2 July Approved Minutes
Claypole Parish Council
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 2 JULY 2025 IN THE COULBY ROOM CLAYPOLE VILLAGE HALL CLAYPOLE
AT 6.45 PM
Present: Cllrs. Charles Barnascone (CB), Cllr. Matt Revill (MRe), Cllr. Martin Round (MRo), Cllr Mark Merrin (MM), Cllr Darryl Flinders (DF)
Apologies: Cllr. Alice Maggs
Also Present County Councillor Ken Bamford and District Councillor Paul Wood
Clerk: Anne Daly
Public: One member of the public
25/146. Welcome by Chairman
The Chairman welcomed all to the meeting and opened it at 6.47pm
25/147 Public participation
The following issues were raised by members of the public
- Children jumping into river from the White Bridge.
25/148 Receive apologies and resolve to accept reasons for absence.
It was RESOLVED to accept apologies from Cllr Maggs.
25/149 To receive declarations of interest in items on the agenda in
accordance with the requirement of the Localism Act 2011 and to
consider any applications for dispensations regarding DPI’s.
There were none.
25/150 Approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on
4 June 2025.
It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 4 June 2025.
25/151 To receive District and County Councillor report
County Councillor Ken Bamford
Apologised for not attending last meeting but hoped to attend as much as possible.
Primary concern is to provide suppory for local people and to hold CC accountable. Prepared to take issues forward.
County Council looking at spending and efficiency.
Reorganisation options by November.
District Councillor Paul Wood
Welcomed Ken Bamford and looking forward to working together.
SKDC have a proposed amendment to Local Plan, consultation period 3rd July to 28th August. Claypole to be reclassified as a larger village.
Local Government Reorganisation – hoped that final proposals will be available by November. Government will consult early next year.
25/152 Clerks Report and update on agreed action points
Anne Daly, the new Clerk had now taken over from the locum Clerk, Claire Blackman,
25/153 Financial Matters, as follows;
- To receive and note bank reconciliation and bank statements to 30 June 2025.
It was RESOLVED to note the bank reconciliation and bank statement to 30th June 2025. Proposed Cllr DF, seconded Cllr MM.
- To receive and note all receipts and payments 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025.
- To receive Ear Marked Reserves balance as at 30 June 2025.
It was RESOLVED to note the earmarked reserves balance as at 30 June 2025. . Proposed Cllr MRo, seconded Cllr CB.
- To resolve to approve and make payments as per the July 2025 payment sheet
It was RESOLVED to approve the following payments
Proposed Cllr MRo, seconded Cllr CB.
Octopus Energy - £14.89
Claypole Village Hall – grant - £985
SCIS – Councillor emails - £35.64
Anglian Water - £8.74
Freddie Allen – grass cutting - £1242
Anne Daly – July Salary - £565.32
Anne Daly – August Salary - £415.32
25/154 To resolve to add Anne Daly (Clerk/RFO) to
bank mandate as administrator only and remove former Cllr Furey
from the bank mandate and to sign relevant paperwork.
It was RESOLVED to add Anne Daly to the bank mandate and remove Cllr Furey. Proposed Cllr DF, seconded Cllr MRe.
25/155 To resolve to close the Barclaycard account
It was RESOLVED to close the Barclaycard account.
Proposed Cllr DF, seconded Cllr MRo.
25/156 Planning
- To consider planning applications (listed below):-
S25/0891 - Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for siting of a mobile home
It was RESOLVED to comment that the PC hoped the CLD would only be granted for use by family members.
S25/1038 - Proposed rear Orangery extension and separate Summer House
The Council had no comment.
S25/1073
Proposed single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling
The Council had no comment.
- To note Decisions – made by SKDC
S25/0624 - Submission of details reserved by conditions 4 (construction management plan) 5 (surface and foul water drainage), 6 (archaeological report), 9 (energy statement) and 10 (external materials) of planning permission S24/1682 (Section 73 application to vary condition 3 (plans) house types A and B of planning permission S23/2126 - Construction of 3 no dwelling including private drive access) Details approved 24th June 2025
Council noted the decision.
- Other Planning Matters
There were none.
25/157 To receive Councillor’s reports & updates for the following;
Community Park & MUGA
Certificate now received for Playpark course
Several cracks in park due to dry weather.
Bins emptied.
Issues with sign at front of school.
Hi-vis jackets required.
Park-marks to be chased for a date for repainting the MUGA
Village Hall;
Nothing to report.
Cemetery;
Paperwork to be received from Cllr Furey.
Update on any highway matters
Cllr Maggs not present.
25/158 To resolve to purchase an external hard drive / USB drive for the transfer of cemetery data to the Clerk / Cllr Round from former Cllr Furey.
It was RESOLVED to purchase a USB for Former Cllr Furey. Clerk to check size required.
Proposed Cllr DF, seconded Cllr MM.
25/159 To agree the to allow the PC to help with funding apparition for Newark Brazil FC Such as the Chairman and Clerk as requested by the FA Grant system.
This item was withdrawn to allow for further information to be obtained.
25/160 Chairs closing comments
The Chairman thanked all for attending.
25/161 Date of next scheduled Parish Council meeting.
Wednesday 3rd September at 6.45pm.
The meeting closed at 9.00