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 – September 2026

District Councillor Ciotti’s Report – September 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 6^th July 2026– Circulated on 15^th July 2026

1.Applications: none received

2.Appeals:  None received

a)      3.Decisions:

a.      Planning Ref: W/26/01616/HP Erection of new detached garage and store Location: Farnold House, New Buildings Farm, Priory Lane, Broad Marston, Pebworth, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 8XZ – APPROVED

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

2.      To consider and approve payments made since last meeting.

3.      To note income since last meeting

4.      Review the end-of-quarter bank report and reconciliation, alongside the budget report to date, to assess current financial position, identify any variances, and agree on any necessary actions.

5.      To note refund from Valda Energy – incorrect invoice

6.      To note external audit returned and passed.

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

2.      To receive update regarding defibrillator

3.      To note / discuss email regarding field on Buckle Street

4.      To note / discuss email regarding the pétanque piste

5.      To discuss possibility of fitting ANPR cameras

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

2.      To note/discuss email regarding CIL

1.      To note monthly reports and consider any work required

2.      To note / discuss request to use of recreation ground for running event by Tempo Events

1.      To receive update from Cllr Pearson

1.      Bench placement.

1.      None to note

1.      Nothing to note

1.      VAS purchase – update from Cllr Robson

2.      To discuss VAS locations

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

a.      VAS sign relocation

b.      Repair of Rocking Horse

2.      To discuss future Lengthsman’s jobs

3.      The VAS data for July and August was noted

1.      Asset register

To confirm date of the next Ordinary Parish Council Meeting Monday 5^th October at 7.00pm at the Village Hall, Pebworth.

Bank Account Totals 31.07.2026

Cllr Eugene McCluskey, 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.

increased presence of Speed watch will help improve driver behaviour, reduce speeding, and enhance road safety for residents and other road users.

Three members of the public attended regarding the Little Meadows Bus Shelter – need of repair overgrown with vegetation – Lengthsman will be asked to make this to a good standard and assess how sound it is structurally

Middlesex Road: A member of the public raised concerns regarding confusion over where Middlesex Road ends and Little Meadows begins. The possibility of additional signage at the Bidford end of the road was discussed.

Pétanque Piste: A member of the public requested permission to add a gate to part of the fencing around the Pétanque Piste. A local company had provided an estimated cost of £300–£400. Funding was requested from the Parish Council. This matter was included on the agenda for further consideration.

One member of the public attended to discuss speeding in the village – particularly along Middlesex / Little Meadows.

County & District Councillor Robson’s Report – September 2026

Cllr Robson not in attendance

District Councillor Ciotti’s report – September 2026

• A 10-week consultation on dog fouling and control is underway, with comments invited until 5 October 2026.
• WasteGuard, a free online service, has been launched to help residents find licensed waste carriers and avoid rogue operators.
• Wychavon Resilience Grants are now open, including grants for community building energy resilience and biodiversity improvements.
• Each Wychavon ward member has been allocated a one-off £10,000 Ward Budget, available for eligible community projects until 30 November 2027.
• Residents were reminded that BBQs are not permitted on Wychavon-owned land, following local fires during the hot weather.
• Planning permission has been approved for the demolition of the Riverside Shopping Centre in Evesham, including the car park and 42 Bridge Street. Demolition is anticipated in early 2027, with regeneration of the site being the longer-term objective.
• A community presentation about establishing an Andy’s Man Club in Honeybourne will take place at Honeybourne Village Hall on 22 September 2026 at 7.15pm. The initiative aims to provide a local, informal and supportive space for men.
• The South Warwickshire Local Plan is nearing conclusion. Wychavon District Council is considering cross-boundary impacts with Stratford District Council, and comments were requested urgently ahead of Wychavon’s response on 8 September 2026. Honeybourne Parish Council has submitted its response.

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

The Chairman closed the open forum and reconvened the meeting at 19.35 pm

The Minutes of the Ordinary Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 7^th July 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

a.      Application Number : W/26/01882/LB Location: The Cottage, Friday Street, Pebworth, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 8XW Description of Proposal: Re-thatching of roof (part retrospective) – NO COMMENT

2.      Appeals – None received

3.      Decisions:

a.      Planning Ref: W/26/01616/HP Erection of new detached garage and store Location: Farnold House, New Buildings Farm, Priory Lane, Broad Marston, Pebworth, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 8XZ – APPROVED

1.      The schedule of payments to be made by internet banking were approved

2.      The payments made since last meeting were approved

3.      Income since last meeting was noted

4.      The end-of-quarter bank report and reconciliation, alongside the budget report to date was noted and approved.

5.      Valda Energy – incorrect invoice has been rectified and reimbursed

6.      External audit return has been noted and certificate uploaded to Parish Council website

1.      To receive update regarding “reserved parking” signage at Town Pool – this has been resolved and to be taken off the agenda.

2.      To receive update regarding defibrillator – new battery now fitted and issue resolved.

3.      To note / discuss email regarding field on Buckle Street

4.      To note / discuss email regarding the pétanque piste – email requesting an extra gate to be installed and permission to place a bench in the area.  The Council have discussed and agreed to gain quotes to fund installing a concrete base for a    bench to be placed outside of the pétanque piste. A quote will also be sought for installation of a gate (wide enough for wheelchair access).

5.      To discuss possibility of fitting ANPR cameras – This was discussed and awaiting update from Cllr Robson, Parish Council Alex Prentice will also be invited to attend next meeting.

1.      To note / discuss ongoing concerns regarding antisocial behaviour at Meon Way Gardens. This issue is still ongoing, Council have discussed and will ask Parish Council Alex Prentice to attend next meeting to discuss.

2.      To note/discuss email regarding CIL – update at next meeting from Cllr McCluskey following attendance at the Meon Vale Residents Association Meeting.

1.      Members noted the monthly reports.

The trim trail which is part of new equipment on The Close needs checking by our Lengthsman as it has been reported to have become unstable.

2.      Email request from Tempo Events has been received requesting the use of the Recreation field as parking for a running event on 17th July 2027 was considered and approved.

It was agreed that a separate consultation be undertaken with MWG residents, who were not included in the previous NDP consultation. A questionnaire will be prepared to seek residents’ views on the existing NDP. An additional postal consultation form will also be sent to all residents.

1.   Bench: It was noted that a bench had been incorrectly sited. The Parish Council is considering a suitable alternative location for its relocation.

Nothing to note.

1.      Nothing to note

1.      Additional VAS sign purchase update – awaiting update from Cllr Hannah Robson who wasn’t in attendance.

2.      VAS locations and emails regarding VAS data were discussed.  It has been agreed Chapel Road will be added to the VAS rotation locations.  More information for residents added to the Parish Council website.

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

a.      VAS sign relocation

b.      Repair of Rocking Horse

2.      Future Lengthsman’s jobs

a.      To check Trim Trail – reported that it is possibly unstable

b.      To assess bus shelter at Little Meadows for any repairs needed and cut back any vegetation

3.      The VAS data for July and August was noted

1.      Asset register – approved with no additions.

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

1.      Beech Tree: It was noted that the Beech tree in the burial ground has died. The tree will be assessed and, if confirmed dead, arrangements will be made for its removal.

1.      Arrange meeting with Persimmon and Cllr Hannah Robson

2.      Update all noticeboards

3.      Invite Alex Prentice to next meeting to discuss ANPR and Meon Way Gardens.

4.      Arrange assessment of Beech tree located in the burial ground.

Council confirmed the date of the next Ordinary Parish Council Meeting on Monday 5^th October at 7.00pm in the Village Hall, Pebworth

Bank Account Totals 31.07.2026