September 2024 Agenda

NOTICE OF A MEETING OF HECKINGTON PARISH COUNCIL

Dear Sir/Madam

You are summoned to attend the Heckington Parish Council meeting to be held in the Village Hall, High Street, Heckington, NG34 9RA on Monday 30 September 2024 at 8pm.

Members of the Press and Public are invited to attend.  All members of the Parish Council are summoned to attend for the purpose of considering and resolving upon the business to be transacted at the meeting, as set out hereunder.

Signed: Heidi Wilson, Acting Clerk & RFO                                                                                       Dated: 25 September 2024

AGENDA

  1. Election of Acting Chair
  2. Election of Chair
  3. Election of Vice-Chair

 

  1. Public Forum: Fifteen minutes will be set aside for Members of the Public to ask questions or make short statements to the Council.  The Council may choose not to answer any question; a response may instead be given in writing.  Matters raised may be added to an agenda for a future meeting.  Members of the public are welcome to stay for the Parish Council meeting after the public session but are generally not permitted to speak during that meeting.

 

  1. Councillors present

 

  1. Apologies

Apologies for absence and reasons given

 

  1. To receive any reports of member’s interest, pecuniary or otherwise in relation to the agenda and any dispensations in accordance with the Localism Act 2011

 

  1. Minutes
  1. To resolve to approve the following minutes:
  1. Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held Monday 24th June 2024
  2. Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 29 July 2024
  3. Minutes of the extraordinary meeting held on Monday 2 September 2024

 

  1. To sign the minutes from the meeting dated 17 July 2024 which were approved at the Parish Council Meeting on Thursday 28 July 2024

 

  1. To discuss the benefits of creating an email distribution list for parish council communications

 

  1. Receive a report from the County and District Councillors

 

  1. Receive a report from the Police (if present)

 

  1. General Matters
  1. To resolve to accept the Civility and Respect Pledge
  1. Councillors Training Session, 10 October 2024 (6-9pm)

 

  1. To discuss the results of the Parish Poll, 19 September 2024 relating to Star Fen
  2. To resolve to approve the appointment of two keyholders
  3. Passwords
  4. To resolve to approve expenditure for a Christmas tree and decorations

 

  1. Policies
  1. To resolve to approve Financial Regulations (new)
  2. To resolve to approve the Allotment Contract

 

  1. To resolve to approve a request from John Warrilow (email dated 19 September 2024), to request the launch a firework containing ashes on 28 November 2024 from the playing field in memory of Jamie Elsom
  2. History Group (to note the email from Mr Key dated 14 August 2024

 

  1. Annual contract with Eclipse PC Repair
  1. To note the email from Steve Parry, Eclipse PC Repair dated 29 August 2024 detailing his services and informing of an increase in pricing/annual plan (monthly fee to increase from £30.00 to £45.00)
  2. To resolve to approve the purchase of a new computer, two monitors and associated equipment from Eclipse PC Repair including set up at a cost of £1042.00 (pricing comparable to Dell Retailer)

 

  1. To review the quotes from several suppliers for gov.uk domain names (SCIS UK, £309.60, Cloud Next £1262.52, third quote pending) and to receive a proposal from Councillor Spencer in relation to a cost-effective option
  2. To review quotes for a hearing loop in the Parish Council building and the Village Hall and to resolve to approve the purchase (grant funding application). 
  3. To resolve to approve Health & Safety Training delivered by Worknest for the Clerk and Caretaker at a cost of £72.50 per person on 29 October 2024.

 

  1. Allotments
  1. To review quotations received for the hire of an 8-yard skip to facilitate clearance of vacant allotment plots with a view to passing a resolution to approve expenditure.  Quotes received:  Mountains, £260 plus VAT, Mick George £360.01 inc VAT,  Force Skips 290.00 plus VAT.
  2. To review quotations received for wire, posts and gates to create quarter plots at the allotments with a view to passing a resolution to approve expenditure (all prices are inclusive of VAT)

 

Wire 40m

Amazon £89.97

Toolstation £65.92

Ebay £79.99

Posts x10

Amazon £116.00

B&Q £65.98

Withan Timber £138.00

Gates x4

Greenbarn Timbers £83.80

B&Q £147.96

AVS Fencing £115.96

 

  1. Allotment Funds (£114.00) to be returned to the Allotment Association.
  2. To review an application for S 137 funding of £150.00 towards the cost of public liability insurance.
  3. To resolve to approve £60.00 for 3x 5mph signs.

