Regards the old Climbing Frame, The Council had received a report to say it had seven low risk hazards. The Council agreed that if the level of risk increased to medium at next inspection, the frame would have to be removed from site. ACTION The Council to review the security element at the next Parish – Council meeting regards possibility of CCTV camera and signage. 052/16-17 Requests for donations and grants. Replacement of public benches (Agenda items 14 and 16) After full discussion, the meeting was made aware of three applicants for grants/funds allocations- Parish (St. Mary’s) Church. Seeking £300 towards Clock maintenance and grass cutting. Village Hall. Seeking £646 towards its running & upkeep. (N.B seeking a of £800 less the rent from the council of £154) Cuckney Recreation Group. Two public benches in a poor state on A60/A62m seeking £600 towards purchase of one bench. ACTION Clerk E Knox to scan & email the details of each application to – the Cllrs. Grant Funding to be debated for the three applications at the September meeting. 053/16-17 Meetings facilities. Review The meeting reviewed the overall facilities within the Villages for meeting rooms and accommodation for Village Events. Councillors were aware that therewere always opportunities for improvements, e.g. a Community Centre. This is an ongoing matter and the Parish Council will continue to assess the suitability of existing facilities to changing demands as part of the Neighbourhood Plan. 054/16-17 Items for future Parish Council meetings Highways to be a regular Agenda Item Solar Grant Scape Cllr D Alvey to ask Wendy Davies Internal – Auditor to see it is acceptable for a parish council to potentially temporarily hold around £4,000 for a third party. 055/16-17 Date/time of next Parish Council meeting Wednesday 21st September, 2016. 7:30pm @ Norton Cuckney Village Hall.
Regards the old Climbing Frame, The Council had received a report to say it had seven low risk hazards. The Council agreed that if the level of risk increased to medium at next inspection, the frame would have to be removed from site. ACTION – The Council to review the security element at the next Parish Council meeting regards possibility of CCTV camera and signage. 052/16-17 Requests for donations and grants. Replacement of public benches (Agenda items 14 and 16) After full discussion, the meeting was made aware of three applicants for grants/funds allocations- Parish (St. Mary’s) Church. Seeking £300 towards Clock maintenance and grass cutting. Village Hall. Seeking £646 towards its running & upkeep. (N.B seeking a of £800 less the rent from the council of £154) Cuckney Recreation Group. Two public benches in a poor state on A60/A62m seeking £600 towards purchase of one bench. ACTION – Clerk E Knox to scan & email the details of each application to the Cllrs. Grant Funding to be debated for the three applications at the September meeting. 053/16-17 Meetings facilities. Review The meeting reviewed the overall facilities within the Villages for meeting rooms and accommodation for Village Events. Councillors were aware that therewere always opportunities for improvements, e.g. a Community Centre. This is an ongoing matter and the Parish Council will continue to assess the suitability of existing facilities to changing demands as part of the Neighbourhood Plan. 054/16-17 Items for future Parish Council meetings Highways to be a regular Agenda Item Solar Grant Scape – Cllr D Alvey to ask Wendy Davies Internal Auditor to see it is acceptable for a parish council to potentially temporarily hold around £4,000 for a third party. 055/16-17 Date/time of next Parish Council meeting Wednesday 21st September, 2016. 7:30pm @ Norton Cuckney Village Hall.
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