October 2024 Minutes
SURFLEET PARISH COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Minutes of the parish meeting held on 15th October 2024 at St Laurence church, Surfleet.
Present.
Councillors: Cllrs Alan Tokley (Chairman), Elizabeth Jones, James Lacey, Trevor Wright, Patrick Caulfield and Granville Hawkes (Clerk).
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Apologies for absence: (absent Cllrs Godderidge and Stokes) |
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Public Forum: No public members present. |
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Approve minutes of the previous meeting June 2024: These had been circulated, on the proposition of Cllr Tokley, seconded by Cllr Wright were agreed by all and signed by the Chairman as a true record. |
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Matters arising: The Clerk reported that the planning application H17-0261-24 decision had been appealed. He will also contact Cllr Stokes for an update. |
GJH |
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Highway matters: Members reported that parking at the Riverside Inn remains an issue. Replacement batteries for the SID devices need ordering. Snaiths are leaving the roads in a state – the Clerk will write. |
GJH |
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Cemetery matters The dead tree still needs to be removed, Cllr Godderidge to update. |
PG |
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Finance report: The Clerk reported the following cheques for issue, which members agreed, 101174 Clerk salary £ 249.47 101175 Clerk salary £ 239.77 101176 HMRC £ 91.60 101177 Dai Lewis £ 1,575.00
The Bank reconciliation was circulated and was agreed by members. |
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Planning: The Clerk confirmed that planning applications had been circulated and actioned with comments reported to SHDC. The Clerk will add comments regarding application H17-0261-24. |
GJH
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St Laurence church clock: Members were aware that the required funding had been obtained so a grant from the parish council was not needed. |
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Members reports: AT graffiti is currently a problem – the Clerk will report to SHDC PG had reported damage to the bus shelter, members will remove the back boards to prevent further damage. PG re beacon lantern JL/PC will contact Glynn Waltham. |
GJH |
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Correspondence: None. |
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Date of next meeting: Tuesday 19th November 2024. |
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The Chairman closed the meeting 19.55 |
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Signed:……………………………………………….. Date:……………………..