LIDDINGTON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held on
Wednesday 5th January 2022 at 7pm in the Village Hall
Present: Councillors Bunney, Lomax and Wilson
Also Present: Laura Evans (Clerk)
1. APOLOGIES
Due to advice published in December by the National Association of Local Councils regarding the rise in Covid
infections and for safety, only the Signatories of the Parish Council were in attendance for legality.
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Cllr Lomax reminded those Members present that at the start of the meeting they should declare any known
interests in any matter to be considered, and during the meeting if it comes apparent that they have an interest in the
matters being discussed.
3. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Resolved: The Minutes of the Full Council meeting held on 1
st December 2021 were approved and signed as a true
record
4. MATTERS ARISING (10 MINUTES)
This item has been deferred until the next meeting.
5. PUBLIC SESSION (15 MINUTES)
Members of the public were not encouraged to attend the meeting due to advice published by the National
association of Local Councils.
6. PLANNING MATTERS (10 MINUTES)
(a) To consider any planning applications:
The meeting noted that no planning applications had been received.
(b) To note any decisions:
Application: S/LBC/21/1661
Location: April Cottage, 22 The Green, Liddington, SN4 0HG
Application: Installation of solar PV panels to garage roof- Withdrawn
Application: S/HOU/21/1764
Location: 2 Manor View, Liddington, SN4 0HP
Application: Installation of 4no. velux roof lights – Granted
7. WARD COUNCILLOR REPORT (10 MINUTES)
This item is deferred until the next meeting.
8. FINANCE (10 MINUTES)
(a) To approve payment of the following invoices:
• HMRC- Tax Month 09- £41.60
• Clerks Expenses- McAfee renewal – £9.99
Resolved: Cllr Bunney proposed approval of the invoices, standing order, recurring payment and ratification of the
payments made between meetings. Cllr Wilson seconded the proposal and was unanimously agreed.
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(b) To approve payment of the following Standing Orders:
• Adams & Watt – Annual grass cutting contract – December instalment- £526.34
(c) To approve the following Direct Debits:
• Three Mobile phone bill – £3.00
• Information Commissioners Office – Annual registration fee – £35
(d) To approve payment of the following recurring payments
• Unlimited webhosting – (18/12/2021- 17/01/2022) – £4.50
(e) To ratify payments made between meetings
• Salary December – £167.00
(f) To receive the monthly accounts reconciliation
Resolved: The meeting noted that the accounts were in a good position.
(g) To receive Q3 budget monitoring
To review and approve Q3 budget monitoring
Resolved: The meeting noted the budget was on track
9. VILLAGE MATTERS (15 MINUTES)
a) To review and approve the quote provided for Grounds Maintenance Services in 2022/23
Resolved: Cllr Wilson proposed accepting the revised Grounds Maintenance costs for 2022-23. Cllr Bunney
seconded the proposal, which was unanimously agreed by all Councillors via email prior to the meeting.
b) Allotment Lease – Deferred until the next meeting
c) Football Pitch Costs- Deferred until the next meeting
10. TO AGREE ANNUAL BUDGET AND PRECEPT FOR 2022/23 (10 MINUTES)
Resolved: To continue to maintain the level of service provided Cllr Wilson proposed that a small increase in the
precept was necessary as had been discussed at the December PC Meeting. Cllr Bunney seconded the proposal
which was unanimously agreed.
Resolved: That the precept be set at £18,218, which together with the Council Tax support grant of £455 will make
a total income for 2022-23 of £18,673.
11. COUNCILLORS’ REPORTS (10 MINUTES)
Councillors who have attended meetings on behalf of the Parish Council or who are responsible for local schemes,
amenities and projects will have the opportunity to provide an update on progress made.
Allotments (LH) – Deferred until the next meeting
Playing Field (CB)- Deferred until the next meeting
Village Hall Committee (SH) – Deferred until the next meeting
Town Fund Board (GW) – Deferred until the next meeting
Swindon Local Council Forum (DL & GW) – Deferred until the next meeting.
12. PARISH MAGAZINE (5 MINUTES)
Clerk to email all Councillors for input for the next article.
13. CORRESPONDENCE
Deferred until the next meeting
14. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION/FUTURE AGENDA
All items that have been deferred will be future agenda items for the next meeting
The meeting closed at 19:22pm
Signed………………………………………………………………………………………………Date…………………………
