Notes from 08.05.2025 ACM
THORNTON LE FEN PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the annual council meeting held on Thursday 8th May 2025 at 6:00pm in Gipsey Bridge Academy school hall
Present: Cllrs: Liz Quiney, Tim Harris, Karen Harrison, Lucie Holland, Patrick Corke and B. Czornookyj. District Cllr Tom Ashton was also present.
Apologies: None received.
Public: There was four members of public present.
Public Forum:
None.
The chairman declared the meeting open at 6:20pm
1. Election of Chairman, signing of declaration of acceptance of office
It was:-
Proposed by Cllr L. Holland for Cllr L. Quiney to be the chairman seconded by Cllr T. Harris and RESOLVED. They signed the declaration of acceptance of office.
2. Election of Vice Chairman, signing of declaration of acceptance of office.
It was:-
Proposed by Cllr L. Holland for Cllr B. Czornookyj to be the Vice Chairman which was seconded by Cllr P. Corke and RESOLVED. They signed the declaration of acceptance of office.
3. Apologies for absence and reasons given
None.
4. The notes from the meeting of the Council held on Thursday 13th March 2025 (attached) to be approved as Minutes and signed by the Chairman
Proposed by Cllr B. Czornookyj Seconded by Holland and RESOLVED.
5. The co-option of any potential candidates present
None.
6. Reports from County and District Councillor if present.
District Cllr T. Ashton thanked all of Gipsey Bridge for his support as the County Cllr he is still the district Cllr and is keen to support the community. He confirmed that the Cllr community grant has been approved for £500. He also reported that the shape of local government in Lincolnshire will change is government is getting rid of 2 tier local government. There are currently 8 proposals submitted to government and it is unknown which will be chosen.
7. Audit of accounts – presentation of accounts – Internal auditor has done checks all cleared for approval of this Council
a. To approve the councils certificate of exemption
It was:-
Proposed by Cllr P. Corke Seconded by Cllr L. Holland and RESOLVED.
b. To approve the annual governance statement in the annual return
It was:-
Proposed by Cllr P. Corke Seconded by Cllr L. Holland and RESOLVED.
c. To confirm and approve the accounting statements contained in the annual return
It was:-
Proposed by Cllr T. Harris Seconded by Cllr K. Harrison and RESOLVED.
8. To consider and approve the Following payments
a. Precept income - £5007.75
b. Sand for bases - £33.24 (PAID)
c. Lloyds fees - £4.25
d. Clerks Salary - £489.40
e. HMRC - £108.00
f. S. Lea internal audit - £45.00
g. L. Quiney Benches - £30.00
It was:-
Proposed by Cllr L. Holland Seconded by B. Czornookyj and RESOLVED.
9. Planning Application/s
a) Application reference 02027/25/FUL has been received and is now being considered.
Planning Permission - Erection of a dwelling with the construction of vehicular access.
Flyde Lodge 4 Lindsey Way Gipsey Bridge, Lincolnshire PE22 7BT. The council supports this application.
10. To approve the councils standing orders and financial regulations – Updated
It was:-
Proposed by Cllr L. Quiney Seconded by Cllr B. Czornookyj and RESOLVED.
11. Correspondence for the Council
None.
12. Highways Matters
None.
13. The date of the next meeting is scheduled 10th July 2025 to commence at 6.00 p.m. in Gipsey Bridge Academy school hall.
14. Any other matters for discussion only or on the next agenda
a. Resilience plan
The meeting closed at 7pm
Signed by chairman:0010.07.2025