Present: 

Councillors: C. Hamilton (Chair), C. Hawman (Vice- Chair), D. Mole, S. Smith, D. Anderson, A. Wilson & K. Traill.
Clerk: C. Woodcock.  Members of the Public: Two.

1. Apologies for absence: None.
2. Code of Conduct (Declaration of Interest):  No changes.
3. Opportunities for members of the public to raise issues: None.
4. Election of Officers: C. Hawman proposed C. Hamilton as Chair, seconded by D. Mole. S. Smith proposed C. Hawman as Vice Chair seconded by K. Traill. Cllr Hawman agreed on the understanding that were the Chair to resign she would not take on the position permanently. Both appointments passed unanimously.
5. Minutes of Parish Meeting held on Monday the 15th of April 2024: A spelling error had been corrected since the circulated draft allowing these to be signed as a true and accurate record.
6. Matters arising from the minutes: i. Roundals in Ridsdale have been repainted, unfortunately the white lines were not and are worn. ii. The clerk is keeping in contact with NCC re new signs for the A68 on approach to Ridsdale. No progress yet. iii. A complaint was made to NCC & Streetworks about the poor road closure information.
7. Notification of any other business for discussion, at the Chairman’s discretion, under item 19 below: 2 points.
8. County Councillor’s Report: None.
9. Ongoing Issues: 91. TWM have agreed to liaise between CPC and Swarco and the repair for the Ridsdale signs has been priced and scheduled to begin. The fix for the West Woodburn signs is enroute from China and CPC are the first due to receive the repair.
10. Play Area: i. Replacement infant swing is on order. ii Cllr Hamilton has repaired the field gates. iii Northumbrian Water are to investigate the boggy area of the green in case it is caused by a leak. iv. Quotes are being gathered to remove the tyre jump. v. A parishioner has offered some paving slabs which Cllr Smith will move into the park entrance. vi. A second quote for rubberised matting has been received and contact made with RWF to begin the funding application. vii. Requests from CPC for further information about the drainage on the green have not had a response, clerk to contact another drainage company. It was suggested to check the deeds in case details of drains are listed.
11. Volunteers and Community Spending: Nothing to report.  
12. Wind Power Stations & BANTR: Nothing to report.
13. Parish Hall: Nothing was felt relevant to add to the report delivered to during the APM.
14. Planning Matters: Planning Matters  a) For decision – None b) Decisions from NCC – None
15. Other correspondence: i. A resident of Armstrong Street is seeking advice re trees at the parking bays. CPC have no jurisdiction but will share information with the parishioner. ii. More information on BT’s controversial plans to remove copper lines from the region can be found out in public drop-in sessions. The nearest being held at Hexham on Friday 14^th and Monday 17^th of June 9-3pm in the Market Place.
16. Finances: a) Invoices for payment – i. Clerk Wages – £288.33 ii. EnrolPay - £7.20 iii. CM Landsacping - £379.20 iv. Playdale - £313.75. All approved. b) Bank Balance - £15,284.96 c) A payment card is pending. d) d) Annual Governance and Accountability Return for 2023-2024.  i. Internal review of Financial Procedure – review of effectiveness of the system of internal controls, banking mandate, asset register recording. ii. To consider and agree any actions arising from the report of the internal auditor in 2023. iii. To consider the Annual Internal Audit Report iv. To approve the Annual Governance Statement section 1 v. To approve the Accounting Statement section 2 vi. To confirm and approve the Certification of Exemption vii. The Chairman and clerk sign the Annual Governance Statement and the Chairman signs the Accounting Statements. viii. RFO to set the period for the exercise of public rights ix. The Certificate of Exemption is signed by the Chairman & the RFO. All aspects of the audit were approved by the council and the documents signed. Sincere thanks were expressed to Hazel Goodall for the internal audit service she provides CPC.
17. Matters for discussion at the chairman’s discretion: i. Cllr Hawman explained that parish councillor address details no longer legally need to be published.  Concerns were raised about identity theft given the personal information currently available online. Clerk to investigate and ensure records are kept up to date and addresses redacted. ii. Cllr Smith acknowledged a good response from NCC when after using fix my street to report a very large pothole it was fixed that same day within several hours.
18. Next Meeting: Monday 10th June at 7.00pm – Corsenside Parish Hall.
    
    Meeting ended 9.10 pm.

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