2018 Meetings

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CHAIRMAN'S WELCOME

The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.

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APOLOGIES

Apologies received from:

Cllr Mr A Walsh

Absent (apologies not received)

Cllr Mr C Dixon

Cllr Mrs L Nearn

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TO RECEIVE ANY DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST in accordance with the Localism Act 2011, and consider any requests for dispensations in relation to Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or other Interests as outlined in the Council's Code of Conduct

There were no Declarations of Interest.

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TO AGREE THE ANNUAL GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN 2017/18

Clerk read out and explained the annual return as follows:

• Certificate of Exemption - this was agreed and signed by the Clerk and the Chairman
• Annual Internal Audit Report 2017/18 - this was signed and dated by our Internal Auditor on 31 May 2018.  As noted, we need to locate our land deeds (it was suggested a revaluation is required) - Clerk to contact Solicitor to arrange this.
• Annual Governance Statement 2017/18 - this was agreed and signed by the Clerk and the Chairman.
• Accounting Statements 2017/18 - this was agreed and signed by the Clerk and the Chairman.

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NKDC's PROPOSAL RE HERITAGE ROOM LEASE

Clerk advised that she had chased up NKDC's legal team as no reply had been received to our letter of 10 April 2018.  He had referred us to the Section 25 notice of termination of the lease.  It was resolved that we contact NKDC legal department and ask for clarification in lay terms and also NKDC Cllrs Appleby and Rothwell for their help or advice.

page 7: 06.06.18

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TO AGREE PROCEDURE FOR INTERNET BANKING

It was resolved that the Clerk will set up online banking.  Clerk will make payments and obtain a receipt for the payment to be attached to the relevant invoice.  The invoices can be signed off by the Chairman and one other Parish Councillor (retrospectively if necessary).  Any extraordinary bills to be approved prior to payment.  It was resolved to agree this procedure.

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PLANNING APPLICATION VILLA FARM, NORTON DISNEY REF PL/0036/18

This was discussed and it was resolved to object to this application due to:

• The speed of slow traffic joining fast moving traffic on the A46 will be hazardous.
• Delivery of products into factory is a potential health hazard.
• Overpowering industrial buildings in beautiful countryside.
• Spoiling the backdrop to the Lancaster monument.