20th November 2024 Minutes
Glentworth Parish Council
Minutes of the Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council
Date: Wednesday 20th November 2024
Venue: Glentworth Village Hall
Attendance: Councillors: J. Latham, W.Annibal, C. Montgomery, E. Rook, C. Hebborn, S. Pickering-Paterson and L. Garbutt. Also attending: G. Monks (Clerk).
20/11/1 Apologies for absence
Paul Howitt-Cowan (District Councillor)
20/11/2 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
20/11/3 Minutes of the Meeting of Glentworth Parish Council held on Wednesday 6th November 2024
Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to approve the Minutes taken on 6th November 2024.
20/11/4 Representative Reports
District Council: The District Councillor sent apologies.
20/11/5 Planning Matters to be Reported and Considered:
WL/2024/00638, Glentworth Hall Northlands Road, Glentworth, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5DL, change of use of dwelling and grounds to holiday let/group accommodation – refused. Councillors RESOLVED unanimously that’s the Clerk and Chairman together send a letter of enquiry to West Lindsey Planning about why the Group Retreat arrangement appears to be allowed when a refusal decision has been made.
20/11/6 Accounts
Councillors RESOLVED to approve the financial report and approve electronic payment e771. The Chairman signed the bank statement to confirm the balance of £30,709.17 at 30/10/24.
Payee Amount
e771 Glendale Countryside Ltd (Pocket Park grass cut) £33.60
Salary increase and backpay: Councillors RESOLVED unanimously to approve the new rate of pay as outlined by NALC and backpay to April 2024.
Budgetary items 2025.26 and estimated precept: Councillors reviewed the draft budget and RESOLVED unanimously to request a 3% increase in precept being £11,245.54.
Savings Account: The Clerk was asked to look into notice savings accounts.
20/11/7 To receive reports for discussion
Play Area and Pocket Park risk assessment report by the Clerk: The Clerk provided a report noting that the play equipment was operationally safe and the defibrillators are emergency ready. A quote is awaited for the repairs to the swings.
Solar Proposals: Councillor Garbutt noted that there will be a 7000 Acres meeting at the Village Hall on 26th November where Panorama are expected to attend.
Social Media: Councillor Rook said she would be happy to lead a Facebook page for the Parish Council with Councillor Pickering-Patterson and Latham as administrators. It will be called Glentworth Community (Official Facebook Page of Glentworth Parish Council). Links will be added to the Parish Council website and noticeboard.
20/11/8 Correspondence for Information
There was no correspondence.
20/11/9 Minor items/ Agenda items for the next meeting
None.
20/11/10 Date of Next Meeting
The next Parish Council Meeting will be on Wednesday 8th January 2025.
Meeting Ended: 20.30