Email: clerk@stewartbykhparishcouncil.gov.uk
Website: www.stewartbykhparishcouncil.gov.uk
13th May 2026
To: Members of the Council
You are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of Stewartby & Kempston Hardwick Parish Council to be held at the Dave Law Sports Pavilion, Park Crescent, Stewartby on THURSDAY 21ST MAY 2026 at 7.00 pm (after the Annual Parish Meeting).
Members of the Public/Press can join the meeting. Please refer to Agenda Item 4 for guidance on public/press participation.
AGENDA
| 1. | Apologies
To receive apologies for absence.
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| 2. | Declarations of Interest in items on the Agenda
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| 3. | To consider any applications for a dispensation
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| 4. | Public Participation
Members of the public are invited to speak (5 minutes per person). Please raise your hand and state your name.
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| 5. | Representative from 4YP about Youth Provision
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| 6. | Minutes (attached)
To confirm the accuracy of the minutes of the Council meeting held on Thursday 16th April 2026.
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| 7. | Matters arising from previous minutes
For information only
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| 8. | Chairman’s Report
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10 mins |
| 9. | Report from Bedford Borough Council
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5 mins |
| 10. | Clerk’s Financial Report
10.1 Authorise BACS Payments 10.2 Balances of Accounts 10.3 Review of Pitch & Sports Pavilion Hire Rates
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10 mins
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| 11. | Quotations for authorisation
11.1 Hire of Crockery and Cutlery for Gala Dinner 11.2 Replacement Dog Signs 11.3 Parts for Outdoor Gym Equipment
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| 12. | Planning Applications & Planning Decisions
12.1 Planning Applications & Decisions received before the despatch of the Agenda
Ref: 26/00654/M73 Major S73 Variation of Condition Application proposed 0utline application with all matters reserved except access for a housing led mixed use redevelopment comprising up to 1,000 new homes, 1.31 hectares of employment land, a new primary school and pre-school, heritage centre, community facilities (including retail), open space, green infrastructure and associated works. including variation of approved plans condition 1, and variation of the wording of conditions 5 and 6 attached to 18/03022/EIA, to allow for establishment of the bridge over the railway line as a pedestrian and cycle only bridge, removal of the serviced school site and to allow a revised heritage strategy @ Former Stewartby Brickworks, Broadmead Road, Stewartby, Bedfordshire
12.2 Planning Applications & Decisions received after the despatch of the Agenda 12.3 Update on Universal Studios 12.4 Planning Appeal
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10 mins |
| 13. | Amenities
13.1 Highways/Lighting 13.2 Recreation Area 13.3 Social Engagement 13.4 Sports Field/Pavilion 13.5 Village Hall 13.6 Policing |
5 mins 5 mins 5 mins 5 mins 5 mins 5 mins
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| 14. | Proposal for a Foodbank
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| 15. | Community Events 2026 & Fountain
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| 16. | Grants
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| 17. | Council Surgery / Community Engagement
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| 18. | Items of an URGENT nature or for inclusion in the next agenda
Items raised will be restricted to essential information only – no motions will be accepted.
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| 19. | Close of Meeting and items for the next / future agendas
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| 20. | Date and Time of Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on the 18th June 2026 @ 6.30 pm.
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Signed:
T J Bartens
T J Bartens
Parish Clerk