 

  • Trees & Hedges
  1. To resolve to approve £395.00 for the removal of the vegetation including a walnut tree on Laxton Close by TerraFirma & Beyond (preferred supplier).
  2. To review quotes received with a view to passing a motion to approve expenditure for the pollarding and reduction of trees on the Western perimeter of the cemetery.   Simpson Arboriculture £1,050 exc VAT,  Terra Firma & Beyond £775.00 inc VAT
  3. To resolve to approve £225 for a survey of parish trees by TerraFirma & Beyond with a view to establishing a maintenance schedule (risk assessment)

 

  • To resolve to approve membership with the ICCM at a cost of £100.00 per annum.

 

  1. Committees
  1. To appoint a Pavilion Committee
  2. To appoint a Cemetery Committee
  3. To appoint an Allotment Committee
  4. To appoint a Finance Committee

 

  1. Cemetery 

Burials & Memorials (defer to Committee)

 

  1. Highways
  1. To receive any new or outstanding highways defects.

Members of the public are encourage to report any new faults or existing defects at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/faultreporting or email, cschighways@lincolnshire.gov.uk or via FixMyStreet.

  1. Weight limit request for Kyme Road and Littleworth Drove.
  2. To note the temporary traffic restriction TTR008672 for the High Street (between Shrubwood Close and Banks Lane) on 13 October 2024 (new water connection).
  3. To note the email from LCC Highways Department for the Remembrance Parade on 10 November 2024.

 

  1. Planning Matters

The Parish Council does not have the power to approve nor reject applications – it is merely a consultee and can submit comments

  1. New Planning Matters

Application:

24/0855/LDEXI

Proposal:

Application for a lawful development certificate for existing use – Use of annexe as a separate dwelling

Location:

The Granary Whitehouse Farm, Kyme Road, Heckington

Application:

24/0897/FUL

Proposal:

Application for the installation of 3.no external metal containers

Location:

Elm Grange School, Boston Road, East Heckington

Application:

24/0986/TCA

Proposal:

Notification of intended works to trees in a Conservation Area.  T1 – Fir – Fell and remove as dying and in poor condition.

Location:

2/4 Church Street, Heckington

Application:

24/0938/HOUS

Proposal:

Demolish business use building and replacing single storey extension with two storey rear extension to main dwelling house

Location:

75 High Street, Heckington

Application:

24/0769/FUL

Proposal:

Proposed erection of a 19m chimney

Location:

The Roasting Company, Station Road, Heckington

Application:

24/0812/HOUS

Proposal:

Erection of detached garage, front porch extension and addition of rooflight to kitchen, replacement windows & doors, erection of 1.8m high timber fencing to rear and render colour change to property.

Location:

Chota Ghar, 39 Eastgate, Heckington

Application:

24/0850/TCA

Proposal:

T1 Silver Birch – Reduce the crown by 2m.  Shape and lift canopy to 10ft above ground level.  T2Ailanthus – Fell and remove, leave the stump as low as possible. T3 Holly (left hand) – Reduce to 10ft above the ground.

Location:

13 Church Street, Heckington

Application:

24/1008/PNTEL

Proposal:

Application for prior notification of proposed development by telecommunications code systems operators.  Proposal: 25m High Valmont climbable Monopole on 5.8 x 5.8 x 1.4, deep concrete base with Config 1 circular Headframe for 6No. Antenna Apertures at 60/180/300 degrees and 4No. 600 Dishes.  RRUs, BOBs and active routers to be fixed to the Headframe below Antennas and associated ancillary works.

Location:

Small Business Park, Station Road, Heckington

Application:

24/0815

Proposal:

T1 – Plum – Reduce to previous reduction points.

T2 – Leylandii, fell and remove due to Highways request.

T3 – Acer – Crown lift to 6.5m.

