Agenda for Parish Council Meeting 13th October 2022

I hereby invite you to attend the Meeting of Milton Ernest Parish Council which will be held on Thursday 13th October 2022 at 8.00pm to consider the following items of business

Sue Bottoms, Clerk to the Parish Council 4th October 2022

AGENDA
1. Apologies for Absence:
2. Declarations of interest in items on the agenda:
i) To receive any written or other requests for a dispensation.

3. To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 14th July 2022:

4. Planning:
New Applications:
22/01803/LDE Twinwoods Business Park Thurleigh Road MK44 1RF. Use of land and existing buildings for Class B1, B2 and B8 (business, general industrial and storage/distribution) purposes as authorised by planning permission reference 02/00885/COU.
Decided by Bedford Borough Council:
22/01299/LC Stable Cottage, Bedford Road, MK44 1RJ. Demolish and rebuild chimney. Permitted.
22/01803/LDE Twinwoods Business Park Thurleigh Road. Use of land and existing buildings for Class B1, B2 and B8 (business, general industrial and storage/distribution) purposes as authorised by planning permission reference 02/00885/COU. Certificate approved.
Withdrawn:
21/03075/FUL 26 Marsh Lane, MK44 1RB. One and two storey front, side and rear extensions, with raised roof to facilitate loft conversion and remodelling elevations with new finishes.

5. To receive a report by the Borough Councillor:

6. Village Welfare:
i) Update on the Management of Riverside Meadow including:
a) Additional benches:
b) To agree to no fires/no barbecues on the Meadow and erection of signs
ii) To receive any update re: play area including:
Decision: to accept the quotation for £400 ex VAT for zipwire
Decision: to agree further action re: the zipwire
iii) To receive an update re: the missing village gate
iv) To receive any update re: painting of the other village gates
v) To receive an update on the defibrillator

7. New Village Welfare Issues:
i) To consider tree trimming on parish council land for 2022
ii) To agree date for the switching on of the Christmas tree lights

8. Finance:
i) Decision: to accept the monthly reconciliation presentation:
ii) Decision: to agree payments to be made:
iii) Decision: to receive the report from the external auditors re: Accounts 2021-22
iv) Decision: to accept the proposal from The Christmas Decorators and the payment of 50% deposit of £720

9. Reports by Representatives:-
a) NDP: To receive an update on the Neighbourhood Plan Implementation Working Party:

10. Correspondence:
E-mail re: branches and fishing in the river
E-mail re: the ecology report on Riverside Meadow: response has been sent to say the draft report has been received and returned with amendments and points of accuracy.
E-mail re: bush/shrub at rear of 40 Huntsmans Way: this has been removed.
BATPC AGM – Thursday 20th October 2022, Henlow Park Pavilion
E-mail communication with residents in Butterfield Close and land owner.
E-mail re: Tree between 56 Radwell Rd & Garages inc 30 Huntsmans Way.
E-mail re: trees rear of 13 Huntsmans Way.
E-mail correspondence with resident of Riverside Meadow
Parking – Church Close

11. Review of Actions Summary from Last Meeting: all on the agenda or dealt with.

12. Public Open Session (15 mins)

13. Date of the Next Meeting: Thursday 10th November 2022 at 8pm in the village hall.