22nd November 2024 Minutes

Minutes of the Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council

 

Date: Wednesday 22nd November 2023

Venue: Glentworth Village Hall

Attendance: Councillors: J. Latham, E. Rook, Councillor Hebborn and L. Garbutt. Also attending: G. Monks (Clerk)

 

2211/1 Apologies for absence

Councillors C. Montgomery, H Fitzpatrick, W.Annibal & District Councillor Howitt-Cowan.

2211/2 Declarations of interest and dispensations from members in accordance with the Local Government

1. To record declarations of interest by any member of the council in respect of the agenda items.  None declared

2. To note dispensations given to any member of the council in respect of the agenda items.         None declared

2211/3 Minutes of the Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council held on Wednesday 1st November 2023

Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to approve the Minutes taken on 1st November 2023.

2211/4 Clerks Report

Councillors noted the report. 

2211/5 Chairman's/ Vice Chairman's report on activities undertaken on behalf of the PC

There was nothing to report.

2211/6 Planning Matters to be Reported and Considered:

There was discussion about Glentworth Hall and its use as a group rental property.  The Clerk will ask West Lindsey Planning how long they will allow the property to be used in this way without a planning application coming forward.  Councillor Hebborn noted that there are large fence posts around the field opposite the pig farm.  The Clerk will ask Glentworth Scottish Farms if they know the plans for this.

2211/7 Accounts

Councillors RESOLVED to approve the financial report and approve electronic payment e732.

                Payee                                                                                                                                                                   Amount

e732 Lindum Group Ltd (Christmas tree base)                                                                                     £1,518

 

•             Councillors considered budgetary items for the budget in 2024/25.

•             Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to request an estimated precept value of £10,918 for 2024.25, being a 3 % increase on the 2023.24 value.

•             Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to apply for a grant from Star Energy for a new solar powered speed sign.

2211/8 Correspondence for Information

All correspondence was noted by Councillors.

2211/9 Minor items/ Agenda items for the next meeting

None.

2211/10 Date of Next Meeting

The next Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council will be on Wednesday 10th January 2024.

2211/11 Proposal to move to closed session, in accordance with the Public Bodies (admissions to meetings) Act 1960, that in view of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted, it is advisable in the public interest that the press and public be temporarily excluded and they are therefore instructed to withdraw from the meeting for the following items of business.

2211/1 NALC Pay Awards 23/24

Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to adopt the new NALC salary rates and apply them to the salary of the Clerk including backpay to April 2023.

 

Meeting Ended: 20.32