July 2021 Agenda
Digby Parish Council
AGENDA
The meeting of Digby Parish Council will be held on Monday 12th July 2021 commencing at 7pm, in Digby War Memorial Hall 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.
Masks must be worn and please adhere to the Covid restrictions in place.
Public Forum
The public forum will proceed at 7pm for up to 15 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
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: 05/07/21
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 16th June 2021 as a true and accurate record of that meeting.
5. Planning Matters
a) Planning Applications Received
21/0908/PNH 21 The Pinfold, Single storey rear extension 5.6 in length from the original wall, eaves height of 2.9m and maximum height of 2.9m
b) Decision Notices
21/0736/PNND Station Yard, Station Road - Change of use from offices to dwelling - The Prior notification application approved subject to noise mitigation measures being implemented by way of condition.
6. General Parish Matters
a) Update on the progress in setting of grass seed at the old pond area off North Street.
b) Report of hedge obstructing the footpath on North Street
c) To discuss further measures to reduce speeding.
d) To discuss the condition of the Cross
7. Highways
a) To report any pot holes or Highways issues.
8. The Village Hall
a) To acknowledge receipt of the minutes from the latest meeting of the committee, and any comments, if required.
b) To consider a gardening contract to maintain the borders within the Village Hall Garden
9. Drainage
a) To discuss the ground maintenance of the new flood alleviation scheme
10. Playing Field, Play Areas and Village General
a) Report on the monthly inspection of the Play Equipment.
b) Update on the bin at the playing field
c) To report on the progress of the planning for the playing field improvements.
d) To discuss improving the footpath entrance of the field from B1188.
e) Update on the damaged swingframe.
11. Allotments
a) To report on any updates from the Allotment Committee.
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
Malcfirth - Grass cutting Mar/May 360.38 + VAT 72.08 = 432.46
Autella pay roll 44.63 + VAT 8.93 = 53.56
Village Hall Rent 12.00
13. Correspondence
a) LALC Newsletter - Distributed to all councillors
b) NKDC consultation - review of Sexual entertainment Venues Licensing Policy
c) Assistant Chief Constable - Letter - Investing in new Community Beat Constables and a roving Community Crime Team
d) LCC working with Broadband Delivery UK to deliver upgraded broadband speeds to the county.
14. Dates of Future Meetings
Parish Council meetings
14th Jul, 18th Aug, 15th Sept, 20th Oct, 17th Nov and 15th Dec
The Annual Parish Meeting is still on hold until public can gather indoors safely.
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.