2026 Parish Council minutes of meetings

Minutes of the meeting of Gosberton Parish Council held on 28th September 2026

Present: Cllr J Clark (Chair), G Firth, T Smith, N Oakman, J Ascough, K Marshall, D Leworthy and F Newton (Clerk)

Also in attendance: Dist Cllr Bingham

Open Forum:  None

796. To resolve to accept Apologies for Absence and reasons given in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972 s85(1): Received from Cllrs Hobling, Weatherley-Barton and Waudby Resolved to accept apologies

797. To receive declarations of interests and considerations for any requests for dispensations in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 - no new declarations received

798. To receive and approve the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 17th August 2026: Resolved to approve the minutes  

799. To receive report from District Councillors- Dist Cllr Bingham reported that the devolution plans for LCC have been postponed for the time being. There has been a meeting with the local Policing team and there will be additional PCSO’s in the area. There has been changes made to the Planning system and more of the applications will be decided by Officers rather than going to committee, advised that all planning applications should be commented on through the planning portal- due to commence in October, also a new Building safety levy is being implemented for any projects over 10 houses. Wheelie bin collections due to start in November. 

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

Clerk has also attended Outer Dowsing scheme planning meeting and LALC training course on holding Effective meetings

801. To review

I. Recreational grounds 

II. Media Policy

Resolved to accept with amendments to Recreational grounds

802. To receive update on community Speedwatch- The Speedwatch team have been out along Boston Road, information send to LRSP. Due to other commitments Cllr Ascough is no longer able to undertake the admin for this. The team are going to organise some mid week sessions. The purchase of an additional SID was discussed. Quote to be requested and monies added to the budget for next year to cover this. The replacement batteries for the SID along the Risegate Road have arrived

803. To receive update on Cemetery: -no update. Clerk to seek advice from Dist Cllr Bingham ref changing the location of cemetery in the new Local Plan.

804. To accept quote for work on Gosberton Risegate War memorial- agreed via WhatsApp- Resolved- to accept quote from Holbeach Memorials

805. To discuss ongoing litter issues at Gosberton playing field to received latest report on play equipment- further complaint received from resident about motor bikes being used in the park late at night. CCTV was discussed, but with no power supply Solar powered may be the only options. Dist Cllr Bingham advised that it may be possible to take a power source from any nearby lamp posts. A motorcycle inhibitor for the gate was also suggested as an option. Residents to be advised to report any issues to police. 

806. To receive update regarding arrangements for Remembrance DayTRO to cover service times- application for TRO has been made. Timings for service 10.45 at Gosberton and 11.45 at Risegate on the 8th, 10.45 at Gosberton on 11th. Clerk to advertise. Flagpole requires cleaning, and a new rope is needed. Suggested that certificates or small gifts are given to children who read at service.

807. To receive update on TRO Boston Road- Cllr Firth raised concerns about the length of time this application is taking to process and pointed out that with the new development there is the potential for more traffic accessing the Boston Road. Clerk to chase LCC Cllr.

808. To discuss additional signage for Lowgate ref dog walking/mess- Signage to be looked into, and additional dog waste bin to be purchased for the top of Churchfleet land, new bench to be quoted for this area too. Dist Cllr Bingham offered grant of £300.00 towards bin. Resident of Lowgate has volunteered to litter pick the area. Clerk to liaise. Also, signage required for bottom end of Mill lane, SHDC dog enforcement to be contacted, and also reported by Cllrs the amount of grass cuttings being thrown into the dykes along this stretch of housing/road.

809. To discuss changes to waste collections from the Cemetery and Public waste bins in the villages- Clerk reported on correspondence from SHDC Waste services, Dist Cllr Bingham to contact on PC behalf to try to ask for current arrangements to continue.

810. Planning matters

Applications for comment

I. H08-0833-26-sec73 Modification- Proposed residential development of 92-1-2-3-and-4-bedroom dwellings with public open space and access to York Gardens, Modification of condition 5 to amend wording in relation to the Ecological Impact Assessment. land off York Gardens, Gleeson Homes -no comment

II. H08-0753-26-OUTLINE- Proposed residential development, single dwelling, Land between 31& 35 Westhorpe Road, Gosberton, John Grant (Donington) Pen. Scheme.- no comment

III. H08-0752-26-OUTLINE- Residential development, single dwelling, Adj to 12 Bowgate, Gosberton, J Grant (Donington) no comment

IV. H08-0739-26-FULL- Conversion, extension and internal alterations to existing bard to form 1 self-build dwelling and erection of detached carport- Adjacent to Risegate House, Hedgefield Hurn- T Foden and D Trawford no comment

V. H08-0779-26-FULL- Erection of detached dwelling, Adjacent to 3-4 Bowgate, Gosberton- Mr A Murfet- objection to be raised- density and design no suitable for area

VI. H08-0742-25-FULL- Proposed cow shed- Orchard House Farm, Chopdyke Drove= WR Kerfoot & Partners -no comment

Determinations

I. H08-0621-26-APPROVED- Details of existing hedge along the east, south and west boundary of site, condition 4 of H08-0393-26- 124a Siltside, Gosberton Risegate- 

II. H058-0954-25-APPROVED- Proposed detached 4 bed dwelling, Riseholme Farm, Gosberton Risegate

III. H08-0037-26-APPROVED- Modification of 106 agreement relating to affordable contribution is to be changed to be 100% first homes, approved under H08-0870-22 Site adj to Silverdene, Boston Road

No comments

811. 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 25th September 2026

Resolved to accept bank reconciliations

III. To review income and expenditure 15th August to 25th September 2026

Income since last meeting £733.75 (£530.00 Cemetery fee, £203.75 CCLA interest)

Expenditure since last meeting (including payments to be approved) £5866.25

Resolved to approve income and expenditure.

IV. To review budget for 2026/27

Resolved to approve budget

812. To consider draft 2027/2028 Budget- proposed budget has been circulated to discuss at the next meeting. Budget to be created for cutting trees along Windmill lane

813. To receive reports from other committees- No GRIN meeting

RMT meeting, new Clerk in post and one grant application received/grant approved. No Public Hall meeting/report. 

814. Agenda items for the next meeting

TRO Boston Road

Cemetery 

Remembrance service

War memorial

Update on parks 

Christmas

Bench for top of Churchfleet lane

SID 

Budget

Meeting closed at 9.16pm

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Chairman