STAUNTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of meeting held on Tuesday 14th January 2025
Venue: Corse and Staunton Village Hall Annexe
Time: 7:30pm
Present: Councillors; J. Millar, B. Allen, D. Peach (Minute Taking), G. Moseley (County Councillor), P. Burford (District Councillor), and 4 Parishioners.
Chairman’s Welcome
Cllr Millar welcomed all present and explained that, due to the absence of Grace Millar, the Parish Clerk, Councillor Peach to record the minutes of the meeting.
2. Receive Apologies
Apologies were received from District Councillor C. Williams, Cllr Williams and Clerk, Grace Millar.
3. Declarations of Interest
None declared.
4. To confirm the minutes of the previous bi-monthly meeting held on Tuesday 12th November 2024
The minutes of the previous bi-monthly meeting held on Tuesday 12th November 2024 were proposed by Cllr Allen and seconded by Cllr Peach to be accepted as a true record.
5. County Councillor Report
County Councillor, Gill Moseley reported about the current devolution plans and what this will mean for Parish Councils.
Councillors were also notified of upcoming informational cluster meetings regarding this and invited Staunton Parish Council to attend.
6. District Councillor Report
District Councillor, Philip Burford also reported regarding the devolution plans and the impacts it may have.
It was also noted that following these plans a delay to upcoming County Council elections was requested by some. However, it will be known by the end of the month if the elections are to go ahead as planned or not.
7. District Councillor Report
No report provided.
8. Bank Signatory
It was agreed by full Council to move this item forward to March’s meeting for discussion.
9. Footpaths
No items were raised, or updates given due to Cllr Williams’ absence.
10.Bins
Cllr Millar explained the proposed plans to move the current litter bin situated opposite in the entrance to The Swan Community Hub to in front of the Premier General Store. Cllr Williams to liase and arrange this.
11.New Website
Following a discussion, it was agreed by all Councillors that the previously discussed website provider, Hugo Fox, would no longer fulfil Staunton Parish Council’s requirements. It was therefore agreed to proceed with Parish Online instead.
12.Patient Participation Group
Staff Changes: As previously reported, Haroon Shahzad – Physician Associate has left the practice and Phil Griffith, a Paramedic, joined in October 2024. Phil is supporting the Urgent Care Team dealing with ‘on the day’ medical problems and has fitted into the team extremely well and brings a wealth of experience with him.
GP Training: The Practice continues to support GP Training and Dr Majid Motamedi is the current GP trainee and will be joined by Dr Sadaf Khan from February 2025.
Healthy Start to 2025: Two clinics were run on Saturday 4th January 2025 to encourage patients to be proactive with personal healthcare.
· Vaccinations: By appointment 08.30 – 12.30. Provision of RSV vaccines, Flu vaccines, Shingles vaccines and Pneumonia vaccines all by appointment only.
· Smear Saturday: By appointment 08.30 – 12.30. Cervical Smears,
Some concerns have been raised by patients regarding moving too quickly with technology. Multiple communication channels are used to reach all patients and include the use of SMS, email, Facebook etc… All patients are encouraged to register their full details with the practice in order to receive the full benefits of the service which includes text reminders of appointments etc.
13.Fundraising
Cllr Capper notified all that a fundraising supper club was held in November and raised £140 for Staunton Parish Council, with the next one due to take place in March.
14.Finance
Council to receive a report from the recently completed internal check of Staunton Parish Council’s financial records
Due to Cllr Williams absence, the reporting of the last internal check of Staunton Parish Council’s financial records will take place at the next meeting of the Council in March.
Council to be presented with any payments/training requests/donation requests received for approval
A donation request from the Playing Fields was received. It was agreed by full Council to push this item onto the next meeting of the Council in March for further discussion.
Council to discuss and approve 2025/26 budget
All Councillors received the draft 2025/26 budget. Councillors approved the 2025/26 budget with the following amendments to be implemented. The audit budget figure to increase to £125, and to open a SID maintenance reserve. This was proposed by Cllr Capper and seconded by Cllr Peach.
Council to discuss and approve the 2025/26 precept request
Following a discussion, it was agreed by full Council to request a 15% increase towards Staunton Parish Council’s 2025/26 precept. This was proposed by Cllr Capper and seconded by Cllr Allen.
Council to receive and approve audit letter of appointment received
All Councillors approved the appointment of Mr Iain Selkirk as Staunton Parish Council’s auditor for the 2024/25 audit at a cost of £125. This was proposed by Cllr Peach and seconded by Cllr Allen.
15.Planning
Following a discussion, it was agreed to put forward a comment of no objection in relation to planning application P1550/24/TCA.
16.Any Other Business
Cllr Capper to forward details to all about training sessions for Community Advisors. This will be held at The Swan Community Hub.
Cllr Millar also noted that ongoing speed sign issues, flooding and potholes issues were being followed up with Highways.
Both District Councillor, Philip Burford and County Councillor, Gill Moseley highlighted current issues regarding traffic regulation orders and the requests for them in the local area being denied.
17.Public Participation
No items raised.
The meeting finished at 8:44pm
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