A meeting of Turvey Parish Council will be held on Thursday 25th January 2024 at 7.30pm in Turvey Village Hall to consider the following items of business
Sue Bottoms, Clerk to the Parish Council 21st January 2024
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 30th November 2023:
5. Finance:
i) Bank Balances at 21st January 2024: £106,531.28
ii) Monies received since the November meeting:
Interest £ 258.39
iii) Accounts to be settled:
BACS 59 K Cockings – Grass £ 795.00
BACS 60 Beds Pension Scheme (Dec) £ 188.45
BACS 61 Clerk’s Salary (Dec) £ 441.16
BACS 62 HMRC – PAYE (Dec) £ 110.20
BACS 63 K Cockings – Grass £ 665.00
BACS 64 Clerk’s Salary (Jan) £ 441.16
BACS 65 HMRC – PAYE (Jan) £ 110.20
BACS 66 Beds Pension Scheme (Jan) £ 188.45
BACS 67 Clerk’s Expenses £ 58.20
BACS 66 Wave – Pavilion £ 21.08
iv) To consider the budget for 2024-25 and agree action
v) To agree the precept request for 2024-25
vi) To consider and agree action re: grant application from Turvey Bloomers for £125
vii) To consider and agree action re: grass cutting contract 2024
viii) To consider opening a second bank account
6. Report by Bedford Borough Councillors
7. Planning:
i) Report from Cllr Poll
8. Open Spaces incl Turvey Rec, Play Areas and Cemetery:
i) Update on works to play area etc
ii) Any update re: tennis court:
iii) Rospa Annual Inspections – any action required
iv) Update on installation of two new benches
v) To consider and agree any actions re: improvements at the Pavilion:
a) To agree to accept quotation from K Cockings for £5,200 ex VAT (Ward Funding £3,000) to install fence and barrier
9. Highways, Parking and Maintenance:
i) Update re: request to change the average speed camera signage
ii) Walls along Carlton Road
10. Footpaths and Bridleways:
11. Village Hall:
12. E-mail Correspondence Received:
i) To respond to Trading standards by 9th Feb re: Chef Beeleys trading in the A428 layby
ii) E-mail re: broken fence on perimeter of rec
iii) H bars in Carlton Road
13. Date of the Next Meeting: Thursday 28th March 2024 at 7.30pm in the village hall.
*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.