Location:

99 High Street, Heckington

 

 

  1. Decisions received or pending

Application:

24//0714/VARCON

Proposal:

Application to vary condition 4 (working hours) of planning permission 23/0027/FUL – Retrospective application for the retention of existing garage to form beauty salon and construction of additional parking area to front of dwelling for use in association with the beauty salon/business use.

Location:

Talons Beauty, 7 Churchview Close, Heckington

Decision:

Approved 2 August 2024

Application:

24/0526/HOUS

Proposal:

Erection of 2 storey side/rear extension

Location:

28 Foster Street, Heckington

Decision:

Approved 1 August 2024

 

  1. Finance
  1. To note the opening balances on 1 April 2024

 

Current Account

  1.  

Bank Account Deposit

  1.  

Bank Account S106

  1.  

Petty Cash

  1.  
  1.  
  1.  

 

  1. To note the current bank balances as of 24 September 2024

 

Current Account

  1.  

Bank Account S106

  1.  

Bank Account Deposit

  1.  

Petty Cash

  1.  
  1.  
  1.  

 

  1. To note the income received between 1 April 2024 and 19 September 2024

 

Description to 19 September 2024

Amount

Precept

55,372.50

Interest (S106)

38.29

Interest (deposit account)

157.42

Cemetery Income, Memorial DF 18

75.00

Loan Interest from Village Hall, ref 500377

34.21

VAT Return

4830.14

Cemetery Income ref, 001/04/24

345.00

Funding for Hub, Lincs CC

5167.00

National Grid (Wayleave), ref 500378

170.00

Cemetery Income, Receipt 403

153.00

Bank Interest (deposit account)

135.89

Bank Interest (S106)

39.65

Cemetery Income 001/05/24

96.00

Cemetery Income. Ref EB41

153.00

Cemetery Income, WMx2

306.00

*Misc Income

252.80

Cemetery Income, 002/05/24

566.00

Bank Interest (S106)

42.34

Bank Interest (deposit account)

134.31

Bank Interest (S106)

38.42

Bank Interest (deposit account)

118.11

Cemetery Income (003/08/24)

75.00

Bank Interest (S106)

31.00

Bank Interest (deposit account)

100.87

Cemetery Income

94.00

Refund from NEST (pension)

33.48

Bank Interest (S106)

26.26

Bank Interest (deposit account)

80.66

NEST Refund (pension)

64.44

TOTAL

68,477.89

 

  1. Petty Cash

Item

Description

Receipts

Payments

Allotment Plot Deposit

Plot A12, receipt 93

50.00

 

Key Deposit

Plot A13, receipt 93

15.00

 

Staff Travel

Mileage

 

17.10

RBL

D-Day Wreaths

 

82.50

Staff Travel

Mileage

 

8.00

Allotment Association

Bank Account Funds, Receipt 94

12.00

 

Window Cleaning

JJ Contracts

 

23.00

Village Green Rent for Fair

Taylor Amusements

205.00

 

Misc Petty Cash

Misc

4.28

 

TOTALS

 

286.28

130.60

Opening Balance (1 April 2024)

 

 

97.12

BANKED

 

 

252.80

 

  1. To note the expenditure between 1 April 2024 and 24 September 2024 (expenditure in italics is to be ratified at the meeting as this expenditure was agreed by members in between meetings to ensure the continued running of Parish Council operations).

 

EXPENDITURE

DETAIL

NET

VAT

GROSS

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

NK Non-Domestic Rates

Village Green, ref 10000003920

536.43

0.00

536.43

NK Non-Domestic Rates

Cemetery, ref 1000660263

576.35

0.00

576.35

Sills & Betteridge

 

Star Fen (1/2) Copy of invoice with payment 2 of 2, ref RKB/CLL/104319/0009

50,000.00

0.00

50,000.00

MKM Building Supplies, 0116/30025538

Door Lock/Handle – Pavilion

35.40

7.08

42.48

The Lock Whisperer 2925

Fire exit door latch/lock – Pavilion ref 2925

290.00

58.00

348.00

AJGIB Gallagher

Fleet Insurance (Polaris/Park Ranger), ref 532140555

402.76

0.00

402.76

Salary

Caretaker (week 53)

