Minutes, Annual Parish Meeting, 7 May 2025
MINUTES
MARSTON ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
7 May 2025 at 7 pm in the Hougham and Marston Village Hall
A special message delivered by the current chair, Philip Cartwright, on the sad and unexpected passing of Kath Gittins on 9th March 2025 who was a member of this Parish Council for over 20 years and lived in Marston for over 40 years. A minute’s silence was undertaken and all members of the Parish Council stood in silent tribute to Kath Gittins. Long may she be remembered in the Village hearts and minds.
1. Apologies for absence: Cllr Duckett
2. Current Chair and Vice Chair stood down
Election of Chairman (Philip Cartwright) and signing of Declaration of Acceptance of Office for 2025 / 2026
Proposed: Cllr Watson Seconded: Cllr Vickers
3. Election of Vice Chairman (Kevin O’Sullivan) and signing of Declaration of Acceptance of Office
Proposed: Cllr Watson Seconded: Cllr Vickers
4. Approval and signature of minutes of meeting held 16th May 2024 – postponed due to IT crash.
5. Chair Annual Report 2024 - 2025 - Current Chair read report. Available on request for members of the public by email.
6. Revisit of PC meeting dates – 3rd July, 4th September, 6th November ok, January 8th, March 5th and Wednesday May 13th. Clerk to extend booking.
7. Personal representations. A member of the public enquired about a planning application that had recently been turned down. No other representations made from Cllrs or the public.
MEETING CLOSED – 19:26