March 2024 agenda
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Parish Council will be held on Monday 11th March 2024 at 7.00pm in the Jubilee Hall, High Street, Heighington.
E Atkin
Elaine Atkin, Parish Clerk
5th March 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 12th February 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 February council meeting
Financial matters:
6. To approve the monthly accounts for February including List of Payments, List of Receipts, review of Net Position and Bank Reconciliation
7. To note overtime worked in January and paid in February.
8. To note the building reinstatement costs valuation report from Eddisons and confirm adequate insurance cover is in place
Planning Matters and Tree Works:
9. To consider tree works applications received from NKDC for consideration (including those considered between meetings).
a. 24/0178/TPO. T1 – Larch – fell. T2 – Pine – fell. 36 Kenyon Close, Heighington, LN4 1GJ.
b. 24/0243/TCA. T1 – Weeping willow (Salix Babylonica) – Remove lower limb pictured with decay, cut back to trunk. Cut back upper limb to allow access for crane to replace sluice gates in the stream/beck. The Water Mill, Mill Lane, Heighington.
10. To note tree decision notices from NKDC.
None received.
11. To note the planning applications received from NKDC for consideration (including those considered between meetings).
a. 24/0201/HOUS. Erection of rear extension with porch. 19 Gail Grove, Heighington, LN4 1QS.
b. 24/0258/HOUS. Erection of single storey extension with glazed link corridor, internal works and installation of solar panels. The Dovecote, The Old Stackyard, Heighington.
c. 24/0259/LBC. Proposed single storey extension to the property with fully glazed link corridor to form a new master bedroom accommodation and ensuite bathroom and internal works. The Dovecote, The Old Stackyard, Heighington.
12. To note planning decision notices from NKDC.
a. 24/0006/HOUS. Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of two storey extension. Brook House, Fen Road, Heighington. Application approved.
b. 23/1520/HOUS. Installation of bay window (retrospective) and render to the front elevation. 16 Sunningdale Grove, Heighington. Application approved.
13. To consider registering for the Local Council Award Scheme (LCAS)
14. To consider a response to a recent LCC request for suggestions to identify electric vehicle charging locations and also suggestions for sustainable travel and local infrastructure needs.
15. To review the Complaints Procedures
16. To receive an update on the Zero Carbon Parishes project
17. To receive the latest update regarding Chafer bugs (and moles) on council land (standing agenda item)
Item 5 - Correspondence and meetings since the February council meeting