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1. Apologies for Absence |
to get apologies for being absent.
Local Government Act 1972, s. 85. Relevant Legislation
2- Disclosure of Financial Interests |
to be informed of any financial interests connected to agenda items.
After expressing an interest, a member is not permitted to take part in discussions or votes on the subject unless the proper dispensation has been granted.
Relevant Legislation: S. 31 of the Localism Act of 2011.
3- Participation in Public |
The council meets in public and makes its decisions. A council meeting is not open to the public. There is no legal requirement allowing members of the public to speak at such meetings because it is a public gathering.
However, the council is eager to promote public attendance at meetings and nbsp, so it will give local registered voters a chance to demonstrate its commitment to community involvement.
Each person may speak for a maximum of 3 minutes, and the total amount of time allotted for public participation at each meeting may not exceed 15 minutes. The Chairman may, however, decide to extend this time in exceptional circumstances.
Local Government Act, s. 100, relevant legislation
4- Minutes are approved |
opens PDF file to approve the minutes of the council meeting held on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
Local Government Act 1972, Sch 12, para 41 ( 1 ), relevant legislation.
5- Reports from unrelated parties |
- Kent Police 2. Council of Kent County3. Borough Council of Dartford
6- Exception |
to decide whether to grant Councillor Burrell a pardon for his absence from meetings.
Council members who do not comply with Section 85( 1 ) of the Local Government Act of 1972
Attending a Council meeting over the course of six months will no longer be required.
Unless the Council has previously approved a dispensation, member of the council
the time when that period ends.
Members are advised to approve the dispensation for Cllr. J. Burrell, who is unlikely to be able to attend a Council meeting before the end of this six-month period due to illness.
7- Notice of Extraordinary Meeting |
Prior to the scheduled People &, Performance Committee Meeting on February 21, 2024, an Extraordinary Council Meeting will be added.
To decide who will receive the tender for the Stone Recreation Ground Masterplan, it will be necessary to call an Extraordinary Meeting of the Council. It is suggested that this meeting take place on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 7 p.m., and that the People &, Performance Committee meeting follow.
The addition of this meeting to the Calendar of Meetings must be resolved by members.
8- Village boys |
to hear a verbal update regarding the Lads of the Village Public House and Community Asset submission’s closure.
9- Allotments on Kirby Road |
to take note of and talk about the allotments on Kirby Road.
Opens a PDF file with the Allotments Report.
View the PDF file SPC Tenancy Agreement opens.
10- Council Budget2024-25 |
To discuss and approve the Council Budget for 2024–2025
Members are urged to respond to the 2024–25 annual precept request.
The budget suggests a precept amount of £504, 844.
The council tax base for 2023–2024 has been identified as 4297.61. The Council Tax Support Grant’s price has been confirmed to be £7, 021, unchanged from 2023–2024.
The proposed budget maintains a Band D property annual fee of £117.47, which represents an increase of £6.48  to Parish Residents, after accounting for the corresponding sums.
View the Proposed Budget 2024–25opens Report, >.
View Appendix A- Draft Budget Summary opens a PDF file, >
11- Press andamp, public exclusion |
According to section 1( 2 ) of the Public Bodies ( Admission to Meetings ) Act of 1960, the public and the press are required to leave the meeting while the following issues are being discussed.
Masterplan for the 12 Stone Recreation Ground |
to learn more about the outcome of the tender advertisement for the Stone Recreation Ground Masterplan.
Source: stoneparishcouncil.com
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