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 – May 2026

District Councillor Ciotti’s Report – May 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 11^th May 2026– Circulated on 18^th May 2026

1.Applications: None received

2.Appeals:  None received

3.Decisions: None received

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

2.      To note income since last meeting

3.      To consider Section 1 – Annual Governance & Accountability Return FY 2025/2026

4.      To consider Section 2 – Annual Governance & Accountability Return – Accounting Statements – Pebworth Parish Council Pebworth Parish Council Accounts FY 2025/2026

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

6.      To consider for approval the schedule of payments by internet banking

7.      To note April income

8.      To consider the end of year bank reconciliation balances, budgets and income and expenditure

9.      To note/discuss new quotation for Edge IT Finance

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

2.      To discuss / decide on naming and house numbering of new housing development at Elm View, Chapel Road.

1.      To discuss emails regarding antisocial behaviour at Meon Way Gardens.

2.      To note Meon Vale annual report and invite to next residents AGM 22^nd June.

1.      To note monthly reports and consider any works required

2.      To note awaiting response from Total Play regarding the MUGA surface.

1.      To receive update from Cllr Pearson

1.      To discuss email regarding siting of bench donated by family member.

2.      To note dead vegetation has now been removed.

1.      None to note

1.      To note Streetlight Pt 0042 Chapel Road Pebworth has now been repaired and pole stabilised.

1.      To note and discuss VAS sign quotes.

2.      To note road closures due to Pebworth Road

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

2.      To discuss future Lengthsman’s jobs

3.      The VAS data for May was noted

To confirm date of the next Ordinary Parish Council Meeting at 7.00pm on Monday 6^th July at the Village Hall, Pebworth.

APPENDIX C

Cllr Jodi Cotton, Cllr James Pearson, County Cllr Hannah Robson.

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.

Community Speed Checks

A member of the public attended the meeting to discuss proposed signage for the Community Speed Watch scheme. PIB has been consulted and has produced a map showing the proposed locations for the signs.

The PIB Committee provided mixed feedback regarding the proposed size and positioning of the signage. The Parish Council suggested that consideration be given to installing an additional sign at the entrance to Little Meadows.

The Parish Council agreed to review the information provided at the meeting before commenting further on the size and location of the proposed signs.

The issue of the proposed double yellow lines outside the primary school was also raised. It was noted that discussions on this matter are ongoing.

A resident raised concerns regarding incorrect deliveries to properties at Guernsey Barns and Priory Barns on Priory Lane/Broad Marston Road and requested permission to install a directional sign on the grass verge to assist couriers. The Parish Council advised that the verge forms part of the highway and that the resident should contact Highways regarding any signage proposal.

To receive Ward Member’s Reports.

County & District Councillor Robson’s Report – May 2026

Cllr Robson was not in attendance.

District Councillor Ciotti’s report – May 2026

Wychavon Growth Fund

• A new £15,000 match-funded grant scheme has been launched to support productivity and job creation in SMEs across Wychavon’s towns and rural areas.
• More information: www.wychavon.gov.uk/growth
• Enquiries: growth@wychavon.gov.uk
• A separate Communities Grant scheme is expected to launch soon.

Historic England Funding Opportunities

Two grant programmes funded by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport are currently open:

• Places of Worship Renewal Fund
• Heritage at Risk Capital Fund (HAR)
• Application deadlines are approaching, although another funding round is expected later in the year.
• Information: www.historicengland.org.uk

We Are Wychavon Plan – Environment Promise

• Wychavon aims to restore and improve 28 hectares of council-owned land around Fish Hill, Broadway.
• The project focuses on priority habitats, including:
  • Semi-natural woodland
  • Culturally significant landscapes
• Recent site visits highlighted progress already made and plans for the next two years.

Renters’ Rights Act – Key Changes

Recent reforms to private renting include:

• Section 21 (“no-fault”) evictions have been abolished.
• Fixed-term tenancies have ended; all tenancies are now periodic.
• Rent increases are limited to once per year, with at least two months’ written notice.
• Tenants can request permission for pets, and landlords must provide a reasonable explanation if they refuse.

These updates focus on business support, heritage funding, environmental restoration, and major changes to tenants’ rights.

