2026 Minutes

Minutes of the Dunston Parish Council Meeting - Monday 13th April 2026

Present: Cllrs McLuckie, Armstrong, Craig, Harding, Phillipson, Lamyman

Public session - No members of the public were present

Council Session

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Apologies received from L Treece, R Pellew, T Barbour (Clerk)

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No declarations of interest were received.       

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The minutes of the March 2026 PC meeting were signed by the chairman. No matters arising or not scheduled were presented.   

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No Councillors from either NKDC or LCC were present to give reports

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Chairman’s Report –

1. Salaries: the revised salaries from 1st April 2026 agreed at the salary review meeting following the change to the “Living Wage” for both H & T Barbour were given to the Councillors & will be relayed to both employees.

2. A reminder to all that we still have 2 vacancies outstanding; a Councillor and a Vice Chairman’s position.

3. A reminder that the next meeting will be both the Annual Parish meeting with invitees from all village organization, followed by the Annual Parish Council meeting. Invites to go out asap.

RM

RM

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Clerk’s Report –

1. No Planning issues

2. Fraud Pack. A free Fraud Warning Pack from the Police Commissioner is available, and it was agreed thar we should require 350 copies for village distribution please.

TB

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Highways issues –

1. Thanks were given to the councillors who have continued to press for action from LCC on the replacement of the Front St Bridge and nearby street lighting.

2. Little progress has been made to date.

3. It was agreed to ask for an LCC rep to attend our next meeting.

BL