To: ALL MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED TO ATTEND A MEETING OF CASTOR PARISH COUNCIL TO BE HELD IN THE CEDAR CENTRE ON MONDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2023, at 7.30PM FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSACTING THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS:
JOHN HASTE, CLERK TO THE COUNCIL DATE 31st January, 2023
Note: The parish council meeting will be preceded by a public meeting at 7.00pm and the parish council meeting will commence at 7.30 or following the conclusion of the public meeting if later.
The public meeting will explain the details of the proposals for the Woodlands site as a whole, insofar as the full details are known. Only the planning application for the extension of the care home has so far been made. Future planning application(s) for other parts of the Woodlands Site are expected in the near future
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO WISH TO ATTEND THE MEETING OR ADDRESS THE PARISH COUNCIL ARE ADVISED TO NOTIFY THE CLERK IN ADVANCE (Preferably before mid-day of the day of the meeting) in order that appropriate facilities are made available if required:
AGENDA
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1) Note attendance and receive apologies for absence. –
2) DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST on items on this agenda and approve dispensations to members.
3) MINUTES of the previous meeting – To Consider a resolution to approve the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 12th January, 2022.
4) Matters arising from the minutes of the previous meetings (if Any) (Information Only).
5) PUBLIC FORUM – Opportunity for public questions or presentations to the council –
6) PLANNING and associated matters:
a) Joint Community Action Plan (JCAP) – to consider any actions needing to be implemented arising from the agreed action plan.
b) Neighbourhood planning (standing item) – Cllr. David Shaw to provide an update (if any).
c) Status report – update on planning applications previously considered 2021/22 financial year.
• Public participation is limited to items that appear on the agenda OR to request an item for a future agenda.
• unless directed by the chairman, public participation shall be limited to 15 minutes with each person speaking for no longer than 5 minutes.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BEYOND THE PUBLIC FORUM IS NOT NORMALLY PERMITTED PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE NOT PUBLIC MEETINGS THEY ARE MEETINGS HELD IN PUBLIC
d) Planning Applications – to consider, as statutory consultees, planning applications received since the previous meeting.
i. 23/00071/PRIOR – 6 Clay Lane – Single storey rear extension maximum depth from original rear wall 6.10m maximum height 3m (to eaves 3m)
ii. 23/00034/FUL – Woodlands Splash Lane – Demolition of sports and leisure complex and redevelopment of the site with a 54 unit Assisted Living Extra Care building (C2) and associated car parking
e) Woodlands Development –
(i) To consider any feedback on the Land swap proposal. (If Any)
(ii) To consider any feedback from the letter expressing interest in acquiring Tennis courts and bowling green
(iii) to consider latest developments on plans for the remaining parts of the Woodlands site.
7) LAND AND ALLOTMENTS – to consider any urgent matters arising by the date of the meeting
8) HIGHWAYS & Public Rights of Way –
a) Observations from Councillors (if any).
9) COMMUNITY MATTERS:
a) Joint Parish Liaison Group (JPLG) – To consider the request of Ailsworth parish council that the meeting should not be postponed indefinitely and (If accepted) to set a date so that other matters (besides neighbourhood plans) could be progressed.
b) Nature Recovery Project – update on progress – to note progress on the Nature Recovery Project (if any since the last meeting).
c) Good Neighbours scheme – update on Roving Warm Hub and other matters – Chairman to report
d) Commemorative Oak tree – To consider an appropriate plaque commemorating the life of Queen Elizabeth ll OR the Queens Canopy project.
e) Operation Golden Orb –
i) to give further consideration to the suggestion of the chairman to purchase a Commemorative Mug for the children at the primary school and preschool, playgroup.
ii) Terms of Reference under which the events working group have delegated authority to organise events to celebrate the coronation of King Charles lll
f) Climate Change – Cllr. David Shaw to report on the draft document circulated by him for a shortened version of a policy to be adopted by this parish council.
g) Standing Stones – Cllr. William Baxter to report (if any progress to report)
i. Water Leak
ii. Information boards
10) GOVERNANCE MATTERS:
i. To consider a grant application from the preschool play group for part funding of a banner to promote the group
11) TO RECEIVE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, correspondence of note, notices, or; reports from chairman, clerk, or councillors.
12) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS –
a) Cricket Club Lease
13) DATE OF NEXT MEETING – 2ND MARCH, 2023
JOHN HASTE, CLERK TO THE COUNCIL DATE 31st January, 2023
