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GREAT & LITTLE GIDDING PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of Great and Little Gidding Parish Council Meeting
Held on Tuesday 17th March 2020 at Great Gidding Village Hall
PRESENT: Cllrs Hodson, Dear and Pudney, and Parish Clerk
*** some agenda items have been deferred to future meetings due to the virus outbreak.
161.19 Chairman’s Welcome – Cllr Hill welcomed those present
162.19 To receive apologies and reasons for absence
County Councillor Gardener – attendance at another meeting
District Councillor Alban – ill health
163.19 There were no Member’s declaration of Disclosable Interests for items on the Agenda
164.19 There were no members of the Public or Press present
165.19 To confirm and accept minutes of the meeting held on 18th February 2020 – signed by Cllr Hill after proposal by Cllr Hodson and Cllr Dear
166.19 Matters arising from those Minutes that will not be discussed as an agenda item
Cllr Dear enquired about the pot holes in Chapel End being reported and will photograph them to enable Clerk to submit a report.
Clerk advised that there has been no response to date on the three planning issues that had been reported to Huntingdon District Council Planning Department and Chorus Homes.
167.19 COUNCIL ISSUES TO NOTE:
To receive reports from Councillors:
Cllrs Hodson and Dear have been carrying out many tasks in the Parish over the past month – Clerk will update the relevant TO DO lists to reflect this.
168.19 FINANCIAL MATTERS:
a) to note Barclays Bank statements
b) to note the Budget control statement – copies distributed to Councillors
c) PAYMENTS AND ACCOUNTS – to approve and sign cheques in respect of the following:
1) P Hodson – Maintenance of Rec Ground toilet £33.39 (
2) J R Trolove – Clerks working hours for January + stamps £xxx (no VAT)
3) to approve Clerk’s hours worked between 1st and 29th February
***There will be payments to be made from the Village Hall accounts too.
169.19 Local Highways Initiative Bid for 2021-2022 – deadline 31 May 2020
Consider improvements to Chapel End, Luddington Road and Mill Road.
Cllr Hill advised that notification has been received today that the current LHI bid has been successful – details to follow at next meeting.
Cllr Hill requested other Councillors to put forward their ideas for the next bid, and will include requests from residents regarding Luddington Road and Mill Road (extending 30MPH speed zones and installing new speed signs), and Chapel End (parking). He will then devise an application for discussion at the April meeting prior to submission to CCC.
170.19 Recreation Ground update
Proposal to purchase swing seats – how many and from which manufacturer – 4 seats would be required – Clerk to contact Wicksteed to confirm the price per seat.
Review of hiring agreement and hire charges – Cllr Dear requested a review, should anyone wish to hire the field. It was agreed that, due to the many and varied potential uses, this would be decided on each individual application to the Clerk.
Bradgate have not yet cut the Rec Ground – Clerk will remind them.
Cllr Hodson proposed the purchase of a ride on mower for Rec Ground (CIL money could be put towards the cost), to ensure the football pitch/running track is always available for use by the School. Quotes will be obtained and this will be discussed further at the April meeting.
171.19 Newsletter to parishioners – Clerk met with CARESCO’s Office manager – see attached report – it was agreed not to pursue this but to continue our current “in house” arrangements for printing and distribution. Councillor Dear has drafted an outline for a future edition of the Gidding News (formerly Clarion) for Councillors to consider.
(see 178.19 (1)) It was agreed that a flyer should be distributed with village contact details during the virus outbreak – Clerk and Councillors to devise and distribute as soon as possible
172.19 Councillor training – Cllr Dear – DEFERRED
173.19 Clerk’s appraisal feedback – Cllrs Hill and Hodson carried out the appraisal and copies of the document were shared with Councillors.
174.19 Proposal to appoint Internal Auditor for 2020 – it was agreed that Jacqui Wilson of Canalbs should be appointed to carry out the annual internal audit.
