Minutes of the Ewyas Harold Group Parish Assembly

held on Tuesday 15th May 2007

in the Memorial Hall at 7.30p.m.

 

                                   

Present

Revd L Rickards in the chair

Councillor J Middle

Councillor R Weaver

Councillor R Mailes

Councillor Mrs J Addis

Councillor Mrs E Overstall (Dulas)

Councillor W Preece (Dulas)

Councillor Mrs M Williams (Rowlstone)

Councillor P Sheen (Rowlstone)

The Clerk

In attendance:

Councillor J B Williams (Herefordshire Council)

1

Record of Attendance

In addition to the Councillors the following members of the public were present:

Mr Derek Harries

Mrs Isabelle Devereux

Mr John Hook

2

Apologies for Absence

Retiring Councillors Mrs M Tovey and G Sprackling

3

Minutes

The minutes of the Annual Group Parish Assembly held on Tuesday 2nd May 2006 were approved without amendment

4

Matters Arising.

There were no matters arising

5

Annual Financial Report.

5.1

Annual Returns

The Clerk presented the report attached as Appendix 1. It was noted that the annual internal audit report identified that the control objectives were being achieved to a standard to meet the needs of the council.

Resolved

That the financial report be accepted and that the annual governance statement is approved

Carried unanimously

5.2

Internal Auditor

It was noted that with the unavailability of the previous auditor an alternative had to be selected for inspection of accounts.

Resolved

Mr Ray Harris was chosen as having the suitable qualifications given his record of acting as treasurer for the Memorial Hall (these accounts are audited through the Charity Commission) and his experience of running his own successful business for many years.

Carried unanimously.

5.3

Assessment of Internal Audit

Areas identified by supplementary audit will need to be discussed at the next Parish Meeting as agreed at the April meeting.

Resolved

That this is noted

6

Chairman’s Report

The Chairman’s report is attached as Appendix 2

7

Public Forum

7.1

The Parish of Ewyas Harold

7.1.1

Replacement of Church Gate

Mr John Hook raised the issue of this gate and it was confirmed that EHPCC were considering replacing the kissing gate with a self-closing metal gate to allow better access

7.1.2

Priorsfield Kissing Gate

Mr Hook questioned the type of replacement gate to be used and it was agreed that this would be metal and  self-closing

7.1.3

Nettles in Priorsfield

Mr Hook raised the problem of nettles growing in the area of the kissing gate.

Resolved

That the Clerk would discuss the possibility of spraying with the Lengthsman.

ACTION CLERK

7.1.4

Overgrown Footpaths

Mrs Isabelle Devereux pointed out that some foot paths around Elmdale were becoming difficult to walk as weeds and nettles were overgrown.

Resolved

That the Clerk would ask the Footpaths Officer to look into this problem.

ACTION CLERK

7.2

The Parish of Dulas

There were no matters raised.

7.3

The Parish of Llancillo

There were no matters raised.

7.4

The Parish of Rowlstone

There were no matters raised.

The Meeting closed at 7.50pm

 

Appendix 1

 

 

