July 2024 F&GP Minutes
Minutes of the Finance and General Purposes Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 10th July 2024 at 2pm in the Civic Office, Fen Road, Washingborough, Lincoln. LN4 1AB.
Present:
• Cllr Mrs B Bland
• Cllr Mrs L Hannam
• Cllr Mrs A Nixon
• Cllr Mrs L Simons
• Cllr Mrs W Skelton
In Attendance: Clerk, Miss K Broddle, Assistant Clerk, Mrs E Salter.
Members of the Public: None
01/24-25. Election of a Chairman – Cllr Mrs. W Skelton was elected as the Chairman for the Finance and General Purposes Committee.
02/24-25 Localism Act 2011 requirements:
a. Apologies and reasons for absence were received and accepted from Cllr G Peck.
b. Declarations of interest: none.
c. Applications for dispensation: none.
03/24-25. Draft notes of the Finance and General Purposes meeting on the 8th April 2024 were proposed,
seconded and resolved for signing as the minutes.
04/24-25. Matters outstanding: The Asset Register is being updated.
05/24-25.Review of Councils risk register:
The Risk Register was reviewed and it was agreed for the 14th edition of the Arnold Baker to be purchased
on its publication.
06/24-25. Financial statements:
The first quarter financial statements were discussed and it was noted that the Community Centre expenditure is higher than expected for the first quarter.
07/24-25. Bank reconciliation:
The bank reconciliations were proposed, seconded and resolved, for signature.
08/24-25. Replacement of the Community Centre Entrance Doors:
It was discussed that the doors are in need of being replaced, including accessibility. It was agreed for all members of the Committee to undertake research on grant opportunities.
09/24-25. The possible installation, by the Council, of a new footbridge over the South Delph:
It was agreed that the Committee Members start to consider the steps required should the Environmental Agency agree to the Parish Councils request.
10/24-25. To advise that the current situation regarding the local government pay increase is still in discussion with the Employers and the Unions
11/24-25. Under the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 Councillors resolved to move into closed session for the following items: None.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 3.15pm.