Kibworth Beauchamp Parish Council

15th February 2026 | Councils

The public parish council monthly meeting was held on 27 January 2026 in the Studio at the Kibworth Community Hub.

Key Decisions and Resolutions

Apologies accepted from Cllrs Fehrn and Dowling.

Minutes from 13 January 2026 approved.

Cllr Beesley-Reynolds appointed Flood Warden.

Declaration of interest noted (Cllr Copson – planning item).

14 Leicester Road (self-build): Comments submitted to HDC – concerns about access and refuse collection.

Fairport House, Fleckney Road (self-build): No comment.

29 Prospect Road (rear extension): No comment.

Land west of Warwick Road (≈580 homes): Objected – EIA scope does not address major traffic, pedestrian safety, or infrastructure issues.

£1m HDC Community Grant Fund

Approved / supported projects (subject also to KHPC approval):

MUGA fencing (Warwick Park): £13,308.88

Jubilee Green swings and wetpour: £13,726.26

Kibworth Tennis Club improvements: ~£6,400 (supported in principle)

The Well – shopfront replacement: Supported in principle (more detail needed)

Community Hub improvements: Supported in principle LED lighting: £1,748 (subject to grant criteria)

Community speed gun: Supported in principle (more justification required)

No update – provider unable to attend.

S106 funds: Seeking Deed of Variation (Outdoor Sports pot deadline August 2026).

Cemetery: £5,234.67 s106 grant received for bins and burial markers.

Community Hub: Snagging ongoing; café phase 2 quote awaited.

CCTV: SLA and monitoring costs still under review by HDC.

Leicestershire Gardens: VAT backdate – procedure being checked.

Payments approved: £17,063.78

2026/27 Budget fact sheet: Approved for publication.

Financial Regulations: Updated (debit card & closure of Equals).

Annual Investment Strategy: Approved.

Community Hub lease & staffing

Deed of Surrender: Legal costs approved (£850–£900).

TUPE support: HR consultants appointed (£700–£875).

Food safety: Only operators (not premises) need registration.

General Privacy Notice: Approved

Health & Safety Policy: Approved

HR (confidential)

HR minutes approved; need for confidentiality reiterated.

The next monthly public meetings are on 24 February and 24 March at 7pm and will be reported in due course.

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Maria Smith (clerk@kibworthbeauchamp-pc.gov.uk)