To consider any Members reasons of absence

Members are reminded of the need to keep their register of interests up to date.

Members are reminded that they must act solely in the public interest and should never improperly confer an advantage or disadvantage on any person or act to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family, a friend, or close associate.

Disclosure of Interests
Members to disclose any disclosable pecuniary interests in items on the agenda and their nature.

Chairman to Move: The Meeting & Standing Orders be now adjourned:

At the Chairman’s discretion residents are invited to give their views and question the Parish Council on issues on this agenda or raise issues for future consideration.  Members of the public may not take part in the Parish Council Meeting.  There will be no discussion by members of the Council during this session, but the views expressed may be considered later as part of particular agenda items. During this period, in accordance with the revised Code of Conduct, members of the Council who have a disclosable interest (but not a disclosable pecuniary interest) in an item on the agenda may also make representations, answer questions, or give evidence relating to that item.

To receive Ward Member’s Reports.

County & District Councillor Robson’s Report – June 2026

District Councillor Ciotti’s Report – June 2026

Chairman to Move: To close the adjournment and the suspension of Standing Orders

To consider and approve the wording of the Clerk’s Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 1^st June 2026– Circulated on 15^th June 2026

1.Applications: None received

2.Appeals:  None received

a)      3.Decisions:

a.      Planning Ref: W/23/00597/OUT Outline application for the erection of up to 14 dwellings with access included Location: Fibrex Nurseries, Stratford Road, Pebworth, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 8XP – APPROVED

1.      To consider for approval the schedule of payments to be made by internet banking.

2.      To note income since last meeting

3.      To receive the Clerk’s report on payments made since the last meeting

4.      To receive update re CIL funds due

1.      To receive update regarding “reserved parking” signage at Town Pool

2.      To receive update regarding defibrillator – Pebworth Village

1.      To note / discuss ongoing concerns regarding antisocial behaviour at Meon Way Gardens.

1.      To note monthly reports and consider any work required

2.      To discuss damage to the MUGA surface / response from Total Play

1.      To receive update from Cllr Pearson

1.      To discuss siting of bench donated by family members.

2.      To note one internment on June 24^th

1.      None to note

1.      Nothing to note

1.      To note and discuss VAS sign quotes.

2.      To discuss VAS locations

1.      To note Lengthsman’s jobs issued from last Council meeting; comment on progress.

a.      VAS sign relocation

b.      Remove vegetation at junction visibility splays – Ullington Cross Road

c.      Pulling/ cutting of noxious weeds – The Halt

d.      Pulling/ cutting of noxious weeds – Middlesex Road, Dorsington Rd, Back Lane, Front Street

2.      To discuss future Lengthsman’s jobs

3.      The VAS data for June was noted

1.      Media Policy

2.      Risk Management Policy

3.      Reserves Policy

To confirm date of the next Ordinary Parish Council Meeting Monday 7^th September at 7.00pm at the Village Hall, Pebworth.

Cllr Jodi Cotton, Cllr Hannah Robson, Cllr Judith Ciotti.

Disclosures of Interests:

Members were reminded of the need to keep their register of interests updated. Members were asked to declare any Disclosable Pecuniary or other Interests in items considered in virtual meetings and their nature.

Chairman to Move: The Meeting & Standing Orders be now adjourned:

At the Chairman’s discretion residents are invited to give their views and question the Parish Council on issues on this agenda or raise issues for future consideration.  Members of the public may not take part in the Parish Council Meeting.  There will be no discussion by members of the Council during this session, but the views expressed may be considered later as part of particular agenda items.  During this period, in accordance with the revised Code of Conduct, members of the Council who have a disclosable interest (but not a disclosable pecuniary interest) in an item on the agenda may also make representations, answer questions, or give evidence relating to that item.

Highway Grips

A resident attended the meeting to enquire whether the highway grips in Broad Marston, particularly along Long Marston Road, have been cleared. Clerk to check this with the Lengthsman.

Resident’s Concerns – Land to the Rear of Orchard Close

A resident attended the meeting to raise concerns about the accumulation of rubbish on land to the rear of Orchard Close and the potential fire risk. It was also reported that two shipping containers on the site may contain combustible materials.

That the Clerk write to the landowner outlining the concerns raised and requesting that the site be reviewed.

Pebworth Community Speed watch

Members were advised that the Pebworth Community Speed watch scheme has now commenced. The initiative, led by trained local volunteers in partnership with the police, aims to encourage safer driving by monitoring vehicle speeds at approved locations within the parish. It is hoped that the increased presence of Speed watch will help improve driver behaviour, reduce speeding, and enhance road safety for residents and other road users.

Community Speed watch Signage

Members discussed the provision of Community Speed watch signage. Confirmation is awaited from Worcestershire Highways and the local police regarding the approved type of signs and the length of time they may be displayed.

