Minutes for Annual Meeting of Cropthorne Parish Council meeting held on Monday 13th May 2024
Present: Chairman B Annis, Cllr W Clive, Cllr K Styan, Cllr Smythe, Cllr King
County Cllr Liz Eyre, District Cllr A. Crump, Clerk : Richard Timney
First Item
Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the Parish Council.
Chair Cllr Bob Annis
Vice Chair Cllr Scott Smythe
- APOLOGIES: Cllr Hall, DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Cllr King – Village Hall
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES from meetingMonday 10th April 2024
Proposed Cllr King, Seconded Cllr Clive. Approved
3. COUNTY COUNCILLOR / DISTRICT COUNCILLOR REPORTS
Cllr Eyre reported that spending pressures at County Hall had reduced but were still significant. Cllr Crump reported new promotions at Wychavon relating to household recycling.
The meeting closed for 10 minutes to allow parishioners to address councillors.
Cllrs heard of concerns about a development at Bank Top.
Cllrs were asked to look into reviewing the Cropthorne Conservation Area.
4. PLANNING:
W/24/00763/FUL Location: Clives Of Cropthorne, The Heath, Main Road, Cropthorne Description of Proposal: Extension of glamping pod previously permitted for holiday use (retrospective). No comment to be made
5. HIGHWAY MATTERS (TO INCLUDE FLOODING)
a) Bus shelter dilapidation. No further action at present – keep under review.
b) Bus shelter vandalism. Cllrs resolved that the perspex in the bus shelter should be replaced and the costs sought from the parents of the individuals who carried out the vandalism.
6. BALDWIN’S BANK. Cllrs resolved that TC Contracting Quote for removing snowberry bushes and brambles at Baldwins Bank for £720 be accepted.
7. PROGRESS REPORTS / UPDATES
a) Clerk’s report … 2 No VAS signs to be ordered. Footpath bridge to be replaced shortly.
b) Lengthsman … B484 footpath weed spraying to take place.
8. FINANCE
a) to note and approve income and expenditure since April 10th Meeting (circulated to councillors)
Expenditure
| To whom | Amount | For what | Date | To note |
| CALC and NALC | £515.65 | Professional advice and support for PC | To approve | |
| CLEAR insurance -same firm as last 3 yrs | £342.27 | PC insurance (3yr deal) | To approve | |
| R. Timney | £387.56 | Clerk salary | 29/4/2024 | To note |
Income
| Who from | Amount | What for | Date |
| WCC | £205.80 | lm | 23/4/2024 |
| WCC | £205.80 | lm | 24/4/2024 |
| WDC | £4992.00 | Precept and inc £166 grant | 29/4/2024 |
Current balances
Treasurers account £24,895.43
Business Instant Access Account £5091.17 Approved
b) to note and approve insurance cover for 2024 – 25. £342 per year fixed for 3 years with BHIB. Approved
c) to approve membership payment for CALC and NALC as professional resource for the PC. Approved
d) to approve asset register for 2024 – 25 at £16,529 with replacement costs estimated at £23,853 Approved
11. VILLAGE HALL – Report from Cllr King
12. ITEMS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION / AGENDAS
End of year accounts for 2023/24.
13. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Monday 10th June 2024 to primarily consider end of year accounts for 2023/24.