Kibworth Harcourt Parish Council
The monthly public parish council meeting was held on 3 February at 7pm in the Studio at the Kibworth Community Hub.
Key Updates
County and District Council
A mid-February meeting has been secured with Neil O’Brien MP, senior County Highways officers and councillors to review New Road and Church Road A6 junctions.
County Council budget is expected to increase by 2.99% (meeting 18 February).
HDC budget meeting 23 February; Cabinet proposing 5% reduction.
Environmental Statement request submitted for 580 homes west of Warwick Road (draft Local Plan previously 450 homes).
Smeeton Road (28 homes) due for Planning Committee decision on 12 February.
Joint Boards & Community Updates
Joint Recreation Board (KJRB)
Warwick Park: Tree works completed following survey; storm-damaged trees removed.
Adult outdoor gym equipment under consideration (quotes obtained).
The Rookery: Quotes awaited for re-tarmacking and path widening.
Joint Burial Board (KJBB)
S106 funds received for bins and grave markers (bins ordered). Meeting planned with HDC regarding funding a workshop.
Agreed to the cleaning of the memorial for Col J. Chaplin VC.
Village Hall
Next film: Downton Abbey on 21 February.
Allotments
New fencing installed (s106 funded).
Short waiting list: new members encouraged.
Kibworth Community Hub
2025 accounts show overall loss of £19,555.57 (reduced to £6,435.23 excluding grant-funded activity).
Charity dissolution – discussions to commence in line with Charity Commission guidance.
Upcoming events: Fashion Show (14 April) and Wrestling (25 April).
Planning Decisions
26/00071/FUL – 14 Leicester Road: Comment submitted (concerns re access and waste collection arrangements).
26/00076/SCP – Land west of Warwick Road (580 homes): Strong objection (EIA scope lacks traffic and pedestrian assessment).
25/01744/FUL – Scout Hut (Elliot Close): Comment (access restrictions and sewage treatment clarification required).
26/000071/FUL – 6 The City: Supported (revised scheme addresses prior concerns).
£1m Community Grant Fund
Approved projects (subject to grant criteria):
MUGA fencing (Warwick Park): £13,308.88 (RJ Fencing).
Jubilee Green swings & surfacing: £13,726.26 + VAT (Online Playgrounds).
Tennis Club improvements (~£6,400) – supported (grant/s106 route to be confirmed).
Community Hub LED lighting: £1,748 + VAT (Kibworth Electrical).
Supported in principle:
The Well (access & security).
Community Speed Gun (~£800) – further details required.
Policies Approved
General Privacy Notice
Equal Opportunities Policy
Updated Financial Regulations
Budget Fact Sheet approved for publication.
Finance
Payments approved: £9,374.45.
Monthly and quarterly reconciliations approved.
HDC agreed to honour previously invoiced contract rates after prices were disputed.
The next parish council public meetings are on 3 March and 7 April in the Studio, Kibworth Community Hub at 7 pm.
Please visit our website for more information about us at www.kh-pc.gov.uk.
Sara Barrett (clerk@kh-pc.gov.uk)
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