<![if !supportLists]>i. <![endif]>Planning applications (19 applications listed of which 2 are now shown as granted or allowed and 1 appeal is dismissed) – See Appendix 1

5. To receive and note the 2023-24 year to date bank reconciliation (for purposes of report only).

A copy of the bank reconciliation was made available to all members ahead of the meeting, and is attached at Appendix 2 to these minutes. It was RESOLVED to accept and approve this reconciliation.

6. To receive and consider a report covering 2023-24 Council income and expenditure (for purposes of report only).

The report was made available to all members by the Parish Clerk. It was RESOLVED to accept and approve this. The income and expenditure report is included in Appendix 2 to these minutes.

It was asked whether in the future the budget sheets can show the month by month planned and actual spends and if this can match with the Excel spreadsheet used in planning the yearly budget. The reason for this is that Councillors can then have a better idea of whether the budget is on track and whether any underspends can be reallocated to other areas. It was also felt that this would give Councillors more information with which to undertake the following year’s budget.

Action: Clerk to contact Scribe to see whether a month by month comparison against budget is possible.

7. To consider Planning Application P/HOU/2023/06113 22 Prospect Road Lytchett Matravers BH16 6ED. Erect single storey side extension

There was no objection to this application.

8. To consider Planning Application P/CLP/2023/06137 (Cert of Lawfulness) Water Tower Field Colehill Road Lytchett Matravers BH16 6BS. Positioning of a caravan as a rest room for people working on the agricultural holding and a shipping container as a pig ark for the housing of pigs.

The Parish Council OBJECTS to this application as the proposed use fails to maintain the openness of the Green Belt and represents inappropriate development as no special circumstances have been demonstrated that clearly outweigh the harm to the Green Belt. The agricultural use is very minor and does not warrant workers’ rest accommodation.

9. To consider Planning Application P/HOU/2023/06111 Arne Lodge Eldons Drove Lytchett Matravers Poole BH16 6HH. Replace rear extension with a smaller unit, with roof lantern and balcony to first floor bedroom.

There was no objection to this application.

10. To consider action regarding trees on Willow Walk.

A letter had been received by the Parish Council from a resident of Landers Reach regarding some of the trees on Willow Walk. They felt that the trees needed to be pruned and that they were causing a nuisance from the tree debris. This letter had also been sent to the local MP. The Parish Council Tree Policy states that the PC are not in the habit of cutting back healthy trees that overhang private property and don’t remove trees dropping seasonal debris. The Parish Council are awaiting the outcome of the tree report and if there is a health concern with the trees then they will be actioned.

Action: Cllr Huggins to send an email to the residents to say that the Parish Council is awaiting a tree report and attach a copy of the Tree Policy.

11. To accept the proposal by Dorset Council Highways for the Lytchett Matravers Primary School crossing.

A copy of the School Crossing Proposal from Dorset Council was circulated before the meeting. Councillors agreed that the position is where it should be. Parking restrictions will be installed along Wareham Road and Deans Drove to tackle irresponsible parking. It was RESOLVED to approve the plan for public consultation.

Action: Clerk to email Dorset Council to approve the school crossing plan.

A short discussion was held on the school crossing patrol and it was agreed that this issue would be considered after the consultation.

12. To discuss proposals for the management of the LM Youth Hall.

An overview discussion document for the Youth Hall was circulated in advance of the meeting. Two options were outlined for the management of the LMYH:

<![if !supportLists]>1. <![endif]>LMPC runs the LMYH & YC through the existing LMYH WG – as it is running now

<![if !supportLists]>2. <![endif]>LMPC via the LMYH WG members set up a charitable entity to operate the facility on behalf of LMPC.

The Parish Council showed a preference for Option 2 with the CIO running the Hall – the importance of the link with the Parish Council was highlighted and there would be a continuing representation on the CIO from the Parish Council

The Youth Hall should be open for some days in December and the Youth Club and warm space will commence in January. The first year budget shoes a possible £17,500 deficit to be budgeted for although this will depend on which services are taken up. It was emphasised that this is a start up and the Parish Council will be committing to 2 years support.

Staffing was discussed and it was outlined that the two options were

Option 1: use Dorset Youth to provide youth work

Option 2: direct employee of Youth Worker by LMPC or LMYH

Although Option 2 was more cost effective the Parish Council expressed a preference for Option 1 as this would cover the DBS, Safeguarding requirements and cover sickness absence.

Cllr Barker to prepare a recommendation for Full Council.

13. To receive report of internal audit 27 Oct 2023.

The internal audit was circulated in advance of the meeting. This was noted and Councillors highlighted the recommendation that bank statements were redacted. Although this had been completed for this meeting the previous meeting minutes would all need to be redacted. As there is no requirement for the Parish Council to publish bank statements these will now not be included as part of the minutes and an exercise will be undertaken to review the previous minutes and take out the bank statements.

Action: Parish Clerk to remove bank statements from the minutes.

14. To consider items for an article in the next Parish Magazine.

The following matters were considered and agreed for inclusion:

<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Litter pick

<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Overview of 2023

<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Youth Hall

19. To note correspondence received.

<![if !supportLists]>· <![endif]>Cllr Abbott had emailed to request that the Parish Council submit a road closure form for a Christmas Tree lighting event on the Wareham Road on 6th December. This was discussed but noted that it was not an agenda item and was at short notice therefore adequate consultation had not taken place. Due to the timing of the event it would coincide with a bus route and people arriving home from work. It was felt that a road closure that would cause this much disruption would need more planning and should not be progressed. It was suggested that the Christmas Tree lighting could take place on the Recreation Ground and then be moved down to opposite the school at a later date.

The meeting closed at 20:40

Annotated by/on ………………………….Approved by/on ………………………

Appendix 1

Planning Applications

Appeals

Appendix 2 – see separate PDF file.

FinanceGenPurposesCommitteeMinutes 231108 Appendix 2 (Bank Rec and budget report)web.pdf
FinanceGenPurposes Committee Minutes 231108.docx