Agenda for a meeting of Belstone Parish Council on 17th April 2023 in the Meeting Room of Belstone Village Hall at 7.30 pm

2023/24-001 Disclosures of Interests

To receive disclosures of personal & prejudicial interest from Councillors on matters to be considered at the meeting

2023/24-002 Apologies for Absence

To record any apologies for absence and reasons. For resolution.

2023/24-003 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.

2023/24-004 Minutes

To resolve that the minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 27th February 2023, previously circulated, be signed as a correct record.

2023/24-005 Borough & County Councillor Statements

To receive any reports from Cllr Lynn Daniel or Cllr James McInnes.

2023/24-006 Chairman’s Announcements

To receive any announcements from the Chairman or Vice-Chair.

2023/24-007 Clerk’s Report

To note the Clerk’s Report, previously circulated.

2023/24-008 Planning

To agree the Council’s response to any applications which may arise after the agenda publication.

2023/24-009 Hedge Cutting in Skaigh Lane

To note any action following the correspondence with the Highways Officer.

2023/24-010 No Overnight Camping sign in Car Park

To agree any action following the correspondence with the Dartmoor National Park Ranger.

2023/24-011 Coronation

To receive any updates regarding the engraving and the lamp.

2023/24-012 Election

To note any arrangements for the election.

2023/24-013 Finance

A. Recent Transactions

• Income – None
• Expenditure –Clerk’s Salary £686.85, Village Hall Annual Fee £45, Website Hosting £75
• Total Balance now £3,276.63 (including £460 election reserve)

B. Any Payments to be Authorised

• Data Protection Fee £35 (Direct Debit)
• P S Cooper Invoice for Car Park £611.11
• Ink Cartridges for Clerk £33.37
• DALC Subscription, £85.98 (£56.35 last year).

C. Paperless Banking

To agree whether the Council should stop paper statements.

2023/24-014 Parking

To agree any action with regard to parking in and around the village centre, especially blocking visibility at the junction by the stocks.

2023/24-015 Belstone Cricket Club

To review the action to ease visibility at the gateway.

2023/24-016 Draft Accounts 2022-23

To approve the draft accounts for submission to the Internal Auditor and accept the end of year budget review.

2023/24-017 Annual Parish Meeting Agenda

To approve the agenda for the Annual Parish Meeting.

2023/24-018 Items for Next Parish Council Agenda

To receive any items for the meeting on 15th May 2023.
Review of Asset Register, Insurance and Code of Conduct review are due.