Wednesday 26 Nov 20

Held remotely at 7.00pm

Present: Cllr Nigel Denison (Chairman), Cllr Chris Owens (Vice Chairman), Cllr Peter Mitchell, Cllr Mark Darwin, Cllr Pam Jackson-Vickers, Roger Clements (Clerk) plus 5 members of the public.

1. Apologies for Absence
   1. None received.
2. Declarations of Interest not already declared under the Council’s Code of Conduct or members Register of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests.
   1. No declarations were made.
3. Public Forum – Mike Barfield expressed his pleasure at being present for the discussion of a topic he believed to be one which would cheer the whole village.
4. Matters for Consideration
   1. Illuminated Christmas tree in Main Street during the Festive Season – Chairman said research had been carried out on the viability of erecting the tree: a 4m tree from a local supplier seemed most appropriate; several locations were suggested; methods of adding lights were described and the total costed at about £300. After a discussion, Cllr Denison proposed that a 4m tree be set up, in early December, on a semi-permanent base in the vicinity of the council notice boards illuminated with 3 sets of battery powered lights – resolved. An offer from John King of £100 from the Community Association was gratefully accepted as was a £10 donation from Mike Barfield. Additionally, a provisional offer of the loan of batteries from Pete Nelson Motor Services was confirmed. The Chairman and Clerk will produce a Risk Assessment. The tree lights will be switched at a small ceremony (5 Dec provisionally) by Cllr and Lynn Owens and/or children, the details of which will be finalised outside this meeting.