CHIDDINGSTONE PARISH COUNCIL

Clerk to the Council Mrs Louise Kleinschmidt 2 Bothy Cottages Threshersfield Chiddingstone Kent TN8 7NE Telephone and Fax: 01892-871651 Email: L.Kleinschmidt@btinternet.com

To: The Members of Chiddingstone Parish Council

9^th May, 2007

You are required to attend the Annual Parish Council Meeting of Chiddingstone Parish Council to be held on Wednesday 16^th May 2007 in Bough Beech Village Hall at 8.00 pm.

The AGENDA is as follows:-

1. a. Election of Chairman for year 2007/08

          b. To receive Chairman’s Declaration of Acceptance of Office

          c. Election of Vice-Chairman for year 2007/08

2. Appointment of Committees and representatives to other bodies
    
3. To accept Apologies for Absence
    
4. Declarations of Personal and Prejudicial Interest in respect of matters to be discussed
    
5. Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 18^th April 2007
    
6. To report on Matters Arising from Parish Council Meeting held on 18^th April 2007
    
7. Open Session

i. District Cllr Paddy Cooke
ii. District Cllr Alison Cook
iii. County Cllr Peter Lake
iv. Questions from the Public

8. Planning

1. To consider planning applications received
2. List of planning decisions

9. To report on correspondence received (attached)

10. Proposal to adopt The Local Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) Order 2007, including paragraph 12(2)

11. To consider process of co-option of ninth member of the Parish Council

12. Highways

13. To discuss the provision of a play area and additional car parking in Chiddingstone Causeway

14. To discuss the provision of street lighting in Chiddingstone village

15. To consider list of duties for parish handyman, and agree hourly rate

16. Finance

1. List of cheques
2. Proposal to renew Parish Council insurance policy. Premium £925.34
3. Proposal to renew membership to CPRE. Subscription £27
4. Proposal to renew corporate membership to the Eden Valley Museum Trust. Subscription £75

17. Items for reporting or inclusion in future agenda