22nd January 2025
Minutes of the Sutton St Edmund Parish Council Meeting held on 22nd January 2025 at Sutton St Edmund Village Hall
Present: Cllrs C. Hatch (Chair), C. Allen, C. Hunns, G. Beatty, R. King and Miss D. Leedham (Parish Clerk) and 1 member of the public.
The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Public Forum
None.
Apologies for absence and acceptance of reasons given
Apologies were received from Cllr Laura Eldridge, reasons given were accepted.
To receive any declarations of interest in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011 and to consider any requests for dispensations
There were no declarations of interest.
To consider minutes from 8th January 2025 and resolve to approve as minutes
The minutes from the meeting held on 8th January 2025 were reviewed. It was resolved to approve the minutes as a true record, and they were duly signed.
Co-option
Co-option
Robert Sleight was proposed by Cllr Allen and seconded by Cllr Beatty, all agreed. Cllr Sleight signed the declaration of acceptance of office of Councillor.
Projects (current and potential)
To receive updated and resolve accordingly on:
Speed signs including 30mph signs and bin stickers
The Council discussed and agreed to the installation of polls for flashing speed signs at Throckenholt, costing £200 each, polls for Broadgate had previously been agreed. It was also agreed to order 50 x 30mph stickers at 50p each and 6x30mph signs at £20 each.
Action: Clerk to order polls, stickers and 30mph speed signs.
Playground Equipment
Please see Gym Equipment.
The potential for a climbing frame was discussed for the next phase of the playground, and it was agreed this will be reviewed at a future meeting.
Action: Clerk to add to future meeting agenda.
Gym Equipment
The Council discussed Gym Equipment quotes and Redlynch was resolved as the preferred supplier. The Council agreed to proceed with negotiations for the table tennis and swings to reduce the price, with a target total cost of up to £15k agreed, Cllr Allen will lead the negotiations.
Action: Cllr Allen to negotiate.
Future meetings
To advise of items for inclusion at the next meeting
It was agreed that future phases for the play park, including the potential for a dog area, should be included for discussion at the next meeting.
Action: Clerk to add to next meeting agenda.
To confirm the date of the next Parish Council meeting
Wednesday, 12th March 2025, at 7pm, to be held at Sutton St Edmund Village Hall.
Meeting Closed at 8:00pm.