July 2025 Minutes (DRAFT)

Minutes of Ordinary Meeting held on 1st July, 2025

1. Cllr. Charmaine Smith chaired the Ordinary monthly meeting with Cllrs. P Chapman, S Smith, J Shepherd, A Vogel, County Cllr. Nicky Chopak and Mrs. D A Turner (Clerk) attending.

2. Apologies

   Apologies received from Cllrs. N Osborne and K Anderton.

3. Declarations

   No declarations in respect of this Agenda.

4. Minutes

   The minutes had been Emailed to all Councillors and were agreed and signed.

5. Balance at Bank

   It was reported that the balance at the Bank is £16,852.43 in the Current a/c and £5,014.26 in the Solar a/c.

6. Accounts to pay

   All Points Accountancy £75.00 (Internal Audit)
   Proposed we pay Cllr. Chapman Seconded Cllr.S Smith.

7. Planning Application No PA24/05096

   Reply received from the Environment Agency.

8. Code of Conduct Training

   There will be a Code of Conduct training meeting online on the 10th July, 2025 from 10.00-12.00. Clerk to Email link to Councillors.

9. 20mph Consultation

   Correspondence received regarding the 20mph speed limit. Further information will follow.

10. Councillor matters

    1. It was suggested we purchase a concrete planter to put by the seat at the entrance to the Village as the previous one has gone missing. Cllr. Chapman to find out the cost.
    2. It was reported that drains are blocked at Certificate Hill and at Trefrida Farm. Cllr. Chopak will look into this.
    3. Councillors wish it to be known that the Benches to be installed at Goldfinch Close were not paid for from Parishioners Council Tax money but from the CIL Fund which has to be used for Village things otherwise it has to be repaid.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.30pm