LITTLE ECCLESTON WITH LARBRECK PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
Thursday 9th June 2022, 7.00pm at Great Eccleston Village Centre, Activities Room.
PRESENT:
Cllr P Bull (Chair)
Cllr G Stead (Vice Chair)
Cllr N Smith
Cllr J Coleman
Cllr S Milton
Cllr A M Bull
IN ATTENDANCE:
Jane Lingings (Clerk)
FBC Cllr P Hayhurst
Public Participation
One member of the public attended.
940/22 1. Apologies for Absence
LCC Cllr J Singleton
942/22 2. Declaration of Interests and Dispensations
Cllr Milton Agenda Item 5iii.
943/22 3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
It was resolved to approve the minutes of the meeting 12th May 2022 as an accurate record and were signed by the Chair.
944/22 4. Action Tracker
The action tracker of previous decisions of the council was noted and updated.
945/22 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 as below:
Payee Details Net VAT Gross
Imperative Training Ltd Defibrillator 850.00 170.00 1020.00
Salaries/PAYE Staff costs 412.98 0 412.98
J Lingings Admin Reimburse 50.88 0 50.88
Mr S Milton Amenity Cleansing 320.00 0 320.00
Great Eccleston Village Centre Ltd Room Hire 20.00 0 20.00
Cutts Lane Nurseries Village Planting 418.33 83.67 502.00
T Smith Bench removal/ disposal/maintenance 475.00 0 475.00
Income received: Nil
946/22 6. Monthly Health and Safety Risk Assessment
No new matters raised.
947/22 7. Planning and Licensing
There were no planning applications to consider.
The planning action tracker was noted.
948/22 8. Amenities/Maintenance/Environment
- Defibrillator update – due to supply issues, there is a significant delay on the solar panel cabinet. There is a second option which has an additional cost. It was resolved that Cllr Stead will bring a detailed finance paper on these options back to the Council in July. It was resolved that the clerk will submit an application to the Parish Champion for assistance with funding.
- Jubilee Bench – the clerk provided details of a bespoke Jubilee Bench; however, it was resolved to order a matching bench with a more elaborate plaque.
949/22 9. County & Borough Council
- Better Working Between Lancashire County Council and Parish and Town Councils: Parish and Town Council Charter 2022 – 2024: It was resolved that this item was received but will be deferred to the next meeting for discussion.
- Further to min ref 920/22 (Children’s Holiday Club co-ordinated by Wyre Borough Council), it was resolved to increase the grant contribution from £100.00 to £200.00 if required.
950/22 10. Items for the Next Agenda – to be submitted to the Clerk by: 13.7.22
Salary and PAYE Standing Order
951/22 11. Date of Next Meeting
Thursday 21st July 2022