Agenda

Co-option of Robert Fairclough as Parish Councillor for Great Wyrley

Following the unanimous decision of the Parish Council to co-opt Mr. Robert Fairclough onto the Parish Council, Mr. Fairclough was to sign his Declaration of Acceptance of Office, Agreement to abide by the Code of Conduct expected of Councillors of Great Wyrley Parish Council and complete his Declaration of Financial Interests prior to taking his place at the table.

One Minute Silence in memory of the late Mary Owen

Cllr. Mrs. K. M. Perry MBE to lead the Council in a tribute to a much valued character of Great Wyrley, the late Mary Owen.

Two minutes’ Silence for Remembrance Sunday

Cllr. Mrs. K. M. Perry MBE will invite Members to observe a two minute silence in remembrance of all those who gave their lives.

Presentation by the Chase Arts for Public Spaces Organisation

Mr. M. Mellor BEM, the President and Treasurer of the Chase Arts for Public Spaces Organisation and a number of his colleagues will present the details of the proposed Memorial to the Mining Community of Great Wyrley which is presently at the planning stage.

1. Apologies

To receive apologies which may be forthcoming.

2. Declarations of Interest

Cllr. Mrs. K. M. Perry MBE, Leader of South Staffordshire Council is no longer a member of the Planning Committee and accordingly does not need to declare an interest in planning applications under discussion, unless that application represents a personal conflict of interest.

3. Minutes

To confirm and sign the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 2^nd October, 2024.

4. Chairman’s Announcements

To receive any communications the presiding Chairman may wish to put before the Council.

5. Public Participation

The Chairman will move that the meeting be adjourned for a period of no more than fifteen minutes to allow any elector of the Parish or his/her representative to raise or question any issue appertaining to official Parish Council business.  In order to take advantage of this opportunity a request to do so must have been made within the period of publication of the Agenda and the meeting itself and the request will be put before the Council by the Clerk and responses provided in due course.

Attendance by residents of Shaws Lane is expected on this occasion to seek an update on the situation relating to HGVs continuing use Shaws Lane.

6. Clerk’s Report

(a)  Review and ratification of the 2^nd Quarter Accounts for the Financial year.

(b)  Update on Community Centre Defibrillator

(c)  Update on Repairs to Landywood Lane Skate Ramps

(d)  Update on Damage to Great Wyrley Cemetery Railings

(e)  Update on Signage for Community Centre Car Park

(f)   Upgraded Contract – Chubb Fire and Security Ltd

(g)  Landywood Lane Play Area – Request to fell Crab Apple Trees

(h)  Progress re: Changes to website domain and email addresses

(i)   Climate Change

7. County Councillor’s Report

To receive a report from County Councillor on matters pertaining to Staffordshire County Council.

8. District Councillor’s Report

To receive reports from Councillors on matters pertaining to South Staffordshire District Council.

9. Reports from Parish Councillors

To receive reports from individual Parish Councillors

10. Reports from Outside Bodies

To receive reports from representatives of outside bodies

11. Planning Applications

To consider planning applications received by the Parish Council.

12. Finance

Report of accounts to be authorised for payment.