ETHERLEY PARISH COUNCIL

NOTIFICATION OF MEETING TO BE HELD ON

THURSDAY 14thDECEMBER 2017 - 7.15P.M.

TOFT HILL COMMUNITY CENTRE

AGENDA

1. / Apologies for absence
2. / Filming/Audio Recording of meetings :
In the interest of fairness to all attendees the Chair will ask if any person present is filming and or audio recording the meeting.
3. / Statement regarding Respect/Conduct of all in attendance:
The following statement will be read:
‘The Parish Council is committed to promoting
the development of a culture where everyone
is treated with courtesy and respect at
meetings. It is requested therefore that all
attendees express their opinion responsibly, focusing on the issues under discussion and show due regard for the contribution of others. Thank you.
4. / Declaration of interests:
Members are asked to consider whether they might have a pecuniary and/or other interest in any matter included on the agenda for this meeting. If so, it is requested that any such interest be declared now, If subsequently during the consideration of any matter, it becomes apparent to any member that he/she does, indeed, have an interest, it should then be declared immediately.
5. / To confirm and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 16thNovember 2017.
6. / Public Participation:
15 minute discussion slot for members of the public to raise questions/concerns.
7.
7.1
7.2
7.3 / Police Update:
Crime Stats received from Bishop Auckland Police
Speedwatch:
  • Speedwatch Reportand updates
  • Updates on local issues/concerns
  • To consider the arrangements made to meet with the Chief Constable

8. / To consider items included in the Clerks Report:
Including the following updates:
  • Quarry Heads
  • Etherley Miners Welfare

9. / CDALC Notifications/Advice/Information:
  • Royal Garden Party nomination request

10. / Local Maintenance:
  • Maintenance issues raised since the October meeting
  • Bulb Planting

11. / Planning
See Supplementary Planning Report
12.
12.1
12.2
12.3 / Accounts:
Finance Reports
2018/2019 Financial Year expenditure – to consider suggested projects in advance of the precept setting
Arrangements for Finance Meeting to consider Notification of Tax Base, Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme Grant allocation and Precept request for 2018/2019.
13.
13.1
13.2 / Parish Events and News Update
Christmas Fair
Other Parish news
14. / Date and time of next meeting:
Thursday 11th January 2018 at 7.15p.m.
15. / Agenda items for December meeting

Signed____AlisonOverfield______

Clerk to the Parish Council 8th December 2017

Etherley Parish Council: Clerk: Alison Overfield

3 Greenfields High Etherley Bishop Auckland Co. Durham DL14 OLHTel: 01388 833293 e.mail: