Minutes 10 June 25

SHOTESHAM PARISH COUNCIL.
Becmead, Shotesham St Mary, NR15 1UJ   
01508550358   shoteshampc.clerk@outlook.com

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Shotesham Parish Council held in The Trinity on Tuesday 10th of June at 7.30pm.

1.Apologies for absence.
 Kim Dyke, Mark Dyke, Slim Dinsdale, DC John Cook, CC Alison Thomas.

2. Election/ Appointment of Officers for 2025/2026.
i) Appointment of Chairman
Heather Jackson appointed Chairman
ii)  Appointment of Vice Chairman
Jon Nott  appointed Vice Chairman
iii). The ‘posts’ were
The Clerk as Finance Officer and Proper Officer.
The Tree Warden. [ Sarah Long]
The Footpath Walker/Coordinator. [Christine Burton ]
The Internal Auditor.  [Bob Harris.].
The Chairman also ‘thanked’ the many people who work hard and quietly to enhance the village.

  1. Finance

·         The clerk presents the annual accounts for 2024/25 as audited to the members for acceptance. The accounts were accepted.
·         Certificate of Exemption was agreed and will be signed by the Chairman.

  1. A brief report from the Chairman in respect of the ‘Village Meeting of Tuesday 13th of May.
    ·         The Mill Ford. All members stressed the value to Shotesham as a well-used route to and from the village by both residents etc and the local farmers. It was reported that the farmers have now to use the A47 by-pass to reach their fields when there is a need for heavy duty farm machinery for their upkeep. The parish council regrets its continued closure and hopes it can be safely reopened
    ·         Speeding in the village. It was agreed that steps would be taken to examine what is the current availability/the potential cost of a suitable monitor and the possibility of grants to help defray the cost.
    ·         East Pye solar farm. The next stage in the consultation re the future of East Pye has begun. It was reported that a ‘Landscape Survey’ will be done. Attendance at the ‘village walks’ is recommended whether one is for, against or neutral re the East Pye scheme. In a similar way it was stressed that all PC members and villagers should endeavour to attend the East Pye consultation/information sessions. At the appropriate point the PC will make its own formal submission re the proposed solar farm.
    ·         Defibrillator Training Steps are being taken to set up another session re ‘the defibrillator/immediate response to allow everyone to ‘be prepared’.
    ·         Date of next meeting …..next meeting planned for the 12th of August ..unless ‘urgent’ business arises.

J K Gough  The Clerk