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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF STAPLEFORD PARISH COUNCIL

HELD ON Thursday 24th of October 2024, Stapleford Village Hall at 19:30

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The meeting commenced with the following members present: Cllr J Oakins (Chairperson), Cllr M Randall, , Cllr Robert Bewick

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1. Apologies: Cllr George, Cllr A Roe

In Attendance: Danielle Houghton (parish clerk)

 

2. Minutes of the meeting held on 26th of September: Signed as a true record.

 

3. Waterford Marsh:

Breach in River/Waterford Marsh: 

• The cattle should have be removed from the marsh this week, the cattle have gotten so big since being placed on the marsh so the exercise will take a few trips! Once they are gone Cllr Oakins will remove the solar panels from the drinking troughs and store them over the winter.

• Trees: Nothing to report.

 

4. Stapleford Playing Field:

ROSPA: Nothing to report.

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5. Parish Council Website: Nothing to report.

 

6. Internet Banking/change in mandate: Nothing to report.

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7. Traffic Calming Measures: Cllr Bewick to draft a letter for Cllr Crofton

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8. Bramfield Lane Closure: The road is now open.

 

9. Correspondence:

• 2024 Annual Survey of Hertfordshire’s Parish, Town and Community Councils

• School Admissions Consultation 2026/27 - Neighbouring LAs, District & Borough Councils and Diocesan Representatives

• Consultation on Revised Local List of Validation Requirements for Planning and Listed Building Consent Applications

• PCSO new contact update from October - PCSO Sally Brooks.

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10. Finance and accounts

The council is asked to approve/note the following payments:

• D Houghton Salary (October)                                £250.00

• Stamps                                                                      £13.20

• Parking at bank in July                                            £2.20

• Milage                                                                        £7.00

• Stapleford Village Hall Hire                                    £25.50

• Stapleford Playing Field Cutting                            £40.00

 

RECEIPTS

BALANCES

Current Account – £17,000.95 as of 26/09/2024

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11. Planning:

New Applications:

• 42 High Road, Waterford

 

Informational:

​Clerk: Contact Poppy, to see how her studies are progressing and give access to the Marsh, Cllr Randall to pass on contact details of the river Beane association.

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Cllr Oakins: There is a Bombfire night is being held on the 1st of November at Waterford Village Hall.

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Date of next meeting: The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on the 12th of December 2024 at TBC Village Hall at 7.30pm

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