LITTLE ECCLESTON WITH LARBRECK PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
Thursday 18th July 2024, 7.00pm at Elswick Village Hall, Roseacre Road, Elswick.
PRESENT: Cllr P Bull (Chair), Cllr A M Bull (Vice Chair), Cllr Sandra Milton, Cllr G Stead, Cllr Steve Milton
IN ATTENDANCE: Jane Lingings (Clerk)
Public Participation
Two members of the public attended.
1223/24 1. Apologies for Absence
1224/24 2. Declaration of Interests and Dispensations
Cllrs S & S Milton Agenda item 5 (pecuniary)
1225/24 3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
It was resolved to approve the minutes of the 13th June 2024 meeting as an accurate record and were signed by the Chair.
1226/24 4. Action Tracker
The action tracker of previous decisions of the council was noted and updated.
1227/24 5. Finance
- It was resolved to approve the monthly bank reconciliation.
- It was resolved to approve the cumulative budget report.
- It was resolved to approve payments.
Payee Details Net VAT Gross
Unity Banking charges 18.00 0 18.00
Salaries Staff costs 497.75 0 497.75
J Lingings Admin Reimburse 40.00 0 40.00
Mr S Milton Amenity Cleansing 390.00 0 390.00
Mr S Milton Amenity Cleansing consumables 11.52 2.30 13.82
Mr S Milton Reimbursement Storage Cabinet 157.50 31.50 189.00
Envirocare Weed Control application 285.00 57.00 342.00
EDF Energy Unmetered electric supply 11.04 0.55 11.59
HMRC PAYE Qtr 1 290.80 0 290.80
EE Telephone Contract 13.87 2.77 16.64
Income received: Bank Interest £67.64
1228/24 6. Monthly Health and Safety Risk Assessment
It was resolved that the defibrillator spare pads will be removed from the cabinet and stored in the Parish Council store cupboard in Elswick Village Hall.
1229/24 7. Planning and Licensing
No applications received at time of agenda.
1230/24 8. Amenities/Maintenance/Environment
- Great Eccleston Show – it was noted that the traffic management of the show has considerably improved over the recent years, which is appreciated. It was resolved Cllrs P Bull and Stead will discuss the continued grass verge parking with the committee at the next meeting.
- Weed control – Cllr P Bull informed the council that one application had been completed by a qualified contractor, however a second application will be applied at no additional charge.
- Village in Bloom Open Spaces Criteria – due to previous discussions in June, it was resolved that further similar discussion be deferred to a future meeting if required and in line with Standing Orders.
1231/24 9. County & Borough Council
Mrs A M Bull (Campaign Lead) provided update from the community led 20-is-Plenty initiative for Cartford Lane following the meeting held on 8.7.24. The meeting had been well attended, including residents and a representative from Lancashire Police. Numerous residents have made contact with Mrs Bull via email to voice concerns and offer support. A formal letter has been sent to Lancashire Road Safety representatives. It was resolved that the Parish Council had no objection to 20s plenty campaign banners being placed around the village to advertise why 20pmh matters to the local community, whilst further campaign activities continue. It was further resolved that this item will be listed under Amenities/Maintenance and Environment.
1232/24 10. LE Bloomers Village in Bloom Community Group
The Parish Council received and discussed the LE Bloomers Village in Bloom Community Group Constitution and future management of the groups finances.
Cllr Stead requested a recorded vote.
For – 4 councillors (Cllr P Bull, Cllr A M Bull, Cllr Steve Milton, Cllr Sandra Milton)
Against – 1 councillor (Cllr Stead)
It was resolved that now the group has formed a formal constitution, this was the time for the group to set up a bank account specifically for the organisation, before the 31st March 2025 in order to manage their own funds. It was further resolved that Cllr Stead, will inform the VIB group.
1233/24 11. Parish Council Keys
All keys to Parish Council assets have now been logged on a key holder register, which will be maintained by the clerk.
1234/24 12. Cooption Procedure
It was resolved to approve the reviewed procedure and confirmed with the Clerk when applications are to be forwarded to the Councillors.
1235/24 13. West End Festive Lights
It was resolved that the Clerk will contact Electricity Northwest to request a second unmetered supply, which could service a potential second defibrillator in the future in addition to festive lighting.
1236/24 14 Items for the Next Agenda
- Cooption Applications
- Approval of Open Spaces Annual Risk Assessment
- Defibrillator maintenance contract
- Review of Policies
- Business Continuity Plan
1237/24 14. Date of Next and future Meetings (unless otherwise detailed on agenda)
No meeting in August 2024
Thursday 12th September 2024
Thursday 10th October 2024
Thursday 14th November 2024
No meeting in December 2024
Thursday 9th January 2025
Thursday 13th February 2025
Thursday 13th March 2025
Thursday 10th April 2025
Thursday 8th May 2025