 Spend £

Spend £

Comments

2006-2007

2005-2006

Fees/Subscriptions

1

555.36

506.00

Insurance

2

2208.78

2106.56

Newsletter

3

203.00

-

3

Training

4

20.00

180.00

4

Postage + Travel

5

497.33

488.53

Stationery/Office Equipment

6

220.00

212.53

Salaries

7

5597.87

4160.96

7

Members Expenses

8

-

-

Hire of Premises

9

240.00

199.00

Recreation Ground Grass Cutting

10

765.70

899.76

10

Hedge Laying/Trimming

11

174.90

156.00

Strimming

12

-

-

Water

13

172.74

183.25

Electricity

14

280.42

214.91

14

Play Area Maintenance

15

649.30

1071.57

Repairs

16

47.50

206.02

Cleaning

17

-

-

Maintenance of Flower Beds

18

95.00

-

Contingency/Signs

19

982.40

339.69

19

Lengthsman

20

2471.75

2941.00

20

Parish Freighter/Litter Control

21

1054.61

836.32

21

Village Halls

22

149.00

150.00

Burial Grounds

23

550.00

450.00

Community/Youth Groups

24

-

200.00

Charities

25

50.00

50.00

Elections

26

-

-

Hire of Equipment

27

-

-

Capital Projects

28

2543.00

1216.00

28

Miscellaneous Expenditure

29

500.34

655.66

Parish Plan

30

81.00

87.25

Parish Paths Scheme

31

169.00

510.00

31

Totals

20,110.00

17511.01

3. Printing now contracted out

4. Clerk training 2005/2006 which was funded through bursary

7. Increase due to new contract terms

10. Dry summer meant fewer cuts

14. Extra cost attributed to use of floodlights for football training

19. Decoration of pavilion

20. Carry over from previous year funded footway sweep in 2005/2006

21. MH charge for Parish Freighter plus installation of extra litter bin

28. Purchase of slide in 2006/2007

31. Purchase of fold-up footpaths map in 2005/2006

BANK RECONCILIATION

EWYAS HAROLD GROUP PARISH COUNCIL

Financial year ending 31 March 2007

Prepared by A P Shipp, RFO

Date

15th May 2007

Approved by Councillor Revd L Rickards , Chairman

Date

15th May 2007

Balance per bank statement as at 31 March 2007

Current account (NatWest)

230.68

Current account (Alliance & Leicester)

372.89

Reserve account (NatWest)

1,798.87

Instant Reserve account (Alliance & Leicester)

25,673.22

28,075.66

Cheque no

Amount

Less unpresented cheques

(Current Accounts)

700051

-450.00

700080

-56.00

700113

-50.00

700115

-445.10

700116

-58.49

700117

--10.77

700119

--94.00

700120

-60.00

700121

-100.00

700122

-49.00

700123

-317.25

700124

-40.00

700126

-50.00

700128

-50.00

-1830.61

Net bank balances as at 31 March 2007

26245.05

Income to bank

0.00

Value of stock

12.00

Total cash and Stock 31 March 2007

26257.05

Annual Return for the year ended 31st March 2007

Statement of Accounts

Year Ending

% change

31-Mar-06

31-Mar-07

1

Balances brought forward

£2,915

£5740

96.91%

2

(+) Annual precept

£14,769

£15,528

5.14%

3

(+) Total other receipts

£7,342

£26,585

262.09%

4

(-) Staff costs

-£4,160

-£5,597

34.54%

5

(-) Loan repayments

nil

nil

6

(-) total other payments

-£15,126

-£15,999

5.77%

7

(=) balances carried forward

£5,740

£26,257

357.44%

8

Total cash & investments

£5,740

£26,257

357.44%

9

Total fixed assets

nil

nil

10

Total borrowings

nil

nil

Explanation of significant variances

1

Balances brought forward

The increase was the result of agreement to carry over money in budget codes for elections (£250), capital projects (£734), newsletter (£250), parish paths scheme (£690) and parish plan (£852) to cover planned expenditure in 2006/2007

3

(+) Total other receipts

Increase due to awards to improve play area for village (£20,575)

4

(-) Staff costs

Increase due to the introduction of new national contract agreement for Clerk’s salary

7

(=) balances carried forward

Increase due to payment for play area improvements not being due until 2007/2008. Therefore carry over of (£20,575).                                                                   Excluding the play area funding, the high level carried over in 2005/2006 was maintained in 2006/2007 as the result of agreed carry over in budget codes for elections (£850), parish paths scheme (£1031) and outstanding parish plan (£771)

8

Total cash & investments

As above

Appendix 2

Chairman’s Report

Looking back over the past year I would like to say how fortunate I have been to have so many people on the council willing to work hard to get things done. Andy has continued to serve us efficiently and with good humour and every councillor has made their contribution in different ways. It has certainly made my role as chair much easier so thank you all. I don’t intend here to give a complete run down of all that has happened this year. Instead I would like to just pick out a few reflections that will give a flavour of the year.

                This year will have seen two new visible additions to the village; the first is the sculpture produced through the artmarkers project. We are grateful to the Catholic Church for allowing us to site the sculpture in their grounds. This is a piece of art which tries to reflect something of the history of the village and it was good to see so many people young and old get involved. The second obvious project this year is the new playground. It was amazing to see the way the community got behind this project and made their phone calls in vast numbers to support the bid. I am grateful to the sub committee that worked so hard on this project and all the young people that contributed with their ideas.

                The community that we are a part of is very good at supporting events and functions and this was demonstrated again in the fact that a small community like this was able to muster the support to defeat projects from much bigger areas.

                As we have gone through this project and others I have become aware of how difficult it is to please everyone but I hope we have tried our best to listen to the different opinions. Where possible we have through the year on a number of issues tried to allow some space to allow members of the public the chance to share concerns. We might not always have satisfied everyone but we have tried to listen. On the whole I think this has been quite a good year for the relationship between the council and the public with fewer real contentious issues taking us over.

