STAUNTON PARISH COUNCIL

Bi Monthly Meeting

Dear Councillors and all members of the community

You are hereby invited to attend the next Parish Council Meeting which has been arranged for Tuesday 11th January 2022, at 7.30pm in the Annexe, at Corse and Staunton Village Hall.

Grace Millar

Clerk to Staunton Parish Council

Date: 05/01/22

AGENDA

1.     Chairman’s welcome.

2.      Receive apologies.

3.      Receive Declarations of Interest concerning agenda items.

4.     To confirm the minutes of the previous meetings, held on Tuesday 13th July 2021.

5.     County Councillor Report:

Council to receive a report from County Councillor, Gill Moseley.

6.     District Councillor Report:

Council to receive a report from District Councillor Philip Burford.

7.     District Councillor Report:

Council to receive a report from District Councillor Brian Lewis.

8.     Matters Arising:

·      An update to be given regarding the funding application submitted to Cheltenham Motor Club.

·      To note the recently published thanks to retired Councillor, Tony Fardon.

9.     Councillor Vacancy – (Cllr Millar):

Council to discuss application received.

10.  Finance – (Clerk and Cllr Millar):

·      To present a bank reconciliation reporting all payments and receipts since 15th June 2021.

·      Council to discuss and approve budget for 2022/2023.

·      Council to discuss and approve proposed precept for 2022/2023.

·      To note the findings of a recent internal finance check undertaken.  

·      To formally approve the reinstruction of Mr Iain Selkirk as Staunton Parish Council’s auditor for the 2021/2022 audit.

11.  Build Back Better Councillor Scheme – (Cllr Millar):

Council to discuss potential submissions to this fund.

12.  Noticeboard – (Cllr Millar):

Council to discuss the current status of the noticeboard in front of the Prince of Wales.

13.  Bells of St James’ Church – (Cllr Williams):

Council to be notified of the repair and refurbishment project being undertaken.

14.  Ash Dieback Replanting Scheme – (Cllr Millar and Cllr Fuller):

Council to receive an update regarding the recent successful bid for saplings to be planted in Staunton.

15.  Public Rights of Way – (Cllr Williams):

Council to receive any updates regarding Highways and Public Rights of Way in dealing with recent issues raised by Parishioners.

16.  Hedge Cutting – (Cllr Millar):

To note the recent works done to cut the hedging along Moat Lane.

17.  Speed Indicator Device – (Cllr Allen):

Any updates to be given, including the ongoing solar power issues occurring during the winter months.

18.  Highways – (Cllr Millar):

·      An update to be given regarding ongoing communications and efforts to aid in flood prevention along Ledbury Road Crescent.

·      To note the recent distribution of flood sacks to Parishioners.

19.  Planning – (Cllr Millar):

To provide an update regarding planning applications, appeals and enforcements.

20.  Any other business

21.  Public participation

Date of next bi-monthly meeting– Tuesday 15th March 2022

Members are reminded that the council has a general duty to consider the following matters in the exercise of its function: Equal opportunities (race gender, sexual orientation, marital status & any disability), crime & disorder, health & safety & human rights.