September 2025 Minutes
Hagworthingham Parish Council
Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council held on Monday 1 September 2025 commencing at 7.30 p.m.
Present: With Cllr Mark Clayton in the Chair, there were present, Cllrs – Paul Colam-French and Paul Masters
In attendance: Clerk Mrs Susan Archibald
Also present: Cllr A McGonigle, LCC
3 members of the public
There being no comments from the public and a report of LCC received from Cllr McGonigle the Chairman declared the meeting opened at 7.40 p.m.
20. Chairman’s Announcements
There were none.
21. Apologies for absence and reasons given
There were none.
22. Declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 not previously notified and/or consideration of any written request for Dispensation
There were none.
23. Notes of the Annual meeting of the Council held on Monday 19 May 2025 to be approved as Minutes and signed by the Chairman
It was proposed by Cllr Colam-French, seconded by Cllr Masters and:-
RESOLVED – That the notes of the Annual meeting of the Council held on Monday 19 May 2025 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
24. Co-Option to Vacant Seats
The Clerk reported that four persons had come forward for co-option, Andrew Bruce, Sara Richards, Leia Richards and Taylor Richards.
It was proposed by Cllr Colam-French, seconded by Cllr Masters and:-
RESOLVED – That, Taylor Richards having withdrawn from co-option, Andrew Bruce, in his absence, and Sara Richards and Leia Richards be co-opted to three of the four vacant seats.
25. Remembrance Sunday
The Clerk updated the meeting on the Remembrance Sunday arrangements and Members were asked to consider a request for support from the WI regarding their poppy installation.
It was:-
RESOLVED – That the Parish Council remains neutral as this is a matter between the WI and the Church.
26. Financial Matters
(a) Monies at bank
Current account - £9590.10
Bus account - £6193.34
(b) To approve payment of outstanding invoices
It was proposed by Cllr Colam-French, seconded by Cllr Masters and:-
RESOLVED – (a) that items (a) and (b)(above) be noted and approved.
It was further proposed by Cllr Colam-French, seconded by Cllr Masters and:-
RESOLVED – (b) that the interim accounts and bank reconciliation to 31 July 2025, as presented, be approved;
and
(c) that the confirmation of the External Auditor be noted, with regard to exempt status for the year ended 31 March 2025 having been logged.
Note: Cllr Masters had been confirmed as a bank signatory and the request at bank for the transfer of receipt of bank statements was noted.
27. Planning Matters
Members considered the following planning application:
Application reference 02900/25/FUL - Change of use to regularise the use of the site as an
events venue with licensed bar falling into use class Sui Generis with the erection of a pergola
(works completed) - Stockwith Mill, Harrington Road Hagworthingham PE23 4NE
It was proposed by Cllr Colam-French, seconded by Cllr Masters and:-
RESOLVED – That Hagworthingham Parish Council supports this application.
28. To receive reports from Councillors relating to outstanding projects
There were none.
29. To receive reports from the Clerk in relation to Council matters
There were none.
30. To receive general correspondence
The Clerk reminded the meeting that the Grass Roots funding scheme was still open for applications and that the County Council were looking for volunteers to report on public footpaths.
31. To confirm the date of the next meeting of the Council
It was proposed, seconded and:-
RESOLVED – That the date of the next meeting of the Parish Council be agreed as Monday 13 October 2025 at JJ’s Café at 7.30 p.m.
The meeting closed at 8.07 p.m.
Note: Cllr Masters wished to raise the Highways’ issue of rumble strips on the Main Road and Cllr McGonigle undertook to look into refurbishment.