                Whilst there is a lot of excitement about the new playground I have to say that I am also sad to see the old equipment going. One of the things that has constantly frustrated me whilst serving on this council is the way legislation and red tape seems to not only prevent good things happening but also raise costs. Due to health and safety we had to lose a perfectly good slide a few years ago when despite years of enjoyment it was deemed no longer safe. In a similar way we were unable to use our grant to improve what we had because the perfectly good equipment we had did not conform to the new standard. Consequently as a council we have occasionally faced criticism for things which are beyond our control.

                As I stand down from the chair and from the council I note that once again we have not had a contested election. It is increasingly difficult to find people willing to serve and sadly the council is not truly representative of the community. I hope however in the coming year that the council will continue to try and listen to everybody in the community. We have a diverse community with often conflicting needs. The young need things to do and older folk often want peace and quiet sometimes these two needs are not compatible. I wish the future council well as they continue to serve this community. I would also like to add a special thanks to Graham and Margaret for their many years of service and wish them well in the future.

Lloyd Rickards

Annual Meeting of the Council – Tuesday 15th May 2007

 

Present

Revd L Rickards in the chair (for 1 to 5)

Councillor P Sheen in the chair (Rowlstone) (from item 6)

Councillor J Middle

Councillor R Weaver

Councillor R Mailes

Councillor Mrs J Addis

Councillor Mrs E Overstall (Dulas)

Councillor W Preece (Dulas)

Councillor Mrs M Williams (Rowlstone)

The Clerk

In attendance:

Councillor J B Williams (Herefordshire Council) and 3 members of the public

1

Apologies for Absence

None received

2

Minutes

The minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Council held on Tuesday 2nd May 2006 were approved without amendment

3

Matters Arising.

There were no matters arising

5

Election of Chairman

Councillor Mrs M Williams proposed Councillor P Sheen and this was seconded by Councillor J Middle. There were no other nominations.

Councillor P Sheen was unanimously elected as Chairman for the ensuing year.

Councillor Revd L Rickards relinquished the chair and as he was no longer a sitting councillor retired from the meeting.

6

Election of Vice Chairman

There were no nominations for vice chairman and this action was deferred until after item 7

7

Co-option of Councillor

Using the rights identified through Herefordshire Council Derek Harries was invited to stand as a councillor. The invitation was accepted and Derek Harries was duly co-opted to the council and immediately signed the acceptance of office.

8

Election of Vice Chairman

Councillor J Middle proposed Councillor D Harries and this was seconded by Councillor E Overstall. There were no other nominations.

Councillor D Harries was unanimously elected as Vice-Chairman for the ensuing year.

9

Councillor Recruitment Problems

Councillor P Jinman highlighted the recruitment problems being experienced with EHGPC again having an uncontested election with 4 vacancies. This was also raised by the retiring Chairman in his annual report and is being experienced across the country.

Resolved

That District Councillor J B Williams would take this concern forward to the County Council

ACTION JBW

That the Clerk would write to HC on behalf of EHGPC

ACTION CLERK

10

Retiring Councillors

It was noted that 3 long serving EHGPC councillors had stood down at this election. Mrs Margaret Tovey, Mr Graham Sprackling and Revd Lloyd Rickards

Resolved

That their hard work and dedication should be acknowledged in the minutes

That the Clerk should send letters of thanks to them onwrite to them on behalf of EHGPC

ACTION CLERK

The Meeting closed at 8.20pm

Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Ewyas Harold Group Parish Council

held on Tuesday 15th May 2007

In the Memorial Hall at 8.20 p.m.

 

 

Present

Councillor P Sheen in the chair (Rowlstone) (from item 6)

Councillor J Middle

Councillor R Weaver

Councillor R Mailes

Councillor Mrs J Addis

Councillor Mrs E Overstall (Dulas)

Councillor W Preece (Dulas)

Councillor Mrs M Williams (Rowlstone)

Councillor D Harries

The Clerk

In attendance:

Councillor J B Williams (Herefordshire Council) and 2 members of the public

1

Apologies for Absence

None received

2

Declaration of Interest

None declared

3

Minutes

The minutes of the ordinary meeting of the council held on Tuesday 3rd April 2007 were approved without any amendments.

Carried unanimously

NB Item 13.1 was discussed at this stage

4.

There were no matters for report.

