Agenda
The Parish Council meets bi-monthly and members of the public are welcome to attend. There is generally an opportunity for individuals to raise any concerns or ask councillors questions.
If you would like to have an item included on the agenda please contact the Parish Clerk at least seven days prior to the meeting.
Details of the next meeting are shown below.
Meeting Details
| Venue: | Skipwith Village Hall, York Road, Skipwith |
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| Date: | Monday, 13 May 2024 |
| Time: | 20:00 |
Agenda
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Parish Council is to be held on Monday, 13th May 2024,commencing at 8.00pm, followed by the ordinary Parish Council meeting, in the Village Hall, York Road, Skipwith, YO8 5SF.
Isobel Greatrex (Proper Officer)
5th May 2024
001. Election of Chairman
002. To receive the Chairman’s Declaration of Acceptance of Office
003. To receive apologies and approve reasons for absence
004. Election of Vice Chairman (if appointed)
005. To receive the Vice Chairman’s Declaration of Acceptance of Office
006. To receive all Declarations of Acceptance of Office from the remaining Councillors
007. To resolve to permit any councillor that is unable to sign their Declaration of Acceptance of Office at this meeting to sign their Declaration before or at the next ordinary meeting of the Council
008. Election of Allotment Officer
009. Election of Representatives, including for YLCA Branch Meetings
010. To list property in ownership of the Parish Council and inspect any deeds and trust investments in the custody of the Council
011. To review standing orders and any financial regulations
012. Chairman’s report
013. To approve the Certificate of Exemption 2023/24 for Skipwith Parish Council on page 3 of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2023/24
014. To note the Annual Internal Audit Report for 2023/24 included at page 4 of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2023/24
015. To approve Section 1 - Annual Governance Statement 2023/24 for Skipwith Parish Council on page 5 of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2023/24
016. To approve Section 2 - Accounting Statements 2023/24 for Skipwith Parish Council on page 6 of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2023/24
017. To approve the publication of documents required by Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015, the Local Audit (Smaller Authorities) Regulations 2015 and the Transparency Code
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
001/24. To receive apologies and approve reasons for absence
002/24. To receive any declarations of interest not already declared under the Council’s Code of Conduct or members Register of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests
003/24. Public session
004/24. To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 4th March 2024 as a true and accurate record
005/24. To receive North Yorkshire Councillor’s Report
006/24. To receive information on the following ongoing issues and decide further action where necessary:
006.1 Recreation Area
006.2 Allotment Water Supply/ Tree Inspections
006.3 Speeding
006.4 Village Pond Clearance/Scarrow Green Maintenance Date
006.5 Village and Pond Maintenance Strategy
006.6 Village Signs
006.7 PC Website
006.8 Laptop Purchase
006.9 Round Up and Facebook Communications
007/24. Planning – no applications
008/24. Matters requested by councillors: None
009/24. Financial matters
009.1 To approve the following accounts for payment:
009.1.1 YLCA membership fee - £143.00
009.1.2 Garry Dickinson mole control - £80.00
009.1.3 Envisiscope tree report – amount tbc
009.1.4 York Landscapes – April grass cutting £264.00
009.1.5 Gallagher insurance premium - £844.59
009.1.6 Clerk’s expenses – stamps £15.15
009.2 New signatories
010/24. Correspondence – None
011/24 New Dates and Times for Parish Council Meetings (reminder)
012/24. To notify the clerk of matters for inclusion on the agenda of the next meeting
