Chairman's Annual Report, 2010
Catterall Parish Council has once again had a very busy and productive year, work has continued towards us attaining Quality Parish Council Status which, if successful, could lead to the Parish Council taking on more responsibilities within the Parish which could bring great benefits to Catterall in the future.
The operation of the second CCTV also came online and has proved successful in assisting the Police to observe activities on Garstang Road and Cock Robin Lane.
The Parish Council has carried out drainage works at the North end of the playing field in order to try and alleviate the ongoing flooding problems around Whitewell Close and properties abutting the field in Meadowcroft Avenue.
Tim, our Parish Lengthsman, has once again produced some sterling work within the village and on behalf of everyone I would like to thank him for his efforts which are much appreciated.
Thanks go to the Police for their support in the village and regular attendances at meetings and to Gillian, our Clerk, no only for her work output but also for trying to keep me in order!!
Finally to my fellow Councillors for their unstinting work and the support they give to me as the Chairman and the Parish. Thank you very much.
Having got the formalities out of the way, I note that once again it is time for the event of the year. Yes. It is Catterall Gala time and this will take place on Saturday 5th June commencing at 1.30pm. This is an opportunity for villagers new and old to come and join in the day and I sincerely hope that you will come out and support this village event. The Gala Committee works very hard to ensure that this traditional event continues to flourish.
The Parish Council is grateful to them for the tireless work they put in, thus ensuring the success of the Village highlight.
Come and enjoy and I hope to see you there.
Could I on behalf of Catterall Parish Council once again thank residents for your continued support.
Dave Sharples
Chairman Catterall Parish Council
Finance
The Parish Council is responsible for proper accounting records, safeguarding the assets and taking steps to prevent fraud and other irregularities. There are accounting policies and procedures in place to mitigate exposure to major risk, which are reviewed annually. The Councillors believe they make reasonable and prudent judgements and estimates. The accounts are a matter of public information and can be viewed at any time.
Receipts and Payments Account for Catterall Parish Council
|
Receipts |
2009/2010 |
Payments |
|
|
Balance brought forward |
£11,013.91 |
£24,586.30 |
Staff Costs |
|
Precept |
£27,200.00 |
£1,913.53 |
Parish Maintenance |
|
Rural Grant |
£3,118.00 |
£2,035.98 |
Equipment Maintenance |
|
Bank Interest |
£38.25 |
£1,604.94 |
Administration |
|
VAT Refund |
£3,071.26 |
£10,464.35 |
CCTV |
|
Grounds Maintenance Contract |
£3,366.02 |
£327.75 |
Audit |
|
Amenity grass contract |
£405.03 |
£23.57 |
Multi Use Games Area |
|
Playing Field Hire |
£562.00 |
£1,936.61 |
Insurance/Subscriptions |
|
Administration |
£568.43 |
£301.66 |
Christmas Tree |
|
Parish Maintenance |
£106.85 |
£304.45 |
Parish Newsletter |
|
Capital Equipment |
£304.30 |
£125.00 |
Training |
|
Christmas Tree |
£50.00 |
£217.40 |
Parish Office |
|
|
|
£432.09 |
Grants/Donations |
|
|
|
£1,400.00 |
Youth Initiative |
|
|
|
£692.84 |
Capital Equipment |
|
|
|
£2,828.00 |
Reserve Account |
|
|
£49,804.05 |
£49,194.47 |
|
Balance to carry forward as at 31st March, 2010 is - £609.58
The Parish Council accounts are due to be audited in June, 2010.
Public Surgeries
Catterall Parish Council has an office in the Village Hall, Garstang Road and this is open to residents, who are welcome to visit the Village Hall and look at planning applications in Catterall. You are equally welcome to raise any concerns or comments you have about your Village. The minutes of Parish Council meetings are also available for inspection.
Opening times;
Monday mornings between 9.00 am and 12.00 am and
Wednesday afternoons between 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm.
Gillian Benson
Clerk to Catterall Parish Council
C/o 57, Hamers Wood Drive,
Catterall,
Garstang, PR3 1YN 01995 600689
Catterall Parish is also available online at www.catterallparish.org.uk
NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF PARISH COUNCILLORS
Mr. David Sharples, CHAIRMAN,
31, Boyes Avenue, Catterall. PR3 0HB Tel. 603763
Mrs. Deborah Croston, VICE-CHAIRMAN
30, Boyes Avenue, Catterall PR3 0HB Tel. 602842
Mrs Patricia Bugeja
11, Boyes Avenue, Catterall, PR3 0HB Tel: 602908
Mr. Donald Anthony Harvey,
‘Brighouse’, Stones Lane, Catterall. PR3 0HA Tel. 604415
Mr. John Houghton,
‘Avonlea’, Garstang Road, Catterall. PR3 0HD Tel. 603741
Mr. Harry Kenyon,
30, Duckworth Drive, Catterall. PR3 1YS Tel. 604588
Miss Amy McCabe,
6, Hamers Wood Drive, Catterall, PR3 1YN Tel: 07729331358
Mrs Elaine Thomas,
18, Nightingale Way, Catterall. PR3 1TQ Tel.07969455703
Mr. Gurth Wilson,
1, Stone Cross Gardens, Catterall. PR3 1YQ Tel. 604035
WYRE BOROUGH COUNCILLOR FOR CATTERALL AND KIRKLAND
Mr. D. Sharples,
31, Boyes Avenue, Catterall. PR3 0HB Tel. 603763
COUNTY COUNCILLOR FOR GARSTANG
Mrs. V. Wilson,
1, Stone Cross Gardens, Catterall. PR3 1YQ Tel. 604035
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR LANCASTER AND WYRE
Mr. B. Wallace,
C/o Constituency Office, Great Eccleston Village Centre,
59, High Street, Great Eccleston, PR3 0YB Tel: 01995 672977