5

Recreation Ground

5.1

Monthly Audit

  • Play area being rebuilt therefore no items to inspect
  • Gate post of main gate has been damaged and although since re-straightened the closure bolt needs to be replaced by a longer one
  •  Main gate needs buffer to prevent from damaging wall of adjoining property

Resolved

That the Clerk would report this work to Brian Ball

ACTION CLERK

  • Bags of rubbish behind pavilion

Resolved

That Councillor R Mailes would remove these

ACTION RM

5.2

Play Area

5.2.1

Old Equipment

This was sold by Nigel Ward at his April auction and after costs £1,305.63 was raised. It was noted that without the help  Mr John Addis the collection of the wooden play equipment would have been even more difficult than it eventually proved.

Resolved

That the Clerk should send a letter of thanks to Mr Addis and offer to meet any expenses that he may have incurred

ACTION CLERK

5.2.2

Extra Costs

  • The realignment of path and re-profiling of the slide embankment will incur an extra cost of £350 but this will be found from the contingency fund within the lottery bid.

Resolved

That this is noted

  • The extra income and expense generated by the grant awards will mean that extra auditing costs totalling £415 will be incurred.

Resolved

That this is noted and that the Clerk should make the Lottery aware of this situation.

ACTION CLERK

5.2.3

Play Area Notices

The cost for these has been included in the original tender. The two draft proposals acknowledged funding sources and identified recommended age usage.

Resolved

  • That the heading should read “Ewyas Harold GPC Play Area”
  • That sign should include the wording “ Please take your litter home”
  • That if possible only one sign should be produced

5.2.4

Play Area Maintenance

Clerk will attend first maintenance check with HAGS and any training given will be passed on to Councillors.

Resolved

That this is noted

5.2.5

Official Opening

Original date was set for 26th May but it was suggested that this should be put back in conjunction with discussions from the local school.

Resolved

That the Clerk would ensure that grant providers and Central TV were kept aware of the opening date.

ACTION CLERK

That suggestions for date and activities on opening date should be considered by the Council

ACTION ALL

6

Local Security Matters

  • Chainsaw has been stolen from local farm
  • Two thefts from cars and three burglaries in the surrounding area have been reported in the police News Beat

Resolved

That this is noted

7

Correspondence

Sender           

Content          

7.1

HC Environment

Lengthsman Scheme 2007/2008

Resolved

That this was noted in item 8.2

7.2

UHY Hacker Young

Annual Accounting paperwork

7.3

David Ogilvie

Street Furniture Rental

7.4

Glasdon

Notice of on-line ordering offers

7.5

HC Environment

Bus Services in Pontrilas Area – New contracts 2007

Bus services 440 and 443are being re-tendered  in September 2007

Resolved

That this is noted

7.6

HC Corporate + Customer

District Council Election Notice – Golden Valley South

7.7

HALC

Southern Area Meeting Agenda 17th April 2007

7.8

HALC

Herefordshire Rural Police/Community Consultative Group – 24th April 2007

7.9

HC Adult + Community

Herefordshire Economic Development Strategy 2006

7.10

Herefordshire Partnership

Planning for Real – 5th + 6th June 2007

7.11

West Mercia Police

Golden Valley News Beat – April 2007

Paperwork to Councillors

7.12

Kentchurch Parish Council

Campaign to create a South Hereford Railway Station

Resolved

That the Clerk writes to confirm the support of EHGPC.

ACTION CLERK

7.13

HALC

Subscription for period 1.4.07 to 31.3.08

7.14

HALC

Information Corner 27.4.07

Paperwork to Councillors

7.15

HALC

May 2007 at The Courtyard

7.16

HALC

NALC Local Authorities New Code of Conduct

See 7.19

7.17

HALC

Guidance on Dispensations

7.18

HALC

Community Forums May/June 2007

7.19

Standards Board

New Code of Conduct

The new code of conduct needs to be adopted by October 2007.

Resolved

That this should be included as an agenda item for the next meeting.

7.20

EH Primary School

Survey revealed that there was considerable support for walking buses but that this could only be achieved in conjunction with measures to slow the traffic in Ewyas Harold.

Resolved

That EHGPC supports the primary school and that the Clerk should write to HC to see how they could help with this request.