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

The Chairman closed the open forum and reconvened the meeting at 7.48pm

The Minutes of the Ordinary Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 11^th May 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

a)      3.Decisions – None Received

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 May 2026 was noted

3.      Section 1 – Annual Governance & Accountability Return FY 2025/2026 was approved and signed.

4.      Section 2 – Annual Governance & Accountability Return – Accounting Statements – Pebworth Parish Council Pebworth Parish Council Accounts FY 2025/2026 these will be considered and approved at the June meeting.

5.      There have been no payments made since the last meeting of 11^th May 2026

6.      The quotation for Edge IT finance system for year 2026 – 2027 was considered and approved.

1.    To receive update regarding “reserved parking” signage at Town Pool – under further review, still awaiting update from County Council regarding this.

2.    To discuss / decide on naming and house numbering of new housing development at Elm View, Chapel Road – new development suggested name from the Parish Council to put forward to the developers are Walnut Tree Close or Walnut Close.

3.    To note/consider email from County Council regarding broken bridge by Little Meadows – this has been noted and is awaiting repair. Currently taped off with hazard tape.

4.    To note/ discuss request to extend verge cutting around Norton Gardens – The Parish Council considered a request to extend verge cutting around Norton Gardens. It was noted that the additional cost of including this area within the existing grass-cutting contract would be £5. Councillors agreed that, as the verge is located close to the school and currently provides limited space for pedestrians to pass safely, regular cutting would improve accessibility and safety. It was therefore resolved that this area be included within the grass-cutting tender.

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

2.      To note Meon Vale annual report and invite to next residents AGM 22^nd June.

1.      Members noted the monthly reports.

2.      To discuss response from Total Play regarding the MUGA surface. Quotes will be sought from other companies to repair the damage to the MUGA surface.

James reported that he had spoken with Wendy, as agreed at the previous PC meeting, and that they had agreed to commission only the first stage of the NDP review at this stage. This initial phase will focus on assessing the changes proposed or required, with a meeting scheduled later in the month to commence the work.

It was noted that the intention is for the second and third phases to be developed in greater detail than set out in Brodie’s original proposal, informed by the findings of Stage 1. This approach is intended to help control costs and provide greater clarity regarding the scope and methodology of the review.

1.   To discuss email regarding siting of bench donated by family member.  The Parish Council have agreed that the bench should be sited along the fence line where the dead vegetation has now been cleared.  Clerk will inform family members.

2.   To note, dead vegetation has now been removed.

Nothing to note.

1.      To note Streetlight Pt 0042 Chapel Road Pebworth has now been repaired and pole stabilised.

1.      To discuss VAS sign quotes – further quote has been obtained by Elan City

2.      Road closures due to Pebworth Road are noted and will be added to social media platforms.

1.      To note Lengthsman’s jobs issue from Las Council Meeting: comment on Progress.

a.      Rotation and charging of VAS signs Meon Way and Broad Marston.

b.      Removal and clearing of vegetation obstructing road signs Mickleton Lane Junction.

c.      Tree branch removal on The Close

2.      Future Lengthsman’s jobs

a.      To ask Lengthsman for list of where the VAS sign is moved to and ask for it to be sited at Long Marston Road for a period this month.

b.      Verges at crossroads on Buckle Street have become overgrown. To be cut right back up to the Pebworth signage as well as going left towards Honeybourne – ask Cllr Cranage if further info needed.

c.      Pinch point on watercourse has become clogged again with weed and dead vegetation – Cllr Shields to ask Raffe to assess this.

3.                  VAS data was noted for May 2026

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

Burial ground southern boundary – laurel hedge is dying due to bramble invasion

1.      Clerk to ask Lengthsman to move the VAS to Long Marston Road

2.      Clerk to obtain quotes to repair the MUGA surface

3.      Clerk to inform Limebridge to include the area of verge near Norton Gardens to the grass cutting tender.

4.      Clerk to send comparison table for VAS quotes

5.      Cllr Shields to ask Raffe to look at the brambles invading the laurel hedge.

6.      Cllr Shields to take photo / what three words location of the area the bench can be sited in the burial ground.

Council confirmed the date of the next Ordinary Parish Council Meeting on Monday 6^th July at 7.00pm in the Village Hall, Pebworth

APPENDIX C