Sledmere and Croome Parish Council
Website: sledmereparishcouncil.co.uk
Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 7th October 2019
Present: John Southwick - Chairman
Colin Treen - Vice Chair
James Fenwick - Councillor
John Pierson - Councillor
Adrian Robson - Councillor
Andrew Karavics - Councillor
Apologies: none ACTIONS
- Minutes of Previous Meeting: The minutes of the previous meeting were
read, approved and signed by the chairman.
- Matters Arising: None
- Accounts: JD confirmed that she had received a letter from ERYC notifying
the parish council that the lighting agreement would be increased in
2020/2021. She also reported that there was a VAT return to be completed
which she would speak to Lord Swinton about. There was one cheque to
be issued which relates to Microsoft office which JD had installed for
£55.00. JD explained that she was still having difficulties with Barclays
bank amending the Clerks details also she wanted to have online banking
as receiving a bank statement once a year was difficult to work with.
- Clerks Report:
- Walkabout in July, JD confirmed that she had received a schedule
of work from the council and they have confirmed that they have
notified the various parties responsible for undertaking the work
i.e. potholes, gullies, paths etc.
The only items which fell under village taskforce were the 30mph
Signs. The Chair confirmed that several potholes had been
filled in but there was one outstanding one outside Croome
Farm which needed repairing. The Clerk to notify the Council JD
- Defibulator: The Chair confirmed that it was installed and the plaque
was now in place. JD agreed to write to Mrs Sykes and thank her for
her generous donation JD
- Polling Station: JD reported that she had received an email from
ERYC saying that they are currently reviewing polling station
locations and asked if the Parish Council wishes to make an
changes to the location of the polling station. It was agreed that
the village hall was the ideal place as using the school would
necessitate in closing the school for a day. JD to contact council
- confirm. JD
- JD had received an email from Rural News asking if we wish to
continue with it at a cost of £25.00 pa JD said that she received
an online copy with details of grants, what’s happening in the
countryside and although she skimmed through it, she was not
convinced if it was of any use to the Parish Council.
- Eleanor Cross: JD confirmed that as agreed at the last meeting
she contacted WMT who confirmed that they were not
prepared to give any additional monies and it was now up to
the Parish Council to raise any additional funds which were needed
to top up the fund. She had spoken to Peter Pace who in turn got
in touch with Hirsh Construction who had come back with a price
of £20,000 and we would put in the monies which we are holding
which amounted to just over £5,000. Mr. Pace said that this would
also take into account his fees which would be £1000.
For £25,000 the work undertaken would be repointing
of brickwork using a hydraulic hoist, re-fixing the effigies and gilding
the apex cross. A discussion took place and concern was raised
about the amount of work being done for £25,000 ad also the
lack of contingencies in the event that additional problems were
found once work commenced. The Chair and Mr. Robson, who
are both members of the Sledmere War Fund, felt that this was
not value for money and felt that at this time they would have
- decline the WMT grant. JD agreed to contact Peter Pace. JD
- Any Other Business: Mr. Treen confirmed that Farm Watch
Working in conjunction with other agencies, had proved
very successful recently. The Chair also reported that future
meetings could be held at Triton Cottage which would
save the Parish Council. £60.00 a year. The Counsellors
thanked the chair and Mrs. Southwick for this kind offer.
Mr. Robson reported that the yellow gritting bin had been
Damaged. JD agreed to notify the council JD
- Date of next meeting: The date of the next meeting was agreed for
Monday 9th December 2019 at Triton Cottage at 1800
Distribution: John Southwick, Colin Treen, Adrian Robson, James Fenwick, John Pierson, Andrew Karavics