May 2025 DRAFT Minutes
NOTES OF THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING OF ASHBY DE LA LAUNDE WITH BLOXHOLM AND TEMPLE BRUER WITH TEMPLE HIGH GRANGE HELD ON 22 MAY 2025 AT 7.00 PM.
Present: Mrs L Reilly, Chairperson,
Councillors, Mrs J Wilkinson, Mr W Lawrence, Mr T Eley, Mrs S Ryde
Clerk to the Parish Council - Mrs J Eley
Councillor Rob Kendrick
Meeting Opened 7.01pm
The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and spoke of her appreciation for all
Cllrs who have given their time over the past year.
She also voiced congratulations to Cllr R Kendrick for his success in the recent election.
Opposition to Springwell Solar Farm is still underway and has recently been represented in Westminster by Caroline Johnson MP. The Chair is hoping to undertake greater engagement with our Parishioners over the next 12 months and recognises that the Springwell proposal has eaten away at so much of everyone's time.
Ashby Village Hall and its recent upgrades were highlighted and the value that this public space brings to the community. Improvements include a new boiler, kitchen refit and flagpole with further works to take place over the next few months. She also mentioned the new store in Dorrington which is now open.
25/1 The notes of the last meeting were signed as a correct record.
25/2 The Clerk gave a report regarding Parish Council finances – copy filed with meeting documents.
25/3 No residents attended.
25/4 Cllr Kendrick gave reports on the activities of the County Council over the past year. Cllr Kendrick left the meeting after speaking. Arrived 19.17pm – left 19.33pm
25/5 Meeting closed at 7.34 pm.
Signed ………………………………………………. Chairman
Signed ………………………………………………. Vice-Chair
Dated …………………………..……….…………..