175.19 Review Asset Register in preparation for end of year audit – Clerk will email the existing list to Councillors – otherwise DEFERRED
176.19 Risk Assessment report – Cllr Pudney – DEFERRED
177.19 Preparation for the Annual Parish Meeting and Annual General Meeting of the Parish Council – those present agreed that it may not be possible to hold an Annual Parish Meeting. Clerk will update Councillors as developments/information are available. – DEFERRED
178.19 Correspondence received since 18th February 2020 (other than that discussed in agenda items above). Correspondence that was available to view at the meeting, including the following:
1) Neighbourhood watch and other correspondence regarding Covid 19 outbreak
2) Calor Gas Rural Community Fund – deadline 9/4/2020
3) Keep Britain Tidy – Do It for your Dog
179.19 Items for decisions at next meeting:
Recreation Ground – possible purchase of a ride on mower
Details of successful LHI bid for 2020-2021
Proposal for submission for LHI bid for 2021-2022
Further village flyer required or “Gidding News”
See items marked DEFERRED above
Prepare for Election or Co-option of Parish Councillor
175.19 Date of next meeting – Tuesday 21st April 2020, (unless Government, NHS or NALC advise that meetings should not be held)
starting at 1930 hours in the Village Hall, Great Gidding
Meeting closed at 8.57PM
Infographic of contact details during the Coronavirus pandemic distributed by Huntingdon District Council through the Parish Council.
The links are:
http://www.wearehuntingdonshire.org
http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/coronavirus
GREAT & LITTLE GIDDING PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of Great and Little Gidding Parish Council Meeting
Held on Tuesday 18th February 2020 at Great Gidding Village Hall
PRESENT: Cllrs Hodson, Dear and Pudney, County Councillor Gardener and Parish Clerk
146.19 Chairman’s Welcome – Cllr Hodson welcomed those present to the meeting
147.19 Apologies were received:
Cllr Hill – Holiday
District Cllr Alban – ill health
Cllr Valderas – resigned 15th February 2020
Cllr Hebb – resigned 18th February 2020
148.19 There were no member’s declaration of Disclosable Interests for items on the Agenda
149.19 There was no Public or Press present.
150.19 To confirm and accept minutes of the meeting held on 21st January 2020
Cllr Dear and Cllr Pudney proposed and seconded, and signed by Cllr Hodson.
151.19 Matters arising from those Minutes that will not be discussed as an agenda item.
Cllr Hodson enquired of District Cllr Gardener if there had been any further information regarding the communications mast proposal – it had been noted that Elton village proposal had been rejected again, due to the exclusion zone relating to Sibson Aerodrome.
Clerk advised that the planning application for the rear of Fox and Hounds PH (replacing wall with fence) had been refused.
Clerk asked Cllr Gardener’s advice as a resident had notified that there appeared to be people living in the barn adjacent to 21 Mill Road (copy of planning application attached relating to that site) – Cllr Gardener said that Huntingdon District Council Planning Department should be informed to enable them to investigate.
Clerk also advised Cllr Gardener that she was still awaiting a response from Highways Department and/or Footpath Officer of Cambridgeshire County Council regarding the Jitty Footpath enquiry – she was advised to remind them and copy in Cllr Gardener.
152.19 COUNCIL ISSUES TO NOTE:
To receive reports from Councillors:
County Councillor Gardener – he had been on the panel when Cllr Hill presented the Gidding’s bid for the Local Highways Initiative Bid and a decision should be known on or about 10th March 2020, he will contact us with the outcome.
He advised that the 2020-2021 Local Highways Bid has been brought forward to be made between April and May 2020 (see email). Funds associated with this bid are to be increased by £200,000. There is also to be a general increase to Highways funding.
He updated on a meeting held to discuss the A14 between Ellington and Thrapston as there had been a significant increase in traffic through adjacent villages. Highways England plans to improve junctions along this part of the A14 before 2030.
The works along the A14 and other roads around Huntingdon continues, with the viaduct over the railway to be removed by 2022.
The A428 works will continue to 2022.
There has been an increase in Council Tax of 1.59% plus 2% to Social Care.
Cambs County Council will gradually change their vehicles to electric power.
Cambs County Council are making a £15million investment to change their buildings to non-carbon fuels
(See https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/briefings/cambridgeshire-matters-newsletter-january-2020
https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/briefings/member-newsletter-february-2020 for further details regarding above).
