Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall, Hall Lane, SG3 6XA.
Open to the press and public
AGENDA
4.1 To accept apologies for absence.
4.2 To consider requests for dispensation and pecuniary & other interests on items on the agenda.
4.3 To receive petitions, comments and questions from the public.
4.4 To approve minutes of Council Meeting 14 July.
4.5 To receive reports on meetings & events attended by Councillors.
4.6 To receive the Clerk’s report.
4.7 Planning: (Cllr Castle-Ridpath & Dix)
a) 6/2026/1452/FULL 51-53 London Road, Retrospective application for the installation of palisade fencing and gates adjoining highway.
b) 6/2026/1459/HOUSE 16 Oak Road, Erection of annexe.
c) 6/2026/1391/TPO 4 Evergreen Close: Crown reduction of a Silver Birch tree by up to 20% (approximately 2 – 3 metres) to reduce branch spread and weight. Work is required to manage size, prevent encroachment and maintain tree health. Reduce overhanging branches by approximately 2 metres to prevent encroachment over the driveway and reduce pigeon fouling on vehicles. The tree is close to the house and has grown too large for the garden so the works are required to manage its size and maintain its health TPO 105 T3
d) 6/2026/1038/HOUSE 55 Garden Road.
e) 6/2026/0880/TPO 5 Evergreen Close.
f) 6/2026/0127/COND Land off London Road. Condition 2 (LEMP) and 8 (refuse and recycling)
g) 6/2025/2513/COND Land off London Road. Traffic/crossing.
h) 6/2025/0603/MAJ 61 London Road.
i) 6/2025/0847/OUTLINE Land adjacent to 52 London Road.
4.8 Hall: (Cllrs Corke & Pinney) & Grounds: (Cllr Dix)
a) To receive report on weekly playground inspection.
b) To approve quotation for playground works.
4.9 Finance: (Cllr Hall)
a) To receive and approve the payments for July/August.
b) To note receipt of income for July/August.
c) To review accounts performance against budget for July/August.
d) To receive bank reconciliation for July/August.
e) To consider reduction in Knebworth FC pitch fee.
f) To consider implementing LGA/NJC pay settlement.
4.10 Environment: (Cllr Castle-Ridpath) & Transport: (Cllr Gribble)
a) To receive update on puffin crossing.
b) To raise any highways matters.
c) To note closure of Twin Foxes gate.
d) To consider quotes for new Garden Road swings.
e) To discuss planters.
f) To consider how to appropriately spend additional memorial bench funds.
4.11 Community: (Cllrs Corke & Pinney)
a) To consider charity to support at Carols round the Tree.
4.12 To receive announcements. (for information only).
4.13 To agree date of next Council meeting – Council Meeting Tuesday 13 October at 7.30pm.
