The Virtual Meeting of Turvey Parish Council will be held on Thursday 28th January 2021 at 7.30pm to consider the following items of business
Sue Bottoms, Clerk to the Parish Council 21st January 2021
1. Apologies for Absence:
2. Declarations of interest in items on the agenda*:
3. Public Questions (15 mins):
4. To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 26th November 2020:
5. To note the resignation of Tony Smith and agree action re: the vacancy
6. To appoint a new Vice-Chairman
7. Finance:
i) Bank Balances at the start of the meeting: £127,344.90
Monies received since the September meeting:
Cemetery Fees £ 440.00
Interest £ 2.17
ii) Accounts to be settled:
DD E.on Energy – Pavilion £ 53.12
DD Bedford BC – Salaries (Nov) £ 639.10
BACS 32 S Bottoms – Expenses £ 59.38
BACS 33 Keith Cockings – Grass £ 615.00
BACS 34 Keith Cockings – Grass £ 760.00
DD Bedford BC – Salaries (Dec) £ 639.10
BACS 35 Mazars – External Audit £ 360.00
BACS 36 J Ludlow – Internet Hosting £125.98
BACS 37 Tree People – Tree in Cemetery £240.00
(Monthly payments are made by direct debit to the following:
Litterpicker £195, J Ludlow £25 (NDP Website) and Rates £34)
iii) To note that Bedford Borough Council are stopping running the payroll from 1st April 2021 and agree action
iv) To agree to the appointment of Pam Anthony as internal auditor for 20-21
v) To consider and agree the budget for 21-22:
vi) To agree the level of precept for 21-22:
8. Report by Bedford Borough Councillor
9. Planning:
10. Update on the Reading Room:
11. Open Spaces incl Turvey Rec, Play Areas and Cemetery:
i) To consider consulting with all Priory Close residents to let them know that the Parish Council is considering making improvements/renewing equipment and seek their views:
ii) To investigate details of the covenant:
iii) Future use of the Pavilion:
iv) Resignation of Litter Picker:
12. Highways, Parking and Maintenance:
i) To receive the highways report
13. Footpaths and Bridleways:
14. Turvey Neighbourhood Development Plan:
i) To agree the response from the Turvey Parish Council to the questions asked by the Examiner.
15. Station End:
16. Village Hall:
17. Police Matters:
18. Neighbourhood Watch:
19. Correspondence Received:
Three E-Mails from Residents in Priory Close re: digging in land to the rear.
E-mail re: Community Orchard
20. Date of the Next Meeting: Thursday 25th March 2021 at 7.30pm with venue to be decided.
*Members are reminded they must declare any personal interest in any item on the agenda and state whether they are also prejudicial. In the case of personal interests, the member may speak and vote on the matter. In the case of prejudicial interests, the member may share information on the topic, but then must withdraw while the matter is discussed and any decision made.