NOT YET APPROVED Minutes of the Meeting 2nd December 2024
LONG BENNINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
NOT YET APPROVED MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting
Held Monday 2nd December 2024
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Public Forum |
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2 members of the public attended. No issues were raised |
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Meeting commenced at 7.02pm |
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Present |
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Mark Newton (MN), Geoff Fearn (GF), Mick Walker (MW), Mick Brooks (MB), John Leventhall (JL), Carole Lee (CL), David Kelly (DK), Paul Wood (PW) and Jane Evans, Parish Clerk |
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Apologies for Absence |
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Jane Bell and Daryl Walton due to personal commitments. Apologies accepted |
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24/200 |
Declarations of Interest. |
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To receive Disclosable Pecuniary Interests in accordance with the Relevant Authorities (Disclosable Pecuniary Interests) Regulations 2012. None It is noted dispensations are held for all Councillors for the purpose to precept/budget setting. |
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Minutes & Matters Arising from Previous Meeting 4th November 2024 |
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Matters Arising 24/186 the meeting with Roseland is still to be arranged ACTION CLERK/Cllr MAUGHAN 24/186 Witham Meadow. Cut and CCTV investigations still pending. ACTION CLERK It was RESOLVED that the minutes be signed as a true record. |
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County Council Report |
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No report |
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District Council Report |
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PW confirmed work has commenced on the new depot, a reduction in the level of Rural Grants will cost SKDC £400k and there have been a number of Code of Conduct complaints about Cllrs from other Cllrs. These have been referred to solicitors at a cost to the Council. |
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Planning |
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Applications - S24/1958 Peterson. Application for single storey side extension to garage at 9 The Pastures, Long Bennington. RESOLVED no comments Planning Approvals – see agenda. Planning Refusals – none Planning Appeals/Withdrawals – Notice of appeal ref APP/E2530/W/24/3353929 Change of use from agricultural land to use as a residential caravan site for 1 gypsy / traveller family group on 7 pitches, comprising of 10 touring caravans and 10 static caravans, erection of 10 utility buildings and 7 stable blocks with ancillary paddock land; formation of new access, hardstanding for parking and the installation of a package sewage treatment plant. (Resubmission of S22/1022) at Meadow View Marshall Way Foston - noted Other planning issues – none |
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Village Hall Ownership and future funding – to discuss current position |
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Cllrs were informed the submission to the Charities Commission has started with the request to accept the constitution. However, their response time is up to 12 weeks and it is anticipated more information will be required to be submitted. |
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Memorial Gardens Flagpole – to discuss repair/maintenance works. |
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Cllrs referred to a report that the flagpole rope is sticking. It was agreed that Cllrs would lower the flagpole to establish the issue and make the appropriate repair. ACTION DK/JKL/MW |
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Precept 2025/26 – to discuss precept request and budget setting |
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Following discussion it was RESOLVED to submit a request a Precept of £54,500 for 2025/26. This is an increase of £500 but has no impact on the contributions from residents via Council Tax. |
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Chairman’s and Clerk’s Report |
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Chairman’s Report Cllrs were advised that the Parish Councillor vacancy can now be filled by co-option and the position will be advertised. It was agreed to set a deadline of 10th January 2025 for applications and a decision will be made at the February meeting. ACTION CLERK Clerks Report Councillors referred to the attached report.
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Finance |
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Councillors were referred to the attached schedule of invoices for payment totalling £2572.73. RESOLVED – to pay the invoices. ACTION Clerk to arrange payment. Monthly financial reports were provided – no questions raised. Resolved to approve Community Cleaner hours worked and payment. RESOLVED to offer the VHMC a contribution of £1175 being half of the cost of drainage channel repairs at the village hall car park. ACTION CLERK |
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Reports |
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Playing Fields Management Committee – a meeting is taking place to discuss cost realignment of the Pavilion improvement project. Village Hall Management Committee – it was confirmed thermostatic radiator valves have been approved at an approx. cost of £3k. Proposed increased charges are to be discussed with the Outreach representatives. Emergency Planning Group – Cllrs were advised JL has approached the Rotary group asking for suggestions on how he could be replaced as Chairman Road Safety – MB advised no speed checks have been completed due to increased official training now required and increased admin and information required. The level of noise from empty lorries travelling to and from Roseland was discussed, with a suggestion of encouraging residents to report it to SKDC and it was agreed to add this to the next agenda for further discussion. ACTION CLERK Police Report – MB confirmed he has recently completed a survey from the Police and Crime Commissioner office, advising that the rural policing is non-existent locally. Footpaths & Streetlights – None Witham Meadow – the purchase and installation of the shed is to be investigated. ACTION CLERK |
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Correspondence |
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Councillors referred to attached list of correspondence received during the last month. No further questions |
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Staff Pay Review – to discuss recommendations of Personnel Committee |
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Confidential minutes |
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Items for next agenda and Parish News Report. |
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Next agenda – budget 2025/26 Parish News – No January edition |
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Date of next meeting – 6th January 2025 |
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Meeting Closed 8.06pm |
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Signed…………………………………. Designation …………………… Date ……………………. |