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 14th January 2025, at 7.30pm in the Annexe, at Corse and Staunton Village Hall.

Grace Millar

Clerk to Staunton Parish Council

Date: 08/01/25

AGENDA

1.     Chairman’s welcome.

2.      Receive apologies.

3.      Receive Declarations of Interest concerning agenda items.

4.     To confirm the minutes of the previous bi-monthly meeting held on Tuesday 12th November 2024.                                                                                                                                  

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 Clayton Williams.

8.     Bank Signatory – (Cllr Millar):

Council to re-assign vacant third bank signatory role in line with Staunton Parish Council’s Financial Regulations.

9.     Footpaths – (Cllr Williams):

Council to receive any updates.

10.  Bins – (Cllr Millar):

Council to discuss a request received to reinstall a litter bin outside the Village store.

11.  New Website – (Clerk):

Council to receive any updates.

12.  Patient Participation Group – (Cllr Peach):

Council to receive a report from a recent Patient Participation Group meeting.

13.  Fundraising – (Cllr Capper):

Council to receive an update following the most recent funding supper club which raises funds towards Staunton Parish Council’s defibrillator fund.

14.  Finance – (Cllr Millar/Clerk):

·      To present a bank reconciliation reporting all payments and receipts since 9th November 2024.

·      Council to receive a report from the recently completed internal check of Staunton Parish Council’s financial records.

·      Council to be presented with any payments/training requests/donation requests received for approval.

·      Council to discuss and approve 2025/26 budget.

·      Council to discuss and approve the 2025/26 precept request. 

·      Council to receive and approve audit letter of appointment received.

15.  Planning – (Cllr Millar):

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

16.  Items for information only and to receive requests for future agenda items

17.  Public participation

Date of next Bi-Monthly meeting – Tuesday 11th March 2025

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.