Cllr Hill had submitted a written note to advise that his presentation to the LHI Bid panel was made on 3rd February and he believed the proposal was “well received”.
Cllr Dear – potholes in Chapel End near to Mill Meadow – Clerk will complete an online report to CambsCC Highways.
Cllr Pudney – nothing to report
Cllr Hodson – nothing to report
153.19 FINANCIAL MATTERS:
a) to note Barclays Bank statements
b) to note the Budget control statement – Cllr Hodson advised that the budget looked good and answered general questions regarding the spreadsheet.
Clerk advised that the Reserves bank account received £31.92 interest.
Clerk advised that the Precept had been approved.
c) PAYMENTS AND ACCOUNTS – to approve and sign cheques in respect of the following:
1) J R B Enterprise Ltd Dog waste bags £74.10 (11.90 VAT)
2) J R Trolove – Clerks working hours for December £xxx (no VAT)
3) to approve Clerk’s hours worked between 1st and 31st January
154.19 Recreation Ground update
Decision to replace swing seats – Clerk had prices for 2 x different seats and will contact Wicksteed. Cllr Pudney asked that all 4 seats be replaced.
Decision to install safety matting under spaceship roundabout – Cllr Hodson advised that 4 tiles would be needed at a price of £18.00 per tile plus pegs required and proposed purchase of these items, Cllr Pudney seconded.
Cllr Dear reminded that toilet door lock needed replacing
Cllr Dear will find a contractor to weld cover for toilet unit pipework
155.19 Grass Cutting contract for approval and signature.
Cllr Hodson proposed acceptance and Cllr Pudney seconded. Clerk will sign the contract to enable grass cutting to commence in early March.
156.19 Newsletter to parishioners – at a previous meeting Cllr Hebb had proposed a change to the Clarion format therefore Clerk had obtained comparative quotes for printing. It was agreed that as Cllr Hebb would not be leading this project, no other Councillor wished to take it on and to continue with the Clarion but Cllr Pudney suggested to rename the Clarion as “Gidding News” – this was seconded by both Cllrs Dear and Hodson. Cllr Pudney suggested enquiring if CARESCO would be prepared to include Gidding News as part of the bi-monthly Sawtry Eye, which is distributed around the Giddings and other local villages – Clerk will enquire at CARESCO.
157.19 Councillor training – Cllr Dear – move to March agenda
158.19 Correspondence received since 21st January 2020 (other than that discussed in agenda items above). Correspondence will be available to view at the meeting, including the following:
1) East Anglian Childrens Hospital, letter requesting support/donation – Parish Council does not wish to donate.
2) Keep Britain Tidy – between 20th March and 13th April – as there had been recent litter pick sessions held in the village, it was not felt that another event should be organised at present.
3) Huntingdon District Council invitation to Huntingdonshire Town and Parish Council Conference – Wednesday 18th March at Burgess Hall, St Ives – Cllrs to advise Clerk is they require a place booking.
159.19 Items for decisions at next meeting:
Training for Councillors and Clerk
Risk Assessment report – Cllr Pudney
Review of Asset Registers – Clerk
Clerk’s appraisal feedback – Cllrs Hill and Hodson
Appoint Internal Auditor and prepare for Audit – Clerk
Recreation Ground – review Hiring Agreement and Hire charges
Prepare for Election or Co-option of Parish Councillor
Preparation for the Annual Parish Meeting and Annual General Meeting of the Parish Council – Cllr Hill and Clerk
160.19 Date of next meeting – Tuesday 17th March 2020,
starting at 1930 hours in the Village Hall, Great GiddingMeeting closed at 8.35PM
GREAT & LITTLE GIDDING PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of Great and Little Gidding Parish Council Meeting
Held on Tuesday 17th December 2019 at Great Gidding Village Hall
PRESENT: Cllrs Hill, Hodson, Dear, Valderas and Pudney
116.19 Cllr Hill welcomed those present.
117.19 To receive apologies and reasons for absence:
Cllr Hebb – unable to attend due to family circumstances
Cllr Page – resigned due to personal circumstances
District Councillor Alban – due to ill health
County Councillor Gardener – attending another Parish Council meeting
118.19 There were no Member’s declaration of Disclosable Interests for items on the Agenda
119.19 Public & Press participation session with respect to items on the Agenda – no press or public were present.
120.19 To confirm and accept minutes of the meeting held on 19th November 2019 Cllr Hill signed – approved by Cllr Hodson and seconded by Cllr Dear
Matters arising from those minutes:
Vodaphone contract had been renewed by Cllr Hill, Clerk advised there had been a small increase in the monthly direct debit (£31.00 to £32.20), which Cllr Hill will enquire about.
