AGM 2026
Cammeringham Parish Council
Minutes of Annual Meeting held at St Michael’s Church
Tuesday 19 May 2026
Present: Chairman Mr J Lockwood, Councillors Beattie, Deague, Menzies and Clerk Mrs S Gregory.
There were 5 members of the public in attendance.
Apologies for absence: Councillor Walter
Election of the Chairman
Mr J Lockwood was nominated by Mrs Beattie, seconded by Councillor Deague and unanimously agreed by all those present.
Minutes of last meeting
These were read and approved.
No Matters arising
Agenda Items
Accounts/Annual Governance and Accountability Return/Certificate of Exemption Approval.
The end of year accounts were approved by the Council. The Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2024/25 was discussed and Certificate of Exemption was approved. Clerk to action.
WLDC Infrastructure Levy
The Parish has been awarded a share of receipts collected between 1 October 2022 and 31 March 2024 from the planning approval and sale of three new properties in the village totaling £3200. These funds may be spent within the next 5 years on infrastructure items which can be provided or maintained by the Parish Council. The Clerk confirmed that £1689 had been spent to date leaving £1548 available to spend.
Councillor Menzies confirmed he had looked into purchasing covert CCTV cameras to prevent fly tipping, but found the paper work and management is excessive. He confirmed that he would approach the Local and District Councils to ask if they would be prepared to take on the management if the Parish purchased the cameras.
The Council has previously talked about buying a new Parish Council Notice Board with Councillor Walter agreeing to do the relevant research. Councillor Walter sent information which needs to be considered before a purchase can be made, including size, colour, wording, freestanding or on the wall replacing the original board. Notice Board Warehouse website was a good source of information and costs. It was agreed that a decision would be made at the next meeting.
Councillor Menzies reminded the Council that it had been agreed to hold on to some of the funding as long as possible in the event that we may need to repair or replace solar speed signs.
Litter Pick
The Chairman reported that it had been a very good day with a great turnout and a very speedy pick up of the rubbish collected. He thanked all those that had taken part.
Speed Reduction update
Councillor Menzies stated that the speed reduction cameras were having the desired effect.
WhatsApp Group
The WhatsApp group has increased slightly to 42 people. The clerk confirmed that a notice remains on the notice board with the relevant information to join.
A member of the public made the council aware that messages were disappearing after a short space of time and would prefer they remained for reference. This was agreed by all and the relevant change was made. It was also suggested that the Parish Council minutes should be shared on the group, this was agreed. Clerk to action.
. Village Hall Update
Mrs Thornhill had confirmed that she was happy to continue to represent the village on the committee but was unable to attend the meeting or forward a report due to unforeseen circumstances.
Councillor Deague confirmed that the Hall was operating well but would always welcome additional funding. The council agreed to contribute £200, Clerk to action.
Village Venture
Mr Judge reported that Village Venture was operating well. The Chairman thanked Councillor Menzies for making it available on the WhatsApp group.
Other Village Issues
The Chairman gave an update on the resurfacing of Blackthorn Lane confirming that structural patching and pot holing was taking place between April and June and a full resurface was programmed to happen next year.
Next meeting 6 pm Tuesday 8 September 2026.
Annual Parish Meeting 18 May 2027 at 6pm.