2024-25 Minutes

MINUTES OF WILSFORD PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 12 NOVEMBER 2024 AT 7.00PM IN THE SMALL ROOM OF THE VILLAGE HALL

Present:            Cllr Sirs (Chair)
                Cllrs Blankley, Harrison, and Reseigh.

In Attendance:    County/District Cllr Hagues,  one member of the public and Denise Gascoyne Parish Clerk

Public Forum: 
Cllr Blankley told the meeting that all grit bins had been filled except the one near the Plough which had been reported and confirmation had been received it was ‘in progress’.
Cllr Blankley had reminded Micari Engineering about the repair of the half-pipe. The order was sent on 23 November 2023. If she has no reply, the Clerk to write.

1.Chair’s Welcome. The Chair Cllr Sirs welcomed everyone to the meeting.

2.Apologies for Absence. Apologies for absence with valid reasons had been received from Cllrs Corner and  Miller. It was proposed, seconded and 
Resolved: that apologies for absence with valid reasons be accepted from Cllrs Corner and  Miller.

3.Declarations of Interest.
There were no Declarations of Interest however, Cllr Sirs filled in a Dispensation form to allow him to discuss village hall matters.

4.To approve and accept as a true record the notes of the meeting held on 08 October 2024. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to accept the notes of the meeting held on 08 October 2024 as a true record and these were signed by the Chair.

5.Reports from County Cllr and District Cllr Hagues.
a. Cllr Hagues had sent his November newsletter. This had been circulated to all Cllrs. The Section 19 Flooding reports should be released in the next few months.
b. Remedial works were needed to the footpath Town End. Cllr Hagues agreed to investigate, if nothing happened, it would be put on the list for the Highways Walkabout in December.

6.Vacancy for a Parish Councillor.
a. Due to the resignation of Simon Davey, a vacancy exists on the parish council. We are now allowed to co-opt. 
Beris Brickles attended the meeting and said he was interested in becoming a Parish Councillor. He gave a short report and was duly co-opted on to the Parish Councillor.  He signed his Declaration of Acceptance of Office and Register of Member’s Interests and took his place at the table.

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7.Reports from Outside Bodies.
a. Allotments – nothing to report.

b. Biodiversity – nothing to report.

c. Cemetery – There was concern about the overgrown hedge inside and out the cemetery, and the one at the Allotments. Cllr Reseigh agreed to talk to the local farmer and ask if he could help.

d. CLT – A meeting had been held recently which Cllr Harrison attended. He said they were still pursuing green energy, but to date no further progress has been made.

e. All outstanding work had been completed on the playing field including the Wendy House. Cllrs however were concerned about the ramp between Blackberry Way/Playing Field as it was felt it was too smooth. It was proposed seconded and
Resolved: to ask Tidy Gardens to investigate.

f. St Mary’s Church – nothing to report. There was a Church Council Meeting coming up on 16 November.

g. Village Hall – It was confirmed that a line had been drawn under the bad feelings between the Parish Council and Village Hall Committee.  
They had been discussing a memorial bench for outside the village hall.

8.Chair Update.
a. The Chair was preparing a list for the meeting with Highways. Cllr Sirs, Corner and County Cllr Hagues would accompany the Highways Manager. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to ask him for a date early in December.

b. It was confirmed that the NKDC light at the junction of Main Street/Town End would be repaired.

c. The Chair reported that the Handyman had now began work around the village, and you could already see a difference. He would be asked to clear the leaves at Paddock Close, which if get wet will become a  slip hazard.

9.Parish Clerk Update.
a. The Fly Tipping Ancaster/Wilsford Hill was still in situ. Although the asbestos had been removed. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved: to request NKDC remove the rest of the rubbish.

10.Correspondence.
a. LALC e-news – circulated to all Cllrs.
b. Quickline communications – circulated to all Cllrs.
c. Clerks and Councils direct
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d. Parish & Town Council Newsletter October 2024 – circulated to all Cllrs.
e. NALC Chief Executives Bulletin – circulated to all Cllrs.
f. PCCs Crime and Police survey – circulated to all Cllrs.

11.Planning.
a. 24/1062 Confirmation TPO not required to fell trees 40 Main Street. FOR INFORMATION ONLY.
                                
12.Finance.
a. The Bank Reconciliations and Cashbook to 31 October 2024 had been circulated to all Cllrs. It was proposed seconded and
Resolved: to accept the Bank Reconciliations and Cashbook to 31 October 2024 and these were signed by the Chair.

b. The following Approval List had been circulated to all Cllrs. It was proposed, seconded and

c. The Precept and budget would be set at the next meeting on 10 December 2024

d. The request for funding for the Handyman from NKDC had been accepted and received. The Clerk had updated the records with NKDC.

e. The Clerk reported that Lloyds were changing our Treasurer’s Account to a Community Account from 14 January 2025. This would mean bank charges at £4.25 per month. There would be other charges for bulk BACS payments in or out, but most of them would not affect Wilsford Parish Council.

13.Reports from Cllrs.
a. Cllr Sirs reported the Firework display as a huge success with over 300 people attending. It was hoped there would be enough in the bank to cover next year’s display but asked that we still budget next year in case of bad weather.

b. Since Quickline had laid the cables between 60 and 64 Main Street, the footpath was starting to crumble. The Chair would report this on Fix My Street. It was proposed, seconded and
Resolved:  to add this to the list for the Highways Walkabout.

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14.Training.
a. LALC Training Bulletin October 2024 had been circulated to all Cllrs. If any Cllr wished to attend training they should contact the Clerk.

15.Date of Next Meeting.
a. The date of the next meeting was confirmed as 10 December 2024 at 7.00pm. This will be a Closed Meeting to set the Precept.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.20pm

                            Signed ………………………………
                            Chair

                            10 December 2024

It is important to understand that the information given above represents notes of the  meeting which took place in the small room of the village hall on 10 November 2024 and do not  become minutes of Wilsford Parish Council until accepted or otherwise at the meeting.