NORTON BUCKLAND & STONE PARISH COUNCIL
                                   MINUTES OF MEETING THURSDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 2025

Present:  Cllr.T Alder Cllr S Steel Cllr J. McEvely Cllr. I Mynott
                                                                            Mrs.J. Childs.
1	Apologies for absence
		None received

2  	Declaration of interest in items on the agenda.
		None.

3	Register of Members Interest Update
		The PC welcomed new Councillor Mr. Ian Mynott and the necessary forms were completed

4	To approve the minutes of the last PC meeting
Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 4th September were approved and signed as a correct record.
 
5	Matters Arising from Minutes
It was agreed that a flowering Cherry Tree in memory of the late Chairman Mr. Tony Trim would be purchased
Permission will be requested from R Boucher & Son for it to be planted on The Sports Field
The Chairman will suggest erecting the Christmas Tree that they have to the Village Hall Committee 
	
6	Parish Maintenance Update
KALC advised of a new fault reporting tool regarding potholes etc., Please note that this is only to be used 
by Councillors
		Norton Lane will be closed on 6th October
An overflowing drainage problem in Norton Lane was reported 
Norton Lane was closed 9th October for repairs to a drainage problem
Provender Lane will be closed on 20th October
The damaged Provender Lane sign has been reported again to SBC 

7	To consider any planning applications received to date
Greenacres Farm Norton Road Norton Kent ME9 0EZ
Application ref: 25/504090/FULL
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension.

8	Councillor's Reports
A wreath was laid at Teynham by The Chairman on behalf of the PC at The Remembrance Service. 
He commented that it was a very moving service.
It was agreed to donate a further £30 to the British Legion making a total donation of £50 including the wreath   
Cllr. McEvely advised that the hedgerow at Forge House Worls End was overgrowing into the road which 
made visibility difficult for delivery drivers. The problem will be reported to the KCC inspector who will speak 
with the owner of the property
Cllr.Steel advised of people not clearing up after their dogs in Norton

9	Correspondence
		Emails forwarded to The Chairman
Lloyds Bank have been advised of the new Chairmans name for the PC bank account
KALC Work Nest - Fire Safety Service & Webinar
KALC 78th AGM Rochester Corn Exchange 22nd October  

E mails forwarded to all Councillors
Air Ambulance Charity contacted as a poster to be displayed on the Notice Board has still not been received	
Training sessions for communities’ poster displayed on Notice Board
Death of Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Kent. Period of Royal Mourning 
Guidance for Local Authorities
KCC. Trading Standards Alerts / Mature Drivers & Passenger Course 
Community Voice News / Kent Police / Fraud Alerts / You protect your community now protect your family's
Future.  Local Heritage List Extension of time to nominate assets 31st October 2025
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KALC.  Highways and Transportation Autum Seminars / KALC Bulletin / New Grants Available to 
Support Older Adults in Kent / Trading Standards / Nov Newsletter
SBC Policy Roundups/LGR County Engagement / Agendas Swale Joint Transportation Board Meetings
Parental Support for New Drivers/Presentation from the meeting held 24 September / Committee Meeting 
Dates St Mary’s Church Teynham: Remembrance Day service: Sunday 9/11/25
Road Safety & Active Travel Group Newsletter

10	Finance
N Power were contacted regarding the electricity invoice of £634.64 which they confirmed is the standard
 price for lampposts. The Clerk advised them that the supply address on the invoice was incorrect which they
 will rectify

10.1     Precept payment received
(Fourthousandsixhunderedandfifteenpounds50p)		 		     	  £4615.   50

10.2	Hire of Norton Village Hall 13/11/25					    	  £  20.     00
		Hugo Fox Website							      	  £ 143.    86
		Reimbursement to Cllr.Tristan Alder for poppy wreath 		    	     	  £  19.     99
		Additional donation to British Legion (Wreath and donation totalling £49. 99)	  £  30.     00	           

10.3     The bank balance on 4th September was £4642.97p 
(Fourthousandsixhunderedandfortytwopounds97p)
 
11	Any other Business
		Cllr.Steel will enquire if Goggle Earth have a clear plan of the graveyard at Norton Church
	 
12	Items for next Meeting
		Ratio of Council Tax to Precept

13	Date of Next Meeting 
	Friday 9th January 2026
	The Chairman wished everyone a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

	                             

 		Meeting Closed at 8.55pm		

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