AGENDA
- apologies for absence – To note attendance and receive apologies for absence.
- declarations of interest on items on this agenda and approve dispensations to members (If appropriate).
- Minutes of the previous meeting – To Consider a resolution to approve the minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 2nd November 2023.
- Matters arising from the minutes of the previous meetings (if Any) (Information Only).
- PUBLIC FORUM – Opportunity for public questions or presentations to the council.
- PLANNING and associated matters:
- Peterborough Local Plan – Strategic Housing & Economic Land Availability Assessment (Stage 1) Report.
- Joint community Action Plan (standing item) – To note the contents of the revised JCAP and note this will be for further consideration at the JPLG meeting Planned for 18th January (ref 9a below).
- Neighbourhood planning (standing item) – To consider if any further action is required by, or related to the review of, the present NP.
- Status report – to note changes to the report presented to Parish council in October.
- Planning Applications – to consider, as statutory consultees, planning applications received since the previous meeting.
- 23/01105/LBC – 38 Peterborough Road – Internal alterations, replacement signage on the East elevation, new window on the West elevation.
- 23/01576/TRE – Castor Heights, Peterborough Road – T1 – Ash – Fell due to extensive decay as a result of Inonotus hispidus. T2 – Ash – Fell due to extensive decay as a result of Inonotus hispidus. (94/00008/TPO).
- 23/01617/HHFUL – 26 Peterborough Road – Internal remodel on the ground floor, replacement of 8 windows and front door.
- Woodlands Development – to consider latest known status of plans for the Woodlands site
- Approach by Jon Gibbison to discuss plans for development of Cadmans Barn site.
- Land and Allotments –
- Cricket Club Lease – to receive an update report from the Chairman
- Update on negotiations with Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) & (if available) to agree the terms of 10 year lease of Tweentowns to PECT as a tree nursery.
- Parish Councillors Observations – To consider any other Land & Allotment related Observations from Parish councillors.
- HIGHWAYS & Public Rights of Way – Councillors Observations
- Community Matters:
- Joint Parish Liaison Group (JPLG)
- to note and consider the draft agenda for the next meeting with Ailsworth parish councillors scheduled to be held on 18th January
- Joint Parish Liaison Group (JPLG)
- Langdyke Trust Nature Recovery Project –
- to receive an update report on progress at the Paddock, Splash Lane.
- Standing Stones
- Information boards – update on progress (If any)
- Playground reinstatement – update
- Land management tender – to receive a progress report
- Governance Matters:
- Budgetary control report as at 28th November 2023 – To note receipts and payments to date compared to the budget, the estimated outturn for the financial year and the assumptions on which the estimated outturn is based
- Draft Budget 2024/25 – Peterborough City Council require precept form early January 2024 Prior to the next scheduled meeting of Castor parish council
- Local Government pay agreement 2023 effective 1st April 2023 – to note; and approve appropriate revision to Clerk’s Salary
- Other governance matters – to consider any urgent matters coming to the attention of the Clerk or Councillors
- To receive official announcements, correspondence of note, notices, or; reports from chairman, clerk, or councillors.
- CAPALC AGM to be held at 7pm on ZOOM on 14th December and to nominate a representative to attend
- Village Tribune – To note content of email from editor re advertising Rates
- Future agenda items
- Finalise Cricket Club Lease
- Village defibrillator – deferred to joint meeting with Ailsworth Parish Council
- Date of Next Meeting – scheduled to take place on 4th January or January 11th
JOHN HASTE, CLERK TO THE COUNCIL DATE 1st December 2023