JohnfromUK Posted May 5, 2023 Report Share Posted May 5, 2023 Just now, Rewulf said: I call it a win 😂😂😂 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 On 30/03/2023 at 19:05, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, I know a parish councillor and the first thing they do at meetings is book down their expenses 🤔 Would anyone know how much they get 🤔🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblepie Posted May 7, 2023 Report Share Posted May 7, 2023 52 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Would anyone know how much they get 🤔🤔 Yes if any expenses are claimed, they are minuted and form part of the end of year accounts which are audited. Bank statements are reviewed and signed by two people at each meeting. As mentioned previously, people don’t become Parish Councillors to fiddle expenses. They are non paid volunteers who to try and help the community where they can. The only person who is on a wage is the clerk and employed by the County Council. Can I ask, the parish councillor that you know, what is the size of the parish, what sort of expenses do they claim and have they told you that is the first thing they do at meetings and if so why would they tell you that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted Sunday at 14:06 Report Share Posted Sunday at 14:06 On 30/03/2023 at 20:56, Humblepie said: I am a parish councillor. I only did it as they were short of numbers and were calling for volunteers about 6 years ago as they need a minimum of 5 councillors and were down to that number with a couple of people who had been giving up their free time for many years. They were due to retire and the council would have to fold. Its a very small parish and does have a touch of Dibley about it. Not a lot of power to do much but we do look after and represent what we can for the residents. As for expenses, there aren’t any apart from the Clerk and that is minimal. The Council is made up of 7 people from the villages from all walks of life, farmer, agronomist, builder, self employed etc We spend about 2 hours a month to go through the issues that come up, we look at planning applications and comment and we are very fair with all applications. Most are passed without any objections but there are times when we do object if the application could have a detrimental affect on the 2 villages or to other residents. We ensure the lanes and walkways are tidy and well kept, over hanging branches of trees are cut back. We provide funding through grants for local schemes that improve the area. We donate to the local church and the British Legion. We bang our heads against the wall constantly with the local council and highways agency but never give up and try to make sure problems are rectified. We ensure lanes are gritted as the local authority does not cover them. We make sure elderly residents are ok and looked after. In the chairman role, there is a lot more to do as that person is the focal point for the residents about absolutely anything and I mean anything, even if it has nothing to do with the parish council. Without our parish council, the larger parishes would swallow up the villages and they would go from two quaint villages to a suburb of a much larger town with houses being built in between. It’s easy to criticise people through hearsay, who give up their own free time voluntarily to ensure a parish is being looked after. If anyone thinks that councillors haven’t got a clue, go an do it yourself rather than judge from the sidelines Hello, I know this is an old post but see you live around York ? I was looking at the Village Council members , We had some nice Neighbours who moved back to a Village near York and Robin was a Agronomist , He would be Retired now, ?? They moved to Copmanthorpe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblepie Posted yesterday at 11:35 Report Share Posted yesterday at 11:35 21 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, I know this is an old post but see you live around York ? I was looking at the Village Council members , We had some nice Neighbours who moved back to a Village near York and Robin was a Agronomist , He would be Retired now, ?? They moved to Copmanthorpe ? Hello Yes I know Copmanthorpe pretty well, but not any of the parish councillors. We live East of York and our parish is called Catton which consists of High & Low Catton. It’s a lot smaller than Copmanthorpe with only about 350 residents across both villages compared to around 4,000 in Copmanthorpe. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted yesterday at 13:00 Report Share Posted yesterday at 13:00 (edited) 1 hour ago, Humblepie said: Hello Yes I know Copmanthorpe pretty well, but not any of the parish councillors. We live East of York and our parish is called Catton which consists of High & Low Catton. It’s a lot smaller than Copmanthorpe with only about 350 residents across both villages compared to around 4,000 in Copmanthorpe. Kev Hello Kev, Joan and Robin bought if i remember an old Farm House but it was years ago that we went to visit, Askham had an old Pub and there was a Ladies Prison near, Must have had a lot of changes over 40 years , Cheers Edited yesterday at 13:00 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted yesterday at 13:50 Report Share Posted yesterday at 13:50 On 30/03/2023 at 20:05, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, I know a parish councillor and the first thing they do at meetings is book down their expenses 🤔 Yes the same as my friend said about when he was a councillor. A lot of the councillors attend every meeting but only stay long enough to sign in for their expenses. Then you get yourself on a couple of committees and it starts becoming a bit of an earner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted yesterday at 15:15 Report Share Posted yesterday at 15:15 On 30/03/2023 at 17:32, Rewulf said: Im planning on going abroad early may anyway , so Ill be quiet for a bit then Ah, practice run ?? Which towns are you hoping to 'twin' with ? Reminds me of a few years ago when 4 local Councillors AND their families, went to Florida. The mission was to persuade Floridians, to holiday in a local seaside resort here ?? 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted yesterday at 15:35 Author Report Share Posted yesterday at 15:35 18 minutes ago, Westley said: Reminds me of a few years ago when 4 local Councillors AND their families, went to Florida. The mission was to persuade Floridians, to holiday in a local seaside resort here ?? All expenses paid I would imagine ? Im enjoying my retirement from politics now, except from PW that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted yesterday at 16:31 Report Share Posted yesterday at 16:31 2 hours ago, Vince Green said: Yes the same as my friend said about when he was a councillor. A lot of the councillors attend every meeting but only stay long enough to sign in for their expenses. Then you get yourself on a couple of committees and it starts becoming a bit of an earner. Seems nothing changes for the better? Just training for the big trough? 2 hours ago, Vince Green said: Yes the same as my friend said about when he was a councillor. A lot of the councillors attend every meeting but only stay long enough to sign in for their expenses. Then you get yourself on a couple of committees and it starts becoming a bit of an earner. Bit like the house of Lords then? Sign in for a quick 5* lunch, port and crackers to follow then clear off quick via the emergency door? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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