October 2020 Agenda
MEETING OF DIGBY PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA
Meeting to take place on 21st Oct 2020 at 7pm via zoom
Contact details for the meeting
Topic: Digby Parish Council Meeting
Time: Oct 21, 2020 07:00 PM London
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PUBLIC FORUM
The public forum will proceed at 7pm for up to 5mins, when members of the public may ask questions or make short statements to the council. This time allocation can be extended if required.
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.
Angie McDonald Clerk to the Council Date: 14/10/2020
1. CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS.
2. APOLOGIES
- Apologies for absence and reasons given.
3. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & APPLICATIONS FOR DISPENSATION
- To receive reports on Members’ Disclosable Pecuniary Interests in relation to agenda items and to receive applications for Dispensation in accordance with the Localism Act 2011.
4. SIGNING OF THE MINUTES
- To resolve to accept the notes of the Parish Council meeting held on Wednesday 16th September 2020 as a true and accurate record of that meeting.
5. PLANNING MATTERS
a) Planning Applications Received
20/1354/PNH 28 The Hurn. Single storey rear extension, 5.50m in length from original wall, eaves height 2.15m, max height 3.m.
b) Decision Notice.
20/0479/PNND Wood Farm Barn, Wood Farm – Prior approval for change of use from agricultural barn to two dwellings – Approved by NKDC
6. GENERAL PARISH MATTERS
- To confirm the old pond area of North Street has been cut
- To confirm area of sunken footpath off North Street has been improved and grass seeded.
- To update on the progress of the ‘Happy to Chat’ bench.
7. HIGHWAYS
a) To report any potholes or highways problems.
8. THE VILLAGE HALL
a) To acknowledge receipt of the minutes of the latest meeting of the committee, and any comments, if required.
9. DRAINAGE
a) To report any updates from IDB or the Environment Agency.
b) To report on the meeting with the Environmental Agency regarding the Beck and the meeting with LCC to discuss the flood alleviation scheme.
10. PLAYING FIELD, PLAY AREAS AND VILLAGE GENERAL
a) Report on monthly inspection of play equipment,
b) To consider the maintenance indicated on the RoSPA inspection
c) To consider additional equipment for the field and the need to apply for a grant.
d) To carry out routine maintenance on trees in the playing field.
11. ALLOTMENTS
a) Update from the Allotment representative, if required.
12. FINANCE
- Note of bank balances and approve bank reconciliation
- To note income received. Nil
- To approve for the following payments Invoice VAT Total
MalcFirth Grass cutting Sept 351.63 70.33 421.96
G Garton – Poppy Wreath 17.00 17.00
P Russon & Son – Grass Seed 50.00 50.00
Salaries/Expences TBN
13. CORRESPONDENCE
- LALC Weekly Newsletter. Distributed to councillors
- NKDC Weekly Newsletter. Distributred to councillors
- County Councillors report. Distributed to councillors
14. DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS
Parish Council meetings for 2020
18th Nov and 16th Dec
Annual Parish Meeting 2020 – Delayed until further notice
Parish Council Meetings for 2021
20th Jan, 16th Feb, 17th Mar, 21st Apr and 19th Ma
15. ANY BUSINESS TO NOTE FOR THE NEXT AGENDA
Budget for 2021/22
To have an internal audit carried out
Teenage Shelter - To be considered when the lockdown is lifted
Village Boundary Sign – To be considered when the lockdown is lifted
16. CLOSED SESSION (for confidential itesm in accordance with the Public Bodies Act 1960) if required.