Parish Council Meeting – 9 December 2025

AGENDA

8.1 To accept apologies for absence.

8.2 To consider requests for dispensation and pecuniary & other interests on items on the agenda.

8.3 To receive petitions, comments and questions from the public.

8.4 To approve minutes of Council Meeting 11 November.

8.5 To receive reports on meetings & events attended by Councillors.

8.6 To receive the Clerk’s report.

8.7 Planning: (Cllr Dix)

1. a) 6/2025/2332/HOUSE 10 Oak Road, Erection of a two-storey side and rear extension.
2. b) 6/2025/1871/LAWP 62 Carvers Croft.
3. c) 6/2025/1060/COND Land off London Road, archaeology.
4. d) 6/2025/1501/RM, Land off London Road, Approval of reserved matters.
5. e) 6/2025/1351/COND 22A London Road.
6. f) 6/2025/0603/MAJ 61 London Road.
7. g) 6/2025/0847/OUTLINE Land adjacent to 52 London Road.

8.8 Hall: (Cllrs Corke & Pinney) & Grounds: (Cllr Dix) 

1. a) To discuss shower test results.
2. b) To receive update on WiFi upgrade – Cllr Dix.
3. c) To consider quote for playground repairs.

8.9 Finance: (Cllr Hall)

1. a) To receive and approve the payments for November.
2. b) To note receipt of income for November.
3. c) To review accounts performance against budget for November.
4. d) To receive bank reconciliation for November.
5. e) To discuss budget 2026/27.
6. f) To consider paying staff a Christmas bonus.
7. g) To receive update on collection for a Judith Watson memorial bench.
8. h) To receive update on the Climate Action Small Grant.
9. i) To receive update on WHBC Lottery.
10. j) To consider paying KP Waste by direct debit.

8.10 Environment & Transport: (Cllr Gribble)

1. a) To receive update on puffin crossing.
2. b) To raise any highways matters.

8.11 To discuss Bishop’s Hatfield School’s admission arrangements 2027/28.

8.12 To receive update on transfer to new website.

8.13 To receive announcements. (for information only).

8.14 To agree date of next Council meeting – Tuesday 13 January at 7.30pm.