Cllr Hill had written to Anglian Water regarding the frequency of water main leaks in recent years (copy to Environmental Health Dept. of Huntingdonshire District Council) – replies are awaited.
Clerk had reported the water running from the drain in Main Street to Anglian Water, who responded that it was due to recent heavy rainfall.
121.19 COUNCIL ISSUES TO NOTE:
To receive reports from Councillors:
Cllrs Valderas and Hodson had nothing to report.
Cllr Pudney will submit the first draft of the Risk Assessment(s) to the January meeting.
Cllr Dear had a resident complaining about the footpath being blocked (past Chapel End pond, across the field and out onto Mill Road) and had advised the resident to report online (Parish Clerk has already reported online).
Cllr Hill had heard that the feasibility study for the Local Highways Initiative bid has been completed, the overall cost to Cambs CC is estimated at £7741, The Parish Council would be expected to contribute £1000 if the scheme receives approval (the speed awareness sign would be an additional cost to the Parish Council). The Cambs CC technical appraisal rated our bid “green” with an “amber caveat” being applied against the width of the roadside verges for installation of the high visibility “speed gates”; the Parish Council will review the bid and may decide to withdraw the request for high visibility “speed gates” to give our overall bid a higher chance of success.
From Parish Clerk – Section 137 money has increased to £8.32 per elector for 2020-21 financial year.
Clerk had attended the recent Parish Clerk’s Forum as the speaker was a grass/grounds contractor who had some useful hints and tips regarding maintenance of grass.
122.19 FINANCIAL MATTERS:
a) to note Barclays Bank statements and letter re. Instant Access accounts
b) to note the Budget control statement (spreadsheet available at meeting) – a full copy of the spreadsheet was made available to Councillors, together with information regarding Parish Council Reserves.
c) PAYMENTS AND ACCOUNTS – to approve and sign cheques in respect of the following:
1) ***CGM Group – grass cutting on 9th September £130.97 (21.83 VAT)
(Clerk has queried the invoice – this will not be paid until further research has been carried out to establish why this payment is required).
2) GG Village Hall – support for Games Club £50.00 (no VAT)
3) Great Gidding Charity – support for Orchard Project £200.00 (no VAT)
5) J R Trolove – Clerks working hours for October £xxx (no VAT)
6) HMRC tax in respect of October salary £10.60 (no VAT)
7) to approve Clerk’s hours worked between 1st and 30th November
8) Viking supplies – print cartridges + stationery £102.95 (20.60 VAT)
123.19 Request received from resident for village to purchase large poppies for display prior to Remembrance Day/or alternative ideas/VE Day event.
Clerk has requested information about availability and cost of poppies. The resident wanted to replicate Sawtry parish example of attaching them to lamp posts – this would require a licence/permission to be obtained for each lamp post (cost not yet known) from Balfour Beatty (the contractor with responsibility for lamp posts. Clerk suggested that Gidding devise its own style of commemoration, possibly using knitted/handmade poppies, wooden cut-outs placed on the green opposite the shop or on the grass bank outside the Church. Councillors were asked to come up with ideas for the February meeting. Cllr Dear suggested, in relation to the VE Commemoration in May 2020 that the village hold an event, possibly on the Recreation Field – this will be discussed again at a future meeting with a view to getting both school and residents involved in the event. Clerk will advise the resident of the ongoing discussions.
124.19 Recreation Ground update –
Cllr Pudney had researched grants available through the Mick George Community Fund, with a view to using the grant for the all-weather surface. The initial step is to obtain any planning permissions that are required for the site and contact will be made with the Planning Department of Huntingdonshire District Council.