County & District Councillor Robson’s Report – June 2026

No June Report

District Councillor Ciotti’s report – June 2026

• Wychavon Support Fund (£5 million – Phase One): The first phase of the fund has been launched to support wellness, businesses, families, and communities. Planned initiatives include:
  • Free swimming for under-16s and over-60s.
  • Free Learn to Swim lessons for all.
  • Reduced fares on the Worcester on Demand transport service.
  • One hour of free parking in town centres.
  • Additional support for families experiencing financial hardship who are not currently receiving benefits.
  • Speech and language support for children.
  • New ward budgets for small-scale community projects.
• Government Crisis and Resilience Fund: This fund will replace the Household Support Fund and will be administered by Worcestershire County Council.
• Pershore Charity Shop Trail: Wychavon is supporting the initiative to encourage greater use of local charity shops while promoting sustainable consumption.
• Women’s Rough Sleeping Census: Wychavon is supporting the Women’s Rough Sleeping Census to improve understanding of women’s experiences of rough sleeping and hidden homelessness. An online drop-in session will be held in September.
• Hampton Bridge: The project continues to progress on schedule. Piling works are nearing completion, with temporary river closures planned when the bridge spans are installed. Drone footage and site visits for councillors and schools will be available.
• King’s Birthday Honours 2027: Nominations should be submitted by 11 September 2026.
• Summer Recess: Non-essential District Council activities and committee meetings will pause during August, with normal business resuming in September.

Chairman to Move: To close the adjournment and the suspension of Standing Orders

The Chairman closed the open forum and reconvened the meeting at 7.28pm

The Minutes of the Ordinary Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 2^nd June 2026 at the Village Hall, Pebworth were considered and approved by the Council to be a true record of the meeting and were signed by the Chairman.

1.      Applications – None received

2.      Appeals – None received

3.      Decisions:

a.      Planning Ref: W/23/00597/OUT Outline application for the erection of up to 14 dwellings with access included Location: Fibrex Nurseries, Stratford Road, Pebworth, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 8XP – APPROVED

1.      The Council gave consideration and unanimous approval of the payments listed in Appendix A, confirming the payments in Appendix A have been approved by full Council and there is provision within the budget, and that financial regulations and relevant policies have been followed.

2.      The income received during June 2026 was noted

3.      WCC have confirmed that there will be a CIL payment due to Pebworth amounting to approximately £17,000 – this payment will be made in October 2026

1.    To receive update regarding “reserved parking” signage at Town Pool – This has been confirmed to be highways land – letter has been sent to resident concerned – it has been confirmed that this area is part of the highway. This will now be removed from the agenda.

2.    To received update re defibrillator Pebworth Village – Stryker have been contacted and awaiting new battery for this – if this does not solve the problem a new defib will be needed – it is out of warranty if the battery fails again agreement has been made to replace the defibrillator.

3.    Re the Langate fields defib – clerk to email Persimmon to ask where they are planning to re-site this.

1.      The Council members noted and discussed several emails received regarding antisocial behaviour at Meon Way Gardens.

Resident Correspondence – Meon Way Gardens

A request had been received from a resident asking the Parish Council to provide a letter of support in relation to an upcoming housing review. Members noted that the Parish Council is unable to comment on individual circumstances or specific cases.

The Council confirmed that it has, however, received a number of complaints, emails, and representations from residents regarding alleged anti-social behaviour in the Meon Way Gardens area, which has been brought to the Council’s attention on several occasions.

1.      Members noted the monthly reports.

2.      To discuss response from Total Play regarding the MUGA surface – Total Play have been out to assess the damage to MUGA surface, they have carried out some repairs free of charge which seem satisfactory.

Members noted that an initial meeting had taken place the previous Monday, with two further meetings scheduled for the following Monday and the first Monday in August. Once all policies have been reviewed, a survey will be prepared to gather residents’ views and preferences.

Clerk to put together an information page on the Parish Council website.

1.   The bench has been decided can accept bench but will be placed where there is a space – the area has been assessed and decided unfortunately there is no space for a further bench.

2.   One internment took place on 24^th June

Nothing to note.

1.      Nothing to note

1.      To discuss VAS sign quotes – decided to purchase the Elan City VAS signs.

2.      VAS locations were discussed – decided these are to be rotated every two weeks

1.      The following Lengthsman’s jobs issued at the last Council meeting were noted:

a.      VAS sign relocation

b.      Remove vegetation at junction visibility splays – Ullington Cross Road

c.      Pulling/ cutting of noxious weeds – The Halt

d.      Pulling/ cutting of noxious weeds – Middlesex Road, Dorsington Rd, Back Lane, Front Street

2.      Future Lengthsman’s jobs

Vas signs to be relocated every two weeks

Grips need to be checked / cleared

3.      The VAS data for June was noted

1.      Media Policy – agreed

2.      Risk Management Policy – low risk for damaged assets – change to medium risk.

3.      Reserves Policy – to be reviewed in November due to CIL monies coming in.

The following matters were raised by Council Members for consideration for future agendas:

1.      Southern boundary of hedge is dying from bramble invasion – clerk to ask Raffe SBK

1.      Cllr Cotton to contact resident regarding land adjoining Orchard Close.

2.      Clerk to ask Raffe to look at the hedge of the southern boundary of the burial ground.  It is being killed off by bramble invasion

3.      Clerk to email Persimmon Homes re defib relocation at Langate Fields

Council confirmed the date of the next Ordinary Parish Council Meeting on Monday 7^th September at 7.00pm in the Village Hall, Pebworth