July 2021 Minutes
Notes of the meeting of Ashby de la Launde and Bloxholm with Temple Bruer and Temple High Grange Parish Council held on 21 July 2021
Present:
Mrs L Reilly, Mr I Douglas, Mr W Lawrence, Mr T Eley, Mrs A Douglas, Mrs J Wilkinson
Also present:
Mrs V Smith (Clerk), Cllr J Clarke, Mrs J Eley, Mr G White
21/24 Chairman's Remarks
The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting especially Mr G White who was to be co-opted onto the Council and Mrs J Eley who has been appointed as Clerk with effect from 1 August. He expressed hopes that we would continue to have more freedom. He thanked V Smith for her work as Clerk. V Smith thanked the Council the beautiful flowers she had received.
21/25 Co-option
Mr Gavin White was co-opted onto the Council. He completed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
21/26 Apologies for Absence
Apologies from Mr R Walker who was self isolating.
21/27 Declaration of Interest in accordance with the 2000 Local Government Act
No declarations of interest
21/28 Requests for dispensations
There were no requests for dispensations.
21/29 Notes of the last meeting held on 19 May 2021
The notes of the meeting on 19 May 2021 were agreed as correct and signed by the Chairperson.
The meeting was closed at 19.40 to receive a report from District Councillor J Clarke and reopened at 20.03
21/30 Clerk's Report on Matters Outstanding
The Clerk provided a report and explained its content.
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21/31 Financial Matters
21/31/1 Income and Expenditure Sheet
The income and expenditure sheet and reconciliation for 25.06.21 was viewed by councillors - there were no questions.
21/31/2 Payment of Retainer to retiring Clerk
It was agreed that a retainer of £200 would be paid to the retiring Clerk to enable her to support the newly appointed Clerk.
21/31/3 Payment of Cheques
The following cheques were approved and signed:
Ashby Village Hall £44.00
V C Smith - Salary £700.98
V C Smith – Gift Card for Internal Auditor £35.00
V C Smith – Ink Cartridges for Printer £20.74
Cash – Petty Cash £15.72
The following cheque had been paid between meetings:
Autela Payroll Services £50.40
21/32 Planning Matters
Planning Application
Refs 21/0598/FUL, 21/0891/HOUS, 21/0673/FUL and 21/0790/FUL had been considered between meetings and no comments made.
Planning Approvals
Refs 21/0394/LBC, 21/0094/FUL, 21/0470/HOUS and 21/0598/FUL approvals noted.
21/33 Standing Orders
It was resolved to adopt the new Standing Orders in principle and finalise any amendments required at the next meeting.
21/34 Maintenance of Website
It was agreed that the Council would pursue Options 1 and 3.
21/35 Correspondence
Correspondence noted. 208
21/36 Date of next meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for 7 September 2021
Meeting closed at 8.30 pm
Signed Date