ACTION CLERK

7.21

Herefordshire Council

Forms for Notification of Interests

7.22

Herefordshire NHS

Mobile Fitness Facility

Paperwork to Councillors

7.23

Clerks & Councils Direct – May 2007

7.24

SLCC

The Clerk May 2007

7.25

Dore Community Transport

Acknowledgement of donation

7.26

EH PCC

Replacement churchyard gate

Resolved

That this was noted under item 12.1

7.27

HVA

Herefordshire Volunteers of the Year Awards 2007 – nomination pack

7.28

Paul Keetch MP

Copy of letter from Phil Woolas MP RE Sustainable Communities Bill

7.29

Dulas PPC

Request for annual donation towards Dulas Churchyard

7.30

Communities and Local Goverment

Model Code of Conduct 2007

See 7.19

7.31

EHCC

Cricket Club Fixtures 2007

7.32

HM Revenue + Customs

Employer Bulletin April 2007

7.33

HC Adult + Community

Hereford + Worcester Fire Authority – Performance Summary

7.34

HC Adult + Community

Briefing on Future of Rural Post Offices

7.35

HC Adult + Community

HC May Funding opportunities update

7.36

HC Adult + Community

Bus + Train Timetable update – Hereford and Bromyard

7.37

EH PCC

Replacement churchyard gate

Resolved

That this was noted under item 12.1

7.38

HC Corporate + Customer

Council Elections for Parish of Llancillo

7.39

HC Corporate + Customer

Council Elections for Parish of Ewyas Harold

7.40

HC Corporate + Customer

Council Elections for Golden Valley South Ward

7.41

Mr Phil Collins

Letter raising concerns over the new play area.

Resolved

That the Clerk should write and explain the reasons for the changes

ACTION CLERK

7.42

Hereford Museum

Shell Advertising Art Collection – 19th May to 4th July

7.43

HC Corporate + Customer

Returns of Parish Council Elections

7.44

Crucorney CC

Community Land Trusts – Invitation to meeting 7th June 7.30pm

7.45

West Mercia Police

Golden Valley News Beat – May 2007

This will distributed with Minutes

8

Lengthsman Scheme

8.1

Lengthsman work undertaken in April

Date

Work

Time

5/4/07

Verge cutting Gilberts Wood + Priorsfield

30/60

19/4/07

Verge cutting Gilberts Wood + Priorsfield

30/60

21/4/07

Verge cutting Forge garage and roundabout

60/60

21/4/07

15 litres spray for village centre

28/4/07

Verge cutting A465 junction

40/60

TOTAL

160/60

Resolved

That this is noted and approved

8.2

2007/2008 Funding

  • Funding remains unchanged at £2,229.95

Resolved

That this is noted

9

Financial Report

9.1

Payments for approval

Clerk salary

£

481.62

Stationery/Office Expenses

£

39.66

Clerk postage

£

8.14

Clerk travel     

£

54.81

HM Inland Revenue (PAYE £5.80 NI £6.48 employee £ 7.54 employer)

£

19.82

Rowlstone Hall hire April 2007

£

16.00

npower – pavilion electricity

£

57.68

Dulas Churchyard Grant 2006/2007

£

50.00

Parish Freighter – 2007 bookings

£

155.12

HALC 2007/2008 subscription

£

193.98

Martin Roper – Waste collection April

£

91.00

Martin Roper – Lengthsman work in April

£

54.64

HJS – April road sweep

£

70.50

Tim Howells – Painting railings and ironwork in village centre

£

293.99

HAGS Play area (Wet Pour VAT element)

£

1916.25

Allianz- Cornhill Annual Insurance

Premium will be increased once play area has been re-opened and amended details sent to Insurers

£

2295.25

Nick Eynon – Artmarkers seat and access path/gate

£

1,292.50

Internal Auditor fee

£

50.00

Metrosigns 2000

£

640.38

NALC – Standing orders (electronic version)

All councils are required to have standing orders and these will enable easy amendments to be made to the model version

£

11.75

9.2

Balances as at  8th May 2007  

NatWest Current account        

£

230.68

Unpresented cheques

£

100.00

Cheques/cash to be credited

£

1863.12

NatWest Business Reserve

£

10,278.73

Alliance + Leicester Current account

£

784.60

Alliance + Leicester Deposit account    

£

25748.11

Total cash assets

Consisting of:

£

38,805.24

Precept funds

£

14,045.00

Lengthsman Scheme

Balance available but not yet claimed

£

1672.46

Administration charge outstanding

£

204.41

Available funds for remainder of financial year

(annual allocation £2,229.95)

£

2006.96

£

557.49

Parish Path Funds

£

1031.00

Parish Plan Funds

£

771.75

Awards for All Grant

£

5,000.00

Network Fund

£

5,575.00

People’s Millions

£

10,000.00

Small Projects Fund

£

825.00

Artmarkers

£

1,000.00

9.3

Payments received

Herefordshire Council (Artmarkers Grant)

£

1000.00

Herefordshire Council (Half yearly precept payment)

£

8479.86

Nigel Ward – sale of playground equipment

£

1305.63

Vat reclaimed Oct 2006 to Mar 2007

£

449.89

Herefordshire Council (Lengthsman Scheme Apr-June 2007)

£

557.49

Resolved

That the financial statement is accepted and that payments should be made.

