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