May 2022
Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Blyton Parish Council held on
Monday 23rd May 2022 at 7.45pm
Present: Councillor A.Codd, Councillor C. Daubney, Councillor J Daubney, Councillor R. Dent, Councillor R. Turnbull, Councillor C. Quirke
Also Present Helen Pitman (Clerk).
1. Election of Chairman: Ben Rollett. Proposed, Cllr C. Daubney. Seconded, Cllr R. Turnbull. As Cllr Rollett was not present the declaration of Acceptance of Office was not signed and Cllr Dent took the chair.
2. Apologies and reasons given: Cllrs L. Clarke.& B. Rollett.
3. Election of Vice Chairman: Richard Dent. Proposed, Cllr R. Turnbull. Seconded, Cllr C. Daubney.
4. To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 and to receive any applications for Dispensation. Members may make any declarations at this point but may also make them at any point during the meeting:None.
5. Co-option of Councillor: No interest.
6. To approve minutes of the last meeting held 25th April 2022: The minutes were signed as a true record.
7. Clerk's report on matters outstanding: The clerk informed council that
She has had confirmation that WLDC are working on the Neighbourhood Plan designation but has not been done yet;
Playdays have tightened the zip wire.
8. Planning:
144589 46 High Street: No objections/concern re parking as there is only one driveway.
144784 Asians Retreat, Carr Lane: withdrawn.
144862 land at Grace Park: object
144914 Burnt Bridge Farm, Carr Lane, Morton: not in Blyton parish.
9. Correspondence: None.
10. Financial Matters:
Resolved to pay: H. Pitman (salary/expenses) £524.80; HMRC £66.80; A. Clark £200; Memorial hall £10; Glendale £116.81; Wright Vigar £438; J Troop £855. To be paid by internet banking. Proposed, Cllr Dent. Seconded, Cllr J. Daubney.
11. Annual Return for the year ended 31st March 2022:
a) Execute Annual Governance Statement: Executed.
b) To approve Statement of Accounts: Approved.
c) Review Effectiveness of Internal Auditor: Reviewed. To reappoint Wright Vigar for 2022/23. Cllr J. Daubney to resume half yearly check of accounts.
12. To renew insurance cover: Resolved to continue 3 year contract at a cost of £1250.30 with Hiscox.
13. To review standing orders & financial regulations: Financial regulations reviewed. Standing orders to be reviewed when NALC issue revised later this year..
14. Report from Outside Bodies: Cllr Clews advised that WLDC is ticking over. There was discussion on WL bin collection.
15. To resolve on species of tree to purchase for Platinum Jubilee & where it is to be planted: Council agreed a mature blossom tree be planted in front of the village hall. Also to purchase a tree guard and plaque. Total value to be up to £500. Council and clerk to research.
16. To resolve on Remembrance Day plaque & poppies: Resolved to purchase soldier plaque with bespoke plaque to read “Blyton Parish Remembers” from Royal British Legion at a cost of £200. Poppies not available. Cllr C. Daubney to enquire whether local print firm can supply.
17. To resolve on this month's Facebook posts: Litter pick.
18. Items of information to be noted and if necessary dealt with at the next meeting:
Hedge at allotments- remind Mr Troop. Also village signs need attention.
Mr Ella’s allotment being tended now.
With all business concluded the meeting closed at 8.44pm.