8 September, 2026 - Draft Minutes
Marshchapel Parish Council Page: 04 2026/27
8th September, 2026
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Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting of Marshchapel Parish Council held in the Parish Council Meeting Room on Tuesday 8th September, 2026 at 7.30pm
Present: Cllrs. P Rickett (Chair); S. Osbourne, C. Henderson, H. Mason, J Pepper & C Pursey
Also present: Cllr B Robinson (LCC)
Apologies: Cllrs Parkinson & Claricoates– reasons accepted.
Other apologies: Cllr D. McNally (ELDC)
Clerk: Mrs P. Plumridge
16.26 - Open meeting for Members of Public
No members of public present.
17.26 – County Councillor and District Councillor Reports
Cllr Robinson reported that work was ongoing on A1031 and should shortly be finished for now.
The white lines through the village and the junction lines are scheduled to be done in the Spring.
Keyholme Lane is much improved.
He has been questioned tonight about the footpath at Harpham and will follow this up.
The problem near the school with drainage has been sorted through the summer.
Cllr Rickett reported that LGR has been postponed for now until 2029 following a Government directive. There will now be District Council elections in May 2027.
18.26– Clerk to receive declarations of pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest on any Agenda item in accordance with Localism Act and the Council’s Code of Conduct and Standing Orders.
None
19.26– Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting (12.05.26) were moved signed.
20.26 - Matters Arising
Acceptance of office form signed by member not present last meeting.
Land tenancy agreements - Clerk has chased Mr Mould but nothing yet, Cllr Pepper to give him a nudge.
Bench repair with Contractor is in hand.
Archer Report for village, forwarded out to all Councillors. No further action.
21.26 – Financial
The annual audit has been completed. It was brought to our attention that the land values on the Asset Register had been increased when they should not have been. This has now been reverted back.
We were also questioned about our Asset Register Policy, which we didn’t have. One has now been put in place and will be discussed later.
Bac’s between meetings
11.6.26 – Contractor 2 – Play area and verge - £350.
11.6.26.- P. Plumridge – Wages Q1
11.6.26 – HMRC -PAYE Q1
4.7.26 – Contractor 1 – Play Field - £144
4.7.26 – Contractor 3 – Verge cutting - £118.80
4.8.26 – Wold Tree Works - £1080.00
4.8.26 – Contractor 2 – Play area and verge - £280
Marshchapel Parish Council Page: 05 2026/27
8th September, 2026
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Financial statement approved.
Cllr Osbourne proposed a donation of £45 for poppy wrath this year, seconded by Cllr Henderon, all in favour.
22.26 Playing Field
New bin still in office, should be done in next fortnight.
New ropes in place. Tree pruning has made a huge difference, everyone is happy.
Boundary work still ongoing.
23.26 Asset Register Policy
An Asset Register Policy has been obtained and the draft version forwarded out to Councillors. This was following comments made at annual audit.
Cllr Osbourne proposed we accept the Policy, Cllr Mason seconded this. All in favour.
Chair signed new Policy.
24.26 Correspondence
Clerks & Council Direct – newsletter;
Bank statements
All incoming emails are monitored by Chair and Clerk.
Regular incoming emails are from: NALC Newsletter, NALC Chief Exec. Bulletin, NALC Events, these are received weekly.
LALC Newsletter is received fortnightly and is forwarded out to all Councillors.
LALC Training Bulletin is received monthly and is forwarded out.
25.26 - Planning
01072/26/RVC Barns north of Clyde House Farm – PC neither objected or supported.
02569/25/FUL The Outback, public house, PC took a neutral stance but permission was refused.
26.26 – Chairmans Items
Chair thanked Cllr Osbourne for all the work she put in planting and maintaining the flowers near the new bench.
The Christmas lights were discussed, we would have mulled wine and mince pies again – more details at next meeting.
Overhanging branches at War Memorial – owners to be contacted.
27.26 Next Agenda
Christmas lights
28.26 – Date and Time of Next Meeting
Tuesday 10th November, 2025 at 7.30 pm
No further business, meeting closed at 8.25 pm.
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10th November, 2026