9th March 2026

Present: Cllrs M. Steed (Mr), D Stovin (Vice chair), P Parker (RFO),

Ms M Steed (Parish Clerk), B Stone, D Stokes, S Stokes

Members of the public - None

Parish Council Meeting

147.    Chair welcomed and opened the meeting

148.     No apologies

149.    Approve previous minutes 15/12/25 - Approved and signed.

150.    Matters arising from previous minutes

    90.     Village Green - Key holders and process, to access the green agreed. 

              Information on how to access the green to be placed at the entrance.

              Action - chair to organise.

              The entrance of the green should be 3 meters for the tractor to enter.

    94.    VH Update - British Damp proofing invited back as we believe we still have

             an issue with this. Contractor to advise next steps.

    146.    New Street - Feedback given to residents as a result of the vote at last

               meeting. Residents do not want to take this any further at this point.

               Chased platform housing regarding a report. Update promised 19/3/26.

151.    Financial Matters

           Reviewed accounts

          Approved payment £30 (Hire Village Hall for meeting)

          Approved payment £180 To fit post in Village Green

          Approved payment £93.90 LALC Subs 

          Approved payment £685.23 Insurance

          Action: Chair to approach Mr Milligan to ask if he still is available to cut the grass

          this year, and to inform RFO of the decision, payment was approved £180 for 

          grass cutting as a contribution towards costs.

152.    Dog Fouling - Discussed and agreed action that Cllr Stone to research extra

            signage and report back prior to purchasing.

153.     Planning application for Mr & Mrs Wilkinson - Discussed and no objections

154.     Speeding Signs - Discussed pros and cons for having two along Main Road. 

            Also the possibility of obtaining a grant to purchase these. It was agreed further

            decision required.

Date of next meeting: Monday 11th May 2026 (AGM/Parish Council meeting)

Meeting closed: 7:40pm