June 2024 agenda
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Monday 10th June 2024 at 7.00pm in the Jubilee Hall, High Street, Heighington.
E Atkin
Elaine Atkin, Parish Clerk
5th June 2024
15 Minute Public Participation
(Maximum 3 minutes per member of the public)
When members of the public may ask questions or make short statements to the council. A question shall not require a response at the meeting nor start a debate on the question. The chairman may direct that a written or oral response be given.
AGENDA
1. To receive apologies and valid reasons for absence, these having been submitted to the Clerk prior to the meeting.
2. To receive Declarations of Interest in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 and receive Requests for Dispensations.
3. To approve the draft notes of the Parish Council meeting held on Monday 13th May 2024 and for these to be signed as the agreed minutes.
4. To receive reports from County and District Councillors (for information only).
5. To note the list of correspondence and meetings since the May council meeting.
Financial matters:
6. To review Financial Regulations, following the issue of a new model template by NALC
7. To approve the monthly accounts for May 2024, including List of Payments, List of Receipts, Net Position and Bank Reconciliation
8. To note overtime worked in April and paid in May
9. To note the Annual Internal Audit report for 2023-24 and agree any remedial actions
10. To review the effectiveness of the council’s internal controls
11. To approve the Annual Governance Statement for the 2023-24 Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) and for the clerk and chair to sign
12. To approve the Accounting Statement for the 2023-24 Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR) (which has already been approved by the RFO) and for the chair to sign
13. To note the dates for the period for the exercise of public rights, as set by the RFO
14. To review the 2023-24 year-end position, including reserves, and agree any movement of funds as required
Planning Matters and Tree Works:
15. To consider tree works applications received from NKDC for consideration (including those considered between meetings).
None received.
16. To note tree decision notices from NKDC
None received.
17. To note the planning applications received from NKDC for consideration (including those considered between meetings)
a. 24/0258/HOUS (Amended). Erection of single storey extension with glazed link corridor, internal works and installation of solar panels. The Dovecote, The Old Stackyard, Heighington.
b. 24/0259/LBC (Amended). Proposed single storey extension to the property with fully glazed link corridor to form a new master bedroom accommodation and en-suite bathroom and internal works. The Dovecote, The Old Stackyard, Heighington.
c. 24/0293/HOUS (Amended). Removal of existing conservatory and erection of single front extension. Little Grange, Potterhanworth Road, Heighington.
d. 24/0548/HOUS. Erection of garden room outbuilding with covered seating area to rear garden. Rudgard Farm, Potterhanworth Road, Heighington.
e. 24/0549/HOUS. Proposed single storey side & rear extensions. 12 Martin Close, Heighington, LN4 1RL.
18. To note planning decision notices from NKDC.
a. 24/0347/HOUS. Erection of garden shed. Woodbine Cottage, Chapel Lane, Heighington. Application approved.
b. 22/0977/FUL. Erection of 5 no. detached two storey dwellings and 2 no. affordable dwellings, with associated garaging including formation of associated access road and junction with Fen Road and provision of footway connection. Land at Holmleigh, Fen Road, Heighington, LN4 1JH. Application refused.
19. To note the Annual Play Inspection reports and agree actions required.
20. To consider a request from Heighington Bowls Club to install a clock and plaque on the outside of the pavilion, in memory of a past club member.
21. To consider a request from A Good Yarn regarding the knitted tree
22. To receive the latest update regarding Chafer bugs (and moles) on council land (standing agenda item).
23. CLOSED SESSION. To resolve to move into closed session in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 for the following commercial and staffing items on the grounds that publicity would be prejudicial to the public interest by reason of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.
24. To approve an interim grass cutting solution, implemented under financial regulation 4.5, and authorised by the clerk and chair.
25. To revisit fire alarm quotes for the Jubilee Hall and Station Road pavilion
26. To consider the overtime position for the rest of the financial year