Agenda
To all Members of the Council
You are hereby summoned to attend an ordinary meeting of the Pebworth Parish Council to be held in Mary’s Room at the Village Hall, Pebworth on 1st December 2025 at 7.00pm for the purpose of transacting the following business only.
Rebecca Burman
Clerk to the Council
MEETING AGENDA
| 1. | Apologies:
To consider any Members reasons of absence |
| 2. | Register of Interests:
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 |
| 3. | Open Forum
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 – November 2025
District Councillor Ciotti’s October report – November 25
Chairman to Move: To close the adjournment and the suspension of Standing Orders
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| 4. | Minutes:
To consider and approve the wording of the Clerk’s Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 3rd November 2025 – Circulated on 14th November |
| 5. | Planning Matters:
APPLICATIONS: W/25/02504/PIP Location: Pebworth Manor, Dorsington Road, Pebworth, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 8XB Description of Proposal: Permission in principle for the removal of existing lido structure and erection of one no. dwellinghouse. DECISIONS:
WITHDRAWALS: Planning Ref: W/24/02196/LB Associated Ref:W/24/02195/HP Proposed construction of swimming pool and enclosed building with roof link to neighbouring building (part-retrospective) Location: The Threshing Barn, Priory Farm, Priory Lane, Broad Marston, Pebworth, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 8XZ |
| 6. | Finance:
a) To receive the Clerk’s report on payments made since the last meeting d)To set a date to consider the budget and precept. |
| 7. | Council & Community Matters:
a) To receive update from Cllr Weller regarding “reserved parking” signage at Town Pool b) To receive update regarding rat problem near “The Close”. |
| 8. | Meon Way Gardens:
a) To consider update from Cllr Weller regarding meeting held by Cllr Robson with regards to antisocial behaviour at Meon Way Gardens. |
| 9. | The Close & Recreation Field
a) To note monthly report and consider any works required b) To consider a “dog on a lead” requirement as an interim measure c) To note slide replacement is due for completion on 18th November 2025 d) To receive update regarding No Fouling signs to be erected. |
| 10. | Neighbourhood Development Plan:
To receive update for Cllr Pearson |
| 11. | Cemetery:
a) No internments took place in October b) To note one transfer of burial rights has been completed. |
| 12. | Allotments:
a) To receive update from clerk regarding request received to lease a plot that no longer seems to be in use (plot 7b) |
| Street Lighting:
To note Tomato Energy has ceased trading – new supplier has been sought, Valda Energy – commenced on 26th November |
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| 13. | Highway Matters:
None to note |
| 14. | Lengthsman/Maintenance Matters:
a) To note Lengthsman’s jobs issued from last Council meeting; comment on progress b) To consider future tasks to be issued to the Lengthsman c) To note VAS data for October |
| 15. | Matters raised by Councillors: for consideration and or items for future agendas |
| 16. | Date of Next Meeting:
To confirm the date of the Ordinary Parish Council Meeting at 7.00pm on Monday 5th January 2026 at the Village Hall, Pebworth.
