MinutesAnnual Council meeting 20th May 2025
MUMBY PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE
ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING
HELD 20TH MAY 2025
Present: Cllr Taylor (Chair); Cllrs Morlini, Bradley, McCaig, Robertson
Cllr S Eyre (ELDC)
Mrs J. Cooper (Parish Clerk)
1. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
It was proposed (Cllr Morlini), seconded (Cllr Bradley) that Cllr McCaig be elected Chairman. She accepted the nomination and there were no further nominations, it was therefore resolved that Cllr McCaig be elected Chairman for the forthcoming civic year 25 – 26.
She signed the Declaration of Acceptance which was counter signed by the Clerk as Proper Officer to the Council.
2. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN
It was proposed (Cllr Robertson), seconded (Cllr Morlini) that Cllr Bradley be elected Vice Chairman. She accepted the nomination and there were no further nominations, it was therefore resolved that Cllr Bradley be elected Vice Chairman for the forthcoming civic year 25 – 26.
3. APOLOGIES
Apologies and valid reasons for absence were received from Cllr Smith and these were accepted.
4. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were none.
5. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD 15TH APRIL 2025
It was resolved that the Chairman sign these as a correct record.
6. REPORTS FROM THAT MEETING
VE Day – Clerk reported that the cost of the beacon was less than previously thought, the organisers had offered a refund on the grant or the money would be used towards a village coffee morning. It was agreed that the money be used for the benefit of the community.
Abandoned vehicle lay by – this had been removed, but a white van was now being parked there. It was agreed this be considered at the next meeting with the possibility of asking for “no overnight parking” on the layby.
7. REPORTS FROM OUTSIDE BODIES
Cllr Eyre (ELDC) gave a brief report on the election of new County Councillor Brookes, the election of a Mayor for the County and the possibility of local Government reorganisation resulting in a division of the county.
8 CORRESPONDENCE
There was no additional correspondence.
9. FINANCE
a) Accounts for Payment:
It was resolved that the following accounts be paid:
Clerks salary & PAYE (May) £360.75
Gallagher Insurance £533.11
Wren Farm £ 15.00
Internal Auditor £ 30.00
Ratify payment to Red Lion for VE Day beacon £100.00
b) AGAR Audit forms
It was resolved that the Chairman sign the following documents after brief explanation by the Clerk:
i) Certificate of Exemption
ii) Governance Document
iii) Accounting statement
Internal Auditor made no comments to action.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE
It was resolved that the Council adopt the following policies as updated:
Standing orders (NALC version); Financial Regulations; Code of Conduct;
Risk Assessment; Data Protection and Planning policy.
11 PLANNING
There were no applications or decisions.
The Council noted the Scoping Opinion for EGL 3 & 4 cable route
12 NEXT MEETING
This was noted as 15th July 2025
13 ANY OTHER MATTERS/NEXT AGENDA
Concern at activity on site Mumby Long Lane, to ask ELDC to check.
Additional item next agenda – Lay By
There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.45pm