L.I.P.C. ANNUAL REPORT TO THE PARISH, 26TH APRIL 2008
May 20, 2008
THE PARISH COUNCIL (from the Chair).
At this halfway stage in the life of the current Council we are mindful of the responsibility of ensuring succession at the Parish election of 2010, at which time it is probable that some of our longer serving councillors will retire to concentrate a little more on family, gardens and other interests.
Over the past year three councillors have resigned, but it was extremely encouraging to find that a total of six candidates presented themselves to fill the vacancies, and three were duly co-opted. We hope that over the next two years the three unsuccessful applicants will join with the council in discussion and projects, so that we can have a well contested election next time in the knowledge that those elected will all have had some experience of Council work.
The newly elected Councillors are Adrian McNally and Chris Spencer who have previously served on the Council, and Barbara Atkins who is new to our ranks.
Ian Briggs, Chris Hancock, Don Loughman, Mick Pails, Dave Williams and myself complete the nine strong Council.
One indication that your representatives have worked effectively is the award to the Council last March by a local government accreditation panel, of Quality Status.
This means that the hard work, achievements and competence of your parish councillors and Parish Clerk, Sue Jack, aided by their helpers and committees, have now been recognised as meeting all the standards expected of the best parish and town councils.
As well as a closer association with local authorities, this award also means that your parish council is well placed, following recent legislation, to take advantage of any increased powers passed down to grass roots level to assist in improving the wellbeing of the community. Well done all concerned!
SUB-COMMITTEES
Finance & Parish Precept 2008/9 – Cllr Hancock to present.
Highways & Lighting – Cllr Briggs to present.
The Pond and Other Open Spaces – Cllr Williams to present.
Community Centre – Cllr Hancock to present
OTHER MATTERS (from the Chair)
Planning
Flood Prevention Update
Housing
Village Societies – LIFE, Heartstart, Millenium etc
Communications – Notice Boards, The Diary, Courier etc.
The Last 12 Months
Web Site, new field improvements, Pond, more residents attending Council meetings, etc.
Also (mentioned above), street light replacement programme, flood prevention progress, Skate ramp refurb, gen.maintenance, housing needs survey, Neighbourhood Watch etc.
Aims for next 12 months
All in Parish Plan, but LILAC, affordable housing, continuation of good partnerships with the Police, the District and County Councils, Cemex etc. More effort to reduce anti-social activities (such as vandalism, graffiti, dog-fouling, litter dropping), improved communications with the parish, bus shelters, etc.
Minutes for Meeting on Weds 2nd April 2008
May 20, 2008
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 2nd APRIL 2008 AT 7.30 pm IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE, STOCKTON ROAD, LONG ITCHINGTON
Present:
Cllrs: David Cobley (Chairman)
Ian Briggs
Christopher Hancock
Don Loughman
Adrian McNally
Michael Pails
David Williams
District & County Cllr: Robert Stevens
Southam Police: P.C.S.O. Katrina Taylor
Parish Clerk: Sue Jack
Members of the public: 2 more on Minutes for Meeting on Weds 2nd April 2008