Ashwell Parish Council
Agenda for Parish Council Meeting 6th August 2025 at 7pm in the Parish Room
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Topic: Ashwell Parish Council Meeting
Time: Aug 6, 2025 07:00 PM
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Notice from National Highways
Resurfacing works on the A1(M) between junctions 8 and 10 will commence for one night on 7th August between 9pm – 5am (weather permitting).The road will be closed and diversions set out below.
Traffic travelling northbound on the A1(M) will need to:
- Exit the A1(M) at junction 8 onto the A602 into Hitchin
- Continue through Hitchin on Bedford Road to the A600
- At the end of the A600, turn right onto the A507
- Rejoin the A1(M) at junction 10
Coffee with a Cop
Royston Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Coffee With a Cop Session at Rhubarb & Mustard in Ashwell as detailed below.
We are keen to hear about any concerns you have regarding Anti Social Behaviour, crime or any other issues affecting you or our local community.
We will also be offering crime prevention advice
Sat 09 Aug 2025 11:00 - 13:00
Rhubarb & Mustard
Ashwell
SG7 5NP
If you can't attend this event, we are still keen to hear about any concerns through this short survey:
Please click here to complete the survey
For online crime prevention advice visit Crime prevention advice | Hertfordshire Constabulary (herts.police.uk)
Ashwell Playground/Rec
The Parish Council have received correspondence regarding the refurbishment of the playground/rec. We are aware that the it is tired and in need of attention. Please find below the following for your information:
Monies paid to APC from S106 monies are currently allocated for the refurbishment of the Pavilion.
There are monies in a Parish Council savings account, earning interest, separate to Pavilion funds that have been specifically allocated for the Play Area and will not be used for any other purpose.
Unfortunately purchase and installation costs of play equipment are extremely high and APC do not have enough funds currently to upgrade to the standard that parishioners and the Parish Council would like.
When the pavilion project is finished the play area will be the Parish Council’s next focus and it will aim to create a Working Group to fund raise and propose equipment that is most desired by users for the Rec.
Statement of Licensing Policy Review
Under the Licensing Act 2003, the Council regulates the retail sale of alcohol, the supply of alcohol at club premises, the provision of regulated entertainment, and the sale of hot food and hot drink between 23:00hrs and 05:00hrs.
At least every 5 years, the Council must review and adopt a Statement of Licensing Policy that details how the Council will undertake its licensing functions. The current Statement of Licensing Policy has been in effect since 7 January 2021, therefore the Council has undertaken a full review. The proposed policy sets out the approach the Council will take when determining applications for new licences, variations and reviews. It also states the Council’s vision for licensing and how the policy integrates with other statutory functions.
The Council believes that well-managed premises are an integral part of a vibrant night-time economy and are often at the centre of village communities, therefore playing an important role in attracting a wide range of people who want to work, visit or live in North Hertfordshire. The Council are equally aware that licensing decisions must seek to balance the wider community benefit of licensed premises against any unreasonable disturbance to local residents and businesses.
Have your say
The Statement of Licensing Policy is open to public consultation between Monday 28 July 2025 and Friday 19 September 2025.
A copy of the policy and details for responding to the consultation are available at the following link: Licensing consultations | North Herts Council
