February 2024 Agenda
Digby Parish Council
AGENDA
The Parish Council meeting will be held on Wednesday 14th February 2024 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.
Clerk to the Council A McDonald Date: 07/02/24
1. Election of Chairman (24/017)
a) Before the meeting can commence a chairman is to be elected.
The meeting will then be closed for the public to speak.
Public Forum
The public forum will proceed 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 by resolution of the council.
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.
2. Apologies & Vacancy (24/018)
a) Apologies for absence and reasons given. To acknowledge the resignation of Cllr. D Drysdale.
b) Co-option to fill the 2 vacancies on the council
3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest & Applications of Dispensation (24/019)
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 (24/020)
a) To resolve to accept the notes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 10th January 2023 as a true and accurate record of that meeting.
5. Planning Matters (24/021)
a) Planning Applications Received.
23/1429/FUL – Erection of 37 dwellings, new estate roads, surface water drainage infrastructure and play area (part of residential site allocation NK/DIG/001). Land off Station Road, Digby.
b) Notice of Appeal.
Appeal Reference APP/R2520/W/23/3333022
Barn adjacent to Springwell Barn, Beck Street (23/0362/PNND)
c) Decision Notice Received.
Nil to Date.
6. General Parish Matters (24/022)
a) Update on the adoption of footpath ‘The Smoot’ from North Street to Green Dykes.
b) Update on the Information sheet from the Parish Council
c) To consider subscribing to LALC at £245.60 and to the LALC Annual Training Scheme, cost £150.00
d) To Acknowledge the resignation of our litter picker and advertise for a new litter picker.
7. Highways (24/023)
a) To report any pot holes or Highways issues.
b) Update for the request for a new street light on B1188
c) To consider any further update regarding Public Footpath No.5
8. The Village Hall (24/024)
a) To acknowledge receipt of the minutes from the latest meeting of the committee, and any comments, if required.
b) To elect an representative for the village hall committee.
9. Drainage (24/025)
a) Update on the issues raised at the public meeting held on 27th Nov.
i) Meeting with outside agencies to consider further improvements to reduce flooding.
ii) Update on the Emergency Plan Guide
ii) Confirm agenda for the next public meeting
b) To consider the quote for removing fallen tree from Greendykes
10. Playing Field, Play Areas and Village General (24/026)
a) Report of Monthly inspection of Play Equipment.
b) To note the emergency tree felling on eastern boundary of the playing field
c) Update on the Bowls Club lease – currently on hold.
d) Update on the improvements to the playing field road.
e) To consider improving the drainage on the Eastern boundary of the field.
f) To arrange training for councillors to inspect the play equipment.
11. Allotments (24/027)
a) To report on any updates from the Allotment Committee.
12. Finance (24/028)
a) To note bank balances and approve bank reconciliation
b) To note any income received during the last month.
None to date
c) To approve the following payments
Salaries/Expenses TBN
P&P Tree Services 144.00
Select electrical Services 116.58
Pelican Trust – printing of info sheet 14.00
13. Correspondence (24/029)
a) LALC Newsletter - Distributed to all councillors
b) NKDC Newsletter - Distributed to all councillors
c) Billinghay & District Community Pool – Looking for grants, donations or volunteer to help retain the facility.
d) Police & Crime Commissioner – Invite – Parish Council Engagement Session 25th June 24
14. Dates of Future Meetings (24/030)
Parish Council meetings
For 2024 – Second Wednesday of the month - 13th Mar, 10th Apr, 8th May, 12th Jun, 10th Jul, 14th Aug, 11th Sep, 9th Oct, 13th Nov and 11th Dec.
15. Any Business to Note for the Next Agenda (24/032)
16. Closed Session (24/032)
For confidential items in accordance with the Public Bodies Act 1960, if required.