Penkridge Parish Council
Minutes of the Penkridge Parish Council Meeting held
On 9th June 2022 at 7.30 pm at the Haling Dene Centre
Audio recordings will be made of all Ordinary and Special Council meetings and Committee meetings, with the inclusion of confidential matters.
PRESENT
Councillor Victor Kelly [Chairman]
“ Mrs Petula M C Hughes [Vice Chairman]
“ Andrew Adams
“ Mrs Helen Adams
“ John Eastwood
“ Gordon Hawkins
“ Andrew Lenz
“ Anthony Minshall
“ David Oldfield
“ Mrs Vivienne Smith
“ Calvert Stonehouse
“ Alan Smallwood
Also in Attendance Ms L Hough
There were three members of the Public in attendance
Part I – Public Session
5378. APOLOGIES
There were no apologies received.
5379. PERSONALIA AND EVENTS
[a] The above was received for June 2022.
[b] Members of the Council and Public in attendance who declared they were video/recording the meeting were Cllrs Andrew Adams, Andrew Lenz and Calvert Stonehouse.
[c] The Annual Appointments for 2022-2023 were received.
[d] The PA that the Parish Council had received email confirmation that their grant application to Veolia for the Horsefair Refurbishment had been approved at £56,494. She informed the Council that they now had the full funding for the refurbishment.
5380. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Mrs Petula Hughes Declared a Non Pecuniary Interest in Agenda Item 20d and 20i and reserved her right to speak.
Cllr Stonehouse Declared an Interest in Agenda Item 20e.
5381. DISCLOSABLE PECUNINARY INTEREST [DPI}
There were no Disposable Pecuniary Interests received.
5382. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mr Chris Manton, post code ST19 5JU, said he had reported something on social media he had not received a satisfactory response so copied it to all Councillors, if he is not satisfied with the response he receives he would raise a formal complaint.
Mr Parker, post code ST19 5DP, said he had previously raised concerns with the parking on the grass verge on Wolverhampton Road and rad out five points he wished to raise. He asked that the Parish council continued to press Staffordshire County council with regard to the parking on the grass verge and a solution be implemented.
Cllr Smallwood advised that the gully in the lane between Princefield First School land Barlett Close was blocked.
The Chairman thanked everyone who attended and help make the Jubilee Event at the Haling Dene a big success.
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5383. POLICE MATTERS
[a] Police reports for March to May 2022 were received.
5384. SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE & STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
[a] There was no SCC or SSC Cllrs in attendance.
5385. MINUTES
Resolved that the Minutes of the meeting be approved for:
[a] Full Council meeting of the 12th May 2022
5386. COMMITTEE MINUTES
The minutes were noted for the:
[a] Planning Minutes for 12th May 2022.
[b] Recreation and Amenities meeting of 26th May 2022.
[c] Haling Dene Management meeting of 26th May 2022.
5387. WORKING GROUP MINUTES
[a] to note that no minutes have been received.
5388. OUTSIDE GROUPS WITH PC REPRESENTATION
Penkridge Sports and Recreation Centre 14th March 2022 minutes.
5389. ACCOUNTS
Resolved that:
[a] The accounts for payment for the months of April and May 2022 be approved.
[b] The expenditure summary print outs for April and May 2022 were received.
[c] The Internal Auditor’s year end report was received and consideration given to the findings and recommendations for the 2021-2022 financial year.
[d] The April Monthly Summary of Accounts and Pie Chart were noted for the website.
[e] It was noted that Mrs Viv Evans would undertake the Internal Audit for the financial year 2022-2023.
[f] Consideration was given to holding a Parish Councillors in-house Financial Accounts Training with the Parish Administrator.
Resolved that in-house training be held in September.
5390. STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL [a] An email was received dated 26th May from the SCC Director for Economy, Infrastructure and Skills following the resolution made at the May Full Council meeting in relation to the Highway Liaison Group notes. Resolved that: [i] Councillor David Williams be invited to attend the July Full council meeting. [i] the letter be forwarded to the Staffordshire County Council Leader.
5391. SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
[a] an email was received dated 19th May from the SSC Lead Planning Manager following the resolution made at the May Full Council meeting in relation the Local Plan.
Resolved that
5392. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Following the Notice of Motion at the May Full Council meeting, consideration was given to the amendments of the below Procedures:
[a] Freedom of Information
[b] Standing Orders
Resolved that the amendments be approved.
[c] To receive and consider adopting the new Model Code of Conduct approved and adopted by South Staffordshire Council.
Resolved that the Model Code of conduct be adopted by the Parish Council.
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5394. CHAIRMAN’S CHARITY
The Chairman’s Charity for 2022-2023 is Compton Hospice.
5395. NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN
[a] It was noted that a meeting was held with the four applicants for the Steering Group on 30th May and all have been offered a place on the Steering Group.
[b] The first formal Steering Group meeting will be held on 27th June and minutes will be taken and placed on the Full Council agenda for updates.
5396. CIVIC SERVICE
[a] Following the discussion at the May Full Council meeting consider was given to holding the Civic Service in September/October.
Resolved that the Civic Service be held on Sunday 11th September, if suitable with the Rector and follow with an Afternoon Tea.
5397. WEBSITE
[a] It was noted the new Parish Council Website was ready, new email addresses would be allocated and it will go live at the beginning in July.
5398. GRANTS
Consideration was given to the below grant applications:
[a] Penkridge Anglo German Remembrance Day Association for a grant of £250 towards their room hire costs for the Remembrance Day Reception at the Haling Dene Centre.
Resolved that a grant of £250 be awarded.
[b] The Methodist Church for a grant of £500 towards the cost of replacement roof felt for the Hall.
Resolved that a grant of £500 be awarded.
[c] PACE for a grant of £500 towards the cost of their room hire at the Haling Dene Centre.
Resolved that a grant of £500 be awarded.
[d] St Michaels Church Bellringers for a grant of £458 towards the cost of new bell ropes.
Resolved that a grant of £458 be awarded.
[e] Penkridge Organ Restoration Group for a grant of £500 towards the cost of the organ restoration.
Resolved that a grant of £500 be awarded.
[f] Penkridge Parochial Church Council for a grant of £1,500 towards the cost of the Churchyard maintenance.
Resolved that a grant of £1,500 be awarded.
[g] Penkridge Voices Community Choir for a grant of £500 towards the cost of advertising to increase their membership numbers.
Resolved that a grant not be awarded at this moment in time.
[h] Penkridge District Round Table for a grant of £635 towards the cost of their room hire cost.
Resolved that a grant of £635 be awarded and the Round Table be asked to acknowledge the support of the Parish Council for the event.
[i] The Old Gaol for a grant of £500 towards their building insurance cost.
Resolved that a grant of £500 be awarded.
[j] Penkridge Widows for a grant of £1000 towards the support of the group.
Resolved that a grant of £500 be awarded.
[k] Penkridge Peace Memorial Hall for a grant of £500 towards the cost of replacing the Emergency Lighting.
Resolved that a grant not be awarded at this moment in time.
[l] Penkridge Phoenix Art Club B for a grant of £500 towards their room hire costs.
Resolved that a grant not be awarded at this moment in time.
5399. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
Thursday 7th July 2022 at 7.30 pm.
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5400. Local Government Act 1972 – Exclusion of Press and Public – to resolve that the Press and Public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items of business on the grounds that they are likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as defined in the appropriate paragraph(s) Section 1[2] Public Bodies/Admission to meetings Act 1960.
The meeting closed at 10.10 pm
Chairman ……………………………………………………………………………….. Dated ……………………………
