Agenda for Meeting 27th July 2020

NOTICE OF AN EXTRA-ORDINARY MEETING OF

BARTON-LE-CLAY PARISH COUNCIL

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AGENDA

20/142      APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Schedule 12 of the Local Government Act 1972 requires a record be kept of the Members present and that this record forms part of the minutes of the meeting. Members who cannot attend a meeting should tender apologies to the Clerk.

 

20/143      SPECIFIC DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Under the Localisms Act 2011 (Sections 26-37 and Schedule 4) and in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, Members are required to declare any interests which are not currently entered in the Member’s Register of Interests or if he/she has not notified the Monitoring Officer of any such interest.

Members are invited to make written requests for Dispensations which should be submitted to the Chairman prior to the meeting.

 

20/144      PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

Members of the public may put questions to the Council at this point of the meeting.

 

20/145      PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORTS/UPDATE   

145.1   Matters arising from previous Planning Committee not included within agenda – Information only

145.2   Update on planning applications refused/granted – for information only

145.3   To consider new planning applications as follows:

CB/TCA/20/00342, 1 Clarkes Pightle, Bedford Road:  Works to Trees in a Conservation area: Removal of deadwood & reduce height by 3m to Spruce Tree

CB/20/02293/FULL, 32 Norman Road: Single storey side extension

CB/20/02372/FULL, 43 Meadhook Drive: Rear dormer loft conversion

CB/20/02397/FULL, 7 Manor Farm Close: Replacing rear conservatory with single storey extension and construct garden room

CB/20/02459/FULL, The Coachhouse, Manor Farm Close: Erect detached garage to front of property with conversion of existing garage to habitable room

145.4   To consider ice-cream van street trading license application

145.5   To consider and approve response to the Local Plan Consultation.

 

20/146      POLICIES & RESOURCES COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE

146.1   Matters arising from previous Policies & Resources Committee not included within agenda – Information only

146.2   To consider and approve response to the Local Council Boundary Commission consultation on the recommendations for ward boundaries in Central Bedfordshire

146.3   To consider and approve response to the Local Government Association consultation regarding the revised Model Member Code of Conduct

146.4   To approve and adopt S137 Grant Policy 2020/21

146.5   To approve and adopt Complaints Policy

146.6   To Consider delegation to the Clerk to approve the renewal of the Gas supply contract for the Sports Pavilion

 

20/147      BURIAL GROUNDS COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE

147.1   Matters arising from previous Burial Grounds Committee not included within agenda – Information only

147.2   To approve the Chairman’s draft letter to St Albans Diocese requesting clarification on the closed status of St Nicholas Church Garden of Rest

147.3   To acknowledge email regarding the Ringing and Crying for Peace to commemorate the 75 Year anniversary of VJ Day

 

20/148    HIGHWAYS & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE

148.1      Matters arising from previous Highways & Environment Committee not included within agenda

148.2     To retrospectively approve the cost to cut back fallen tree from Lovers Walk

148.3     To consider and approve costs for tree works at Lovers Walk

 

20/149    LEISURE COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE

149.1      Matters arising from previous Leisure Committee not included within agenda – Information only

149.2      To receive the minutes of the Leisure Committee meeting held on 20th July 2020 and to consider and ratify any recommendations contained therein

149.3     To approve and adopt the Allotment Tenancy Agreement

149.4     To approve the date for re-opening of play areas and outdoor fitness equipment

 

20/150    SPORTS FIELD COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE

150.1      Matters arising from previous Sports Field Committee not included within agenda

150.2     To receive the minutes of the Sports Field Committee meeting held on 20th July 2020 and to consider and ratify any recommendations contained therein

150.3     To consider and approve cost to purchase floor stickers and outside signage relating to Covid-19

150.4     To consider and approve cost to purchase 2 hand gel wall dispensers and hand gel

150.5     To consider and approve quotation for removal of shrubs and relaying damaged drain at the Sports Field

 

20/151    ITEMS OF AN URGENT NATURE OR FOR INCLUSION ON THE NEXT AGENDA

Items raised will be restricted in order to avoid the Council reaching ultra vires resolutions.

     

 Cllr Lyndon Davison-Williams

Chairman of the Council