Carried unanimously

9.4

Change of Signatories

Following the retirement of councillors  it is necessary to identify extra signatories for the Council’s bank accounts.

Resolved

That forms of identification will be completed so that they can be brought to the next ordinary meeting.

10

Planning

10.1

Application number DCSW2007/0719/S

Notification of Required Planning Permission

Site:

Upper Cefn and Holling Grange, Dulas, Herefordshire. HR2 0JJ

Description:

New access road, hardstanding area and livestock and fodder storage building.

Resolved

That this is noted.

10.2

Application number  DCSW2007/0608/F

Notification of Planning Permission

Site:

Mortimer Cottage, Ewyas Harold, Herefordshire. HR2 0ES

Description:

Conservatory to rear.

Resolved

That this is noted.

10.3

Application number  DCSW2006/1781/F

Notification of Planning Permission

Site:

Vroe Farm, Rowlestone, Pontrilas, Herefordshire. HR2 0HF

Description:

Two and single storey extensions to existing farmhouse with alterations to farmhouse.

Resolved

That this is noted.

10.4

Application number  DCSW2006/1783/L

Notification of Listed Building Consent

Site:

Vroe Farm, Rowlestone, Pontrilas, Herefordshire. HR2 0HF

Description:

Two and single storey extensions to existing farmhouse with alterations to farmhouse.

Resolved

That this is noted.

10.5

Application number  DCSW2006/3726/U

Certificate of Lawful Use or Development

First Schedule

Certicate of Lawfulness for built garage

Second Schedule

Golden Grove, Rowlestone, Herefordshire. HR2 0EF

Resolved

That this is noted.

10.6

Application number  DCSW2007/1300/F

Site:

Penna Park, Pontrilas, Herefordshire. HR2 0DL

Description:

Timber garage

Application Type:

Full

Applicant

Mr J Brooks, Penna Park, Pontrilas, Herefordshire. HR2 0DL

Resolved

That EHGPC has no objections to this application

11

Road Maintenance and Related Matters

11.1

Potholes in Rowlstone

  • The potholes in Pudding Street have still to be repaired.
  • There are other potholes at the crossroads in the centre of the village.

Resolved

That the Clerk reports this to HC

ACTION CLERK

11.2

Potholes in Dulas

Potholes have formed on the main road through Dulas and on Cwm Dulas Hill.

Resolved

That the Clerk reports this to HC

ACTION CLERK

12

Footpaths

12.1

Replacement Gate in Churchyard

Ewyas Harold PCC is considering a replacement metal gate at the west side of the old churchyard. This will improve access and be self-closing and a quote has been requested from a local firm. The PCC will be asking EHGPC if it would consider helping with payment for this gate.

Resolved

That the Clerk should refer this through our Footpaths Officer and the P3 scheme

ACTION CLERK

13

Parish Newsletter

13.1

There was a discussion on the method for identifying and approving items for inclusion. It was noted how much voluntary work is undertaken by the editor and the Councillors expressed their thanks for this work.

Resolved

  • Editor makes the decision on what items are included in the Newsletter
  • Council approves and is responsible for this content.
  • Draft Newsletter will be sent to Councillors with Agenda
  • Deadline for articles will be 2 weeks before the council meeting where approval is given.

13

Items for Inclusion

  • Community Access Points (application will be made within he next week.  – DH
  • Flicks in the Sticks (dates 14/9, 12/10, 9/11, 7/12) – DH
  • Play Area official opening

Resolved

That this is noted

14

Parish Website

Nothing to report

15

Items for Future Discussion

15.1

New Code of Conduct

15.2

Recreation Ground Drainage Improvements

15.3

Assessment of Internal Audit

The Meeting closed at 9.50pm

Chairman

Date

NEXT MEETING                              June 5th 2007

Future Meetings

July 34th

Aug 7th

Sept 4th