 

 

 

Public Works Loan Board

Loan Repayment (village hall works – final instalment), PW508766

3835.65

0.00

3835.65

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

Tesco Stores

Stationery (folders & paper)

29.00

0.00

29.00

Pension Contribution

Clerk

 

 

 

Salary

Caretaker (week 1)

 

 

 

Black Sluice Internal Drainage Board

Allotments

102.68

0.00

102.68

ICCM Memorials Training

Training Course, ref 17564

185.00

37.00

222.00

D&D Motors, Helpringham

Petrol, Cheque 004401

50.00

0.00

50.00

Lloyds

Banking Fees for 10 February to 9 March)

7.00

0.00

7.00

Daisy Telecommunications

Broadband and telephone, bill to 31 March 2024, ref 13034188

97.10

19.42

116.52

Pensions Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

Village Hall

May APCM, ref 5901

20.00

0.00

20.00

Salary

Caretaker (week 2)

 

 

 

Chairman’s Allowance

April

65.00

0.00

65.00

EDF Energy

Supply for 2 March to 2 April 2024 – Cemetery, ref E74732204012

364.03

18.20

382.23

EDF Energy

Supply for 2 March to 2 April 2024 – Chambers, ref E74761912012

780.21

156.04

936.25

Luna Installs

Water leak and damaged pipe (roof space) – Pavilion

152.50

30.50

183.00

Amazon

Reflective Tape (for bollards) – Barley Close open space

10.79

0.00

10.79

 

HAVCS

Section 137

1,000.00

0.00

1,000.00

LIVES

Section 137

800.00

0.00

800.00

DisplayPro Limited

Cemetery sign (rules/regulations), ref 3976

33.92

6.78

40.70

Wave Water Supply

Cemetery, ref 13396565

21.83

0.00

21.83

Wave Water Supply

Allotments, ref 13397719

70.67

0.00

70.67

LEBBS

Section 137

300.00

0.00

300.00

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

Sills & Betteridge

2/2 Star Fen, legal fees, searches, Chancel repair insurance, Land Registry fees), ref RKB/CLL/104319/0009

23,674.60

0.00

23,674.60

Salary

Clerk (April 2024)

 

 

 

Salary

Caretakers (week 3)

 

 

 

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

Donaldsons DIY

Hardware, ref 20104

26.78

5.36

32.14

7Core Electrical Wholesale Limited

Lighting – Chambers office (lighting), ref SL1235255

9.88

1.97

11.85

MKM Building Supplies

Security bollards/concrete, ref 0116/30027100

112.50

22.50

135.00

Salary

Caretaker (week 4)

 

 

 

Pension contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

 

Salary

Caretaker (week 5)

 

 

 

Fentec Electrical Services

Repair to roller door – Chambers, ref 1195

35.00

0.00

35.00

Fentec Electrical Services

Lighting (labour charge to install new strip light), ref 1194

35.00

0.00

35.00

Pension Contribution

Clerk (May 2024)

 

 

 

Lloyds

Banking Fees for 10 March to 9 April, ref 46637912

8.75

0.00

8.75

Daisy Telecommunications

Broadband and telephone, bill to 30 April 2024, ref 13094243

100.60

20.12

120.72

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

Salary

Caretaker (week 6)

 

 

 

Chairman’s Allowance

May 2024

65.00

0.00

65.00

Heckington Store

Milk/biscuits (APM refreshments)

7.87

0.00

7.87

MKM Building Supplies

Bungee cord (bins), ref 0116/30028283

24.00

4.80

28.80

MKM Building Supplies

stainless steel bollards (spare for storage), ref 0116/30028284

25.00

5.00

30.00

Hargreave Agriculture

gloves/paint (telephone kiosk), ref 228502

44.33

8.86

53.19

Wheelcraft Tyre Specialists

x 2 wheels, ref 43088

186.00

37.20

223.20

Lincolnshire Association of Local Councils (LALC)

