12th May 2023

Members of CRANBROOK & SISSINGHURST PARISH COUNCIL are summoned to attend a meeting of Cranbrook & Sissinghurst Parish Council in the Council Chambers, Cranbrook
on THURSDAY 18^th MAY 2023 at 7.30 PM

 Yours faithfully

Clerk

 

 Apologies, if possible, should be received by the Clerk 24 hours prior to the meeting.

 The meeting is routinely recorded as a Clerk’s Aid.

 

AGENDA

 

1. To elect a Chairman of the Council:
   1. To receive nominations and vote on appointment.
   2. To receive the Declaration of Acceptance of Office for the Chair of the Council.

2. To receive any apologies for non-attendance

 

3. Declaration of Interests, Dispensations and Predetermination:

Members are required to declare any interests, dispensations or predetermination on items on this agenda in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct.

Members are reminded that changes to the Register of Interests should be notified to the Clerk.

 

4. To elect a Vice Chairman of the Council:
   To receive nominations and vote on appointment.

 

5. To elect a Chairman of Policy & Resources:
   To receive nominations and vote on appointment.

 

6. To resolve that absent Councillors may make their declaration at or before a later meeting

 

7. To appoint of members to the following Committees, and elect Chairs:
   (Councillors should consider joining a least 2 committees)

• Community Development
• Environmental Management
• Planning and Preservation
• Properties and Burials
• Neighbourhood Development Plan

 

8. To appointment Delegates and Charity Representatives to other bodies:

(Councilors are expected to volunteer to represent the Parish Council on other committees or agencies)

• Kent Association of Local Councils
• Cranbrook Conservation Area Advisory Committee:
• Cranbrook Tourism Group:
• Cranbrook Museum:
• Citizens Advice:
• Age Concern:
• Transport Accessibility Group:
• The Hop Pickers Line:
• Tree Warden:
• Katherine Elizabeth Wood Charity
• King George V Playing Field
• John Spicer’s Apprenticing Trust
• Thomas Adrian Veitch Memorial Fund
• George’s Institute

 

9. Confirmation of dates for next year’s Parish Council meetings:
   Propose 2nd Thursday of each month.

 

10. To approve and sign as a correct record the minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 13 April 2023

 

11. To review and approve Standing Orders, Financial Regulations and policy review schedule

Note: Suggested amendments to be submitted to the Clerk at least 48hrs before the meeting.

 

12. To review and approve of Banking Arrangements

Propose that all Parish Council Bank accounts will continue to be held by HSBC and Lloyds. Variable direct debits would continue to be the payment method for items such as the business rates and BACS would be used for the payment of salaries and their associated costs.

 

13. To review and make arrangements to reaffirm eligibility for the General Power of Competence: As Cranbrook & Sissinghurst Parish Council meets the eligibility criteria in terms of the Clerks qualifications and numbers of elected Councillors it is recommended that the Council resolves to exercise the General Power of Competence.

 

14. Report from Chair and Committees:

• Policy & Resources:                         Report of the meeting held 2^nd May for adoption.
• Planning & Preservation Management: Report of meetings held on 18^th April & 2^nd
• Properties & Burial Grounds:             Report of the meeting held 18^th April for adoption.
• Community Development:
• Environmental Management:
• Neighbourhood Plan:

 

15. Delegated Reports:

                                                                     

16. Clerk’s Report:

 

17. Correspondence:

18. County & Borough Councillor Reports:

 

19. Items for Information: