May 2025 Minutes
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Wednesday 21st May 2025
Present: D. Waine (Chair) Debbie Whelan (Clerk), Cllrs W. Green, Cllr D. Dickinson, Cllr. J Land and Cllr. A Bradbury
One member of the public was present
25/05/01. Election of Chair and receive Declaration of Acceptance of Office
Councillor Waine opened the meeting. Cllr Green proposed and Cllr Land seconded, Cllr Waine as Chair. This was APPROVED unanimously. Cllr Waine signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office
25/05/02. To receive apologies and reasons for absence
An apology was received from Cllr. Sandford.
25/05/03. To receive Declarations of Acceptance of Office
Councillors completed Confirmations of receipt of Code of Conduct, Register of Interests (or confirmation of unchanged circumstances), and Acceptance of Office.
25/05/04. Election of Vice-Chair
Cllr Green was voted as Vice Chair.
25/05/05. To resolve to suspend the meeting to allow no more than 15 minutes of public forum
It was RESOLVED to suspend the meeting to allow for 15 minutes of public forum.
A parishioner was present with specific interest in feedback on the plans for speeding, and also for the Village Cleanup. These issues will be addressed in the items on the agenda. The parishioner also raised the poor attendance and participation of the people in the village. This is addressed in the agenda item addressing the Village Walkabout.
25/05/06. Confirmation of Parish Council Minutes
The Minutes of the Meeting of the 19 March 2025 were APPROVED.
25/05/07. Memorial Hall Management Committee
Cllr. Land was UNANIMOUSLY appointed as representative on the Memorial Hall Management Committee.
25/05/08. Playing field inspections
Cllr. Land has attended the Playing Field Inspection training and will take over the weekly Playing Field Inspection. It was AGREED that the Clerk was to follow up with WLDC with respect to the parameters of duties and issuing of the qualification.
25/05/09. Defibrillator maintenance
Cllr Waine is the current guardian of the defibrillator. It was RESOLVED that he continue in this role.
25/05/10. Speed Indicator Device
Cllr. Land and Cllr. Sandford will continue to monitor the Speed Indicator Device. Cllr. Sandford needs to purchase a battery for the computer for £21.88 for a new battery. It was AGREED that this be purchased.
The new Speed Indicator Device needs to be moved to the new pole which has been erected by Highways. We have permission to situate the old indicator device outside Aelfric on the A46 and Juden on Spridlington Road. It was AGREED that this will be carried out by Cllr. Land.
It was AGREED that the Clerk is required to follow up on the signs with Graeme Butler from Highways. We have the correct number of volunteers for the Community Speedwatch project. It was AGREED that Cllr. Land follows this up.
25/05/11. Financial Matters, taking any required action
The Year End accounts were tabled and ACCEPTED.
Year End Accounts - to receive and approve reports
• Bank Reconciliation 2024/25 APPROVED
• Variance Report 2024/25 APPROVED
• Annual Governance Statement 2024/25 APPROVED
• Accounting Statements 2024/25 APPROVED
• Internal Auditors Report 2024/25 APPROVED
Recommendations from the tabled audit infer the following actions:
- The Clerk to prepare clear documentation completing the gaps in the audit.
- Move to online banking and caveat about changing banks
- Ensure there is continual reference to the approved budget
Payments
The following payments were APPROVED.
DD Bank Charges to 4 April £ 10.00
Cheque 101258 LALC Subscription and payment £ 436.16
Cheque 101259 HMRC PAYE Clerk April and May £ 163.60
Cheque 101260 Clerk Salary April and May £ 246.04
Cheque 101261 Gallagher Annual insurance £ 767.73
Cheque 101262 Clerk Clerk back pay - WFH £ 360.00
Cheque 101263 Carl Thomas Audit fee £ 150.00
TOTAL £ 2133.53
The WLDC Precept was paid in. This reflects an income of £ 9562.00
As of the 4 May 2025, the balance in the CURRENT ACCOUNT stands at £22, 580.06
As of the 4 May 2025, the balance in the BUSINESS ACCOUNT stands at £31,415.90
25/05/12. Updates from outside bodies
There were no updates from any outside bodies.
25/05/13. Resident Issues, taking any required action
A parishioner had complained about the hole in the hedge on the playing field and the long grass. This was resolved by the Clerk.
25/05/14. Playing Field issues, taking any required action
A more formal fence is required to cover the gap in the hedge. This will be raised at the next meeting.
25/05/15. Planning matters
None received.
25/05/16 LALC training Scheme
Cllr. Land has attended a LALC training scheme for Playground Inspections. It was stressed that it would be beneficial to all new councillors to attend the LALC Councillor training
25/05/17. Any urgent items for discussion
It was noted that one Expression of Interest for co-option onto Council had been received, but that the applicant was only available at the next meeting. It was AGREED that co-option be held over until this meeting.
25/05/18. Co-option of Councillor
The Clerk has received no interest in the additional Councillor. This will be re-advertised
25/05/19. Clean-up of village
It was AGREED that the Clerk is to notify West Lindsey that we will be doing the clean up on Saturday 7th June. Participants are to meet at the Village Hall at 10am.
Cllr. Sandford will advertise the event on Facebook.
25/05/20. Cutting grass Kisimul triangle
Cllr. Waine raised that he cut the grass at the memorial site on the Kisimul triangle and that this needs to be picked up by another volunteer. It was AGREED that this become an item on the following agenda.
25/05/21. Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Parish Council is 23 July 2025 at 7.30pm.
The meeting closed at 20.52pm.