Council Meeting 5.1.2026

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 5^th January 2026 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 Members to disclose any disclosable pecuniary interests in items on the agenda and their nature.
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 – December 2026   District Councillor Ciotti’s October report – December 2026   Chairman to Move: To close the adjournment and the suspension of Standing Orders
4.	Minutes: To consider and approve the wording of the Clerk’s Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 1st December 2025 – Circulated on 5th December 2026
5.	Planning Matters: APPLICATIONS: a)      Planning Ref: W/25/01048/FUL Demolition of existing agricultural barns and replacement with 3no. dwellings and associated works Location: Bank Farm, Front Street, Pebworth, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 8XQ b)     Application Number : W/25/02486/HP Associated Ref:W/25/02485/LB Location: The Threshing Barn, Priory Farm, Priory Lane, Broad Marston, Pebworth, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 8XZ Description of Proposal: Erection of outbuilding with link to main dwelling (Part retrospective)Associated Ref:W/25/02485/LB c)      Application Number : W/25/02829/HP Associated Ref:W/25/02830/LB Location: The Cottage, Friday Street, Pebworth, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 8XW Description of Proposal: Single storey extensions to rear and internal and external alterations Ref:W/25/02830/LB   WITHDRAWALS: a)      Planning Ref: W/25/02504/PIP Permission in principle for the removal of existing lido structure and erection of one no. dwellinghouse. Location: Pebworth Manor, Dorsington Road, Pebworth, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 8XB I would like to inform you that the above planning application was withdrawn by the Applicant on 18 December 2025.   APPROVALS: a)      Planning Ref: W/25/00813/RM Associated Ref: 17/01269/RM Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) of application 17/01269/RM (Reserved Matters Application for Phases 2 to 5 inclusive comprising 364 dwellings, community building, landscaping and infrastructure). Location: Land Adjacent To, Sims Metals Uk (South West) Limited, Long Marston, Pebworth Application approved, subject to the conditions set out in the attached Approval notice.
6.	Finance: a) To receive the Clerk’s report on payments made since the last meeting b) To consider for approval the schedule of payments by internet banking d)To consider the budget and precept for 2026.
7.	Council & Community Matters: a)      To receive update from Cllr Weller regarding “reserved parking” signage at Town Pool b)     Councillor Vacancy
8.	Meon Way Gardens: a)      None to note
9.	The Close & Recreation Field a)      To note monthly report and consider any works required b)     To note slide replacement completion. c)      To receive update regarding No Fouling signs to be erected. d)     To consider request for Classic Car show to take place on 1st August 2026
10.	Neighbourhood Development Plan: To receive update for Cllr Pearson
11.	Cemetery: a)      No internments took place in October b)     To note felling of Copper Beech tree at Church yard
12.	Allotments: a)      None to note
	Street Lighting: None to note
13.	Highway Matters: None to note
14.	Lengthsman/Maintenance Matters: a)      To note Lengthsman’s jobs issued from last Council meeting; comment on progress.   1.      Clearing of watercourse blockage near footbridge on The Close 2.      Repair of grill near footbridge on The Close   b)     To consider future tasks to be issued to the Lengthsman c)      The VAS data for November was noted.
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 2nd February 2026 at the Village Hall, Pebworth.   To confirm dates for 2026 council meetings
17.	Closure of Meeting :

 

 

 

FINANCES

 

Bank account balances as of 28^th December 2025

Bank Account Totals as at 28.12.25
Treasurers Account			2,557.75
Business Bank Instant			75.111.56
Total			77,669.31

 

Appendix A Payments for Approval

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
DD	O2	Mobile Phone	15.42	2.57	12.85
DD	Lloyds Bank	Charges	4.25	0.00	4.25
DD	Nest	Pension	65.68	0.00	65.68
					874.90

 

 

Appendix B payments made between meetings

PAYMENT	PAYEE	DETAILS	TOTAL	VAT	NET
BACS	Steve Baker Lengthsman	Grate clearance	50.00		50.00
DD	Valda Energy	Street Lighting	426.41	71.07	355.34
					0.00
					0.00
			476.41	71.07	405.34	476.41

