Minutes of Meeting, Tuesday, 7th March 2023
The Parish Council met on Tuesday, 7th March in the Evangelical Hall, at 7.30pm
PRESENT
Chairman Siddall
Vice Chairman Lawrence
Councillors: T. Gritton, V. Hare, A. Philpott , S. Venton Parishioners: 2
573. Apologies for Absence: There were no absentees
574. To invite Councillors to declare an interest in matters on the Agenda. None were declared
575. Minutes 07/02/2023
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 7th March 2023 be approved and
confirmed.
576. a) Planning applications
There were no new planning application
b) Planning decisions
HOUSE/MAL/22/01248 Single storey rear extension. Pitvched roof over existing attached garage
Seasons, School Road. MDC approved this application.
577. TCWG & Speed watch
Dates for speedwatch haves been set for 9th and 10th March.
2 drivers were caught speeding on the Tru Cam patrols.
RESOLVED Ongoing
578. Spring clean/gardening
.
RESOLVED Ongoing, waiting to hear back from the tree people.
579. Projects for the village
.
RESOLVED Ongoing
580. Common land
The work on the common be done before March,
RESOLVED Ongoing
581. Elections
All Parish Councillors to fill in their nomination forms
RESOLVED The Parish Councillors to take their completed forms to Chairman Siddall and he will deliver them.
582. Plaque updating
Councillor Siddall has not been able to do this yet.
RESOLVED Ongoing
583. Invoices presented for payment
LT Evangelical Church hire of hall £20.00
584. Correspondence
Skipper’s had put in a quote for their services for the next 12 months. The new prices were unanimously agreed.
585. Update from District Councillor
There is a new corporate plan.
The budget has been set for the next 12 months. Financial planning was discussed and how to work with other authorities.
MDC is operating inefficiently at present. Policies need to be adhered to.
MDC is still looking at moving offices to save money.
We are now in the pre-election period so cannot promote any business during this period.
There being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting at 8.05pm
Signed by the Chairman
ITEMS FOR NEXT MONTH’S AGENDA
Interviews for a new Parish Clerk
Spring Clean