April 2021 Minutes Annual Parish Meeting
Local Government Act 1972
Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held remotely at 7pm on Monday 12th April 2021.
Cllr Patrick chaired the meeting. Clerk to Council J Kilcoyne was in attendance. There were 8 other attendees.
1 To receive the minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on 13th May 2019
The minutes of the Meeting of Parish Council held on 13th May 2019 were accepted as a true record and would be signed by the Chairman.
2 To receive a report from the Chairman of the Parish Council
The Chairman provided a written report and spoke about: litter; speed limits; flooding; website; play area and S106 funding; a HGV ban; pedestrian crossing; Community Speedwatch; telephone kiosk; road signs and council vacancies. Volunteers assisting the Parish Council were thanked.
3 To receive the clerk’s report on finances
The clerk reported as follows:
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Opening balance |
Closing balance |
Expenditure |
|
2019-2020 |
£13,275 |
£13,190.99 |
£8,123.56 |
|
2020-2021 |
£13,190.99 |
£19, 776.42 |
£6,808.78 |
NKDC had changed the way calculations were made for the precept in 2021-2022. Council reduced the total budget to keep the cost for Band D properties level at £78.97 per year.
4 To receive a report from representatives
• Lincolnshire County Council
Cllr Thompson provided a written report and spoke about the Lincoln Eastern Bypass, proposals for the North Hykeham relief road, public health; fire service fleet.
The meeting discussed a proposal for a pedestrian crossing in Doddington to be considered by LCC in June.
• North Kesteven District Council
Cllr Overton reported on NKDC AGM; elections; postal voting; Thorpe on the Hill holding lagoon for liquid fertilizer; countryside code; litter.
5 To receive a report from St Peter’s Church
Rev Sam Durant provided a written report and spoke about services, weddings and visiting the community.
6 To thank volunteers who have assisted the Parish Council and community
The Chairman dealt with this matter during his earlier report.
7 To receive questions and comments from members of the public
Nil
Meeting closed 20:02
Written reports for the Annual Parish Meeting
1. Chairman’s report, Cllr G Patrick
2. Lincolnshire County Council, Cllr M Thompson
3. St Peter’s Church, Rev S Durant