 

Minutes

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Pebworth Parish Council
Minutes of the Ordinary Parish Council Meeting held
At the Village Hall, Pebworth on Monday 5th January 2026

Present: Councillors: Richard Weller (Chair), Simon Shiers, David Cranage, Jodi Cotton
In attendance: District Councillor Judith Ciotti, Cllr Hannah Robson, R Burman (Clerk)

Also in attendance: 3 members of the public
1. Apologies Considered for Absence:
Cllr James Pearson (Vice Chair) Cllr Eugene McCluskey
2. Register of Interests:

Cllr Weller planning – Section 5.c, Cllr Shiers planning – Section 5.a

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.

A PC from the Evesham Rural Team attended to address ongoing antisocial behaviour
affecting Meon Way Gardens and the wider village of Pebworth. Arrangements are
underway for a meeting with the police and Cllr Robson to agree next steps and identify
practical actions to tackle these issues. The meeting is expected to take place in mid to
late January, with further updates to be shared once confirmed.
District Councillor Report – Cllr J. Ciotti (January 2026) No January report
County & District Councillor Robson’s Report (January 2026)
January 2026 Parish Council Summary
December was a busy month, with 15 council-related meetings attended, including
Planning Committees, Full Council meetings at Worcestershire County Council and
Wychavon District Council, as well as highways, public health, and budget discussions.
Funding has been secured for a Natural Outdoor Play Environment at the Littletons
Football Club / Community Hub. Public Health has also committed to supporting the wider
development of the Community Hub and the rebuilding of the clubhouse.
The South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (SWDPR) is now in its final
consultation stage. A six-week public consultation runs from 6 January to 17 February,
allowing comments only on the Planning Inspectors’ proposed modifications. One major
change is the removal of Throckmorton as an allocated development site, now designated
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as an “area of search.” Following consultation, the Plan is expected to be formally adopted
in March, strengthening protections against inappropriate development.
The Chairman closed the open forum and reconvened the meeting at 19.20

4. Acceptance of Minutes:
The Minutes of the Ordinary Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 1st December 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:
a) Planning Ref: W/25/01048/FUL Demolition of existing agricultural barns and
replacement with 3no. dwellings and associated works Location: Bank Farm, Front
Street, Pebworth, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 8XQ
This application is going to planning committee on 8th January – Cllr Cranage will be
in attendance.
b) Application Number : W/25/02486/HP Associated Ref:W/25/02485/LB Location: The
Threshing Barn, Priory Farm, Priory Lane, Broad Marston, Pebworth, Stratford Upon
Avon, CV37 8XZ Description of Proposal: Erection of outbuilding with link to main
dwelling (Part retrospective)Associated Ref:W/25/02485/LB – No comments from
the Parish Council regarding this application.

c) Application Number : W/25/02829/HP Associated Ref:W/25/02830/LB Location: The
Cottage, Friday Street, Pebworth, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 8XW Description of
Proposal: Single story extensions to rear and internal and external alterations
Ref:W/25/02830/LB –

The Council have commented as follows:

“The retention of the existing front aspect of the cottage is welcomed, and the re-use
of the property is encouraged.”

WITHDRAWALS:
To Note: Planning Ref: W/25/02504/PIP Permission in principle for the removal of
existing lido structure and erection of one no. dwellinghouse. Location: Pebworth
Manor, Dorsington Road, Pebworth, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 8XB I would like to
inform you that the above planning application was withdrawn by the Applicant on
18 December 2025.

DECISIONS:
To Note: Planning Ref: W/25/00813/RM Associated Ref: 17/01269/RM Variation of
Condition 1 (approved plans) of application 17/01269/RM (Reserved Matters
Application for Phases 2 to 5 inclusive comprising 364 dwellings, community
building, landscaping and infrastructure). Location: Land Adjacent To, Sims Metals
Uk (South West) Limited, Long Marston, Pebworth Application approved, subject to
the conditions set out in the attached Approval notice.

