Agenda
069/26 Apologies
070/26 Disclosure of Interest
071/26 Public Participation
In accordance with Section 3.5 of the Alnmouth Parish Council Standing Orders and the Policy on
Public Participation in Parish Council Meetings, members of the public present may address the
Council at this point on the agenda. The period of time designated for this item shall not exceed 15
minutes in total and a member of the public shall not speak for more than 4 minutes unless
otherwise directed by the Chair. The Council reserves the right to respond or debate any issue on
a later date.
072/26 Minutes of the Previous Meeting
To consider approval or amendment of the Minutes of the meeting held on 9th June 2026
(attached).
073/26 Finance
a. To APPROVE invoices and expense claims received prior to, or during the meeting (to be
circulated).
b. To RECEIVE the monthly finance & SumUp reports (to be circulated).
c. To REVIEW quarterly budget status vs actual expenditure and agree any actions.
d. To APPROVE the allocation of £500 received from Pine Productions to Pease’s Park
Development fund.
e. To APPROVE the transfer of £120 from General Fund to new ‘bank charges’ cost code under
APC Administration.
f.
To APPROVE SLCC’s membership renewal fee of £158.00
g. To APPROVE the repayment of £50 holiday let money following the sale of properties and the
death of owner.
h. To AGREE Mileage Allowance increase from 45p to 55p/mile in line with the Government tax
update April 2026
i.
To APPROVE set up of a new budget line for the re-pointing of Large Boathouse to the sum of
£800.
074/26 Standing Item – County Council Matters
a. To RECEIVE a report from County Councillor (attached).
075/26 Standing Item – Northumbria Police Report
a. To RECEIVE a report from Northumbria Police (attached).
076/26 Standing Item – Reports from Working Groups
a. Village Maintenance
o Harbour Wall – To RECEIVE an update and agree any actions.
o Public Toilets – To RECEIVE an update on repairs and agree any actions.
o Village Street Signage – To RECEIVE an update and agree any actions.
o Marine Road – to CONSIDER a request for an additional waste bin.
b. Climate Change – To RECEIVE an update and agree any actions
077/26 Standing Item – Parish Representation at Meetings
a. To RECEIVE reports from Councillors on any meetings attended since the date of the last Parish
Council meeting.
078/26 Street Lighting for Northumberland Street – To RECEIVE an update and agree any actions.
079/26 Pease’s Park Playground – To RECEIVE an update and consider N Estates Tenure proposals.
080/26 Church Hill – To RECEIVE an update.
081/26 Planning Matters
a. Planning Applications – to discuss and agree any actions.
• 26/01944/FUL, 10 Alnwood, Alnmouth, NE66 3NN, Proposed rear extension with roof
alterations.
• 26/01971/FUL 18 High Buston Main Street High Buston Northumberland NE66 3QH.
Demolition of Dutch barn and construction of one self/custom-build dwelling with associated
access, parking, landscaping and drainage infrastructure.
b. Planning Decisions – to discuss and agree any actions.
c. Planning Enforcement: Lack of enforcement action by Planning Authority – to discuss and
agree any actions.
d. Diversion of Public Rights of Way – Public Footpath 15R. To REVIEW and discuss proposal.
082/26 Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch 2027 – to discuss and AGREE any actions.
083/26 Volcano Night – 12th September 2026
a. To RECEIVE RABC’s Event Notification Form
b. To APPROVE RABC’s Joint Action Plan
c. To APPROVE RABC’s Event Safety Plan
d. To APPROVE RABC’s Risk Assessment Form
e. To AGREE that RABC can collect donations in sealed bucket for RNLI Amble.
084/26 .GOV.UK Website – To receive an update and agree any actions.
a. To discuss and AGREE retention of current domain @ £25/year fee.
085/26. To APPROVE revised Memorial Bench Policy (circulated in advance)
086/26 ROSPA Safey Inspection Report – to review and AGREE any actions. (circulated in advance)
087/26 Village First Aid Courses – To RECEIVE an update and AGREE any actions.
088/26 Correspondence – To RECEIVE and DISCUSS correspondence and AGREE any actions.
a. Alnmouth Community Rowing email: No Parking Signs (email circulated in advance)
b. NCC Declaration of Interests Policy – A New section of 32A of the Localism Act 2011 – to update
Councillors on new policy.
c. Community Governance Review – Received Comment from Consultation (email circulated in
advance).
089/25 Urgent Business – To CONSIDER any issues of an urgent nature.
090/25 Items for the next Agenda – Items received later than 7 days prior to the next meeting will be
included if possible but may be deferred to the following meeting.
Date & Time of Next Meeting: 11th August 2026, The Hindmarsh Hall, Northumberland Street, NE66 2RS.
Future Meeting Dates: 8th September 2026, 13th October 2026, 10th November 2026, 8th December 2026
