6 October 2026
CHAPEL ST LEONARDS PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Held on Tuesday, 6 October 2026 from 9.00am at The Old Coastguard Station, Anderby Road, Chapel St Leonards, PE24 5XA
Present: Cllr C. Jude (Chairman), Cllr C. Briggs, Cllr F. Stevenson
Clerk/ RFO: Valerie Anne Worley Date: 12 October 2026
FC/01/10-26 Chair’s Welcome
The Chair, Cllr C. Jude welcomed all present to the Finance Committee Meeting and thanked them for attending.
FC/02/10-26 Apologies for Absence
Cllr C. Naylor and Cllr J. Sieradzki with valid reason.
FC/03/10-26 To receive Declarations of Interest in agenda items under the Localism Act 2011 – being pecuniary interest in agenda items not previously recorded on Members’ Register of Interests.
The Chair, Cllr C. Jude declared an interest in Item 6 – the company undertaking the development work.
FC/04/10-26 To receive and approve the draft minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on 8 September 2026.
The minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held on 8 September 2026 were unanimously approved and signed by the Chair, Cllr C. Jude.
FC/05/10-26 VAT Update
The VAT incoming amount is £2,780.69.
FC/06/10-26 Progress with Grant Application for Development Work.
The Grant Application has been completed and sent to ELDC.
FC/07/10-26 Preparation for Budget Setting.
The budget will be prepared by November/December for the precept setting in January.
FC/08/10-26 Vehicle Discussion
There was a discussion on exchanging the Ranger for a more suitable vehicle at the end of the year.
FC/07/10-26 Date and Time of next Finance Committee Meeting.
Thursday, 5 October 2026 at 9.00am
The meeting concluded at 9.35am
These are draft minutes until approved and signed at the next Finance Committee Meeting.