Notice is hereby given that the meeting of Lilley Parish Council will be held at Cassel Hall, West Street, Lilley LU2 8LH on Thursday 21st March 2024 at 8.00pm for the purpose of transacting the business set out in the agenda below and members of the Council are hereby summoned to attend this meeting. Members of the press and public are invited to attend.
Judith Crosier
Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer
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 15th February 2024
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.
7.4 To approve arrangements and cost for the 80-year anniversary of D-Day including location for the beacon on the recreation ground.
7.5 To provide an update on a proposal to extend the speed limit of 30mph north of Lilley.
7.6 To provide an update on the repairs required at the play area including the report from Setter.
7.7 To approve the issues for discussion at the meeting on 22nd March between Bim Afolami MP and the Chair and Clerk of the Parish Council.
8. New Matters
8.1 To discuss the request for a new plaque and/or tree on the village green.
8.2 To approve the cost and invoice payment of £20 for three padlock keys.
8.3 To discuss the national Hedgehog Highway Project and approve any actions.
8.4 To approve a grant application from the Babies and Tots group.
9. Village Voice article
9.1 To decide the subject of the article for the May issue
10. Finance
10.1 To note any receipts since the last meeting
10.2 To approve the payment of invoices received since the last meeting:
| Payee | Details | Amount | Totals |
| J Crosier | Clerk’s March salary including backdated pay to April 2023 due to LGA pay increase (£0.95 x 21.667 hours x 11 months plus one month at new rate)
Petrol – 3 round trips to Lilley (19 miles @ 45p per mile) Expenses refund: MS365 – March @ £11.28 |
£440.34 £25.65 £11.28 |
£477.27 |
| E Talbot | Expense refund for oil to treat the two new benches | £25.89 | £25.89 |
| M Sheppard | Expense refund for litter picking equipment | £352.65 | £352.65 |
| Cassel Memorial Hall | Cost of three padlock keys to access cupboard for spare defibrillator pads | TBC | TBC |
11 Planning Applications
11.1 Planning applications received since the last meeting:
None
11.2 Planning applications received between 16th and 21st March 2024
12 Planning Decisions
12.1 Planning decisions received since the last meeting
12.1.1 23/02924/S73 at 30 East Street, Lilley LU2 8LW 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. Conditional permission granted
12.2 Planning decisions received between 16th and 21st March 2024
13 Next meeting of the Parish Council
13.1 To confirm the date of April 18th 2024 for the next meeting of the Parish Council as well as the date of May 16th for the annual meeting of the Parish Council and the Annual Village Meeting.
13.2 To suggest agenda items for the next meeting.