To confirm dates for 2026 council meetings |
| 17. | Closure of Meeting : |
FINANCES
| Bank Account Totals as at 26.11.25 | |||||||
| Treasurers Account | 6,130.54 | ||||||
| Business Bank Instant | 75,075.03 | ||||||
| Total | 81,205.57 | ||||||
| APPENDIX B | |||||
| PAYMENT | PAYEE | DETAILS | TOTAL | VAT | NET |
| BACS | Grosvenor Lawn Systems Ltd | Ditch Clearance | 600.00 | 600.00 | |
| 0.00 | |||||
| 0.00 | |||||
| 0.00 | |||||
| 600.00 | 0.00 | 600.00 | |||
| APPENDIX A | |||||||
| PAYMENT | PAYEE | DETAILS | TOTAL | VAT | NET | ||
| BACS | HMRC | Clerk & P C Tax & NIC | ***** | ****** | |||
| BACS | Mrs D Bowles | Expenses | |||||
| BACS | Ms R Burman | Clerk’s Pay and Expenses | ***** | ****** | |||
| BACS | John Hyde | Lengthsman Works | TBC | TBC | |||
| DD | O2 | Mobile Phone | 15.42 | 2.57 | 12.85 | ||
| DD | Lloyds Bank | Charges | 4.25 | 0.00 | 4.25 | ||
| DD | PWLB | Loan Repayment | 2096.28 | ||||
| DD | Nest | Pension | 65.68 | 0.00 | 65.68 | ||
| 3048.57 | 3048.57 | ||||||
Minutes
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Pebworth Parish Council
Minutes of the Ordinary Parish Council Meeting held
At the Village Hall, Pebworth on Monday 1st December 2025
Present: Councillors: Richard Weller (Chair), Simon Shiers, David Cranage, Eugene
Mccluskey, Jodi Cotton
In attendance: District Councillor Judith Ciotti, Cllr Hannah Robson, R Burman (Clerk)
Also in attendance: members of the public 14
1. Apologies Considered for Absence:
Cllr James Pearson (Vice Chair)
2. Register of Interests: Section 5. Cllr Simon Shiers – Pebworth Manor
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.
3. Open Forum: The Chairman suspended the formal meeting for the Ward Members and
public participation.
Member of public in attendance
Speed Camera proposal, Pebworth Community Speed Watch. Resident attended to
discuss the possibility of installing speed cameras.
District Councillor Report – Cllr J. Ciotti (December 2025)
• A UKSPF-funded grant will reinstate a pedestrian link across the Avon via a new boat
service between Offenham and The Bridge pub, also to operate as a river taxi between
Evesham, Offenham and The Valley, creating three jobs.
• A ward-wide parish networking event was held in November, organised by Cllr Robson
and South Littleton Parish Clerk, with strong attendance and plans for future events.
• Littleton Football Club received a £40,000 Section 106 grant for irrigation and UPVC
windows, along with additional Rural Fund support for wider facility improvements.
• The start of food waste collections in Wychavon has been delayed to April 2028 due to
uncertainties over Government funding and Local Government Reorganisation.
• All bus fares are capped at £1 throughout December, including Worcestershire On
Demand.
• A feasibility report on solar canopies over Wychavon car parks concluded costs are
currently prohibitive, recommending roof-mounted solar instead.
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• Full Council voted almost unanimously for the two unitaries model for Local Government
Reorganisation; the formal response has been submitted to the Minister, with a decision
expected in several months.
County & District Councillor Robson’s Report (December 2025)
• 31 meetings attended in November, including Worcestershire County Council
Full Council (6 Nov, 8.5 hrs).
Key outcomes:
o Motion passed for free bus travel for Veterans from April 2026.
o County Council to submit case for a single Worcestershire unitary
authority; five District Councils to propose two-unitary model.
o Ongoing discussions on school place provision, potential new school,
and need to expand in-house SEND provision.
o Updates on capital expenditure, vaccinations, audit and governance.
• Other meetings attended included: WDC Planning Committee, WCC Health
Overview & Scrutiny, Prince Henry’s & Deacle Trust, WDC Full Council,
Highways appraisal, Hereford & Worcester Fire Authority, Association of
Green Councillors Conference, and resident meetings.
• Parish Councillor Networking Evening (17 Nov, Littletons Football Club) was
successful, with 30 councillors attending and strong inter-parish engagement.
• Offenham Ferry to be reinstated next year with UKSPF funding; first operation in
nearly 35 years.
• Worcestershire On Demand transport service remains popular; commonly used
for travel to Broadway, Honeybourne Station, and Pebworth. Booking available via
app or by phone.
• Request for updates on Public Rights of Way groups, including any support
needs and feedback on WCC Countryside Team.
• Reminder that Divisional Fund applications (up to £500) are open until end of
March.
The Chairman closed the open forum and reconvened the meeting at 7.53pm
4. Acceptance of Minutes:
The Minutes of the Ordinary Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 3rd November 2025
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 Vice Chairman.
