MINUTES OF THE GAYDON ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY HELD IN THE VILLAGE HALL ON TUESDAY, 4th APRIL 2017 AT 7.45PM

PRESENT: CLLRS: J. BRINE (CHAIRMAN), A. CLAXTON, T. HUGHES, D. MORISOT, COUNTY CLLR. C. WILLIAMS, DISTRICT CLLR. C. KETTLE, C.HILL (Clerk) and 10 members of the public

1. Apologies for absence

Cllr. Lewis (illness).

2. Minutes of the previous assembly (2016)

The draft minutes had been circulated prior to the meeting. It was agreed that they were a true record of the meeting and were duly signed by the CHAIRMAN.

3. Any matters arising from those minutes

The Clerk reported that there were no matters arising from those minutes.

4. Reports from councillors:

The Chairman’s report is attached to these minutes and a brief version will feature in the parish magazine.

5. Report from the District Councillor

District Cllr. Kettle said that the past year has been extremely challenging in relation to planning work. He believes that the environmental health situation in the parish has improved. He would like the parish and district to continue to work together to ensure that environmental health issues are kept satisfactory. Funds are limited. A good relationship with JLR has been developed.

6. Report from the County Councillor

County Cllr. Williams gave a brief update. He explained that the County has 4 districts which are all different. The north does not have parish councils. Significantly less money will be received from the Government. Everything is fiscally driven.

7. Reports from any Parish Organisations

No reports.

8. Any matters raised by electors of the parish present

No matters were raised.

9. Closure

The meeting was closed at 8.15pm