September Agenda 2023

Members of Rippingale Parish Council are hereby summoned to attend the
Meeting on Monday 11th September 2023 at 7.00 pm at Rippingale Village Hall,
Station Street. Members of the public are invited to attend. The Meeting will be
preceded by a Public Forum (up to 10-Minutes) to allow comments and issues
to be brought to the attention of the Council starting at 7.00pm. Councillor
attendance is required at this Forum. Matters requiring a decision will appear
on the next Meeting Agenda. The Council Meeting will commence on the
conclusion of the Forum. Please note that video footage and comments may
be recorded and published in the press or on social media. Anyone not
wishing to be filmed should sit on the back row of the public area. Anyone
videoing the Meeting must not include somebody on the back row. Following
the Meeting or prior to any Closed Session, the Chairman will open a 5-minute
Public Forum for any comments.
Laura Davies, Clerk to the Council 3

rd September 2023

Public Forum
1. Chairman’s Opening remarks.
2. Comments, Questions & Answers; Queries from Press & Public.
Agenda.
1. To receive Apologies for Absence and Reasons Given.
2. Mrs N Donley to accept post as Parish Councillor and sign acceptance to serve on
Parish Council.
3. To receive any new Declarations of Interest.
4. To approve the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 11th July 2023
(All).
5. Receive External & Community Group Updates:
5.1. County & District Council Reports – as available.
5.2. Community Groups and Organisations – as available (RGAG; Feast; HCS;
VHMC; PCC).
6. Parish Matters:
6.1 To consider progress with refurbishment of Village signs and extra JFP
finger sign.
6.2 To consider the progress in fundraising to replace the portacabin at Jubilee
Playing Field.
6.3 To consider and discuss repairs/maintenance of the War Memorial.
6.4 To consider and discuss mains water connection at the Allotments.
6.5 To consider repairs to Play Equipment on the Jubilee Playing Field.
6.6 To consider the grounds maintenance for the allotments.
6.7 To consider appointment of Village maintenance operative.
6.8 To discuss Village Hedge cutting tender for 2023
7. Financial Matters:
7.1 FY2023/2024 (Accounts to Date and Approval of Expenditure – All).
7.2 To discuss and consider using cloud storage for administration.
8. To Receive any Urgent Reports.
9. Public Forum.
Next meeting: Next Council Meeting – 
Monday 9th October 2023– Village Hall.