MINUTES OF A MEETING OF CHOPPINGTON PARISH COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 22 JULY 2026 IN THE PARISH COUNCIL OFFICES
THOSE ATTENDING:
Cllr H Allsopp (Chairman)
Cllr K Burn
Cllr A Cottrell
Cllr M Jackson
Cllr J Rowell
Cllr L Watson
IN ATTENDANCE:
Mrs A Brindley Parish Clerk/Responsible Finance Officer, Mr D Iley AO/FO, Mr R Delap Operations Manager
AGENDA PART 1
F015/26 1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
Apologies were received from Cllr D FitzGerald for illness, which was accepted as a valid reason for absence
F016/26 2. MEMBERS DECLARATION OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY AND OTHER REGISTERABLE INTEREST(S).
No declarations were made.
F017/26 3. PUBLIC QUESTIONS.
There were no questions from the public
F018/26 4. TO RECEIVE AND AGREE AS A TRUE RECORD THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 3 JUNE 2026
The minutes were agreed, and the Chairman was approved to sign them as correct
F019/26 5. MATTERS ARISING
FO/09.1 The Clerk confirmed that recommendations from the internal auditor are in hand. The ICO publication scheme has been updated on the website, the broken link restored and the purchasing card has been applied for.
F020/26 6. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE TO THE END OF THE FINANCIAL QUARTER.
The RFO reported on expenditure and income undertaken during the first 3 months. Members were given explanations for exceptional variances for employment costs, fees and charges, misc expenses and allotment expenses. Members were advised of a £1000 grant to be received from the Coalfields Regeneration Trust for sporting activities. Members were advised the expenditure for holiday play activities and a skip on the allotment would be included in the next statement.
RESOLVED: Members noted the explanations and thanked the RFO for the report.
FO21/26 7. PROJECTS. Members agreed to discuss this item under
Agenda part 2.
AGENDA – PART 2.
Members considered under Standing Order 3, that in view of the special and confidential nature of the business to be transacted, it was advisable in the public interest that the press and public be excluded and asked to withdraw.
FO22/26 Members considered anonymised quotations for the repainting of bus shelters and approved the quotation B – Bagnalls
There being no further business the meeting ended 9.50am
Signed by the Chairman: ……………………………………………. Date: …………………..