clerk@leveringtonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Leverington Parish Council, held in the Leverington Village Hall, Gorefield Road on 26th May 2026
- Present
- Parish Councillors B.Baker, N.Brooks, T.Bulgarelli, Ms. R.Collins, Mrs. S.Edghill, Mrs. S.Ward, Mrs. P.Webb. Clerk B.Boyce. District Councillors C.Seaton, Mrs. B.Barber, Ms S.Clark. 3 parishioners.
1. Welcome
In view of the illness of the chairman and no vice chairman, the clerk asked for nominations for chairman for the coming year. Councillor Brooks was nominated by Councillor Baker and seconded by Councillor Webb. A further nomination was accepted for Councillor Collins by Councillor Ward and seconded by Councillor Edghill. By a majority, Councillor Collins was elected Chairman and she signed the Declaration of Office. A nomination for Councillor Bulgarelli as Vice Chairman was accepted.
Apologies were received from Councillor Downes (health problems). There were no Declarations of Interest.
The meeting was closed for the Public Forum. The parishioner asked for any update on the ROMAN Court development. No further development to report. The meeting was reopened.
2. Application of Mr. D.Hedges to be a councillor
Mr. Hedges was coopted as a Councillor for Leverington Parish Council and signed the Declaration of Office. The Council is now complete with nine councillors.
3. To confirm Councillors’ insurance asset inspections
The Council agreed to continue with the same arrangements for the inspections and Councillors will report each month as previous years. The quorums for each asset are included in the inspection list.
4. To agree the minutes of the meetings on 24.03.26 with inserts as requested
The chairman did not sign the minutes and they will be filed unsigned.
5. Items from the minutes 28.04.26
5.1 Review the Standing Orders. Minutes and training
The mandatory items cannot be changed. Any additions or deletions must be agreed by the whole council and with verification from a legal source. A working group was appointed to see if any changes are needed, comprising Cllrs Bulgarelli, Collins, Edghill and Webb. A
5.2 10% increase in clerk salary
Not agreed by the Council
5.3 Quotes for cemetery extension (in finance) and plans
Although previous advice stated that planning application was not needed for an extension, this had been queried. The clerk will investigate as to whether a planning application is needed. A
5.4 To agree the advertisement for an Assistant Clerk and time scales
The Council will consider the proposals at the next meeting. A
5.5 T shirts ordered. (8 XL, 5,L)
Councillors requiring T shirts to let the clerk know size required. A
6. Finance
Balances sent to councillors at 20.05.26 (all the annual figures are with the internal auditor). As there is not any planned meeting of the Finance working party before November, any other items will be held over. The accounts have to be with the external auditors by 1st July. The Council resolved to transfer monies into a high interest account. A
6.1 Quote for tree work
The contractor, B.Jupp had quoted £580 for tree works at the Foal Ground. The chairman required more information on proposed work therefore the quote was not accepted. A
6.2 Cemetery fees and charges
The Working party recommended that the cemetery fees and charges remain the same for 2026. The council resolved to accept this recommendation.
6.3 Cemetery quotes
The contractors cannot quote until the problem of planning permission is resolved.
6.4 Cemetery plan
A professional plan is required. A
6.5 Cemetery planning application
The Clerk will investigate to see if this is required. A
6.6 Cemetery hub lock
Councillor Brooks has fitted new lock.
6.7 Reservation plaques
Councillor Edghill will collect from Councillor Downes. A
6.8 Replenishing the planters
Not completed. A
6.9 Purchase of tablets
Recommendation from Upwell Computer Repairs is Samsung Galaxy .A11 + 11in. 12808. Wifi. This item was not discussed. A
7. Leverington Parish Council Art Day
Councillor Brooks gave the clerk the Risk assessment. The insurer wishes to know some details before advising if any extra insurance is needed for the day. The Council agreed on the delegation of organisation of the day to Councillor Brooks. Other councillors will help. A quorum is required. A
A local council cannot delegate the exercise of its statutory powers and functions to an individual councillor'. (Compulsory Standing Orders issued by NALC, Chapter 4 key point 2)
8. Proposal for clean-up day
No arrangements were made. A
9. Any reports from Councillors
Foal Ground: Signage from gate, broken off gate, laying in grass. Rubber safety mat, under zip line, is a major trip hazard due to the fact, someone could trip over it or harm themselves if they fell onto it. Weeds growing under Hedgerow. Still a gap, bottom left corner, under perimeter fence, a child could crawl through into the water course. A sapling/tree growing the fence, bottom left of perimeter fence. Weeds on bottom fence. Action All items
10. Any reports from District and County
District Councillor S.Clark is a member of the Drainage Board and will mention the Foal Ground drain work at an IDB meeting. Cllr Barber reported that a resident had asked whether permission was obtained for the recent felling of trees at The Glebe.
11. Close of Meeting
The meeting closed at 8.40pm. Next meeting 23rd June 2026
"A Council should not include a standard item on the agenda with the heading 'Any other business' (Compulsory Standing Orders issued by NALC,page 60.)