Council Meeting 4th November 2024

To consider any Members reasons of absence

Members are reminded of the need to keep their register of interests up to date.

Members are reminded that they must act solely in the public interest and should never

improperly confer an advantage or disadvantage on any person or act to gain financial or other

material benefits for themselves, their family, a friend, or close associate.

Disclosure of Interests
Members to disclose any disclosable pecuniary interests in items on the agenda and their nature.

Chairman to Move: The Meeting & Standing Orders be now adjourned:

At the Chairman’s discretion residents are invited to give their views and question the Parish Council on issues on this agenda or raise issues for future consideration.  Members of the public may not take part in the Parish Council Meeting.  There will be no discussion by members of the Council during this session but the views expressed may be considered later as part of particular agenda items.  During this period, in accordance with the revised Code of Conduct, members of the Council who have a disclosable interest (but not a disclosable pecuniary interest) in an item on the agenda may also make representations, answer questions, or give evidence relating to that item.

To receive Ward Member’s Reports.

County Cllr Adams

District Councillor Ciotti

District Councillor Robson

Chairman to Move: To close the adjournment and the suspension of Standing Orders

To consider and approve the wording of the Clerk’s Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 7^th October 2024 – circulated 8.10.24

To receive update regarding planning application W/23/00597/OUT – Fibrex Nurseries.

a)       To receive the Clerk’s report on payments made since the last meeting

b)       To consider for approval the schedule of payments to be made by internet banking

c)       To note new NALC payscales

d)       To note change of account details.

a)       To receive update regarding drainage works at Broad Marston Rd

b)       To receive feedback regarding a defib training session.

a)       To note response from P C Alex Prentice.

b)       To receive update on reducing the speed limit from 50mph to 40mph on the B4632 Campden Road.

c)       To receive update regarding Public Open Space questionnaire.

a)       To note monthly report and consider any works required

b)       To note the fence on the Recreation Field has been repaired.

To receive update from Cllr Pearson.

To consider recommendations from Cllrs Weller & Mccluskey regarding tenders.

a)       To note plot numbers 488-491 have been relinquished as no longer required. These are in the old section of the cemetery.

b)       To note Clerk has placed an order for the annual inspection of headstones to take place.

To note the spoil outside the fire station has been left by Severn Trent Water who have dug a trench ready for a new water hydrant to be installed.  Works expected to be completed 18.12.24.

a)       To note Lengthsman’s jobs issued from last Council meeting; comment on progress

b)       To consider future tasks to be issued to the Lengthsman

c)       To note VAS data

a)       To consider the adoption of a Sexual Harassment Policy under the Employer’s New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment.

b)       To review the Dignity at Work Policy

c)       To receive update on the Biodiversity Policy.

To confirm the date of the Ordinary Parish Council Meeting at 7.00pm on Monday 2^nd December 2024 at the Meon Vale Community Centre.