AGENDA
1. To receive and approve apologies for absence
2. Declarations of Interests
2.1 To receive declarations of interest from Councillors relating to items on the agenda;
2.2 To receive written requests for dispensation for declarable interests; and
2.3 To grant any requests for dispensation as appropriate
3. Minutes of the last Full Council meeting
3.1 To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 23rd November 2023
4. Reports from County and District Councillors
4.1 To receive the report from the County Councillor
4.2 To receive the report from the District Councillor
5. To adjourn the meeting for members of the public to address the Council
6. Chairman’s announcements
7. Ongoing Matters
7.1 To provide an update regarding the bus service in Lilley
7.2 To provide an update on the DriveSafe arrangements and approve any actions
7.3 To provide an update on the replacement benches at The Baulk and King’s Hill
8. New Matters
8.1 To approve the refund of the cost of £40 for the annual fee to the Information Commissioner’s Office to the Clerk and to consider future payment by Direct Debit
8.2 To discuss arrangements for a beacon for the 80-year anniversary of D-Day and approve any actions
8.3 To approve retrospectively the cost of £56.40 for new defibrillator pads to the Clerk and to approve the cost of an extra set for spares; to approve the new defibrillator policy.
8.4 To discuss extending the speed limit of 30mph north of Lilley to beyond Lilley Manor and Pump Cottage to the sharp bend at Mortgrove Farm.
8.5 To discuss the annual play inspection and approve any actions including payment of the invoice of £60.
8.6 To approve a new signatory for the bank account at Unity Trust Bank.
9. Village Voice article
9.1 To decide the subject of the article for the March issue
10. Finance
10.1 To discuss increasing the budget allocation for the Village Voice grant and approve any actions including any resulting adjustment to the budget.
10.2 To consider that under the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 s1(2), the press and public is excluded from the meeting whilst matters pertaining to employees of the council or tenders are discussed
10.3 To note the mandatory Local Government increase to the Clerk’s salary and approve the resulting adjustment to the hourly rate and the budget
10.4 To note any receipts since the last meeting
10.5 To approve the payment of invoices received since the last meeting:
| Payee | Details | Amount | Totals |
| J Crosier | Clerk’s December salary (paid between meetings)
Petrol for December – 2 round trips to Lilley (1 trip = 19 miles @ 45p per mile) (paid in December) Clerk’s January salary (paid at this meeting) Petrol – 1 round trip to Lilley (19 miles @ 45p per mile) |
£242.74
£17.10
£242.74 £8.55 |
£511.13 |
| J Crosier | Expenses refund: MS365 – December and January @ £11.28
ICO annual fee for data protection Replacement pads for defibrillator |
£22.56
£40.00 £56.40 |
£118.96 |
| NHDC | Annual play inspection fee | £60.00 | £60.00 |
| Lawsons Southill | 2 x bench kits @ £270 each inc VAT (approved in November) | £540.00 | £540.00 |
| St Peters PCC | Grant for annual clock service (approved in November) | £350.00 | £350.00 |
11 Planning Applications
11.1 Planning applications received since the last meeting:
11.1.1 22/03231/FP at Land North East of Wandon End, Hertfordshire Full Planning Permission : Proposed solar farm within 106 hectares with associated access, landscaping, battery storage and ancillary infrastructure (amended plans received 29.11.2023). Deadline for comments: 19th January 2024
11.1.2 23/02924/S73 at 30 East Street, Lilley LU2 8LW
Section 73 Application : Variation of condition 2 (Revised plans) of planning permission 23/00897/FPH granted on 06.06.2023 for erection of detached two storey annexe ancillary to the main dwelling following demolition of existing outbuildings.
Deadline for comments: 2nd February 2024
11.2 Planning applications received between 11th and 18th January 2024
12 Planning Decisions
12.1 Planning decisions received since the last meeting
12.1.1 23/00334/FP at Church Farm, West Street, Lilley, Hertfordshire, LU2 8LH Change of use and conversion of barn to provide one 4-bed dwelling including two front extensions and one rear extension, hip to gable roof extension, alterations to openings, and
installation of solar panels (amended by plans received on 29/06/23 and 30/06/23) Conditional permission granted
12.2 Planning decisions received between 11th and 18th January 2024
13 Next meeting of the Parish Council
13.1 To confirm the date of February 15th 2024 for the next meeting of the Parish Council.
13.2 To suggest agenda items for the next meeting.