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
- Election of Acting Chair
- Election of Chair
- Election of Vice-Chair
- 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.
- Councillors present
- Apologies
Apologies for absence and reasons given
- 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
- Minutes
- To resolve to approve the following minutes:
- Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held Monday 24th June 2024
- Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 29 July 2024
- Minutes of the extraordinary meeting held on Monday 2 September 2024
- To sign the minutes from the meeting dated 17 July 2024 which were approved at the Parish Council Meeting on Thursday 28 July 2024
- To discuss the benefits of creating an email distribution list for parish council communications
- Receive a report from the County and District Councillors
- Receive a report from the Police (if present)
- General Matters
- To resolve to accept the Civility and Respect Pledge
- Councillors Training Session, 10 October 2024 (6-9pm)
- To discuss the results of the Parish Poll, 19 September 2024 relating to Star Fen
- To resolve to approve the appointment of two keyholders
- Passwords
- To resolve to approve expenditure for a Christmas tree and decorations
- Policies
- To resolve to approve Financial Regulations (new)
- To resolve to approve the Allotment Contract
- 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
- History Group (to note the email from Mr Key dated 14 August 2024
- Annual contract with Eclipse PC Repair
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- 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).
- 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.
- Allotments
- 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.
- 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 |
- Allotment Funds (£114.00) to be returned to the Allotment Association.
- To review an application for S 137 funding of £150.00 towards the cost of public liability insurance.
- To resolve to approve £60.00 for 3x 5mph signs.
- Trees & Hedges
- To resolve to approve £395.00 for the removal of the vegetation including a walnut tree on Laxton Close by TerraFirma & Beyond (preferred supplier).
- 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
- 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.
- Committees
- To appoint a Pavilion Committee
- To appoint a Cemetery Committee
- To appoint an Allotment Committee
- To appoint a Finance Committee
- Cemetery
Burials & Memorials (defer to Committee)
- Highways
- 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.
- Weight limit request for Kyme Road and Littleworth Drove.
- To note the temporary traffic restriction TTR008672 for the High Street (between Shrubwood Close and Banks Lane) on 13 October 2024 (new water connection).
- To note the email from LCC Highways Department for the Remembrance Parade on 10 November 2024.
- Planning Matters
The Parish Council does not have the power to approve nor reject applications – it is merely a consultee and can submit comments
- 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 |
- 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 |
- Finance
- To note the opening balances on 1 April 2024
Current Account |
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Bank Account Deposit |
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Bank Account S106 |
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Petty Cash |
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- To note the current bank balances as of 24 September 2024
Current Account |
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Bank Account S106 |
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Bank Account Deposit |
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Petty Cash |
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- 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 |
- 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 |
- 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 |
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Salary |
Caretaker (week 20) |
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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 |
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Salary |
Caretaker (week 21) |
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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) |
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Pension Contribution |
Caretaker |
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Pension Contribution |
Caretaker |
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Pension Contribution |
Clerk |
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Heidi Wilson, Acting Clerk |
Signage from Amazon for Allotments |
47.94 |
0.00 |
47.94 |
Salary |
Caretaker – Week 23 |
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Lloyds |
Bank Fees, Period TBC |
9.52 |
0.00 |
9.52 |
Daisy Telecommunications |
Period TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
120.76 |
Pension Contribution |
Caretaker |
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Salary |
Clerk (September) |
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Salary |
Caretaker (week 24) |
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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 |
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EDF Energy Electricity |
Supply for 1 Aug to 31 Aug 2024 – Chambers, ref KI-DODDBFB4-0003 |
99.29 |
4.96 |
104.25 |
TOTAL |
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131,449.40 |
- 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) |
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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 |
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5020.65 |
866.75 |
5887.40 |
- To resolve to approve the monthly income and expenditure account (bank reconciliation)
- 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.
- To resolve to approve authorised signatories on the bank accounts.
- Internal Audit
- 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)
- Correspondence
To note the following items of correspondence
- 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.
- To note the email from NK dated 21 August 2024, NL Community Champion Awards Nominations.
- 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.
- To note the email from Lincolnshire County Council dated 19 September 2024, ‘Greater Lincolnshire Devolution’.
- To note the email from North Kesteven District Council dated 10 September 2024, ‘Central Lincolnshire Design Code Consultation’.
- 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.
- Letter from Ian Fytche dated 2 August 2024, the outgoing CEO of North Kesteven District Council.
- Email from Lincolnshire County Council dated 30 July 2024, Minerals and Waste Local Plan (up to 2041), consultation ends on Tuesday 24 September 2024
- Email from the Planning Inspectorate dated 29 July 2024, Easter Green Link 3/ Easter Green Link 4.
- Date and time of the next meeting/s
28 October 2024 (time and location TBC)
- To resolve to go into closed session in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960 if required.
- Staffing Matters
- Star Fen
- Statement (legal advice)
- Date of valuation report (error on page 3, March 2023 should read March 2024)
- Tender for cutting
- Cemetery Matters
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