2023 Parish Council Meeting Agendas

• Open Meeting – 15 minute public forum
• Reports from District and County Councillors

1. Apologies for absence and acceptance of any reasons given
2. Declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011
3. Minutes:  
   • Approve the minutes of the Parish Council held on 6 November 2023, whereby they be signed by the Chair as true and accurate record of the meeting.
4. Election of Vice-Chair to the Parish Council
5. Clerk’s report on matters outstanding and correspondence
6. Policies for review, approval and adoption:
   • Planning Matter Policy
7. Finance summary and accounts for payment
   • Unity Trust Bank:
     • Bank as at 28 November: £16,087.91
     • All PC funds are now with Unity Trust Bank
   • Resolve to pay:
     • Wave water bill 8 July - 7 Oct 2023 - £17.5
     • South Kelsey Village Hall invoice - TBC
     • Clerk November Expenses / Other - £220.85 (Print paper £6.99, LALC training (2 hours) £25.68, Mileage £2.25, O/T 0.5hrs £6.42, Pay scale rise back pay £186.50)
   • Accounts settled:
     • Cloud Next - registrations of domain - £132 (inv. VAT)
     • Cloud Next - 12 months email hosting - £59.98 (inc. VAT)
     • C Atkin (PC laptop) - £175
     • Information Commissioner’s Office (yearly subscription DD) - £35
   • Contractural:
     • Clerk’s wages November - £462.67 (Basic £278.24, WFH £26, Accrued Holiday pay (auth. 6/11/23 £158.42) no expenses)
     • AJ Williams grass cutting, November 2023 - TBC
   • Incoming:
     • Allotment rent 2023/24 - £30
     • Community Grant Scheme - £3,500 (WLDC first instalment)
   • Draft budget - 2024/25 Precept Requirements
     • Review and approve budget
   • Other Financial Matters
     • Park Charity - note any account updates
8. Planning:
   1. FOR DISCUSSION: 147476 - received 25 October 2023. Extension for comments granted 6 December 2023.  Outline planning application for the erection of 5no. dwellings and associated infrastructure, with access and layout to be considered and not reserved for subsequent applications.  Land to the rear of Westfield, Thornton Road, South Kelsey, Market Rasen, LN7 6PS
   2. FOR NOTING: 147486 - received 31 October 2023.  Watermill Leisure Park (open-air swimming).  Objections and comments submitted 15 November 2023.  WLDC Senior Development Management Officer - confirmed when further information re ecology is received - application will be out for re-consultation.
9. Community Speed Watch
   1. Speed Radar Sign update
   2. Allocate budget for interim spend on signs
   3. Tender process for trees - allocate budget & agree timetable
10. Dog Fouling - bag dispenser update
11. South Kelsey Park & Play Area
    • Current situation
    • RoSPA playground inspection - Review/Resolve
    • Playground / Play Areas Risk Management Policy - Review/Adopt
    • Playground checks/risk assessments - Review checklist & assign officer
    • Playground accident report - Review accident report form
    • Update on moving forward
12. Councillor Volunteer Scheme - update
13. LALC Internal Audit - resolve to engage services
14. Items for the Agenda of meeting on 8 January 2024

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