Full Council Meeting

1. Apologies – To receive apologies and reasons for absence
2. Declarations of Interest – To receive declarations of interest in matters under consideration on this agenda in accordance with the Localism Act 2011 s32 and The Relevant Authorities (Disclosable Pecuniary Interests) Regulations 2012.
3. Minutes – To approve the draft minutes of the Full Council meeting held on 5^th November 2025 (Appendix A, attached)
4. Public Participation – 15 minutes maximum –
   • To allow members of the public to speak, at the Chairman’s discretion.
   • To receive a police report (if available)
5. Planning
   • Planning Committee Report – To receive a report of the meeting held on Tuesday 18^th November 2025
   • Planning applications – To consider any applications validated since the publication of the agenda
   • Planning Decisions
     • 25/03416/OUT:  Proposed Dwellings West of New Inn, Hook-a-gate, Shrewsbury;
       Proposal:  Outline application (all matters reserved) for the erection of up to 5No. dwellings and all associated works; Decision:  Refuse
     • To note any planning decisions notified since the publication of the agenda.
   • Neighbourhood Plan – Update – Cllr P Arnold
6. Highways –
   • ANPR Camera proposal – To receive a report on a meeting with the Safer Speeds Shropshire group that operates ANPR cameras in Great Hanwood, Pontesbury and Minsterley and consider commissioning a site survey to enable a fully costed proposal to be developed. (Site survey budget proposed £110 for mileage only) – (Report to follow)
7. Play Areas
   • Annscroft Play Area – To receive provisional proposals from Play Area Working Group on development of Annscroft play area (PC/CR)
8. Environmental maintenance –
   • To consider any further quotes for repainting of handrail to steps in Longden village

• Hook-a-gate village signs – To consider options for replacement (if available) (KR)

9. Finance
   • Chairman’s Allowance – In accordance with the LGA 1972, ss15(5), to approve the payment of an allowance to the Chairman of £300 to meet the expenses of his office
   • Payments for approval (to follow) –
   • Bank Reconciliation (to follow)
   • Budget preparation – To consider and comment on a draft budget, as recommended by the Finance Committee (N.B. The Council will have an opportunity to approve the final budget and Precept proposals in January 2026). Draft budget attached as Appendix B)
10. Reports (Chair, Shropshire Councillor, Clerk and Councillors)
11. Consultations & Correspondence

13.1.          Shropshire Council – Design of Dwellings Supplementary Planning Document. – To consider a response to Shropshire Council (Summary document prepared by Cllr N Ingham attached as Appendix C for information)

13.2.          Shropshire Council – Design of Residential Extensions and Alterations

13.3.          Shropshire Council – Design of Shrewsbury Town Centre Design Code

14. Date of next meeting – Full Council Wednesday 7^th January 2026 at Longden Village Hall

Signed

Caroline Higgins, Parish Clerk