Stone Parish Council
Minutes
Tuesday 14 May 2024, 7pm, Stone Parish Rooms
Present:
Councillors Councillors Mr Derek Killingworth Vice Chairman, Mr Alan Wakeman, Mrs Hilary Baxter..
In attendance:
Mr S Clee (Clerk), and WPC Kate Eastwood.
WPC Eastwood gave a verbal report on incidents around Stone Parish over recent months. It was pleasing to see crime was exceptionally low within our community.
Apologies:
Councillor’s Mrs Pauline Hill, John Aston, Doug Hine, district councillors Marcus Hart and Robin Drew.
450 Appointment of Chairman
It was proposed and seconded that Mrs Pauline Hill be appointed Chairman for the 2024-2025 municipal year and Derek Killingworth be Vice Chairman, this was unanimously agreed.
451 Confirmation of the last parish meeting minutes:
The minutes of the last meeting held on 9 January 2024 as previously circulated were approved and signed by the Chairman.
452 Declaration of Interest for a) The Meeting and b) Any changes to be notified to the Registers of Interests and Gifts and Hospitality.
- None declared.
- There were none.
453 Planning matters:
The council noted the current list of planning applications approved and pending by Wyre Forest District Council.
454 Appointment of representatives
Councillor Hillary Baxter was appointed to St Marys Church, Councillor Hine; West Mercia Police Rep, and Councillor Killingworth; CALC Rep.
456 County and district reports:
Written reports from Councillor Marcus Hart previously circulated were noted.
457 Finances:
- It was noted the bank balance currently stands at £18,372.97 (Current Account) and £15,020.98 (Reserve Account).
- The council noted the current income and expenditure spreadsheets circulated with the agenda.
- It was RESOLVED to approve the completed Certificate for Exception of the AGAR for 2023-2024 Financial Year.
- Council noted the clerk had applied for VAT reclaim for 2023-2024 amounting to £78.82
- Council wished to have recorded their thanks and appreciation for the work the Clerk on their behalf.
458 Date of the next meeting:
There being no other business the meeting ended at 7.40pm. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 9 July 2024 at Stone Parish Rooms.
Chairman Tuesday 9 July 2024