Minutes 18th April 2023
MUMBY PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
HELD 18th APRIL 2023
PRESENT: Cllr D. Robinson (Chair); Cllr J. Bradley; Cllr L. McCaig; Cllr J. Taylor; Cllr M. Smith & Cllr J. Morlini
Mrs J. Cooper (Parish Clerk)
Cllr S. Eyre (ELDC)
There were no members of the public.
106 APOLOGIES
There were none.
107 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were none
108 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD 21st MARCH 2023
It was resolved that these be signed by the Chairman as a correct record of that meeting.
109 UPDATES/CLERKS REPORT
- Defib batteries and pads (x2) ordered, awaiting cheque before delivery.
- ELDC Pride Team added clearing under benches to their “list”
- No further update on the bus shelter situation, LCC still waiting on their insurance.
- Clerk contacted ELDC Planning/Enforcement for an up to date picture regarding the car sales area.
110 REPORTS FROM OUTSIDE BODIES
Cllr Eyre (ELDC) had nothing to report.
There was no representation from LCC.
111 FOOTPATH
There were no further updates
112 ALLOTMENT LAND REGISTRATION
There was no further information since the last meeting.
113 CORRESPONDENCE
ElanCity – interactive speed devices
Notification from ELDC that the footpath diversion through Helsey Farm would no longer be dealt with under Section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act due to the blocking of the definitive footpath by caravans, and it would now be dealt with under Section 119 of the Highways Act. It is likely the Parish Council will be further consulted on this.
E mail from Chris Dring, members were pleased to hear he was on the road to recovery and agreed to send a card – cllr Smith to let the Clerk have his address abroad.
114 FINANCE
a) Accounts for Payment:
It was resolved that the following accounts be paid:
Clerks salary & PAYE (April) £325.43
Defib Shop – battery and pads £436.20
L. Croft – Internal Audit £ 30.00
LALC 23/24 subs £155.78
Wren Farm – meeting room £ 15.00
b) End Of Year Income/Expenditure
This was noted, however the Clerk confirmed the final totals had been amended following the Internal auditors report
c) Audit Papers
The Clerk read out the various Audit forms, which had been circulated to members and it was resolved that the Chairman sign the following:
(i) Certificate of Exemption
(ii) Governance Statement
(iii) Accounting Statement
d) Members noted the Internal Auditors comments, in particular the adjustment to the sum of £50 incorrectly entered twice in respect of allotment rents.
115 PLANNING
Application N125/345/23 – application to use touring caravan site all year round – Inglenook Caravan site. It was resolved to object to this proposal on the grounds of potential flood risk and in breach of ELDC Local Policy.
Decision N125/2020/22 – Dwelling and garage and annex – White House Farm. This had been conditionally approved (to be in accordance with plans; external materials to be approved; landscaping to be approved; to be in accordance with ecology and protected species survey; survey to check for bats to be carried out; surface water to be to soakaways conforming to Building Regulations; annex to be occupied incidental to White House Farm and not let/sold; hair salon only operated by owner/occupier of White House Farm).
116 NEXT MEETING
This is confirmed as 16th May 2023 to be preceded by the Annual Parish Meeting.
117 ANY OTHER MATTERS
There were none.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.45pm