MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING HELD ON 8th APRIL 2013
Present: Cllr Mrs J. Newman, Chairman
Cllrs R. Bourton, N. Crocker, S. Hinson, J. Pullen and Mrs V. Stubbings
Also present 4 members of the public, and Cllr M. Groom for the open meeting.
Reports were received from:-
Mrs Rosie Law. WI
Mrs Lorraine Billis. Community Led Planning Group.
Mr Andrew Law. Neighbourhood Watch
Mr Matthew Nailon. Speedwatch, Social Club Big and Little Gig: future events.
The Chairman of the PC. Annual report
Cllr Hinson. Parish Council representative on the CLP
Cllr Crocker. Chairman of the Village Hall Management Committee
Cllr Stubbings. PCC
The reports are held by the Clerk.
Chairman opened the formal meeting at 20.00 hrs.
Apologies were received from Cllr Mrs D. Ponting.
There were no Declarations of Interest.
1. The minutes of the meeting held on 11th March 2013 were signed as being a true record.
2. Finance.
a. Clerk gave a brief report on the finances. He will present the full accounts for formal approval at the next meeting. It was agreed to ask Mrs Kate Orton to carry out the internal audit again this year.
b. It was noted that cheques had been raised for the Clerk's salary and expenses (Jan-Mar) "208.47 and HMRC for PAYE £43.37
c. A cheque for £192.86 was raised to pay an invoice from Sodexho for grass cutting at Redhills.
3. Reports.
a. North East Wiltshire - Villages. Reports will be available on website www.new-v.co.uk
b. Area Board. Next meeting 22 May 2013
c. CLP and Community Speedwatch were covered in the public meeting.
4. Parish Matters.
a. Dog fouling. The Dog Warden had visited the area, and agreed there is a large problem with dog fouling. He will pursue cases where proof is given, and pointed out that, at a recent case in Trowbridge, where a person had not cleared up after their dog,, had resulted in a fine of over £950.
(signed) R.J.Davey. Clerk to the Council
19 Apr 2013