BULWICK PARISH COUNCIL 474
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF BULWICK PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON 05/01/2022, 6pm at Bulwick Village Centre
Present:
Councillors: Cllrs J Taylor (Chair), M Beaton, L Vaughan and J Sanderson and Clerk: Mrc A Disney
ln Attendance: 1 member of the public.
ACTION
1. Apologies received and approved:
Cllr H Fisher
2. Declarations of lnterest and Changes to the Register of lnterests:
There were no Declarations of lnterest or changes to the Members Register of
lnterests.
3. Approve and sign the minutes of the Parish Council Meeting of 18- October
2421:
It was RESOLVED that the minutes be signed as a correct record.
Proposed Cllr Sanderson Seconded Cllr Beaton
4. Matters Arising:
The Council acknowledged that the Ken Kemp Memorial Bench had been removed
and disposed of. The Clerk will continue to trace Mr Kemps family to advise them
Cllr Vaughan advised the council that the Phone Box ownership transfer is in
process from BT to the Council. A Contract and payment of f5 to be prepared this
was approved by allattendees.
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5. Representations from Members of the Public:
None
6. Bulwick Gentre:
Agenda item postponed until Next meeting on the 30th March 2022. Request to Cllr
Vaughan and Fisher to use media resources to request public support at the next
meeting to enable the Council to gauge the strength of engagement & expectation
within the village regarding the Bulwick Centre Future
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7. Defibrillator: Cllr Sanderson updated the council that The British Heart Foundation
grant is currently suspended due to COVID and no indication when this will reopen.
Proposalto include purchase cost f2,500 in the Parish Council budget in Fiscal Year
2022.
Proposed Cllr Sanderson All attendees approved proposal
8. Highways Matters: Cllr Vaughan confirmed to the council that:
A. Village drains were cleared in December 2021.
B. Overgrown Trees on Southwick Road were trimmed in December 2O21
Chair passed on thanks Cllr Vaughan for remedying these items
Speeding Sign - Cllr Vaughan proposed to the council that a funding application be
made to North Northants Community Grant. AllAttendees approved.
Cllr Vaughan agreed to action the application and to be the point of contact.
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Councillor Vacancy: Chair advised the meeting that Ann Disney, Banbery Lodge,
was appainted as Clerk with effect from 1st December 2O21for 22 hours a month.
Chair on behalf of the Council passed on their thanks to Justina Medwell, Locum
Clerk, for her strong support to the council in the interim period and for agreeing to
continue to support and mentor the new clerk.
10. Planning:
NE121101283/FUL - The Shambles - Withdrawn
NE 21r0{677lFltL- New lodge farm new building to house SPA associated with caravan park - Approved
Finance:
Accounts for payment: lt was RESOLVED that the following accounts be paid:
Cheque
Amount Payee Reason for Payment
100551 t410_25 G Sargent Reimbursement of payments made
on behalf of Parish Council &
Administration costs in FY21
100550 t152.00 NCALC Membership FY21
Receipts:
Amount Received from Reason for Payment
None
SUMMARY OF BALANCES
National Savings: £0
Current Account: £5,281.62
Total Reserves: £5,281.62
Bank Statement & Accounts:
The Bank Reconciliation was approved and duly signed by the Chair.
Finance:
To approve 2022123 Budget and Set Precept:
The final budget tor 2A22123 was presented to the Parish Councilfor consideration.
The Council Resolved to accept the Budget and to authorise a Precept for the year
2022123 of £15,000
The council decided to include budget items in response to Village requests, a
village defibrillator, upgrading / repairing / maintain some village signage and
common land and inclusion of Clerk wages.
Proposed Cllr Beaton Seconded Cllr Taylor All in Favour
The Clerk will submit the Precept Demand of £15,000 to NNCTo Confirm new bank signatories:
The Council confirmed Cllrs Beaton and Fisher, Taylor, Vaughan and Sanderson
as bank siqnatories.
Correspondence:
Email received by Cllr Vaughan advising that the Queens Head Public house
Bulwick will reopen early Feb 2022. The venue will be managed by GPS
Hosoitalitv and events. More information available online media sources
12 Items for Next Agenda:
Training - Chairman requested the Clerk to inform Council of training opportunities
Approval will be needed to proceed 30th March 2022
Street Lighting - Clerk to contact eon to request that street lighting is repaired I and
request quote to replace obsolete liqhtinq as appropriate
13 Date of Next Meeting:
30th March 2022
Meeting closed at 7.30 pm