An Ordinary meeting of Shillington Parish Council will be held on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 19.45 at Congregational Church, Church Street. The Agenda is set out below.
1) To receive apologies for absence.
2)To receive declaration of any interests in items on the agenda as required by the Shillington Parish Council Code of Conduct for Members and by the Localism Act 2011.
3)To resolve that the minutes of an ordinary meeting held on 8th January 2026 and sign as a correct record.
4)Matters arising not covered by the agenda (Information only).
Adjournment for Public to make comment:
Members of the public may make brief comment on items which are not on the agenda.
Members of the public wishing to address the Council during the meeting must make the Chair aware of their intention before the meeting starts.
5)Planning
a)Information only – Decisions from Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC)
CB/25/02569/FULL – 21 Greenfields, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3NX. Erection of a 2m high boundary wall around front garden, with vehicle and pedestrian gates to side of front garden/drive, and an additional pedestrian gate to rear. Erection of outbuilding. FULL APPLICATION – GRANTED 14/01/2026
CB/25/03255/FULL – 75 Church Street, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3LJ. Erection of garden fence and gate (Retrospective) FULL APPLICATION – GRANTED 14/01/2026
CB/25/02910/FULL – 89 High Road, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3LT. Erection of an oak framed garage. FULL APPLICATION GRANTED – 07/01/2026
CB/25/03256/LB – 75 Church Street, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3LJ. Listed Building: Erection of garden fence and gate (retrospective) LISTED BUILDING – GRANTED 14/01/2026
b)New / Revised Applications to be considered
CB/25/03452/FULL – 137 High Road, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3LU. Single storey rear extension. (comments to CBC by 16th February 2026)
CB/25/03970/FULL – 19 Bury Road, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3NY. Erection of a detached car port with home office above. (comments to CBC by 4th February 2026)
CB/25/02569/FULL – 21 Greenfields, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3NX. Erection of a 2m high boundary wall around garden, with vehicle and pedestrian gates to side of front garden/drive, and an additional pedestrian gate to the rear. Erection of outbuilding. (comments to CBC by 10th February 2026)
6)To receive a report from the Central Bedfordshire Councillor
7)Highways, Footpaths & Street Lighting
a)To receive updates on Highway / Footpath issues in the Parish.
i)Grass verges and parking in Greenfields.
ii)Parked cars on High Road, next to entrance of New Walk.
iii)Water leakage on Church Street.
iv)Bridge on Public Footpath 14.
v)Speed Sign and Streetlight on Hanscombe End Road.
b)Future road closures notified by Central Bedfordshire Council (Information Only):
1)Hanscombe End Road, Shillington. Fire Hydrant Replacement. This closure will take place from 10 to 12 February for 24hrs a day.
2)Bury Road, Shillington. Tree pruning from 16 to 18 February from 0800-1800hrs.
3)Aspley End Rd/Hanscombe End Rd, Shillington/Lower Gravenhurst, Gravenhurst. Mains laying APPROX 2750m of mains to be laid.
Length Affected:
a)Aspley End Rd from jct with Hanscombe End Rd to jct with access to Kettledean Farm.
Date:
A)Aspley End Rd from 3rd November 2025 to 11th May 2026 for 24hrs a day.
8)Police & Crime
a)Information only: Street Watch there were a total of 11 x 2 person patrols completed, averaging an hour for each patrol.
b)Information only: Speed Watch there were a total of 8 sessions in January completed in Shillington.
c)Information only: Crime Statistics December 2025 were sent to Councillors on the 28th January 2026, with 7 crimes in Shillington recorded.
9)Road Speed and Parking
a)Council to discuss options available for concerns of road speed in village.
b)Council to discuss High Road parking.
10)Parish Council Deliberation:
a)Council to be updated in relation to the Clerk pursuing to be qualified and prepped for the job role.
b)Council to be updated with Working Groups research.
c)Council to discuss potential amendments to Financial Regulations (NALC 2024 version).
d)Council to discuss S106 expenditure and consider ideas.
e)Council to discuss ‘’call for sites’’.
f)Council to discuss Sandy Heath planning issues.
g)Council to discuss dropped kerb at Hanscombe End Road.
11)Community Properties, Land and Buildings
a)Council to discuss ‘’go pesticide free’’ initiative.
b)Council to discuss Shillington Lower School.
c)Council to discuss Custodial Trustees of Village Hall.
d)Council to discuss Land of Upton End Road.
12)Defibrillators in the Parish
a)Council to discuss Congregational Church defibrillator outside cabinet installation.
13)Correspondence received
a)Correspondence received from a Councillor regarding roadworks on the B655.
b)Correspondence received from Bedfordshire Police regarding next priority setting meeting.
c)Correspondence received from Partnerships Community & Engagement Team at CBC regarding contacting CBC.
d)Correspondence received from a resident regarding grit bin.
e)Correspondence received from CBC regarding EV charging.
f)Correspondence received from CBC regarding grass cutting contribution service.
14)Accounts for Payment
a) Council to approve the payments to be made on or between meetings
b)Council to receive Bank reconciliations to 31st December 2025