Minutes December 2023
NORTH MEOLS PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 12th December 2023
At the Hub, Banks
Commenced : 19.15
Concluded: 20.45
Present: Bill Abram Dorothy Hames Sue Lewis John Howard Christine Lennon Linda Gresty
Parish Clerk Lesley Kerr
Public Participation
- None
98/23 Apologies
- Steven Douglas
- Thomas De Freitas
99/23 Declarations of Interest
- Cllr Lewis, Cllr Abram, Cllr Howard declared for Planning 2023/0704/FUL
100/23 Minutes of the previous meeting 12th November 2023
- 84/23 needs amended to October.
101/23 Police Report
- Nothing to Report.
102/23 Clerk’s Report/Progress Report on decisions taken at last meeting and any urgent decisions
- Clerk discussed CIL report monies used for refurb of Hesketh park
103/23 Finance Accounts for payment Aug/Sept 2023
| Payee | Description | Amount | |
| BACS | Staff | Renumeration | £2073.50 |
| BACS | HMRC | National Insurance / Income Tax | £234.54 |
| BACS | Bill Abram | Printers | £350.00 |
| BACS | St Stephens Primary | Donation | £200.00 |
| BACS | Banks Methodist Primary | Donation | £200.00 |
| BACS | Scouts | Donation | £200.00 |
| BACS | Douglas Cardiac Trust | Donation | £200.00 |
| BACS | LALC | Training Course | £35.00 |
| BACS | Briarlee Garden Centre & Nurseries | Christmas Tree and Lights | £1164.00 |
| BACS | Debz Deli | Food + Drink for Xmas market volunteers | £128.80 |
Agreed that payments of Accounts since the last meeting are ratified and invoices now presented on the payment schedule are approved and authorised by signatories accordingly for BACS payment,
Balance on Current Bank Account £ 28347.63 – Reserve Account £ 74612.07
104/23 Correspondence for Information
- Pre-launch agreement shoreline document to discuss at next meeting.
105/23 Emails / What’s App Msg Sent to Councillors Nov / Dec
- Nothing to report.
106/23 Christmas Event at Hoole Lane
- Event was very successful.
107/23 To receive reports and recommendations from Members representing the Council on working groups and outside bodies.
- Corporate Planning
- Hoole Lane Centre
- Clerk to look out car park documents on Hoole Lane.
- Hesketh Avenue (Banks Park)
- Mr Williams is continuing with repairs.
- Health Issues
- Nothing to report.
- Health & Safety
- Nothing to report.
108/23 To Receive update from WLB Councillors
- Nothing to report.
109/23 Future Spending Plans and Projects
- To Discuss in the new year
110/23 SPIDS Update
- New SPID has been delivered.
- Cllr Abram going to organise installation on Banks road
111/23 Decisions Determined Under The Delegated System
| Date | Reference | Address | Outcome |
| 10/11/2023 | 2023/0716/FUL | Tower View, Marsh Road, Banks, PR9 8DY | Planning Permission Granted |
All agreed and no action to be taken forward to WLBC in respect of above planning matters.
112/23 Date of Next Meeting
At the Hub Community and Leisure Centre, Greaves Hall Avenue, Banks – January 9th 2024
Meeting @ 7.15 pm