May 2025 DRAFT Minutes (Annual Meeting)
Corringham Parish Council
Minutes of The Annual Parish Meeting May 20th 2025
1. Present: Parish Councillors: Semley (Chair), Blades (Vice Chair), Parr, Tipping, Johnson, Bibb
Cllr. Reeve (Lincolnshire County Councillor), representatives from the Village Hall, St Laurence Church, Corringham and Aisby Community Group, & Members of the Public:
2. Chairman’s welcome
Cllr. Semley welcomed all to the meeting said she was glad to see such a good turnout.
3. To approve the Minutes of the last meeting held May 2024
It was RESOLVED to accept the minutes of the meeting help May 2024 as a true and accurate record.
4. Matters arising from the minutes of the last meeting 2024
No matters arising.
5. Reports and presentations from external agencies
Cllr. Semley invited Cllr. Reeve (New County Councillor) to introduce himself to the Parish.
Cllr Semley read the report from Corringham C of E Primary School. - Full report available on the Parish website: corringham.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/council-business
A report from the Church was presented. Verbal report only, no copy submitted for publication.
Corringham and Aisby Community Group gave an overview of their objectives, funding and future events, including the Summer Village Fete in August. - Full report available on the Parish website: corringham.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/council-business
A report was presented from the Village Hall. Verbal report only, no copy submitted for publication.
6. Report from the Chairman of the Parish Council including Financial Report & Burial Authority Report.
Cllr. Semley presented a report on the activities of the Council throughout 2024/25, including an overview of income and expenditure and updates on projects. She stressed the need for new Councillors to fill the remaining two vacancies. Full report available on the Parish website: corringham.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk/council-business
7. Correspondence received in regard of this meeting
None received.
8. Question and answer session
Comments and questions were put to the Council and a robust discussion followed regarding relations between the Council and external agencies.
9. Coffee (or tea), cake & informal chat
The meeting concluded with drinks and homemade cake.