October (Extraordinary Meeting)
NETTLEHAM PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Office, Scothern Road, Nettleham, Lincoln. LN2 2TU
Tel: 01522 750011. Email: parishcouncil@nettleham-pc.gov.uk
Website: https://nettleham.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk
MINUTES OF THE EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL HELD AT THE SMALL HALL, THE OLD SCHOOL, NETTLEHAM ON TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2024, AT 6.40PM
In accordance with Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972 as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009,
for the specific purpose of a vote in relation to awarding the title of Honorary Freeman or Honorary Freewoman of the Parish
Present: Councillors: Cllr Mrs A. White (Chairman), CllrP. McNeill (Vice-Chair),
Cllr D. Newsam*, Cllr A. Simpson, Cllr C. Chardoux, Cllr A. Crook, Cllr C. Payne
Also in attendance: Lucy Waller (Clerk),
Councillors not present: Cllr C. Johnson
The meeting opened at 6:40pm
1. To RESOLVE to receive apologies and accept reasons for absence received by the Clerk, prior to the meeting.
Apologies were received from Councillor C. Johnson. It was RESOLVED to accept the reasons for absence. Apologies were also noted from Councillor J. Barrett of West Lindsey District Council.
2. To RECEIVE disclosure of interests in accordance with the requirements of the Localism Act 2011 and to consider any requests for dispensations.
None
3. To RESOLVE whether to exclude the public and press for the following items, in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960, due to the sensitive nature of business to be discussed.
It was RESOLVED to exclude the public and press for the following items, in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960, due to the sensitive nature of business to be discussed.
The public and press were excluded from the meeting at this stage.
4. To RESOLVE (by agreement of no less than two thirds of those present and voting) to confer the title of Honorary Freeman or Honorary Freewoman of the Parish of Nettleham.
It was unanimously resolved by those present and voting to offer to admit to be an Honorary Freeman or Honorary Freewoman of the Parish of Nettleham a person who in the opinion of the Council had rendered eminent service to the Parish of Nettleham. Members noted that the offer would be made by the Chair to the intended recipient who would remain anonymous until they had indicated their intention to accept the offer.
*Councillor D. Newsam joined the meeting at 6.45pm
5. To RESOLVE any necessary expenditure and arrangements for the presentation of the title of Honorary Freeman or Honorary Freewoman of the Parish of Nettleham.
It was RESOLVED to approve expenditure of up to £2000 (under Section 249 of the Local Government Act 1972) for the presentation and associated ceremonial activities. Members agreed that the wishes of the intended recipient would be consulted in regard to the timing and nature of the ceremonial activities.
The meeting closed at 6:50pm