Cllr Hill had repaired the Tai-Chi disc on the multi-gym as the replacement part had been delivered (free of charge due to unacceptable delay).
Bin moved near to container – this will be reviewed in the summer months to see if the bin is being used and/or needs to be moved back to the entrance to the Recreation Field.
Cllr Hodson advised that the hedge is still to be cut but the weather is preventing the contractor accessing the site.
125.19 Grass cutting contract for 2020/21
Proposal to instruct contractor – Cllr Dear proposed that Bradgate be instructed to carry out the grass cutting contract, this was seconded by Cllr Valderas.
126.19 CIL report and return –
There has been one CIL payment received in the last 18 months, in respect of the development in Laurel Farm yard. Clerk will complete and submit the paperwork, advising that the payment will be used to fund improvements to the village road safety infrastructure.
127.19 Clerk’s salary review for 2020/21(in accordance with Financial Regulation 4.4)
4.4. The salary budgets are to be reviewed at least annually in December for the following financial year and such review shall be evidenced by a hard copy schedule signed by the Clerk and the Chairman of Council. The Clerk will inform committees of any changes impacting on their budget requirement for the coming year in good time.
Clerk left the meeting for this discussion and, on return, was advised that her salary will remain the same for 2020/21.
128.19 Correspondence received since 19th November 2019 (other than that discussed in agenda items above). Correspondence that was available to view at the meeting, included the following:
- Email from the Fire Authority regarding their Risk Management Plan
- Planning Application (received morning of meeting)
Proposal: Demolition of a 9″ thick garden wall and
replacement with a close boarded timber fence.
Site Address: Outbuildings Rear Of 80 Main Street Great Gidding
Reference: 19/02422/FUL129.19
Cllr Hodson recommended refusal and the Parish Council to request that the wall be replaced, including the gateway, other Councillors were in agreement.
129.19 Items for decisions at next meeting:
Speaker or event for Annual Parish Meeting – a recent email had been received regarding First Responders, Clerk enquired if this would be a suitable speaker at the Annual Parish Meeting. It was agreed that this would not be pursued. Cllr Dear suggested a visit from the A14 Highways Information Team – Clerk will make enquiries to see what can be offered and report back to a future meeting.
Risk Assessments
130.19 Date of next meeting – Tuesday 21st January 2020,
starting at 1930 hours in the Village Hall, Great Gidding
Meeting closed at 20.55
Held on Tuesday 15th October 2019 at Great Gidding Village Hall
PRESENT: Cllrs Hill, Hodson, Hebb, Dear, Page, Pudney
82.19 Chairman’s Welcome – Cllr Hill welcomed those present
83.19 To receive apologies and reasons for absence –
County Councillor Gardener – attendance at another meeting
District Councillor Alban – not available
Councillor Valderas – at another event.
84.19 Member’s declaration of Disclosable Interests for items on the Agenda –
There were none.
85.19 Public & Press participation session with respect to items on the Agenda –
There were none
86.19 To confirm and accept minutes of the meeting held on 17th September 2019
Acceptance confirmed by Cllr Pudney and Cllr Page, signed by Cllr Hill
87.19 COUNCIL ISSUES TO NOTE:
The Action Group (for the proposed application to install mast and base station) have suspended further meetings until there are developments or correspondence regarding this matter. Carolyn Wilson, who was our contact at Harlequin (the company who were acting as agents for the developers) is no longer working for the company, details of her replacement have been supplied.
Gains Lane/Chapel End closed for one day – residents will be informed by letter and road signs in place
To receive reports from Councillors:
Cllr Page advised that the 30MPH sign was obscured by the hedge on the entrance to the village on Mill Road, from the direction of Little Gidding.
Cllr Dear – the gate to the byway (Bullock Road) will remain locked as hare coursers are trying to gain access.
Cllr Pudney – nothing to report
Cllr Hebb – a meeting has been arranged with the Planning Dept of Huntingdonshire District Council to discuss the proposed mast application, also in attendance will be County Cllr Gardener and members of the Action Group.