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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.

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.
c) The budget and precept were considered, as some members were not available, this
will be fully signed off at the next ordinary meeting.
7. Council & Community Matters:
a) This matter has been investigated, Cllr Weller to discuss with parties involved.
b) Councillor Vacancy – it’s been decided that this will be kept on the agenda for next
month for discussion.
8. Meon Way Gardens:
a) A PC from the Evesham Rural Teamattended to discuss the ongoing concerns of
antisocial behaviour at Meon Way Gardens. A separate meeting has been arranged for
anyone concerned to attend to discuss how to move forward with this.
9. The Close & Recreation Field

a) Members note the monthly reports with no additional work being required at present.
b) To note slide replacement completion.
c) To receive update regarding No Fouling signs to be erected – These have now been
erected.
d) To consider request for Classic Car show to take place on 1st August 2026 – to be
discussed at the next ordinary meeting.

10. Neighbourhood Development Plan:
Following acceptance of funding, Cllr Pearson has contacted Brodie Planning to
progress the NDP review.
11. Burial Ground:
a) No internments took place in December
b) The Copper Oak at the Churchyard has been inspected and found to be diseased. The
tree will be felled and replaced by a red oak.
12. Allotments:
Nothing to note.
13. Z
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Street Lighting:
Nothing to note
14. Highway Matters:
Speed awareness meeting on Wednesday 7th January with Cllr Robson to take place.

15. Lengthsman/Handyman Matters:
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a) New and outstanding Lengthsman/Handyman matters:
1. Clearing of watercourse blockage near footbridge on The Close
2. Repair of grill near footbridge on The Close
3. Rotation and recharging of VAS signs
4. Gully / grate clearing Broadmarston Rd
5. Clearing verge grips Long Marston Road
6. Clear headfalls/outwalls Broadmarston
b) Future Tasks:
1. To reinforce grill on the watercourse near footbridge on The Close
2. To check the grit bins
c) The VAS data for December was noted
16. Matters Raised by Members: The following matters were raised by Council Members for
consideration for future agendas:
No matters raised
17. LIST OF ACTIONS FOR NOVEMBER:
a) Lengthsman to check all grips
b) Lengthsman to reinforce the grill on the watercourse
18. Date of Next Meeting:
FINANCE
Council confirmed the date of the next Ordinary Parish Council Meeting on Monday 2nd
February at 7.00pm in the Village Hall, Pebworth
19. Closure of Meeting: The Chairman closed the meeting at 20:15
Chairman: ______________________________________________Date:_____________

 

APPENDIX A
PAYMENT	PAYEE	DETAILS	TOTAL	VAT	NET
BACS	HMRC	Clerk & P C Tax & NIC	******		*******
BACS	Ms R Burman	Clerk’s Pay and Expenses	******		*******
BACS	Steve Baker	Lengthsman Works	60.00		60.00
BACS	John Hyde	Handyman work	37.50		37.50
BACS	John Hyde	Lengthsman Works	118.40		118.40
BACS	Clive Giddings	Hedge Cutting	180.00		180.00
DD	O2	Mobile Phone	15.42	2.57	12.85
DD	Lloyds Bank	Charges	4.25	0.00	4.25
DD	VALDA	street lighting	639.79	127.96	767.23
DD	VALDA	street lighting	0.52		0.52
DD	Nest	Pension	65.68	0.00	65.68
					2038.55	2038.55

Bank Account Totals as at 28.12.25
Treasurers Account			2,557.75
Business Bank Instant			75.111.56
Total			77,669.31

APPENDIX B
PAYMENT	PAYEE	DETAILS	TOTAL	VAT	NET
BACS	Steve Baker Lengthsman	Grate clearance	50.00		50.00
DD	Valda Energy	Street Lighting	426.41	71.07	355.34
					0.00
					0.00
			476.41	71.07	405.34	476.41