PUBLOW WITH PENSFORD PARISH COUNCIL
AGENDA
MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY 12th FEBRUARY 2024 at 7:00 PM IN THE MEMORIAL HALL, PUBLOW LANE, PENSFORD.
TO ALL PARISH COUNCILLORS:
You are summoned to attend a meeting of the Parish Council on Monday 12th February 2024 at 7pm in the Village Hall.
H Richardson (Mrs) – Clerk to the Parish Council
Date: 6th February 2024
Public Participation – Members of Public are asked to inform the Clerk if you wish to attend. (15 minutes Maximum): Please note that prior to the official business of the meeting; members of the Parish are welcome to raise any Parish issues. Please inform the Clerk providing name, address and subject matter no later than 24 hrs prior to the meeting if you wish to arrange a speaking slot. Please keep your speech to a maximum of 3 minutes. Additionally, the applicant or their agent may verbally present planning applications. You are not guaranteed a slot if you do not book in advance. Please note the Parish Council cannot make a decision on items that are not on the agenda, but items may be put forward for the agenda for the next meeting. 
47.1. To receive apologies for absence.
47.2. To receive notification of any members’ personal or prejudicial interest in any item on the agenda.
47.3. To confirm minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 8th January 2024 as a true & fair record
47.4. Planning:
a) Applications to Consult:
i) 24/00151/VAR: Gospel Hall High Street, Pensford. Variation of condition 8 (Plans List) of application 22/04725/FUL (Proposed conversion and extension to create a dwelling)
b) Decision Notification:
i) 23/04030/FUL, The Teasel Barn, Stanton Road, Pensford. Demolition of existing detached single storey garage to be replaced with a two storey, two bedroom detached dwelling (annex). REFUSE
ii) 23/04536/FUL: Greenmeadow, Woollard Lane, Publow. Conversion of garage raising of roof and extension behind. PERMIT.
iii) 23/00549/FUL. Land Adjacent To Meadow Barn, Wick Lane, Pensford: Creation of a vehicular access onto an agricultural field with the erection of gates and fencing. PERMIT
iv) 23/04465/FUL: 6 Hillcrest, Pensford. Erection of first floor extension and alterations. REFUSE.
47.5. Matters for Discussion:
a) To review the new Financial Regulations
b) To resolve to change banks from Natwest to Unity Trust Bank to enable online banking.
c) To resolve matters with Solving Communications
d) To review Local Plan Consultation
e) To approve removal of dog bin on Old Road
f) To consider benefits of a Parish Nature Action Plan
g) To approve expenditure to replace gatepost on the allotments
h) To review public consultation for revised speed limits on the B3130
i) To agree proposed site for the Miners silhouette
47.6. Financial Matters:
a) To approve the Financial Report
b) To approve Payments to be authorised at February meeting:
Payee Mark McMullen
Description Footpath Officer (JAN)
Amount £85
VAT TO RECLAIM N/A
Payee Helen Richardson
Description Clerk Salary (FEB)
Amount £882.18
VAT TO RECLAIM N/A
Payee Number one electrical
Description Fixing light in Defibrillator -reimburse LM
Amount £86.40
VAT TO RECLAIM £14.40
Payee Pensford Memorial Hall
Description Contribution to Waste Collection – reissue cheque 1676
Amount £1006.93
VAT TO RECLAIM N/A
Payee Titan Internet
Description Hosting Yearly – Reimburse HR
Amount £240
VAT TO RECLAIM £40
Payee Helen Richardson Reimburse
Description Special Delivery & Stamps
Amount £27.35
VAT TO RECLAIM N/A
Payee Layla Malt Reimburse
Description Plaque for Jubilee Tree
Amount TBC £32.49
VAT TO RECLAIM ?
47.7. B&NES Ward Councillor: To receive an update on district matters from Cllr P May
47.8. To receive reports/updates on current matters:
a. PCAA and removal of greenbelt in Local Plan
b. Allotments
c. Parish Council Working Group
d. War Memorial
e. Flood Representatives
f. Clerks Progress Report
g. Chairman’s Report
47.9. Items of report to carry forward to the next meeting.
47.10. To Note Future Meetings
ALCA Meeting 23 Jan, 11th June
Parish Liaison 28 feb, 19th June, 18th Sept.
DATE OF NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: 11th March 2024