5. Planning Matters:
APPLICATIONS:
W/25/02504/PIP
Location: Pebworth Manor, Dorsington Road, Pebworth, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 8XB
Description of Proposal: Permission in principle for the removal of existing lido structure
and erection of one no. dwellinghouse.
The council have the following comments to add to the planning application portal:
The Council recognise that this application is outside the development boundary and in a
conservation area, however we recommend that consideration should be made to it being a
brown field field site
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DECISIONS:
Planning Ref: W/25/02184/HP Associated Ref: W/22/01666/HP
Repairs to west elevation wall and wall plate, new and replacement dormer windows, roof
repairs and new roof covering – (Variation of condition 2 Ref W/22/01666/HP) Location:
Broad Marston Manor, Broad Marston Road, Broad Marston, Pebworth, Stratford Upon
Avon, CV37 8XY
Application Approved
WITHDRAWALS:
Planning Ref: W/24/02196/LB Associated Ref:W/24/02195/HP
Proposed construction of swimming pool and enclosed building with roof link to
neighbouring building (part-retrospective) Location: The Threshing Barn, Priory Farm,
Priory Lane, Broad Marston, Pebworth, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 8XZ
6. Finance:
a) 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. Cllr Pearson to authorise the payments made by internet
banking.
b) The Council gave consideration and unanimous approval of the payments listed in
Appendix B, confirming the payments in Appendix B have been approved by full Council
and there is provision within the budget, and that financial regulations and relevant
policies have been followed. Cllr Pearson to authorise the payments made by internet
banking.
c) The Council gave consideration to the amount of funds to be transferred to the
investment account. It was agreed that £50,000 would be transferred.
7. Council & Community Matters:
a) Cllr Weller has agreed to investigate and review the matter regarding “reserved parking”
signage at Town Pool – Cllr Weller
b) To receive update regarding rat problem near “The Close” the ditch to the back of the
area has now been cleared. The rat problem for now seems to have been resolved.
8. Meon Way Gardens:
a) Cllr Weller reported regarding the recent meeting with Cllr Robson that reports of
antisocial behaviour must be formally submitted to police; physical evidence required
for investigation of marijuana usage.
9. The Close & Recreation Field
a) Members note the monthly reports with no additional work being required at present.
b) To consider a “dog on a lead” requirement as an interim measure – It has been deemed
unnecessary currently.
c) To receive update regarding No Fouling signs to be erected, It has been decided that
these will be placed in the following locations: Entrance to close by bungalows,
entrance to close by village hall and entrance to close by footpath on Friday Street.
d) To note slide replacement is due for completion on 18th November 2025 – This has been
delayed again , now due for completion on 10th December.
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e) New dog waste bin to be requested – what three words location to be sent to Cllr Ciotti
by Cllr Cotton.
10. Neighbourhood Development Plan:
Funding request has been approved, the likely cost is going to be around £11,000
(funding up to £10,000).
11. Burial Ground:
a) No internments took place in November
12. Allotments:
a) Request received to lease a plot that no longer seems to be in use (plot 7b)- It has
been decided to wait until the new contracts go out in January to see if this plot is
continued.
13. Street Lighting:
Tomato Energy has gone into administration – new contract with Valda energy has
commenced.
14. Highway Matters:
No matters to note at the time of the meeting
15. Lengthsman/Handyman Matters:
a) New and outstanding Lengthsman/Handyman matters:
(1) Rotation and charging of mobile Vehicular Activated Signs (VAS) following site
specific approval and authorisation – Meon Gardens
(2) Clear headwalls, outfalls – Broadmarston
(3) Rotation and charging of mobile Vehicular Activated Signs (VAS) following site
specific approval and authorisation – Broadmarston Road
b) Future Tasks: – Grate on ditch that runs along the close at the end where the footpath connects
to Friday Street needs clearing – to ask Lengthsman – Dog waste bag dispenser installation – Ensure grit bins are usable – No fouling signs to be installed
c) The VAS data for November was noted
16. Matters Raised by Members: The following matters were raised by Council Members for
consideration for future agendas:
a) ANPR cameras
b) Casual vacancy for Councillor has arisen will wait until new year to advertise this.
