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1. Attendances and apologies for absence to be received and approval voted on
2. Declarations of interest and vote on any dispensations submitted
3. Public recess
4. Approve Minutes from 6th November 2024.
5. Review action points
HR – No items
Finance –
6. To review adding a further amount to the CCLA account to maximise interest payments of council funds, as recommended by the internal auditor. See additional information.
7. To approve emergency and H&S maintenance costs for Rec Hall roof repairs carried out. £175.00 & VAT for emergency repairs and £512.00 & VAT for further roof repairs. See additional information.
8.Consideration and vote if relevant to approve the updated draft 2025/26 budget and precept. See additional information. Will move to Jan 25 finance meeting if no decision is made. Full Council must approve final budget and precept amount.
9. Approval of quote to cut the rear of the Butts Road cemetery hedge down to 6 foot and remove all cuttings. This will then reduce our hedge cutting contract by £300 per annum. Approved by EGPA committee. See additional information for additional quotes received.
10. To review the latest budget vs expenditure report and note any areas for concern of over and underspend. To also consider whether to review this report at each Finance meeting. See additional information. The Chairman of the Finance meeting is to report back to the following full council meeting with any budget lines that need consideration.
11. Discussion and vote on moving the remaining funds in the allocated fund for the bell tower refurbishment to another project allocation. (Project now completed) £1700 remaining.
12. Discussion and vote on paying a further £650.00 to Andrea Pellegram Ltd for the work they did with the Hannick Homes planning application. Suggested that the funds come from the NHP Chiseldon Parish fund. See additional information
13. Items for next agenda. (Cannot be discussed at this meeting)