.January 2025 Minutes
A meeting of Dunholme Parish Council took place on Monday 6th January 2025 in the Jubilee Room of the village hall.
Present: Cllr A Pache (Chair), P Cutter, Ms J Guest and Mrs C Forrester
Clerk: Mrs L Richardson
25/01/01 Chairman’s remarks
Welcome to the first meeting of 2025. Last year was a very successful year for the Parish Council and it is hoped that 2025 will be just as successful.
25/01/02 To receive apologies and reasons for absence
Proposed Cllr Mrs Forrester, seconded Cllr Cutter and agreed by all to accept apologies and reasons for absence from Cllr Ms Keetley.
25/01/03 Disclosure of pecuniary interests
None received
25/01/04 Notes of the meeting held on Monday 2nd December 2024 to be approved and signed as minutes
Proposed Cllr Cutter, seconded Cllr Mrs Forrester and agreed by all to approve the minutes of the last meeting as a true record of events.
25/01/05 Accounts and Finance
a) To confirm completion of the Parish and Town Borrowing Application Form, to request a loan to purchase community space within the village
b) To approve the 2025-26 draft budget and complete the final request for 2025-26 precept for submission to WLDC
Proposed Cllr Mrs Forrester, seconded Cllr Ms Guest and agreed by all to request a precept amount for 2025-26 of £55,620.
c) To approve the payment of accounts
Proposed Cllr Mrs Forrester, seconded Cllr Ms Guest and agreed by all to make the following payments of account:-
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Supplier
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Detail
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Gross
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VAT
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Net
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Microsoft
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Website Domain and Hosting
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84.12
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14.02
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70.10
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Lindum Fire Services
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Fire Alarm Maintenance
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326.40
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54.40
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272.00
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Rudies Roots
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Village Planters
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1818.20
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303.03
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1515.17
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Ceylan Azis
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Sports Unit Cleaning
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972.00
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0.00
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972.00
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Mrs L Richardson
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Clerks salary and expenses
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1062.84
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0.00
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1062.84
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Mrs B Edwards
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Litter Picker Salary
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269.92
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0.00
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269.92
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Arborez
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Christmas Tree Disposal
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40.00
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6.67
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33.33
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Welton Parish Council
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Playarea Inspections and speed signs
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135.00
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0.00
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135.00
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Future Farming Limited
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Grass Cutting and Village Maintenance
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1980.00
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0.00
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1980.00
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Greystones
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Village Hall Professional Fees
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1312.50
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0.00
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1312.50
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AKO Groundworks
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Village Maintenance
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120.00
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0.00
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120.00
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HMRC
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PAYE Tax and NI
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130.72
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0.00
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130.72
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EE
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Broadband and Mobile phone
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60.72
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10.12
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50.60
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W & AC Rose Farms Lts
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Christmas Tree
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384.00
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64.00
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320.00
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Microsoft
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Email Fees
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37.08
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6.18
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30.90
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3
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Wifi Fees
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31.20
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5.20
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26.00
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Natwest
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Bank Charges
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5.95
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0.00
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5.95
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25/01/06 Parish Council Building and Assets:-
a) To receive an update on the village hall and Bowls Club progress
Awaiting a reply from the funding application towards applications and surveys from WLDC.
25/01/07 To discuss and submit comments to WLDC regarding planning applications received:-
None received
25/01/08 To receive an update regarding promoting sustainability within the village
The collection points for the Christmas cards have been put out for the community to use.
25/01/09 To discuss and take any necessary action regarding the Community Volunteer of the Year awards
The Clerk will request for nominations for the Volunteer of the Year award from members of the public with a deadline date for nominations of 21st February 2025.
A budget of £50 was set for the purchase of the awards and certificate frame.
25/01/10 To discuss and take any necessary action regarding the annual Christmas market, including an email received from a Councillor in reference to the risk assessment and to agree on a new lead for the 2025 event
The concerns that were raised in the email were brought to the attention of Cllr Ms Guest after the event who sent them onto the Chairman to make him aware – these will be discussed further and added to a risk assessment document for this years event.
Proposed Cllr Mrs Forrester, seconded Cllr Ms Guest and agreed by all to arrange the 2025 Christmas event as a group and ask for any external help.
It was decided that an earlier time will be looked into so that the Christmas tree lighting can also be held earlier.
25/01/11 Administration:-
a) To receive an update regarding the movement of the Parish Council website
No further update available.
25/01/12 Village Maintenance
a) To discuss and take any necessary action regarding village maintenance needed around the village
- Valley on DDIBC roof has been blocked with leaves and debris again – proposed Cllr Pache, seconded Cllr Cutter and agreed by all to get the gutter cleared to prevent water damage to the DDIBC. A budget of £150 was set for the work to be undertaken.
Signed (Chairman) .....................................................