November Full Council
LONGDEN PARISH COUNCIL
Councillors; Arnold, Carter; Evans N, Evans R, Fotheringham, Lovegrove, Rigby, Roberts C and Roberts K
You are summoned to attend the Full Council meeting on Wednesday 6th November 2024 at 7:30pm at Longden Village Hall.
Agenda
- Chairman’s Welcome
- Public Participation – 15 minutes maximum – To allow members of the public to speak at the Chairman’s discretion.
- Apologies – To receive apologies and reasons for absence
- Declarations of Interest – In accordance with the Council Code of Conduct members shall withdraw from any discussion or vote in which they hold a disclosable pecuniary interest and update their interests’ declaration as appropriate.
- Minutes –
- To approve the draft minutes of the Full Council meeting held on 2nd October 2024
Draft minutes attached as Appendix A
- Planning
- Planning Applications – To consider the following planning applications and any validated since the publication of the agenda.
- 24/04008/FUL: Proposed Dwelling SW Of Reabrook Villa, Hookagate: Erection of a detached dwelling with new vehicular access and parking and turning area : View online by clicking this link application 24-04008-ful
- Planning Decisions – To note the following planning decisions and any validated since the publication of the agenda:
- 24/03257/LBC: Barn southeast of Oakshall Farm, Plealey: Conversion of existing barn to 1no dwelling following demolition of existing lean-to extension. Decision: Grant Permission
- Place Plan Projects – To consider replacement and/or repositioning of the noticeboard in Longden to a more prominent position and discuss suitable locations.
- Local Plan Review – To receive an update on the stage 2 hearings (Cllr P Carter)
- Neighbourhood Plan – To receive an update on progress (Cllr P Arnold)
- Planning Applications – To consider the following planning applications and any validated since the publication of the agenda.
- Defibrillators –
- Training feedback – (Cllr P Carter)
- Review of expenditure – (Report attached at Appendix B)
- Play Areas:
- Annscroft Play Area –
- To note recent flooding and approve ditch clearance and any additional flood mitigation measures as required
- Longden Play Area
- To consider invitation to request signage to address dog fouling, (footpath stencils, lamppost and recreation area signage) or to undertake training to support enforcement action.
- Annscroft Play Area –
- Benches – To consider repair or replacement options for Hook-a-gate bench (To follow)
- Finance –
- National pay agreement – To note that the NJC and NALC have reached agreement on revised pay scales, to be implemented as soon as possible and backdated to 1 April 2024.
- Payments for approval – To authorise expenditure (payments list to follow)
- Bank Reconciliation & fund transfers (to follow)
- Budget summary report – Receipts and payments to end October (Appendix C)
- Transfer of Land –
- Elections timetable and awareness – To discuss how to encourage candidates to stand for Parish Council elections in May 2025
- Consultations & Correspondence –
- Government consultation on permitting remote and hybrid meetings and proxy voting– closes 19 Dec 2024 https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/enabling-remote-attendance-and-proxy-voting-at-local-authority-meetings
- Reports
- Chairmans’ Report
- Shropshire Councillor’s Report
- Clerk’s Report – Appendix D
- Councillors’ Reports
- Date of Next Meeting – Full Council 4th December 2024, 7:30pm
- Date of Finance Committee meeting – 20th November 2024, 2pm
- Exclusion of the Press and Public – In accordance with the Public Bodies, Admission to Meetings Act (1960) to exclude the press and public on the grounds that the following items may reveal confidential information
- Staff remuneration – To consider recommendations from the HR Committee. (Appendix E)
Caroline Higgins,
Parish Clerk
Documents
- Agenda November 2024 - Full Council Meeting
- Appendix A - Draft Minutes - 2nd October 2024 - Full Council Meeting
- Appendix B - Defibrillator Financial Report - November 2024
- Appendix C - Budget Summary Report (to end Oct 24)
- Appendix D - Clerk's Report
- HR Committee Recommendations - Oct 24
- Bank Reconciliation 28 Oct 24