Oakham Town Council
Rol House, Long Row, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6NL
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Members of the Town Council are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of
OAKHAM TOWN COUNCIL to be held via Zoom on
WEDNESDAY 10TH MARCH 2021
commencing at 6.30pm.
The business to be transacted at the meeting is specified in the agenda set out below.
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Clerk to the Council
3rd March 2021
AGENDA
Members of the public attending this meeting are advised that it may be filmed and recorded.
1. APOLOGIES AND REASONS FOR ABSENCE
2. DECLARATION OF MEMBERS’ INTERESTS AND APPLICATIONS FOR DISPENSATION
Members are reminded to declare any interests which may arise on matters for discussion at the
meeting
3. MINUTES (Appendix A)
To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 10
th February 2021
4. DEPUTATIONS BY THE PUBLIC
Members of the Public are invited to address the meeting in accordance with procedures laid
down in Standing Orders 1(d) – 1(i)
5. COUNCILLOR’S QUESTIONS
To answer questions previously notified to the Clerk under Standing Order 9
6. CLERKS REPORT, ACTIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
7. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBER’S REPORTS
8. WORKING GROUPS (Appendix B)
To receive Report No. TC00521
9. CO-OPTION OF A NEW MEMBER
a) Mr Adrian Orchard is considered for appointment as a co-opted Councillor to
Oakham Town Council South Ward
b) Declaration of Acceptance
10. TO CONSIDER CURRENT PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND MAKE ANY
RECOMMENDATIONS TO RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
a) 2020/1396/FUL Cellnex and EE Ltd and Hutchison 3G UK Ltd
Removal of 6 no. antennas and installation of 6 no. antennas and associated apparatus and
ancillary works.
Telecommunications Mast Lec0043 Ashburton Hall, Church Street
b) 2021/0103/ADV Eric c/o Muffty Developments Ltd
5 no. Fascia Signs, Projecting 1 no, Roof Sign, 14 no, Freestanding Signs and 1no, Totem Sign.
Development on Land at Hawksmead Business Park Lands End Way
c) 2020/0163/CAT Mr Phil Tebbs
1 no. Walnut (T1) - Mature tree requiring general work to improve ongoing health, crossed and
damaged branches reduced or removed as appropriate but maintaining the shape of the tree,
some branches impacting on neighbouring properties to be reduced to within property boundary
if appropriate within the general scheme of the tree shape. 1 no. Sycamore (T2) - Mature tree
requiring crown reduction to reduce impact on shading and debris to neighbouring property, one
branch overhanging small neighbouring garden to be removed as it is causing significant
distress to the occupant.
Northgate Farmhouse, Northgate
d) 2021/0036/FUL Paulina Kalitan
Alterations to listed building in relation to the change of use to ground floor to A3. Temporary
change of use to ground floor to A5
34A – 34C High Street
e) 2021/0037/LBA Paulina Kalitan
Alterations to listed building in relation to the change of use to ground floor to A3. Temporary
change of use to ground floor to A5
34A – 34C High Street
f) 2021/0122/FUL Michael Allen
The construction of a new artificial Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) with associated sports
lighting, fencing and ancillary features for pupils at Brooke Priory School. Includes a change of
use from domestic gardens to school.
Land to the rear of Brook Priory School, Station Road
g) 2021/0254/FUL Mr and Mrs J. Robertson
Porch with pitched roof.
22 Welland Way
h) 2020/1009/FUL Mr and Mrs Cummie
Proposed two bay oak framed garage
18 Stamford Road
i) 2021/0147/FUL Mr and Mrs P Cooper
Two storey extension to front elevation.
122 Welland Way
j) 2021/0172/PTA Mr Sentence
Remove 1 no. Sycamore tree (T1) to just above ground level – the tree has extensive decay in
the lowest 2m of its stem.
11 Catmose Park Road
11. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS (Appendix C)
To approve the Statement of Accounts to 28th February 2021
12. COMMUNICATION POLICY (Appendix D)
a) To adopt the policy
b) To appoint a Town Council Communications Officer in line with the policy
13. GRANT (Appendix E)
To consider an application form and make any decisions as appropriate
14. TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON DISCUSSIONS REGARDING CUTTS CLOSE PATH
15. CUTTS CLOSE (Appendix F)
To consider a request, grant permission in principle (due to any restrictions at that time) and
agree on a rental charge for Pinders Circus to use Cutts Close from Monday 17th May until
Sunday 23rd May 2021
16. NEW NOTICEBOARD OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY (Appendix G)
To consider a design and quotation
17. APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SKATE PARK PROJECT
18. BUSINESS LIAISON GROUP (Appendix H)
To receive Report No. TC00621
19. EXCLUSION OF PRESS & PUBLIC
To resolve whether to exclude the public and press for consideration of the following contractual
matters, in accordance with the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, section 1
20. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS CONTRACT (Appendix I)
To receive Report No. TC00721
21. INSURANCE RENEWAL (Appendix J)
To receive Report No. TC00821
22. TENNIS CLUB (Appendix K)
To receive Report No. TC00921
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