May 2026 Agenda
NOTICE OF A MEETING OF MORTON PARISH COUNCIL
A meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Monday 11th May 2026, following the Annual Assembly of the Parish Council, Community Room Morton Trentside School
There will be a 15 minute public forum when members of the public may ask questions or make short statements to the Council, and your attendance is also requested during this period.
AGENDA
1. Election of Chairman for the Ensuing Year - current Chair Cllr B Allison.
2. Apologies for absence.
3. Election of Vice-Chair for the Ensuing Year - current Vice-Chair Cllr Butroid.
4. Election of Playing Field Representative - currently Cllr Purdy.
5. Election of Tyler Charity Trustee - currently Cllr Butroid.
6. Community Assets Representative – currently Cllr King.
7. Environment Representative - vacant.
8. Minutes of the Meeting held on Monday 13th April 2026 - for approval and signature.
9. Declarations of Interests - to receive any declarations of interest.
10. Accounts – to review and agree outstanding accounts.
a) Agree purchase of new laptop for clerk - Cllr B Allison.
b) Liability insurance renewal - Clerk.
c) Investigate rate relief - Clerk.
11. Community Safety (Crime, Vandalism, Anti-Social Behaviour and Speeding) – update and resolve any action to be taken.
a) New crime reports - Cllr B Allison.
12. Playing Field and Shared Community Facilities – update and resolve any action to be taken.
a) Removal of showers and installation of hot water tank - to consider quotes received, Clerk.
b) Multi-use games area improvements - update, Cllr B Allison/Cllr King.
c) Pedestrian gate and barrier - update, Clerk.
d) Online calendar - update, Cllr B Allison/Clerk.
e) Review of signage and bylaws including standing orders - update, Cllr B Allison/Clerk.
f) Review of hire contract - Cllr Purdy/Clerk.
g) Hedge and kissing gate trimming - Clerk.
13. Burial Ground - update and resolve any action to be taken
a) Water tap - update, Cllr Butroid.
b) Update on visit to Walkeringham cemetery - Cllr Butroid/Clerk.
c) Unauthorised extension to cremation plots - Cllr Butroid/Clerk.
d) Research hazard signs for unsafe memorials - Clerk.
14. Planning Matters - to consider any planning applications received.
a) Neighbourhood Plan - Cllr B Allison.
15. Village Environment – update and resolve any action to be taken.
a) Fix My Street – Cllr Butroid.
16. Tyler Trust – Cllr. Butroid.
17. Community Assets – Cllr King.
a) Benches - Cllr King.
b) Noticeboards- Clerk.
18. Meeting Dates 2026/27 – to consider and agree dates for remainder of year.
19. Councillors Update – Councillors are requested to use this opportunity to report other minor matters of information not included elsewhere on the agenda and respectfully reminded that this is not an opportunity for debate or decision making.
20. Items for inclusion on next agenda.
21. Date and Time of Next Meeting - TBC