AGENDA
1. To receive and approve apologies for absence
2. Declarations of Interest
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 19th October 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 speed monitoring arrangements and approve any actions
7.3 To provide an update on the bench for the village triangle and approve any actions
7.4 To provide an update on the proposed speed limit on the A505 and approve any actions
7.5 To provide an update on traffic congestion along East Street and approve any actions
7.6 To approve cost and design of replacement bench at The Baulk and King’s Hill
8. New Matters
8.1 To discuss whether the grant policy and application form should be added to the website and approve any actions
8.2 To provide an update on defibrillator training and the status of the defibrillator
8.3 To approve the grant request from St Peter’s PCC
8.4 To approve the renewal of McAfee online security
8.5 To discuss the potential introduction of an elections fee and approve any actions
8.6 To discuss the schools admission consultation and approve any actions
9. Village Voice article
9.1 To decide the subject of the article for the February issue
9.2 To approve a second article for the December/January issue
10. Finance
10.1 To approve the budget and precept request
10.2 To resolve to dispense with the Local Government pay scales for setting the Clerk’s future pay increases and to amend the employment contract to reflect this
10.3 To resolve the issue with Barclays Bank regarding the Community current account
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 November salary
Petrol – 2 round trips to Lilley (19 miles @ 45p per mile) |
£242.54
£17.10 |
£259.64 |
| J Crosier | Expenses refund: MS365 – November
McAfee renewal |
£11.28
TBC |
£11.28
TBC |
| L Furey | November grass cutting in the village
Petrol Preparing and installing new bench Teak oil |
£130.00
£10.00 £140.00 £13.00 |
£293.00 |
11 Planning Applications
11.1 Planning applications received since the last meeting
11.1.1 None
11.2 Planning application at Church Farm to be heard at the Planning Committee Meeting
11.2.1 To resolve to represent the Parish Council at the Planning Committee Meeting at NHDC on 30th November.
11.3 Planning applications received between 16th and 23rd November 2023
12 Planning Decisions 12.1 Planning decisions received since the last meeting
12.1.1 23/02042/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 23rd November 2023
13 Next meeting of the Parish Council
13.1 To confirm the date of January 18th 2024 for the next meeting of the Parish Council.
13.2 To suggest agenda items for the next meeting.