May 2024 Minutes
A meeting of Dunholme Parish Council took place on Monday 6th May 2024 in the Jubilee Room of the Village Hall.
Present: Cllr A Pache (Chair), Mrs Forrester, Ms Guest, Ms Keetley and K Plowman.
Clerk: Mrs L Richardson
24/05/01 To elect a Chairman of the Parish Council and sign the declaration of acceptance
Proposed Cllr Ms Keetley, seconded Cllr Ms Guest and agreed by all to
24/05/02 To elect a Vice Chairman of the Parish Council and sign the declaration of acceptance
Proposed Cllr Ms Guest, seconded Cllr Mrs Forrester and agreed by all
24/05/03 Chairman’s remarks
Welcome, thank you for the confidence in another term as Chairman.
24/05/04 To receive and decide upon applications for co-option onto the Parish Council
Proposed Cllr Ms Keetley, seconded Cllr Plowman and agreed by all to co-opt David Tapper
onto the Parish Council.
24/05/05 To receive apologies and reasons for absence
Proposed Cllr Mrs Forrester, seconded Cllr Ms Guest and agreed by all to accept apologies
and reasons for absence from Cllrs Seal and Cutter.
24/05/06 Disclosure of pecuniary interests
None
24/05/07 Notes of the meeting held on Monday 8th April 2024 to be approved and signed as minutes
24/04/09 – should read "available when the Village Hall is open as well as during Cosy Club hours."
Proposed Cllr Ms Guest, seconded Cllr Pache and agreed by all
24/05/08 Notes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on Monday 8th April 2024 to be approved and
signed as minutes
Deferred to a future meeting
24/05/09 To elect representatives to the following working groups:-
This was deferred to the next month's meeting when more Councilors will be present.
24/05/10 Policies and Procedures – to review and approve the below Policies:-
Proposed Cllr Plowman, seconded Ms Keetley and agreed by all to approve the below policies:-
a) Standing Orders
b) Financial Regulations
c) Risk Assessment
24/05/11 Accounts and Finance - To approve the payment of accounts
Proposed Cllr Ms Guest, seconded Cllr Plowman and agreed by all to make the following payments:-
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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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Email and Website Fees
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77.64
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12.94
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64.70
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Mrs L Richardson
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Clerks salary and expenses
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1064.84
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0.00
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1064.84
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Mrs B Edwards
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Litter Picker Salary
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270.12
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0.00
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270.12
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Nigel Smith Plumbing Ltd
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Dunholme Village Hall Water Heater Replacement
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1195.13
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199.19
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1195.13
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Allen Signs
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Car Park Overflow Sign
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718.72
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119.79
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598.93
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Freddie Allen Garden and Landscapes
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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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AKO Groundworks
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Drain Culvert
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180.00
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0.00
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180.00
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Viking Direct
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Display boards and stationery
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296.28
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49.39
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246.89
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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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Natwest
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Bank Charges
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8.40
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0.00
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8.40
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24/05/12 Parish Council Building and Assets:-
a) To receive an update on the proposed new play area on Honeyholes Lane, including funding for
the project
A local resident has set up an online petition for proof of resident want behind the project.
The Clerk will contact Tesco to apply for funding.
It was agreed to apply for further funding but for half the cost and the Parish Council will match
fund.
b) To receive and decide upon quotes for the Parish Council annual insurance cover
The Council are awaiting further quotes. Proposed Cllr Plowman, seconded Cllr Ms Keetley and
agreed by all that once all quotes have been received The Clerk, Chair and Vice Chair will decide
on the best company for the village.
c) To receive an update on the village hall and Bowls Club progress
The Parish Council are looking into circulating a form for residents for their views on the building
layout.
24/05/13 To receive and update regarding the purchase of a storage unit for Parish Council assets
The Parish Council are awaiting better weather to enable the storage unit to be moved into place
on the field.
24/05/14 To approve the Review of Dunholme Neighbourhood Plan for submission to WLDC
Proposed Cllr Ms Keetley, seconded Cllr Mrs Forrester and agreed by all to approve the
Neighbourhood Plan for submission to WLDC.
24/05/15 To receive an update regarding promoting recycling within the village
Cllr Ms Guest is to draw up a feasibility study with regards to installing a clothes bank in the village
hall area.
24/05/16 Village Maintenance
a) To discuss and take any necessary action regarding village maintenance needed around the village
- Dunholme News – don’t spray weed killer outside of property boundary
- Village litter pick
- Planter signs – agreed £90.45 for 2 sponsorship signs
- Oak Wood – AKO take away the mess and flatten and quote for footpath
- Four Seasons Close – Clerk to ask Arborez to look at the overgrown hedges
24/05/17 To agree to close the meeting to Press and Public
Proposed Cllr Pache, seconded Cllr Ms Keetley and agreed by all to close the meeting to press and
public to discuss the DDIBC lease.
24/05/18 To discuss and take any necessary action regarding the DDIBC lease
The DDIBC have replied to the Parish Councils proposed lease – this will now be sent to a solicitor
to finalise.
Signed (Chairman) ………………………………………………………………………