Website Management, ref 14867

180.00

36.00

216.00

DisplayPro

Sign for lambing field, ref 4011

61.38

12.28

73.66

Display Pro

Signs for skip, ref 4038

30.69

6.14

36.83

Glasdon UK Limited

2x Black bin and mounting kit (litter), ref SI885783

856.60

171.32

1027.92

Pensions Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

EDF Energy

Supply for 3 April to 30 April 2024 – Cemetery, ref  E74732204013

186.07

9.30

195.37

EDF Energy

Supply date for 3 April to 30 April 2024 – Chambers, ref E74761912013

587.37

117.47

704.84

Salary

Caretaker (week 7)

 

 

 

Screwfix

Karcher pressure washer (replacement), ref A17927951902

151.99

0.00

151.99

Pensions contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

Clerk Salary

Clerk (May 2024)

 

 

 

Salary

Caretaker (week 8)

 

 

 

Caladine Lifts Limited

Service of Lift (x2 per year, Lola Certificate), ref 47251

100.00

20.00

120.00

Donaldsons DIY

Misc hardware and supplies, ref 5 (21111)

19.14

3.83

22.97

Pension contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

Salary

Caretaker (week 9)

 

 

 

Tesco

Tea bags

17.75

0.00

17.75

Pension contribution

Clerk (June 2024)

 

 

 

Pension contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

Simon Moss Accountants

Audit services (Audit), ref 7211

400.00

80.00

480.00

Eclipse PC Repair

Maintenance and back up, ref 2336

60.00

0.00

60.00

Amazon

Storage boxes

15.98

0.00

15.98

Salary

Caretaker (week 10)

 

 

 

Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance

Section 137 -email sent to obtain confirmation, ref 004402

100.00

0.00

100.00

Lloyds

Banking Fees for 10 April to 9 May 2024, ref 428608750

9.55

0.00

9.55

SQ Solseal Ltd

Tarmac – Pavilion, ref 0000252417

107.80

21.56

129.36

Daisy Communications

Broadband and telephone supply – bill to 31 May 2024, ref 13153863

100.60

20.12

120.72

Chairman’s Allowance

June 2024

65.00

0.00

65.00

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

EDF Energy

Supply for 1 May to 1 June 2024 – Cemetery, ref E74732204014

122.47

6.12

128.59

EDF Energy

Supply for 1 May to 1 June 2024 – Chambers, ref  E74761912014

356.68

17.83

374.51

Salary

Caretaker (week 11)

 

 

 

Kompan

Play Equipment parts, ref 253962

543.58

108.71

652.29

Microsoft

Annual subscription

59.99

0.00

59.99

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

SQ Solseal

Tarmac – Pavilion, ref 254666

123.75

24.75

148.50

Salary

Clerk (June 2024)

 

 

 

Salary

Caretaker (week 12)

 

 

 

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

ICO Annual Subscription

No paperwork received

35.00

0.00

35.00

JPH Services

To fit sewer pipe to toilet – pavilion, ref 60

1395.00

0.00

1,395.00

JPH Services

Remove macerator, fit drainage storage stack  with air admittance value – pavilion, ref 61

350.00

0.00

350.00

7 Core Electrical

Repairs to the fuse box on village green (parts), ref  SL1249224

299.51

59.90

359.41

Caladine Lifts

Annual Service, ref 47573

95.00

19.00

114.00

Salary

Caretaker (week 13)

 

 

 

LALC

Annual Subscription, ref 14985

761.01

0.00

761.01

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

HMRC

Payment 1 of 4

 

 

 

Pension Contribution

Clerk

 

 

 

Donaldsons DIY – G Simpson

Misc supplies, ref 7

15.81

3.16

18.97

Salary

Caretaker (week 14)

 

 

 

Fineturf -S Hutton

S106 Monies (7-year contract), ref 9405

5,288.00

1,057.60

6,345.60

Lloyds

Banking Fees

7.85

0.00

7.85

WCF Chandlers

Diesel, ref 966750

593.20

118.64

711.84

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

Fentec Electrical Services

Green Power Column – Fuse Box Village Green, ref 1231

320.00

0.00

320.00

Daisy Telecommunications

Broadband and telephone supply- bill to 30 June 2024, ref 13213000

100.60

20.12

120.72

Salary

Caretaker (week 15)

