September 2022 Agenda

NEWTON-ON-TRENT PARISH COUNCIL

AGENDA

Councillors are summoned to attend.

AN ORDINARY MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL

To be held on Monday 12th September 2022.

Beginning at7.00 pm.

St Peter’s Church, High Street, Newton on Trent.

Members of the public and press are cordially invited to attend.

Before the meeting begins there will be a public forum lasting 15 minutes

  1. Those Present.
  2. Apologies for Absence.
  3. Declarations of Interest.
  4. Approval of the Minutes of the Last Ordinary Meeting. Monday 11th July 2022.
  5. Matters Arising from the Minutes of the last meeting and not included in this Agenda.
  6. Amendments to the Agenda by Resolution.
  7. Civility and Respect Pledge.

Treat other councillors, clerks, employees, members of the public, and representatives of partner organisations and volunteers with civility and respect in their roles

Commit to training councillors and staff

Sign up to the code of conduct for councillors

 Have good governance arrangements in place

 Commit to seeking professional help at early stages should civility and respect issues arise

Call out bullying and harassment if and when it happens

Continue to learn from best practice in the sector and aspire to being a role model/champion council.

Also:

To support the continued lobbying for the change in legislation to support the civility and respect pledge including sanctions for elected members where appropriate.

  1. Paediatric Defibrillator pads.
  2. New village signs for Dunham Road / A57 and High Street/ A1133. Cllr Goodacre.
  3. Planning.
  4. A57 passing Newton on Trent.
  1. Possibility of having the speed limit on the A57 reduced from 60 mph to 50 mph.
  1. Possible future events for the Community.
  • Great British Tidy up. Cllr Thompson.
  1. Council should consider supplying an iPhone or Tablet for the use of the Clerk.
  2. Notice Board maintenance.
  3. Play Park.
  1. Litter & Litter Bins.
  2. Other issues:
  • Renew Sign – Litter in Litter Bins.
  1. Health and Safety.
  1. Play Park. RoSPA Report.
  2. Playing Field. RoSPA Report.
  1. Newton News.
  1. Content.
  • Need for pro forma for all events held in the village.
  • Need for events insurance.
  1. Distribution.
  1. Facebook Page.
  2. Correspondence.
  3. Finance.
  4. Financial Statement August 2022.
  5. Clerk’s Salary & Expenses August 2022.
  6. Invoices for Payment September 2022.
  7. Parish Council Debit Card.
  1. Future Agenda Items.
  2. Dates for Future Meetings.

Monday 10 October 2022.

Monday 14 November 2022.

Monday 12 December 2022.

  1. Closure of the Meeting.