September 2024
GLENTHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council held in the Village Hall on 5/9/2024 at 7.30pm
Present:- Cllr A. Shaw (Chairman), Cllr S Shaw, Cllr V. Smith, Cllr S. Bunney.
In attendance: Helen Pitman (Clerk).
Visitors: One.
1. Co-option of Councillors: Three vacancies remain but still no interest. Notice to be placed on board and piece in Signpost magazine. The chairman wished to thank Cllr Bunney for his continued support which allows the parish council to continue to function.
2. Apologies for Absence and Reasons Given:- None.
3. To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the 2011 Localism Act:- None.
4.. Notes of last meeting on 16th May 2024 to be approved as minutes:-
The minutes were signed as a true record.
5. Chair and Council’s Comments:- fly tipping outside ACIS bungalows to be reported.
6. Reports from County & District Councillors:- Cllr Bunney reported that RAF Scampton is no longer to be used to house asylum seekers; Mike Head is keen to hold small meetings to discuss police issues with parishes; consultation on Health Services within the county is ongoing; Pension credit is being pushed for those not yet claiming; household support fund has been extended for 6 months.
Cllr Duguid not in attendance.
7. Crime & Vandalism:- Police report circulated.
8. Clerk's Report on Matters Outstanding: No further forward with contacts re erosion of beck and cleaning of playground. New contacts/contractors to be sought. Agenda
9. Planning:- None
10. Correspondence:- None.
11. Finance & Accounts for payment:-
Payments for authorisation: Resolved to pay: salary costs: £720.52; AJ Williams: £696. To renew insurance with Hiscox on an LTA for 3 years at a cost of £800.55.
12. To discuss new play equipment: Defer until outcome of grant application known.
13 To discuss church clock battery back up:- Defer. Chairman to chase.
14. To discuss grass cutting: Additional request from parishioner not supported.
15. To discuss work to trees at rear of the hall : Council agreed to approach WL Tree officer to discuss treeworks to allow solar panels on village hall. If in agreement, quotes to be sought.
16. Items for next meeting:- Co-option; play park; clock; bank erosion; tree work.
17. To move into closed session to resolve on replacement clerk: Resolved to appoint Alison Lacey on same basis on SCP 7. Handover to commence as soon as possible. Clerk to support.
There being no other business the meeting closed at 9.10pm.