PUBLOW WITH PENSFORD PARISH COUNCIL

PARISH COUNCIL AGENDA TO BE HELD ON MONDAY 13th NOVEMBER 2023 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 13th November 2023 at 7.00 pm in the Village Hall.

H Richardson (Mrs) – Clerk to the Parish Council
Date: 7th November 2023

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.

44.1. To receive apologies for absence.

44.2. To receive notification of any members’ personal or prejudicial interest in any item on the agenda.

44.3. To confirm minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 9th October 2023 as a true & fair record

44.4. Planning:

a) Applications to Consult:
i) 23/03847/FUL: Publow Oak Barn , Blackrock Lane, Publow. Proposed Solar panels
ii) 23/03848/LBA: Publow Oak Barn , Blackrock Lane, Publow. Proposed Solar panels
iii) 23/04077/FUL: Camelot , 4 Station Approach, Pensford. Refurbishment of existing property including modifications to primary elevation.

b) Decision Notification:
i) 23/02214/FUL: 13 Hillcrest, Pensford: Erection of two storey side extension and internal alterations, provision of rear decking area, formation of new vehicular access and replacement part of rear boundary hedge with timber fence (Resubmission). PERMITTED

44.5. Matters for Discussion:

a) To approve extension to the role of the Footpath Officer
b) To appoint Steve Grimes as rep to the Parish Council Airport Association (PCAA)
c) To review/adopt the Standing Orders
d) To nominate resident for the Chelwood Bridge Rotary Club Community Award
e) To consider the need to replace the Defibrillators
f) To approve installation of a new bench for Hillcrest
g) To agree maintenance for the planters on A37
h) To review the district & polling places 2023
i) To approve expenditure for a plaque for the Jubilee Tree.
j) To review first draft of the budget 2024-25

44.6. Financial Matters:

a) To approve the Financial Report
b) To approve Payments to be authorised at November meeting:

Payee Mark McMullen
Description Footpath Officer (Oct)
Amount £85
VAT TO RECLAIM N/A

Payee Helen Richardson
Description Clerk Salary (Oct) tbc
Amount £820.21
VAT TO RECLAIM N/A

Payee DPM Lucas Garden Contractors
Description Cutting the Green
Amount £75
VAT TO RECLAIM N/A

Payee The Salon For Hair & Beauty (S Grimes reimburse)
Description Cable ties for poppies
Amount 7.49
VAT TO RECLAIM 1.25

Payee SLCC membership
Description Membership
Amount £80.91
VAT TO RECLAIM N/A

Payee ALCA
Description Training
Amount £30.00
VAT TO RECLAIM N/A

Payee Royal British Legion (reimburse H Richardson)
Description Poppies & Wreaths
Amount £75.00
VAT TO RECLAIM N/A

Payee Mr Mark Goulding
Description Honorarium for Bugle Playing
Amount 30.00
VAT TO RECLAIM N/A

44.7. B&NES Ward Councillor: To receive an update on district matters from Cllr P May

44.8. To receive reports/updates on current matters:

a. PCAA
b. ANPR
c. Allotments
d. Remembrance Day
e. Clerks Progress Report
f. Chairman’s Report

44.9. Items of report to carry forward to the next meeting.

44.10. To Note Future Meetings
ALCA Meeting 23 Jan, 11th June

DATE OF NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: 11th December 2023