17. LIST OF ACTIONS FOR NOVEMBER:
a) Speed data request for village docs (clerk to source)
b) Cllr Cotton to send what three words location of dog waste bin to be sent to
Cllr Ciotti
c) Cllr Weller to inform Lengthsman as to location of dog waste dispensers to
be installed
d) Cllr Weller to give update regarding reserved parking signage at Town Pool.
18. Date of Next Meeting:
Council confirmed the date of the next Ordinary Parish Council Meeting on Monday 5th
January at 7.00pm in the Village Hall, Pebworth
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The dates for ordinary Parish meetings for 2026 are as follows:
January 5th, February 2nd, March 2nd, April 6th, May 11th, June 1st, July 6th, September 7th,
October 5th, November 2nd, December 7th.
19. Closure of Meeting: The Chairman closed the meeting at 21.04
Chairman:________________________________________Date:___________
FINANCES
| Bank Account Totals as at 26.11.25 | |||||||
| Treasurers Account | 6,130.54 | ||||||
| Business Bank Instant | 75,075.03 | ||||||
| Total | 81,205.57 | ||||||
| APPENDIX B | |||||
| PAYMENT | PAYEE | DETAILS | TOTAL | VAT | NET |
| BACS | Grosvenor Lawn Systems Ltd | Ditch Clearance | 600.00 | 600.00 | |
| 0.00 | |||||
| 0.00 | |||||
| 0.00 | |||||
| 600.00 | 0.00 | 600.00 | |||
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VAS DATA
For Project: Meon Gardens
Project Notes:
Location/Name: Incoming
Report Generated: 01/12/2025 12:35:14
Speed Intervals 5 MPH
Time Intervals Instant
Traffic Report From 18/11/2025 00:00:00 through 30/11/2025 23:59:59
85th Percentile Speed 26.2 MPH
85th Percentile Vehicles 6866
Max Speed 45 MPH on 19/11/2025 22:15:00
Total Vehicles 8078
AADT: 621
Volumes
weekly counts
Time 5 Day 7 Day
Average Daily 694 625
AM Peak 08:00 63 52
PM Peak 15:00 69 59
Speed
Speed Limit: 30
85th Percentile Speed: 26.2
50th Percentile Speed: 20.8
10 MPH Pace Interval: 15.0 MPH to 25.0 MPH
Average Speed: 19.74
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Count over limit 13 25 21 33 29 36 38
% over limit 1.9 1.7 1.6 2.2 2.2 3.6 4.7
Avg Speeder 32.5 33.3 33.5 33.0 33.2 32.9 33.2
Avg Speed 10.7 11.2 11.6 11.0 11.9 13.8 15.1
For Project: Middlesex from Pebworth
Project Notes:
Location/Name: Incoming
Report Generated: 01/12/2025 12:25:10
Speed Intervals 5 MPH
Time Intervals Instant
Traffic Report From 01/11/2025 00:00:00 through 17/11/2025 15:59:59
85th Percentile Speed 35.5 MPH
85th Percentile Vehicles 5704
Max Speed 60 MPH on 16/11/2025 20:00:00
Total Vehicles 6711
AADT: 402
Volumes
weekly counts
Time 5 Day 7 Day
Average Daily 439 405
AM Peak 08:00 47 38
PM Peak 16:00 38 34
Speed
Speed Limit: 30
85th Percentile Speed: 35.5
50th Percentile Speed: 29.4
10 MPH Pace Interval: 25.0 MPH to 35.0 MPH
Average Speed: 29.31
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Count over limit 515 412 421 447 388 491 410
% over limit 42.8 46.0 46.7 47.3 45.5 47.3 46.9
Avg Speeder 34.8 34.8 34.8 34.7 34.6 34.7 34.8
Avg Speed 21.1 22.0 21.3 20.9 21.7 22.7 23.4