2025 Annual Parish Meeting

Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held on Wednesday 14th May 2025 at Old Leake Community Centre at 6:30pm 

1.    Opening and welcome from the Parish Council Chair.
Apologies were received from the Chair – Cllr Dickason. Cllr Ashton as Vice-Chair, chaired the meeting. Cllr Ashton welcomed everyone to the Annual Parish Meeting. 

2.    To approve the minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting held in 2024
It was proposed, seconded and resolved to accept the notes as the minutes. 

3.    Chair’s report 
Cllr Ashton provided a report. 
It has been a year of significant change and sadness for Old Leake Parish Council. Our long serving Clerk of 16 years, Joann Greer, suddenly passed away, she was the glue that held everything together. Her knowledge, dedication and strength supported countless projects and decisions over the years, always ensuring the best for Old Leake. She will be greatly missed. 
We also mourn the loss of Michelle, our Community Outreach representative. Her loss is felt by all who knew her.  
Additionally, this year saw the retirement of Frank Pickett, who stepped down as Chairman of the Council this year. Frank’s leadership, dedication and service to Old Leake have been greatly appreciated. He always had the community’s best interests at heart. We extend our sincere thanks to Frank for his contributions. 

With a change in Chairman and Clerk in such a short space of time it has undoubtably brought its challenges. Rebecca Herberts has stepped in as Interim Clerk and Cllr Dickason was elected as Chairman. We move forward with the gratitude for the service of those we’ve lost and confidence in the individuals now helping shape our future. 
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Cllr Skinner, who has served as our County Councillor for the past 8 years. His commitment, insight, and hard work on behalf of our parish have been greatly appreciated. While we are sad to see him step back from the county role, we are grateful to continue working alongside him as a valued member of the Parish Council.
 
4.    The Clerk & Responsible Finance Officer’s Report 2024/25
There was no report from the Clerk. 

5.    Parishioners’ comments, questions and views 
There were no comments or questions from the members of the public. 

The meeting closed at 6:54pm.