March 2021 Agenda
Digby Parish Council Agenda
A virtual meeting, via zoom, of Digby Parish Council will be held on 17th March 2021 commencing at 7pm, for the purpose of considering and resolving business as set out in this agenda. County and District Councillors, the press and members of Digby electorate are cordially invited to join the meeting.
Topic: Digby Parish Council Meeting
Time: Mar 17, 2021 07:00 PM London
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Public Forum
The public forum will proceed at 7pm for up to 5 mins, when members of the public may ask questions or make short statements to the council. This time allocation can be extended if required at the discretion of the Chairman.
District & County Councillors' Matters
After the Public Forum each councillor will provide a 5 minute report on the business of their relevant council
Police.
Report from the local PCSO
If none of the above are in attendance the Parish Council will resolve to commence the full council meeting as soon as possible.
Clerk to the Council AMcDonald Date: 10/02/21
1. Chairman's Opening Remarks
a) Welcome
2. Apologies.
a) Apologies for absence and reasons given.
3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest & Applications of Dispensation
a) To receive reports on Members' Disclosable Pecuniary Interests in relation to agenda items and to receive any applications for Dispensation in accordance with the Localism Act 2011.
4. Signing of the Minutes
a) To resolve to accept the notes of the Parish Council meeting held on Wednesday 17th Feb 2021 as a true and accurate record of that meeting.
5. Planning Matters
a) Planning Applications Received
Nil to Date
b) Decision Notices
21/0008/HOUS Springwell Cottage, 22 Beck Street - Proposed first floor extension to rear. Approved by NKDC
c) To discuss 106 Levy
6. General Parish Matters
a) To consider individual Parish Councillors email accounts
b) To consider promoting for a volunteer Environment Warden (Dog Warden), which includes free training from NKDC
c) To discuss additional ground maintenance ie cutting area at the old pond, North Street and possible siting of a bench.
d) Progress update on bench installations and the bin at the playing field
e) To consider re-printing the Digby Village Book
7. Highways
a) To report any pot holes or Highways issues
b) To discuss re-positioning and replacing the temporary 30mph restriction signs
8. The Village Hall
a) To acknowledge receipt of the minutes from the latest meeting of the committee, and any comments, if required.
b) Update on the village hall ground maintenance contract
c) To discuss the Garden Waste Bins, Renewal £69.00
9. Drainage
a) Update on the work needed on Greendykes
b) Environmental Agency - Update on review
c) To consider commenting on the unfinished flood relief scheme
10. Playing Field, Play Areas and Village General
a) Report on the monthly inspection of the Play Equipment
b) To discuss whether an area to permit free running of dogs should be provided.
c) To discuss ground maintenance contracts for 2021
d) To progress the planning for the playing field improvements
11. Allotments
a) To report on any updates from the Allotment Committee
b) Confirm Tenancy Agreement has been renewed for the Allotment Field area.
12. Finance
a) To note bank balances and approve bank reconciliation
b) To note any income received.
c) To approve the following payments
Salaries/Expenses TBN
ICO Data protection £35.00
13. Correspondence
a) LALC Newsletter - Distributed to all councillors
b) NKDC Newsletter - Distributed to all councillors
c) County Councillor Report - Distributed to all councillors
14. Dates of Future Meetings
Parish Council meetings
21st Apr and 19th May
From May unless Government legislation changes, councils will hold face-to-face meetings. The Annual Parish Meeting is still on hold
15. Any Business to Note for the Next Agenda
16. Closed Session
For confidential items in accordance with the Public Bodies Act 1960, if required.