An ordinary meeting of Shillington Parish Council will be held on Tuesday 7th March 2023 at 19:45 at The Congregational Church, Church Street, Shillington. The Agenda is set out below.
The Public and Press are invited to attend the meeting.
Helen Smith, Clerk to the Council
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 the ordinary meeting held on 3rd January 2023 be signed 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/22/03692/FULL – Land to the West of Bury Road, Shillington. Retention and re-cladding of building for the storage of equine feed and equipment (retrospective). GRANTED 31/01/23
CB/TCA/22/00663 – 108 High Road, Shillington – Works to trees within a Conservation Area: 25% canopy reduction and dead limb removal to Ash Tree and 15% canopy reduction to Walnut Tree. RAISE NO OBJECTIONS 03/02/23
b) New / Revised Applications to be considered: (Click on application reference to view documents online)
- CB/23/00068/FULL – 52 Church Street, Shillington. Installation of solar panels on external building located on the East and West pitch. (Comments by 8th March 2023)
- CB/23/00413/FULL – 1 Bury Road, Shillington. Single storey front extension to existing garage. (Comments by 13th March 2023)
c) Land off Hillfoot Road, Shillington (Thomas’ Meadow)
Feedback awaited from developer following their public consultation and drop-in session in respect of a proposal for a small number of self-build homes.
6) To receive a report from the Central Bedfordshire Councillor
7) Police & Crime
8) Finance
a) Internal Audit due May 2023 – Council to consider any areas for specific scrutiny.
b) Information only: Revised invoices received from SSE for street light electricity from 4th October 2022 following application of discounts in line with UK Government’s Energy Bill Relief Scheme – credit to be carried forward to next bill.
9) Shillington Memorial Playing Field
a) Council to consider quotations for installation of base for storage container.
b) Council to consider quotations received to address the depressions in the play area eco-tumble surface.
c) Council to discuss donation/funding towards replacement path to new play area.
10) Hornes Pasture
11) Highways, Footpaths & Street Lighting
a) To consider quotation for replacement of faulty street light S2 in Upton End Road, Shillington.
b) To receive updates on Highway / Footpath issues in the Parish.
c) Future road closures notified by Central Bedfordshire Council (Information Only):
- Bury Road, Shillington o/s no. 70. Noisy Section 81 Repair in C/way by Anglian Water. The closure will take place on 7th March 2023 from 0930-1530hrs.
- Meppershall Road, Shillington 500m from Upton End Rd / o/s Meppershall Reservoir. Excavate and Lay Pipe (part of the Anglian Water Strategic Pipeline Plan). The closure will be in place from 22nd May to 7th June 2023 for 24hrs a day.
12) Risk Management Review 2023
a) Review due March 2023 – Risk Management Committee to report to April meeting.
13) Seats / Benches
a) Council to consider quotation for removal of damaged seat at Greenfields Bus Stop.
b) Update on new benches.
c) Update on new memorial bench at Hanscombe End Road.
14) Tree Works
a) Tree planting on Village Green completed 1st March 2023. Council to consider purchase of plaque in commemoration of the coronation of King Charles.
15) Community Energy Scheme
a) To receive any update.
16) Correspondence received
17) Accounts for Payment
a) Council to approve the payments to be made on or between meetings.
b) Council to receive Bank reconciliation to 1st January 2023.