Agenda for the Belstone Parish Council meeting on 15th January 2024 in Belstone Village Hall at 7.30 pm
2023/24-111 Disclosures of Interests
To receive disclosures of personal & prejudicial interest from Councillors on matters to be considered at the meeting.
2023/24-112 Co-Option of Candidate to fill Casual Vacancy
To agree the co-option of a new councillor.
2023/24-113 Apologies for Absence
To record any apologies for absence and reasons. For resolution.
2023/24-114 Public Participation Session
This item is limited to 15 minutes and will be conducted in accordance with the Standing Orders of the Council, which are available to read on the website.
2023/24-115 Minutes
To resolve that the minutes of the Council meeting held on 20th November 2023, previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.
2023/24-116 Borough & County Councillor Statements
To note reports from Cllr Lynn Daniel and/or Cllr James McInnes.
2023/24-117 Chairman’s Announcements
To receive any announcements from the Chairman or Vice-Chair.
2023/24-118 Clerk’s Report
To note the Clerk’s Report, previously circulated.
2023/24-119 Coronation Lantern
To receive updates regarding the installation of a lantern, agree the wording of the Design & Access Statement for the Listed Building Consent, and agree any other actions.
2023/24-120 D-Day-80
To receive an update regarding the D-Day commemorations 6th June 2024 and the Village Hall Committee’s response (Cllr Weaver).
2023/24-121 Parking
To receive an update on progress with parking issues.
2023/24-122 Planning
A. To agree the Council’s response to the following applications:
0547/23 New ensuite shower room at Perrymans Cottage, Belstone, Okehampton, EX20 1RA
B. To agree a response to any applications which may arise after the agenda publication.
2023/24-123 Finance
A. Recent Transactions
- Payments – Clerk’s Wages £646.93, Citizens Advice £30
- Receipts – None.
- Total Balance (02/01/24) £4,474.23 (including £620 election reserve, £73.89 Car Park Reserve)
B. Payments
To agree the following payments:
• Village Hall Rental (Due Feb, not yet invoiced) – Last Year £45.
• Website (Due Feb, not yet invoiced) – Last Year £75
2023/24-124 2024/25 Precept and Budget
To agree the budget and precept for the next financial year.
2023/24-125 Standing Orders Review
To review and adopt the Standing Orders which are reviewed annually.
2023/24-126 Okehampton Hospital Campaign
To agree any action regarding the current campaign to re-open an Okehampton Hospital Ward.
2023/24-127 Housing Survey Results
To receive any results of the Local Housing Survey.
2023/24-128 Items for Next Parish Council Agenda
To receive any items for the meeting scheduled on March 11th. Items due – Financial Regulations Review, Interests Register checking, Annual Parish Meeting Agenda
