Notes 14.05.2026 - AGM
KIRKBY ON BAIN PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 14th May 2026 in the school hall at 7:00pm
Present: With Councillor Briscombe in the Chair there were also present Councillor(s) M. Obermuller, J. Russell, S. Midgley, and B. Armitage. District Councillor Craig Leyland was also present.
Public: There was 18 members of public present.
The time between 7pm and 7:30pm was used for the flood sensor awareness event held by a team member from project groundwater. He gave all present information about what project ground water is and what the sensors do. He welcomed people to stay at the end of the council meeting to sign up and ask any questions they have.
Public forum:
A member of public raised his continuing concerns with the noise nuisance coming from Milhouse manufacturing.
One member of public reported 15 lorries coming through the village in the space of 30 minutes. He was hoping to repot these to the county councillor. Another member of public told all that the green bin lorries are still coming through the parish.
Agenda:
1. Election of Chairman - signing of declaration of acceptance of office.
Cllr Obermuller Proposed Cllr Briscombe which was Seconded by Cllr Russell and RESOLVED. The chairman signed the declaration of acceptance of office.
There were no other nominations.
2. Election of Vice Chairman - signing of declaration of acceptance of office.
Cllr Obermuller Proposed Cllr Armitage which was Seconded by Cllr Briscombe RESOLVED. The Vice- chairman signed the declaration of acceptance of office.
There were no other nominations.
3. Apologies for absence and reasons given.
Apologies received from Cllr Cole and District Cllr Thomas Kemp.
4. To receive declarations of interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011.
None. If any do come up as the meeting progresses the chairman asked them to ensure they raise these.
5. Notes of the council meeting held on Thursday 5th March to be approved as minutes and signed by the Chairman.
It was:-
Proposed by Cllr Midgley and Seconded by Cllr Obermuller and RESOLVED by all that the notes be approved as minutes and signed by the Chairman.
6. The co-option of any potential candidate present – 2 Registers of interest
It was:-
Proposed by Cllr Rusell to co-opt Wendy Baxter.
It was:-
Proposed by Cllr Midgley and Seconded by Cllr Obermuller and RESOLVED to co-opt Phil Brennan. Cllr Brennan signed his declaration of acceptance of office.
7. Church Hall – progress
Cllr Briscombe told all that they are now looking for funding to support the costs needed to make good this potential community space.
A member of public raised their hand and the chairman broke standing orders and allowed them to speak. He made a point of order that members of the public should not speak during council meetings.
The member of public asked if the planning application for the improvements will take into account parking and who is currently responsible for ground maintenance. The chairman told him that the car park will be where it was previously and the building and ground is owned by the church so any maintenance requirements needs to go through them.
8. Playground equipment – Update
Cllr Obermuller reported that the playground equipment has been installed and there will be a grand opening in with the village picnic on Sunday from 10am- 2pm. The play area is open now for all to use. A new easy access gate has been installed which will not be locked and anyone can go in at any time.
Cllr Armitage thanked Cllr Obermuller for all his hard work and asked if there is any future funding available to please bare a slide in mind.
9. To receive reports from outside bodies
a) County Councillor – None.
b) District Councillor Craig Leyland told all that he has the full council meeting next week. There is some funding available for small groups and projects. 10 million pound will be made available via the ELIF if the council wishes to apply for funding please contact the lead officer for this fund.
He told all that by 2028 ELDC will come to and end and there will be one unitary authority. This does mean that there are fewer councillors and the one who remains will have a much higher workload.
10. To discuss any Planning applications
None.
11. Audit of accounts – presentation of accounts – Internal auditor has done checks all cleared for approval of this Council
a. To approve the annual governance statement in the annual return
It was:-
Proposed by Councillor Russell and Seconded by Councillor Obermuller and RESOLVED by all that the annual governance statement be approved and signed by the chairman.
b. To confirm and approve the Accounting statements contained in the Annual Return
It was:-
Proposed by Councillor Obermuller and Seconded by Councillor Armitage and RESOLVED by all that the accounting statements are correct and be signed by the chairman.
c. To confirm the dates for the excise of public rights
It was:-
Proposed by Councillor Russell and Seconded by Councillor Briscombe and RESOLVED by all that the date be set as 3rd June to the 14th July.
12. Finances:
a) Bank Balance and signing of Statements - Bank statements and full accounts were circulated to the council and the account balance is currently £6,172.27.
b) Payments required: -
i. Income – precept - £7,500.00
ii. KOMPAN – Play equipment - £38,943.56 (paid)
iii. ZURICH - £344.99
iv. Lloyds Bank fees - £4.25
v. Internal Audit - £60.00
vi. S. Kulwicki – Wages for March and April - £405.40
vii. HMRC PAYE- £235.20
It was:-
Proposed by Councillor Midgley and Seconded by Councillor Russell and RESOLVED by all that the payments be approved and duly paid.
13. Clerks’ correspondence
None.
14. The next normal council meeting is scheduled for: 2nd July 2026 at 7pm in Kirkby On Bain school hall. The annual parish meeting will be held on the 24th May as part of the village picnic. Are there any items for inclusion on the next agenda…
The meeting closed at 7:43pm. Members of public are invited to stay at the end of the meeting for an informal chat and refreshments
Signed by chairman:0002.07.2026