 

 

 

Chairman’s Allowance

July 2024

65.00

0.00

65.00

Wave Water Supply

Supply from 6 April to 5 July 2024 – Cemetery, ref 13766903

25.10

0.00

25.10

Wave Water Supply

Supply from 6 April to 5 July 2024 – Chambers, ref 13768126

208.77

0.00

208.77

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

Salary

Caretaker (week 16)

 

 

 

Salary

Clerk (July 2024)

 

 

 

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

Salary

Caretaker (week 17)

 

 

 

Gallagher Insurance

Insurances, ref 4403

5,494.65

0.00

5,494.65

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

Salary

Caretaker (week 18) overpayment of £103.88

 

 

 

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

Donaldsons DIY, G Simpson

Misc supplies, ref 10

52.64

10.53

63.17

 

Euromec

2 x front brushes for Park Ranger 2150, ref 31378

 

186.40

 

37.28

 

223.68

Lloyds

Bank Fees from 10 June 2024 to 9 July 2024

7.85

0.00

7.85

Pension Contribution

Clerk

 

 

 

NKDC May Bi-Election

NK-election MAY, ref  IN00046541

3,658.04

0.00

3,658.04

 

Chambers Window Cleaning, June

June Service, ref 48

23.00

0.00

23.00

LALC Annual Training Scheme Subs

Annual Training Scheme subscription, ref 15076

165.00

33.00

198.00

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

 

Black Sluice Internal Drainage Board

Star Fen

56.71

0.00

56.71

Salary

Caretaker (week 19) Overpayment corrected

 

 

 

Daisy Telecommunications

Broadband and telephone supply – bill to 31 July 2024, ref 13273812

100.60

20.12

120.72

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

EDF Energy Electricity Supply

Supply for 2 June to 30 June - Cemetery

180.75

TBC

180.75

EDF Energy Electricity Supply

Supply for 2 June to 30 June 2024 – Chambers, ref KI-DODDBFB4-0001

415.87

TBC

415.87

Salary

Clerk, August 2024

 

 

 

Salary

Caretaker (week 20)

 

 

 

 

Village Hall

Hire on 17 July 2024, ref 5296

20.00

0.00

20.00

Village Hall

Hire on 29 July 2024, ref 5931

20.00

0.00

20.00

Village Hall

Hire on 19 August 2024, ref 5933

20.00

0.00

20.00

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

Salary

Caretaker (week 21)

 

 

 

Steve Lawson Plumbing

Emergency repair to Chambers toilet flush, ref 1883

60.00

0.00

60.00

Tim Ruck, Terrafirma & Beyond

Emergency tree work at the Pavilion (to make safe), ref 1519

195.00

0.00

195.00

Tim Ruck, Terrafirma & Beyond

Trim hedge top and sides, Burton/Sleaford Road, ref 1518

750.00

0.00

750.00

 

Salary

Caretaker (week 22)

 

 

 

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

Pension Contribution

Clerk

 

 

 

Heidi Wilson, Acting Clerk

Signage from Amazon for Allotments

47.94

0.00

47.94

Salary

Caretaker – Week 23

 

 

 

Lloyds

Bank Fees, Period TBC

9.52

0.00

9.52

Daisy Telecommunications

Period TBC

TBC

TBC

120.76

 

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

Salary

Clerk (September)

 

 

 

Salary

Caretaker (week 24)

 

 

 

 

Steve Wright, Chair Allotment Association

Reimbursement for purchase of materials from Screwfix to repair water supply (float valve)

7.99

0.00

7.99

Steve Wright,

Chair Allotment Association

Reimbursement for purchase of materials from Screwfix for repairs to water supply (stop cock)

34.98

0.00

 34.98

EDF Energy Electricity

Supply for 1 Aug to 31 Aug 2024 – Cemetery, ref  KI58C53C08-0003

43.79

2.19

45.98

Pension Contribution

Caretaker

 

 

 

EDF Energy Electricity

Supply for 1 Aug to 31 Aug 2024 – Chambers, ref KI-DODDBFB4-0003

99.29

4.96

104.25

TOTAL

 

