PARISH OF WILSHAMSTEAD: NOTICE OF MEETING THE PARISH COUNCIL

I hereby give you notice that the meeting of WILSHAMSTEAD PARISH COUNCIL will be held at 7.00 pm on MONDAY 5th JANUARY 2026 at Wilstead Village Hall, Cotton End Road

This meeting will be in person.  All members of the Council are hereby summoned to attend a meeting for the purpose of considering and resolving upon the business to be transacted as set out hereunder.  Members of the public are invited to speak during the Open Forum item.                              Dated:30/12/2025                    

               Signed: E. Barnicoat

MEETING BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED

1)      Welcome and Apologies for absence to be received

2)      Declarations of Personal and Prejudicial Interest for the meeting

3)      Open Forum – members of the public invited to speak

4)     Planning and Development to include:

a) Planning consultant work for supporting Wilstead, safeguarding against planning development application 24/01566/MAO Outline application with all matters reserved, except access, for the erection of up to 149 dwellings and associated works at Land On The East Of Duck End Lane – latest update regarding the Planning Committee consideration of application

b) 25/02313/LDE Certificate to confirm the existing air-conditioning units are lawful at 25 Church Farm Avenue

c) Consideration of any planning applications received after the publication of the agenda

5) Borough Councillor report

6) Finance and Policy matters to include:

a) Quotes for consideration/ratification - bin replacement ratification, highways safety quotation

b) Section 106 monies from application 15/00698/S73 consideration of outdoor play equipment quotation

c) Invoices to be paid

d) Consideration regarding management of festive lighting year round

e) Consideration of Parish Council support to Jubilee Centre proposed extension

f) Recommendation from Finance and General Purposes Working Group for Parish Council funds and bond investment

g) Recommendation from Finance and General Purposes Working Group for Parish Council budget 2026/27

h) Recommendation from Finance and General Purposes Working Group for Parish Council 2026/27 parish precept

i) Parish Council ability for co-option

7) Correspondence and Information Received to include summary of items not covered on agenda, for information only

8) To agree the minutes of last Council meeting held on 20th October and 24th November

9) Close of Meeting – Next Meeting Date 9th February