East Bergholt Burial Grounds Committee

Meeting Minutes April 24th 2025

7:30pm at the Lambe School

Attendance:

Cllr. M Hurley (Chair)
Cllr. J Miller
Cllr. N Roberts

Meeting opened at 7:31pm.

Public session: no members of the public

Welcome & Apologies for Absence: Cllr R. Allen absence noted & Due to the
resignation of former Cllr R. Wombwell from the Parish Council the committee
recognised this includes former Cllr. R Wombwells resignation from the committee.

Declaration of interest: none were made.

Minutes: Committee considered the minutes from the Committee meeting of
January 23rd and agreed to accept these minutes (proposed by Cllr. M. Hurley,
Seconded by Cllr. N. Roberts, vote taken and unanimous)

Matters arising: Cllr. M Hurley brought forward item 6 to matters arising, Cllr. M
Hurley reported that after the interview process the decision to appoint Simon
Rothwell and Barrie Peirson to the position of grounds person, Cllr M Hurley reported
that they have already commenced their duties and have shown their dedication and
commitment, it was noted Simon Rothwells correspondence to Cllr M Hurley and
Clerk that there was an issue with the ride on mower which is being addressed.

Digitisation Closure Report: Committee considered the report breaking down the
costs & outcomes of the digitisation project (attached) the aim was to ensure that all
the committee were informed and able to make additions or ask questions before it
was given the ok to be circulated to the whole Parish Council, the committee agreed
that this was a good report which clearly laid out each piece of software, what it is
used for and the cost, the committee were happy to accept this with no additions or
points to be made (proposed by Cllr. M Hurley, Seconded by Cllr. J Miller, vote taken
and passed unanimously)

Grounds person update: Taken in matters arising

Urgent communication; none

Meeting closed at 7:36pm