ALLHALLOWS PARISH COUNCIL REPORT

As you can see, the magazine has now reverted back to as it was just Allhallows Life.

LISTED IS A RANGE OF ITEMS DISCUSSED AT THE ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY 8 MAY 2007 AT ALLHALLOWS PRIMARY SCHOOL, AVERY WAY, ALLHALLOWS AT 6.45 pm

Councillors Declaration of acceptance of Office

Cllrs Morrad, Marsh, and Luck all accepted the office of Councillor.

ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN

Cllr Rod Morrad was nominated by Cllr Marsh, seconded by Cllr Luck and agreed unanimously that Cllr Rod Morrad be Chairman for the coming year.

ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN

It was proposed by Cllr Morrad, seconded by Cllr Luck and agreed unanimously that Cllr Alan Marsh be Vice-Chairman for the coming year.

ADOPTION OF CODE OF CONDUCT

It was proposed by Cllr Morrad and seconded by Cllr Marsh to adopt the Parish code of conduct and section 12.2 which stated that where a member had a prejudicial interest in any business of the authority, they may attend and speak at the meeting but could not vote and must leave the meeting before a vote was taken.

PLANNING

Applications

The proposed housing on the land adjoining the Rose & Crown Public House has been approved by Medway Council.

An application has been received No: MC2007/0734 ref Bay Tree Farm. A public meeting was held at 6.00pm at Allhallows Primary school on the 25 May 2007 to discuss this. The Parish Council did not support this application.

Audit Commission Annual return 2006/07

It was proposed by Cllr Marsh seconded by Cllr Luck and agreed the Annual return be signed on behalf of the Council by the Chairman and the Clerk.

Transport

Cllr Marsh reported that the Sunday bus was increasingly used. The Arriva bus ran on New Year's Day but had not been advertised. It was necessary to ensure that if it was running this year that the public were informed.

Village Hall Report

General matters

The report was deferred

Roof

The report was deferred

Hardstanding -paving

The contract is out to competitive tendering

RURAL LIAISON COMMITTEE

Representative's Report

Cllr Marsh reported that Allhallows is to host the AGM on the 26 June at Allhallows Primary school . A buffet is to be provided by” Icing on the Cake”. It was agreed that a £20 deposit should be sent, and this should come out of the budget for Chairman's expenses.

CO-OPTION OF NEW MEMBERS AT THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON FRIDAY 25 MAY 2007 AT ALLHALLOWS PRIMARY SCHOOL, AVERY WAY, ALLHALLOWS AT 6.00 pm

Co-option of up to five members.

There were seven applicants for council membership. These were processed in a knock-out ballot of members. It was resolved that the following applicants be co-opted:-

Mrs Yvonne Forrest. Mrs Lynda George. Mr Mark Skudder. Mr Roy Gladdish. Mr James Duncan.

BOTH YOUR PARISH AND MEDWAY

COUNCILLORS ARE HERE TO HELP

ALLHALLOWS PARISH COUNCIL

Chairman. Rod Morrad 95 Avery Way Allhallows ME3 9QW Tel: 270476

Vice Chairman. Alan Marsh 164 Avery Way Allhallows ME3 9PX 270726

Councillors

Yvonne Forrest 45 Binney Road Allhallows ME3 9PL 270720

Lynda George 4 Beatty Cottages Stoke Road Allhallows ME3 9PE 07854 215328

John Luck 2 Marshland View Lower Stoke ME3 9SW 271802

Mark Skudder 3 Beatty Cottages Stoke Road Allhallows ME3 9PE 271026

James Duncan 79 Avery Way Allhallows ME3 9QW 271035

Roy Gladdish 218 Avery Way Allhallows ME3 9QJ 270814

Parish Clerk

Debbie Umpleby 286 Wigmore Road Gillingham Kent ME8 OLY 01634 239459

MEDWAY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES

Ken Bamber 5 Aveling Close Hoo St Werburgh ME3 9BZ 252394

Janice Bamber 5 Aveling Close Hoo St Werburgh ME3 9BZ 252394

Phil Filmer Bridgewater House Parbrook Road High Halstow ME3 8ZQ 254196

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BABY CLINIC

A separate new baby clinic will start in the Village Hall from 1-2.45pm on Tuesday 4 th September 07. This facility will be available on the first Tuesday every month and be held in the small room to the right of the main entrance.