Drains did not get cleaned out where cars were parked in Main Street – suggests that a letter be sent to residents to enable volunteers to clean the street.
Cllr Hodson – nothing to report
Cllr Hill – had emailed Noel Oliver (replacement for Caroline Wilson at Harlequin) to enquire if there were any updates regarding the proposed mast site – to date no response.
Cllr Hill met with Karen Lunn of Highways Dept. regarding the Local Highways Initiative Bid – she viewed the various sites/aspects of the bid. She will respond to the question if the Parish Council’s choice of speed sensor sign is acceptable. She confirmed there is still uncertainty around the street lamp legislation, therefore it may be advisable to purchase and install a free standing post(s).
88.19 FINANCIAL MATTERS:
a) to note Barclays Bank statements
b) to note the Budget control statement (spreadsheet available at meeting)
c) PAYMENTS AND ACCOUNTS – to approve and sign cheques in respect of the following:
1) Viking Stationery £71.36 (£11.89 VAT)
2) PKF Littlejohn external audit £240.00 (£40.00 VAT)
3) GG Village Hall rental of parish office £1100.00 (no VAT)
4) to approve Clerk’s hours worked between 1st and 30th September and 1st and 31st August (these were not available to view at the meeting – Clerk will email to Cllrs Hill and Hodson for approval).
89.19 Financial Regulations – update in line with recent NALC review
A copy will be emailed to Councillors and a paper record kept in the Parish Office.
Cllrs Hodson proposed the approval of amendments to Financial Regulations, seconded by Cllr Pudney, all Councillors agreed.
90.19 Grass cutting contract for 2019/20
Clerk advised that, to date, only one quote received from CGM (current contractors). Will remind those already contacted and seek further contractors if necessary.
91.19 Tree removal – Chapel End Pond
Quotes received from:
Drayton Tree Care £950 + £190 (VAT) = £1140
Manor Farm Tree Services £600 + £120 (VAT) = £720
Global Tree Services £950 + £190 (VAT) = £1140
Proposal to instruct Manor Farm Tree Services by Cllr Hodson, Cllr Hebb seconded.
92.19 TO DO LIST – spreadsheet of all outstanding tasks in the Parish – update and amend as necessary – there were no additional tasks added to the spreadsheet.
Clerk requested Cllr Pudney to photograph and identify exact site of any footpath problems to enable report(s) to be made to made to CambsCC.
93.19 Budget Forecast for 2019/20 and next 3 years
Propose Approval of Budget Forecast for 2019/20 – Cllr Hebb proposed acceptance, Cllr Page seconded, all Councillors agreed.
94.19 Risk Assessments –Cllr Pudney has made a start and will continue to compile information. These will be submitted prior to future meetings for consideration and approval.
95.19 Correspondence received since 17th September 2019 (other than that discussed in agenda items above).
Separate list of correspondence will be available at the meeting, including the following:
- EACH (East Anglia’s Children’s Hospital) – request for funding.
- Chorus Homes – invitation to Community Inspiration Awards event on 24th October (booking required)
- Clerk advised that the Remembrance Day wreath has been delivered today, once date/time/venue of the Church Service are known Councillors will be advised – Cllr Page will attend the service if she is available.
96.19 Items for decisions at next meeting:
Approve precept for 2020/21
Clerk’s salary review for 2020/21(in accordance with Financial Regulation 4.4)
97.19 Date of next meeting – Tuesday 19th November 2019,
starting at 1930 hours in the Village Hall, Great Gidding
Meeting closed at 21.22
21st June 2019
GREAT & LITTLE GIDDING PARISH COUNCIL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN
ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2019
Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 Sections 26 and 27
The Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/234)
NOTICE
1. Date of announcement – Friday 21 June
2. Each year the smaller authority’s Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) needs to be reviewed by an external auditor appointed by Smaller Authorities’ Audit Appointments Ltd. The unaudited AGAR has been published with this notice. As it has yet to be reviewed by the appointed auditor, it is subject to change as a result of that review.
