of the Parish Council meeting held on
Wednesday, 23rd September 2026 at 7:30 pm in Moggerhanger Village Hall
Present: Cllrs A Cross (Chair), M Jovanovic and S Saville
In Attendance: Clerk, and 8 members of the public
Public Participation
[Standing Orders are suspended – At this point in the meeting, members of the public may, at the discretion of the Chairman, address the Council, ask questions of the Council or request items to be included for the next Agenda for consideration]
There were no matters raised, and Standing Orders were duly reinstated.
1 Apologies
Cllrs A Carter and P Daniels sent their apologies.
2 Disclosures of Interests
Members are invited to declare any pecuniary interests they may have in any items on the agenda for this meeting in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct for Members
There were no interests declared.
3 Minutes and Matters Arising
To approve the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 22nd July 2026 (Copy previously circulated) and consider any matters arising. The minutes were approved by Councillors and duly signed by the Chairman.
1. Item 3.3 re: Facebook page – Cllr Jovanovic reported that the new PC Facebook page is now up and running. She did an amazing job with designing the page and it can be viewed by searching for ‘Moggerhanger Parish Council’.
There were no further matters arising.
4 Highways & ROW Reports
1. A603 – Willington’s Campaign for an Alternative Lorry Management Route – Councillors were keen to collaborate with Willington. Resolved: Councillors to progress this via e-mail.
5 Planning
5.1 Planning Applications
1. CB/26/02168/OUT Outline application for up to 38 dwellings, green space, SuDs, drainage, landscaping, internal roads, utilities and other service infrastructure. All matters reserved except for access at land to the rear of Bedford Road, Moggerhanger – object
5.2 Planning Matters
1. CB/22/00752/FULL Installation of a Solar Farm (up to 7MW) with battery storage and associated works at land north of A603 Sandy – recommended for approve but refused following the Development Management Committee on 26th August 2026. Chair thanked everyone involved.
5.3 Neighbourhood Plan Update
Cllr Saville advised that the updated MNP details were submitted by Tony to CBC on 4th August 2026. CBC plans the Referendum on 6th May 2027 and expects a Decision Notice by 17th May 2027.
6 Little Free Library Proposal Update
Young resident has completed her challenge to read 1 million words over the summer holidays and, in fact, smashed the target by reading over 1.5 million words! She has raised £1,085 so far! Resolved: Library Option 2 was approved. Carolyn to find out whether stand is included. They will organise decorating the library. MPC will cover the installation costs (and base, if not included). A suitable plaque will be installed on the library.
7 Pavilion & Playing Field Report
1. To confirm emergency access arrangements – a notice with instructions for emergency access to be placed outside the gate was approved. Cllr Saville will arrange for this to be printed.
2. Defibrillators – Resolved: Clerk to investigate why both are noted as not being available. Both need to be serviced. A further training session for next year was approved.
3. Two showers in the Pavilion are not working, and Football Club has sourced a quote. Resolved: Clerk to advise we are happy for them to proceed with works.
8 Water Pressure
Need additional information on local issues to pass onto Anglian Water. Resolved: Clerk and Cllr Jovanovic to ask via Facebook for specific examples.
9 Internet Connection
Cllr Daniels was not in attendance – item to be deferred to the November PC meeting.
10 Police
10.1 Local Crime Stats
Clerk advised that in July there was one Handling Stolen Goods reported at Bedford Road and one Arson Not Endangering Life reported at St John’s Road. In August there were two Sexual offences and one Assault Without Injury reported. In the first half of September there was one Other Theft at Blunham Road and one Threats to Kill at Bedford Road.
11 Report from Central Bedfordshire Council Representative
Cllr Daniels was not in attendance, but his latest report can be viewed on the MPC website.
12 Finance
12.1 To approve invoices for payment and to note any income
A summary of receipts and payments was approved (see Appendix 1).
12.2 To receive reconciliation to bank statement
The updated cash book with bank reconciliation, having previously been circulated to Councillors, was approved unanimously.
12.3 Year End Accounts 2025-2026
Clerk confirmed that the year end accounts had been successfully audited by the External Auditor and the audited copy, along with a completion notice is available to view on our website.
12.4 To approve the Local Government Services Pay Agreement 2026/2027 with effect from 1st April 2026
Approved.
13 Matters Arising from Correspondence/AOB
1. CPRE Hedgerow Heroes – Call for Sites!
2. E-mail from resident regarding fire risk posed by wildflower area at Moggerhanger Playing Field – grass contractor was instructed to cut the grass.
3. Trees in St Johns Road and Park Road, Moggerhanger – Cllr Daniels is in correspondence with CBC to request that these trees are cut back on an urgent basis.
4. Black Cat Roundabout works closure – Barford Road, Little Barford, will be closed from 9pm on Friday 25 September until 6am on Monday 19 October 2026. This closure is needed so they can carry out drainage works and final tie-in works for the new road alignment safely. The road will be closed 24 hours a day for the duration of these works. Access for residents within the closure area will be maintained. Please be advised, there will be no through route between St Neots and Tempsford via Barford Road, Little Barford Road during this period.
5. A1 Blunham and Georgetown exit slip road and entry slip road to and from the A1 southbound to the roundabout with Sunderland Road will be closed due to drainage works which will be carried out over five nights starting on Monday 21 September 2026 between 9pm and 5am, weeknights only, weather permitting.
6. Be a Councillor Event – How to become a councillor
7. National Scheme of Delegation (NSoD) – changes to Government Planning Policy.
8. Resident reported that past minutes from 1948 resolved to clean the war memorial annually. Whilst annual cleaning is not required, he suggested that, prior to the next clean, the PC should consider adding some names that he thinks were erroneously left off.
9. Moggerhanger village sign planter – quote from local business to maintain the planter. Initial replant and stock for £220 with a monthly maintenance cost of £30. However, resident, Scott Jarvis has very generously volunteered to maintain the planter free of charge. MPC to pay for bulbs etc.
10. Resident will report village sign to be cleaned.
11. Chalton bench which was repaired is now beyond further repair. Local contractor will be submitting a quote to replace with a low maintenance UVPC model. Resolved: Chair to also ask him to quote to repair the Chalton noticeboard.
14 Date of Next Meeting
Wednesday, 25th November 2026 at 7:30pm in Moggerhanger Village Hall