Parish Council Meeting 13th May 2026

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Date of Notice: Wednesday 6th May 2026

 Notice is hereby given that the monthly meeting of the Ickleford Parish Council will be taking place on Wednesday 13th May at 19.30pm to be held at the Ickleford Village Hall for the purpose of transacting the business set out in the agenda below and members of the Council are hereby summoned to attend this meeting.  Members of the press and public are invited to attend.  A Councillor will be available between 18.45 and 19.00 to discuss any matters privately, relating to the Parish.

Steve Patmore

Clerk/RFO

Ickleford Parish Council

AGENDA

  1. Apologies for Absence

214.1           To receive and approve apologies for absence.

  1. Chairman’s Notice

215.1           To announce notice on openness and transparency at this meeting.

  1. Declaration of Interests

216.1           To receive declarations of interest from Councillors relating to items on the agenda.

216.2           To receive written requests for dispensation for declarable interests.

216.3           To grant any requests for dispensation as appropriate.

  1. Minutes of the Last Meeting

217.1           To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on the 8th April 2026.

  1. Public Participation Session

218.1          Members of the Press and public have the opportunity to have an open discussion with the Parish Council.

  1. Reports from County and District Councillors

219.1          To receive the report from the County Councillor

219.2          To receive the report from the District Councillor

  1. Ongoing Projects

220.1          To receive updates on the legal documentation for the lift and the arrangements for Insurance and ongoing Maintenance at the Ickleford Sports and Recreation Club and approve any actions.

220.2          To receive updates on Rights of Ways.

220.3          Highway Matters.

220.4          To discuss and approve the repair/replacement of the Map Boards on Upper and Lower Green.

220.5          To discuss and approve the repair/replacement of Sports Club Ground fencing.

220.6          Update on Outline Application 25/02401/OP Erection of up to 100 dwellings with means of                       access from Turnpike Lane.

220.7          To receive update on Allotments.

  1. New Matters

221.1          To discuss and approve the Parish Council’s response to the proposed bus timetable            changes, including the impact on residents and whether to submit a formal objection or representation to Stagecoach.

221.2          To discuss and approve a request for a Parish Council grant of £150 towards the cost of a        Christmas lunch for St Katharine’s 60+ Group

221.3          To discuss and approve the request for a Parish Council grant of £200 towards the cost of running the Icklefest and use of Upper Green for the event, together with access to the Parish Council’s electricity supply.

221.4          To discuss and approve a request for a Parish Council grant of £1700 towards the cost of maintaining the Lebanon Cedar Trees in prime condition in St Katharine’s Church Yard.

 

  1. Planning Applications

222.1          New Planning Applications Received since the last Meeting

222.1.1      26/00558/HYA Hybrid Application : Hybrid application for a mixed-use development to provide a total of up to 230 dwellings, a residential care home (Use Class C2), an Independent Special School (ISS) and new sports pitch, with access from Bedford Road, landscaping, parking and SuDS comprising: Phase 1 Application for full planning permission for the erection of 100 dwellings, an ISS, new sports pitch and associated parking, landscaping, open space and SuDS; Phase 2 An outline application on the remaining part of the site for the erection of up to 130 dwellings, a residential care home (Use Class C2) and associated works with access from Bedford Road (all matters reserved apart from access). Land At Pound Farm, Bedford Road, Ickleford, Hertfordshire, SG5 3RS

 

222.1.2     26/01015/FPH Full Permission Householder: Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear garage 15 Walnut Way, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3XT

 

222.1.3      26/01044/FPH Full Permission Householder : Single storey front extension and installation of side entrance door following demolition of existing front porch. 7 Abbis Orchard, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3TN

 

222.1.4      Planning Decisions received since the last Meeting

None

 

  1. Finance

223.1          To note receipts between meetings.

None

223.2          To approve payments made between meetings and any payments made at the meeting.

223.2.1      Invoice for £433.73 from Mark Walker Grounds Maintenance for burial ground.

223.2.2      Invoice for £632.40 from RJ & WR Crosse for IPC Maintenance Contract.

223.2.3      Invoice for £37.80 from DCK Payroll monthly charge.

223.2.4      Invoice for £156.00 from CPM Playgrounds for playground inspection report.

223.2.5      Invoice for £478.80 from Scribe New accounts software setup and training.

223.2.6      Invoice for £100.00 from Settle land rent for the Allotments.

223.2.7      Invoice for £340.70 from Hertfordshire County Council for Sports Field rental.

223.2.8      Invoice for £207.01 from K Goldie Village Retirement Event.

223.2.9      Invoice for £94.23 from C Biller Village Retirement Event.

223.2.10    Invoice for £74.94 from W Crowe Village Retirement Event.

223.2.11    Invoice for £50.00 from R Gillam Village Retirement Event.

223.2.12    Invoice for £113.95 from S Brecknock Village Retirement Event.

223.2.13    Invoice for 65.73 from S Patmore Village Car Park and Play Park signage.

 

 

Direct Debit Payments

223.2.14    Invoice for £11.99 from Telecoms World for Parish phoneline.

223.2.15    Invoice for £21.22 from Castle Water for water supply at Allotments

223.2.16    Invoice for £9.03 from Castle Water for water supply at Burial Ground

223.2.17    Invoice for £15.34 from Eon Next for electric supply Upper Green.

223.2.18    Invoice for £61.54 from NEST for Clerks pension contributions.

223.2.19    Invoice for £327.46 from HMRC for PAYE Tax payment.

223.2.20    Invoice for £54.00 from Scribe Monthly Subscription.

223.2.21    Invoice for £60.00 From Lower Green Farm Storage Charge.

 

  1. Reports

(For information only from Organisations represented by Councillors on their Committee – no decisions or actions can be agreed at this time.)

224.1          Rands Educational Foundation Governors (RANDS)

224.2          Ickleford Sports and Recreational Club Committee

224.3          Ickleford Village Hall Committee

224.4          Ickleford Burial Ground Trustees

224.5          Ickleford Common Holders Association

 

  1. Chairman’s Report

225.1          To receive urgent matter from the Chairman – for information only.

 

  1. Clerks Report

226.1          To receive urgent matter from the Clerk – for information only.

 

  1. Next Meeting

227.1          To suggest agenda items for the next Parish Council meeting.

227.2          To confirm the next meeting date as the 10th June 2026.

227.3          Meeting Closure.

 

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