Present
In the chair The Mayor Cllr T Berry
Councillors J Byng, B Dawes, M Freeman, J Griffiths, P Harrison, K Henderson, V Higgs, B Jones, D Little, R Lloyd, C Rogers, D Sheppard, J Thomas and H Williams.
Minutes
132. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors C Barnett, N Martin and D Russell.
133. MINUTES
It was RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on 7th March 2023 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Mayor.
134. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
135. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
There was no public question time.
136. MAYORS COMMUNICATIONS
The Mayor’s engagements were circulated and noted. The Mayor reminded Council of his Dinner & Dinner at Stourport Yacht Club on 15th April 2023.
137. MOTIONS SUBMITTED UNDER STANDING ORDERS
No motions had been received in accordance with the Council’s Standing Orders.
138. GRANTS COMMITTEE MINUTES OF 14TH MARCH 2023
It be resolved that the minutes of the Grants Committee meeting held on 14th March 2023 be approved.
139. PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES OF 28TH MARCH 2023
It be resolved that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 28th March 2023 be approved.
140. UPDATES FROM REPRESENTATIVES ON OUTSIDE BODIES
Councillor Williams advised Council that the next Worcestershire CALC Executive meeting would be held on 25th April 2023 and the Police & Crime Commissioner would be in attendance.
141. UPDATE FROM COUNCILLOR B DAWES ON SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
There was no update this meeting.
142. UPDATE FROM COUNCILLORS N MARTIN AND J THOMAS (CABINET MEMBERS FOR WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL) AND COUNCILLORS P HARRISON AND C ROGERS (STOURPORT COUNTY COUNCIL COUNCILLOR)
There were no updates.
143. ACCOUNTS
The Town Clerk reported that Accounts for March 2023 totalling £48,061.80 and had been paid since the last meeting and it was RESOLVED that the report be noted and approved. A Schedule of the Accounts paid and additional details were appended at the end of these Minutes, in the Council’s Minute Book and was available for general inspection.
144. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
145. EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC
Decision: "Under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 the press and public be excluded from the meeting during the consideration of the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of "exempt information" as defined in paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act. The Town Clerk and PA to the Mayor left the meeting at this point (6.39pm).
146. FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES OF 14TH MARCH 2023
It be resolved that the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on 14th March 2023 be approved.
147. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
The meeting closed at 6.45pm