Any person interested has the right to inspect and make copies of the accounting records for the financial year to which the audit relates and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers, receipts and other documents relating to those records must be made available for inspection by any person interested. For the year ended 31 March 2019, these documents will be available on reasonable notice by application to:
The Parish Clerk,
Great & Little Gidding Parish Council,
The Parish Office at the Village Hall,
Main Street,
Great Gidding,
Huntingdon, PE28 5NU
TEL: 01832 293068
Email: ggparishcouncil@outlook.com
commencing on Friday 21 June 2019
and ending on Monday 5 August 2019
3. Local government electors and their representatives also have:
- The opportunity to question the appointed auditor about the accounting records; and
- The right to make an objection which concerns a matter in respect of which the appointed auditor could either make a public interest report or apply to the court for a declaration that an item of account is unlawful. Written notice of an objection must first be given to the auditor and a copy sent to the smaller authority.
The appointed auditor can be contacted at the address in paragraph 4 below for this purpose between the above dates only.
4. The smaller authority’s AGAR is subject to review by the appointed auditor under the provisions of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014, the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 and the NAO’s Code of Audit Practice 2015. The appointed auditor is:
PKF Littlejohn LLP (Ref: SBA Team)
1 Westferry Circus
Canary Wharf
London E14 4HD
5. This announcement is made by Mrs Julie Trolove, Parish Clerk to Great & Little Gidding Parish Council
Key points for the 2018/19 Council Year from Tim Alban, District Councillor for Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley Ward
New Council Year – New Council Ward
In May 2018 I was elected as one of two District Councillors to represent the new Stilton, Folksworth & Washingley ward and I have been busier during the past twelve months than at any time in the preceding 3 years. The ward is about 11 miles from Wansford in the north to Little Gidding in the south and even with my fellow ward councillor, Marge Beuttell and I splitting the ward in half, I am still the first point of contact for residents in 6 villages and 3 hamlets.
Getting to all the Parish Councils continues to be a challenge, especially as a number of them meet on the same evening but I have visited them all and enjoy working with the various Parish Councillors and Parish Clerks.
Marge and I also work well with our County Councillor Simon Bywater, especially when our areas of responsibility overlap.
I am fortunate to be the Chairman of the Council’s Customers & Partnerships – Overview & Scrutiny Panel, which covers some of the areas I am most interested in such as leisure and the environment.
Planning
The most time-consuming issue this year has been planning – something I had very little to do with in my first 3 years as a District Councillor. Although there hasn’t been much for me to be involved with in the Giddings with regards to planning, applications in Stilton and Holme have involved significant amount of work.
Other Issues
Over the last year I’ve worked to tackle fly-posting, dog fouling, dangerous and illegal parking, faulty and damaged signs, fly-tipping, pot holes, litter as well as issues for individual residents. Sometimes I’ve worked on my own, other times I have worked with Marge, Simon and some of our excellent Parish Councillors. The most unusual issue I have dealt with this year (if not ever) was the wayward portaloo and damaged signs at the junction of Milking Slade and Chapel end.
District Wide
This year the District Council part of the Council Tax went up by 2.66%, a new parking regime has been introduced so that charges better reflect the time used and changes were made to way the Council handles enquiries from residents who prefer to access more information online.
If you need to contact me please call me on 07193 101145 or email tim.alban@huntingdonshire.gov.uk you can also find me on Facebook and Twitter.
Notice of the
2019 Annual Parish Meeting of
Great and Little Gidding Parish Council
This meeting will take place on Tuesday 21st May
Starting at 7.30PM prompt in the Village Hall
This is not a formal Parish Council meeting. It is an opportunity for residents of Great and Little Gidding to find out more about the work that the Parish Council are doing, to raise any issues they wish regarding the village and comment on plans for the coming year.
All are welcome.
AGENDA:
- Chairman’s welcome
- To review the Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on 15th May 2018
- Matters arising
- The Chairman’s Annual Report from the Parish Council
- Vice Chairman’s update on the Recreation Ground Project.
- Competition for up to £250 of funding for your group or project – see Clarion and website for details
- For members of the public to present, discuss and resolve any other matters related to Great and Little Gidding Parish (or post your ideas in the Parish Council box).
Refreshments will be served.