 

 

131,449.40

 

  1. To resolve to approve the following expenditure

EXPENDITURE

DETAIL

NET

VAT

GROSS

J&J Contracts,

Window Cleaning, Chambers, ref 66

23.00

0.00

23.00

Heckington Allotment Association

Reimbursement of allotment association funds

114.00

0.00

114.00

Euromec Contracts Ltd

Fuel filter, ref 31652

18.70

3.74

22.44

Glasdon UK Ltd

Dog Waste Bags, ref SI894144

78.85

15.77

94.62

Simon Moss Accountants

Payroll April 2023 to March 2024, ref 7286

220.00

44.00

264.00

Adrian Twelve Trees

Distribution of poll leaflet

326.34

0.00

326.34

PFP Print

Printing, poll leaflet

113.30

0.00

113.30

Ink and Toner Direct, Ruskington

Box of A4 copy paper, Reimbursement to Heidi Wilson, Acting Clerk

28.99

0.00

28.99

Amazon

Post-It Notes, Reimbursement to Jan Palmer

6.83

0.00

6.83

Amazon

Blu-Tack, Reimbursement to Jan Palmer

4.45

0.00

4.45

Salary

Caretaker (week 25)

 

 

 

Ebuyer

Canon Printer

353.44

70.69

424.13

LALC

Locum Clerk, Invoice 15096(1)

1,834.25

366.85

2,201.10

LALC

Locum Clerk, Invoice 15096(2)

1,828.50

365.70

2,194.20

D Couzens

Repairs to fuel filter

70.00

0.00

70.00

TOTAL

 

5020.65

866.75

5887.40

 

  1. To resolve to approve the monthly income and expenditure account (bank reconciliation)
  2. To note that an application to the Unity Bank is in progress (financial risk assessment) per the resolution made at the July meeting of the Parish Council. Decision to select Unity Bank to be ratified.
  3. To resolve to approve authorised signatories on the bank accounts.
  4. Internal Audit
  5. To appoint an internal auditor for the financial year 24/25 (to include an interim audit after the second quarter)
  • Simon Moss £250.00 plus VAT
  • LALC (internal audit service)
  • Third quote awaited.
  • External Audit
  • To note the email and correspondence from PKF Littlejohn dated 20 September 2024 in light of the objections raised by residents A, B & C in relation to the AGAR.
  • Budget considerations for 25/26
  • Quarter 2 budget review (if available or defer)

 

  1. Correspondence

To note the following items of correspondence

  1. Email from Andy Hubbert, Sleaford Standard dated 29 August 2024 requesting information about recent resignations and the parish poll.  To discuss the requirement for a communications/media policy.
  2. To note the email from NK dated 21 August 2024, NL Community Champion Awards Nominations.
  3. To note the emails from Lincs Reservoir Project Team dated 2 August and 19 September 2024, in relation to the closure of the consultation on 9 August 2024 and an update on programme changes.
  4. To note the email from Lincolnshire County Council dated 19 September 2024, ‘Greater Lincolnshire Devolution’.
  5. To note the email from North Kesteven District Council dated 10 September 2024, ‘Central Lincolnshire Design Code Consultation’.
  6. To note the email from the Planning Inspectorate dated 6 August 2024 in relation to the Grimsby to Walpole Project, Consultation deadline 2 September 2024.
  7. Letter from Ian Fytche dated 2 August 2024, the outgoing CEO of North Kesteven District Council.
  8. Email from Lincolnshire County Council dated 30 July 2024, Minerals and Waste Local Plan (up to 2041), consultation ends on Tuesday 24 September 2024
  9. Email from the Planning Inspectorate dated 29 July 2024, Easter Green Link 3/ Easter Green Link 4.

 

  1. Date and time of the next meeting/s

28 October 2024 (time and location TBC)

 

  1. To resolve to go into closed session in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960 if required.
  1. Staffing Matters
  2. Star Fen
  1. Statement (legal advice)
  2. Date of valuation report (error on page 3, March 2023 should read March 2024)
  3. Tender for cutting
  1. Cemetery Matters

 

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