have held an Inspection meeting. RMT due to meet in next couple of weeks when new clerk is appointed and all trustees available. No Public hall meeting

754. Agenda items for the next meeting

TRO Boston Road

Cemetery 

Dog waste bins

Remembrance service

Signs for park

War memorial

Update on parks 

SID at Risegate xroads

Date for inspection meeting agreed- 16th July meet at Cemetery 7.30pm

Meeting closed at 9.05pm

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Chairman