PUBLOW WITH PENSFORD PARISH COUNCIL
PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA TO BE HELD ON MONDAY 8th JANUARY 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 8th January 2024 at 7.00 pm in the Village Hall.
H Richardson (Mrs) – Clerk to the Parish Council
Date: 2nd January 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. 
46.1. To receive apologies for absence.
46.2. To receive notification of any members’ personal or prejudicial interest in any item on the agenda.
46.3. To confirm minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 11th December 2023 as a true & fair record
46.4. Planning:
a) Applications to Consult: None
b) Decision Notification:
i) 23/02194/FUL. Agricultural Buildings and Land Blackrock Lane, Publow. Erection of 1no. 4 bed dwelling and associated works. PERMIT
ii) 23/04077/FUL. Camelot , 4 Station Approach, Pensford, Refurbishment of existing property including modifications to primary elevation. PERMIT
iii) 23/02678/FUL. Kensington House, Pensford Hill, Pensford. Erection of fence. PERMIT
46.5. Matters for Discussion:
a) To review/adopt the Standing Orders
b) To review third draft of the budget 2024-25 and set the precept 2024-2025.
c) To respond to invite to Councillors to the Great Avon Wood.
d) To consider request for new bench at Hillcrest
46.6. Financial Matters:
a) To approve the Financial Report
b) To approve Payments to be authorised at January meeting:
Payee Mark McMullen
Description Footpath Officer (Dec)
Amount £85
VAT TO RECLAIM N/A
Payee Helen Richardson
Description Clerk Salary (Jan)
Amount tbc £895.32
VAT TO RECLAIM N/A
Payee Layla Malt Reimburse
Description Plaque for Jubilee Tree
Amount TBC £32.49 ?
VAT TO RECLAIM
46.7. B&NES Ward Councillor: To receive an update on district matters from Cllr P May
46.8. To receive reports/updates on current matters:
a. PCAA
b. Allotments
c. Parish Council Working Group
d. Staffing Panel – Clerk Appraisal
e. Clerks Progress Report
f. Chairman’s Report
46.9. Items of report to carry forward to the next meeting.
46.10. To Note Future Meetings
ALCA Meeting 23 Jan, 11th June
DATE OF NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: 12th February 2024