Grant process to remain same as last year, Applications to be invited by Oct 31st. Clerks work plan for first 6 Months Main topics: Finances, forecasts, budgeting, VAT reclaim, transparency fund applic, Councillor vacancy, website update/upgrade, notice board, youth provision. General review of policies and administration. FINANCE 383 Approved payments A H Contracts 12.50 + 2.50 Vat Total £15 Agreed change to banking arrangements 384 To make best use of Clerks hours and reduce admin costs Current account to be transferred to Unity Trust bank used by many Parish Councils. Allows online administration by RFO/Clerk while all payments are authorised and agreed for payment by Cllrs. (Clerk cannot make payments) Monthly cost £6 but there is a decrease in administration, no postage nor expenses for bank visits etc PLANNING 385 Agreed delegation arrangements for responding to planning applications with do not fit within regular meeting calendar. To make best use of clerks hours and reduce the need for extra meetings. Clerk to consult Cllrs by email before responding using delegated powers. Other matters for report only To discuss issues arising too late for the agenda. No decisions can be taken. None 386 387 To receive and action where necessary the following CORRESPONDENCE None 388 To receive any items for the next Parish Council agenda Forecasts,draft budget, grants. 389 To note date and time of the next meeting - Tuesday 14th November 2017, 7:30pm Signed Date 14th November 2017
Grant process to remain same as last year, Applications to be invited by Oct 31st. Clerks work plan for first 6 Months Main topics: Finances, forecasts, budgeting, VAT reclaim, transparency fund applic, Councillor vacancy, website update/upgrade, notice board, youth provision. General review of policies and administration. FINANCE 383 Approved payments A H Contracts 12.50 + 2.50 Vat Total £15 384 Agreed change to banking arrangements To make best use of Clerks hours and reduce admin costs Current account to be transferred to Unity Trust bank used by many Parish Councils. Allows online administration by RFO/Clerk while all payments are authorised and agreed for payment by Cllrs. (Clerk cannot make payments) Monthly cost £6 but there is a decrease in administration, no postage nor expenses for bank visits etc PLANNING 385 Agreed delegation arrangements for responding to planning applications with do not fit within regular meeting calendar. To make best use of clerks hours and reduce the need for extra meetings. Clerk to consult Cllrs by email before responding using delegated powers. 386 Other matters for report only To discuss issues arising too late for the agenda. No decisions can be taken. None 387 To receive and action where necessary the following CORRESPONDENCE None 388 To receive any items for the next Parish Council agenda Forecasts,draft budget, grants. 389 To note date and time of the next meeting - Tuesday 14th November 2017, 7:30pm Signed Date 14th November 2017
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