Full council meeting minutes 2026

12 October 2026

                       CHAPEL ST LEONARDS PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE FULL COUNCIL MEETING

Held on Monday, 12 October 2026 at 7.00pm at the Chapel St Leonards Church Hall, Church Lane, Chapel St Leonards, PE24 5UJ

Present:             Cllr C. Jude, (Chairman), Cllr J. Sieradzki, Cllr C. Briggs, Cllr F. Stevenson

In attendance:   D.Cllr Roger Dawson

Members of the Public:  10

Clerk/RFO:         Valerie Anne Worley                                        Dated: 19 October 2026 

     

Chairman’s Welcome

 

Good evening,

On behalf of Chapel St Leonards Parish Council, I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone attending this evening's meeting and thank you for taking the time to be here.

The Parish Council is committed to conducting its meetings in an open, fair and respectful manner. We welcome constructive engagement and value the views of our residents, recognising that everyone has the right to express their opinions. We will treat everyone with courtesy, dignity and respect throughout this meeting, and in return we ask that the same courtesy and respect is shown to councillors, officers, members of the public and all those in attendance.

Thankyou.

Public Forum

A member of the public discussed the amount of dog poo in Chapel St Leonards and wanted to know how this could be resolved as it seems to have increased.  A member of public replied to him that he should contact ELDC as they have enforcement officers.

Another member of public enquired about the village hall. Cllr J. Sieradzki stated that it was progressing well.  The Chapel St Leonards Parish Council contributed £1,070 grant for the doors.  There will be a meeting in about 3 weeks.

D. Cllr Roger Dawson handed out an information sheet regarding an online forum which could be installed on the Chapel Parish Council webpage for the public to use anonymously.  He stated it was in operation at Hogsthorpe Parish Council webpage.  Councils are encouraged to use this to maximise community participation.  It allows people to agree or disagree with statements.

D. Cllr Roger Dawson spoke about the Flood Action Online website and the Crisis Resilience Fund and to contact him if further information was required.

FC/01/10-26       Chairman’s Welcome.

The Chairman, Cllr C. Jude welcomed everyone to the Full Council Meeting.

FC/02/10-26       To receive applications for Parish Councillor vacancies and co-opt new members.  The Clerk has received one application.

The Chairman, Cllr C. Jude introduced the applicant, Mr James Taylor and asked him to say a few words about himself.  The Councillors voted unanimously in favour of him joining the Parish Council as Councillor.  The Clerk and James Taylor signed the Acceptance of Office for Councillor. He then joined the other Members of Council.

FC/03/10-26      Apologies for Absence

Cllr C. Naylor with valid reasons.  The Chapel St Leonards Parish Council would like to take this opportunity to wish her a speedy recovery.

FC/04/10-26     To receive Declaration of Interest in agenda items under the Localism Act 2011 – being any pecuniary interest in agenda items not previously recorded on Members’ Register of Interest.

None declared.

FC/05/10-26      To receive and approve the draft minutes of the Full Council Meeting held on 14 September 2026 and the Extraordinary Meeting of 5 October 2026.

The minutes of the Full Council Meeting held on 14 September 2026, and Extraordinary Meeting held on 5 October 2026 were approved unanimously and signed by the Chairman, Cllr C. Jude.          

FC/06/10-26     Discussion of Highways.

There was a discussion regarding the speed camera devices and the roads in the area. 

FC/07/10-26     Budget

A Budget meeting was arranged for the Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 12 noon so that the planning of the precept for next year would be undertaken.

FC/08/10-26     To propose a Solar Speed Device for Sea Road

After discussion. It was RESOLVED unanimously that the Chapel St Leonards Parish Council should purchase another solar speed device for Sea Road.  We are awaiting the installation of the solar speed devices and have ordered 30 miles an hour speed signs that are fluorescent for roads around the village.        

FC/09/10-26     Committee Updates

  1. Environment and Amenities

The Chairman informed everyone that there are plans for seafront lighting and showed images of the lights.He stated that the application form for funding had been sent to ELDC.The funding closes on 30 October 2026.

  1. Finance

The Chapel St Leonards Parish Council have given a grant of £1,070 to the Village Hall for the doors which we managed to do very quickly in view of the urgency.

The bank balances are: £17,633.00 in the business account and £133,089.16 in the savers account.

 

  1. Events

Cllr C. Briggs informed every one of the following Events:

 

  1. Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 5.30pm to 8.30pm – Light Waves.
  2. Breast Cancer Fun Day 24 October 2026 AT 10.00am to 4.00pm – with Chapel Belles, tombola, raffles, cakes etc.
  3. Remembrance Day – Wednesday,11 November 2026 at 10.45 on the Village Green
  4. Christmas Light Switch On – 27 November 2026 at 4.00pm to 6.00pm on Village Green – mulled wine and mince pies plus 15 stalls.

FC/10/10-26     Chairman’s Report.

The Chairman, Cllr C. Jude stated that he wished to thank the staff, operatives and councillors for all their support and hard work.  We have some good events going forward and hopefully we will receive the grant money from ELDC.    

FC/11/10-26     Clerk’s Report

  1. To approve the Finance List of Outgoings and Incomings for the Chapel St Leonards Parish Council for October 2026.

The Finance List for October 2026 was approved by the Council Members and signed by the Chairman, Cllr C. Jude.

  1. Update on Health & Safety and Risk Assessment Inspection.

The Clerk stated that an inspection was carried out by Citation regarding health & Safety and Risk Assessment.Chapel St Leonards had improved from the last inspection by 11 points.A very good report. The Clerk purchased a COSH cabinet, stickers and a record book for use by the operatives.

  1. Training for Operatives Update.

The Clerk stated that two operatives would be taking their refresher course training in brush cutting and the Handyman will take a chainsaw training course.

FC/12/10-26    Planning – to consider new planning applications as a Statutory Consultee and to note Planning Authority decision.

No planning applications to consider.

FC/13/010-26        Date and time of next Full Council Meeting

Monday, 9 November 2026 at 7.00pm.

The Full Council Meeting concluded at 8.05pm

 

 

These are draft minutes until approved at the next full council meeting.