Parish Council Meeting 02/02/2026

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 – January 2026

District Councillor Ciotti’s October report – January 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 5^th January 2025 – Circulated on 13^th January 2026

1.Applications:

None received

2.Appeals:

Planning Ref: W/25/01985/PIP PLANNING INSPECTORATE REF:- 6003301 Appeal Start Date Appellant(s) Name Proposal: 9 January 2026 NOTIFICATON OF PLANNING APPEAL Permission in Principle for up to 3 new dwellings Site at: Crossways Blakes Hill Ullington Evesham WR11 8QH

a)      3.Decisions:

b)     Planning Ref: W/25/01048/FUL Telephone: 01684 862346 Demolition of existing agricultural barns and replacement with 3no. dwellings and associated works Location: Bank Farm, Front Street, Pebworth – PERMISSION REFUSED.

c)      Planning Ref: W/25/02265/LB Associated Ref: W/25/02266/HP Proposed conversion of outbuilding to annex Low Furrow, Friday Street, Pebworth, CV37 8XW – PERMISSION GRANTED

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

c)To consider the budget and precept for 2026.

d) To consider the end of quarter bank reconciliation, income and expenditure and budget comparison

a)      To receive update from Cllr Weller regarding “reserved parking” signage at Town Pool

b)     To review and approve the following policies:

1.      H&S Policy Jan 26

2.      Publication Scheme Feb 26

3.      To consider / approve date for Annual Pebworth Council Meeting.

a)      To note emails regarding antisocial behaviour at Meon Way Gardens.

b)     To receive update from Cllr Robson regarding recent meeting regarding antisocial behaviour.

a)      To note monthly report and consider any works required

b)     To consider email regarding damage to the grass at The Close

To receive update from Cllr Pearson

a)      No internments took place in October

a)      None to note

None to note

Road closures due:

(C2114 Chapel Road/C2049 Broad Marston Road, Pebworth) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: to close that part of: 1) C2114 Chapel Road from its junction with C2114 School Rd to its junction with C2049 Stratford Rd. 2) C2049 Broad Marston Road from its junction with C2049 Stratford Rd to its junction with C2113 Broad Marston Rd to Long Marston Rd. Anticipated duration: 1 day between 16 February 2026 and 21 February 2026

(C2114 Back Lane, Pebworth) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026

Proposed Order: to close that part of C2114 Back Ln from its junction with C2114 Dorsington Rd to its junction with C2114 School Rd.

Reason: Utility work by Openreach. Anticipated duration: 1 day Commencing: 16/2/26

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

1.      Rotation and charging of mobile Vehicular Activated Signs (VAS) following site specific approval and authorisation  – Meon Gardens

2.      Drainage /  Clear headwalls, outfalls – Broad Marston

3.      Drainage / Clear gully grates – Broad Marston Road

4.      Rotation and charging of mobile Vehicular Activated Signs (VAS) following site specific approval and authorisation – Honeybourne Road

b)     To discuss repair of grass verge at Long Marston

c)      To consider future tasks to be issued to the Lengthsman

d)     The VAS data for January was noted.

To confirm the date of the Ordinary Parish Council Meeting at 7.00pm on Monday 2^nd March 2026 at the Village Hall, Pebworth.

None noted

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.

A member of the public attended to discuss concerns over the damage to the grass verges at Broad Marston.  It’s believed this has been caused by contractors during recent works/increase in traffic.  The council are hopeful the contractors will ‘make good’ the verges and support the County Councillor in expediting this.  The area is within a conservation area which should give more leverage to ensure repair of the verges by the contractors.

District Councillor Report – Cllr Judith Ciotti (February 2026)
Cllr Ciotti reported that the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule has been approved for consultation as part of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review, introducing proposed developer contributions for infrastructure. Wychavon’s approach to the proposed new town at Worcestershire Parkway will be infrastructure-led, with funding agreed for early planning applications.

The Council has approved recommendations to acquire the Riverside Shopping Centre, Town Hall and surrounding buildings in Evesham Market Square to enable regeneration of the conservation area.

Consultation is open until March on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2025, described as more pro-development, with parish councils encouraged to respond.

Local matters included correction of a developer error relating to drainage permissions at Vale Landscape Heritage Trust land in Cleeve Prior.

Members were informed of the Business Breakfast on 25 March at Pershore Civic Centre and Wychavon’s support for mental health and wellbeing initiatives.

An update was received that Sheenhill Solar Farm, Honeybourne, has paused development pending clarity on NESO grid connection reforms.

County & District Councillor Robson’s Report (February 2026)

Council Work & Meetings

• 12 meetings attended, including Highways (Pebworth signage), Planning Committee, County Council budget meetings, and Wychavon Council.
• A Pebworth planning application was refused on conservation grounds, against officers’ recommendations.
• Hampton Bridge, Evesham will now be funded through the Local Transport Fund (government grant) as an active travel project, meaning it should progress sooner.
• Stepped down from the Environment and Health Overview & Scrutiny Panels at County Council due to workload, but remain on the Hereford & Worcester Fire Authority.
• Working with colleagues on the proposed closure of the SEND residential provision at Vale of Evesham School.
• Supported the Chief Fire Officer in his annual report to County Council in my role as Vice Chair.

Important Reminder
South Worcestershire Development Plan Review – Final consultation open until 5pm, 17th February.

Riverside Shopping Centre, Evesham

• Wychavon District Council is progressing purchase for regeneration.
• Sale expected by end of March.
• Plans include mixed-use development, improved public spaces, better links to Abbey Park and the River Avon, and refurbishment of Evesham Public Hall.
• Public consultation and planning applications to follow.

Sheenhill Solar Farm

• Core development postponed indefinitely due to grid connection capacity issues.

Highways

• Honeybourne High Street: Pedestrian crossing not possible due to road layout; signage review requested.
• Bretforton: New Vehicle Activated Sign funded locally; horse warning signs to be installed at Stoneford Lane crossroads.

The Chairman closed the open forum and reconvened the meeting at 19.25

The Minutes of the Ordinary Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 5^th January 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 Vice Chairman.

1.      APPLICATIONS:

None Received

2.      APPEALS:

Planning Ref: W/25/01985/PIP PLANNING INSPECTORATE REF:- 6003301 Appeal Start Date Appellant(s) Name Proposal: 9 January 2026 NOTIFICATON OF PLANNING APPEAL Permission in Principle for up to 3 new dwellings Site at: Crossways Blakes Hill Ullington Evesham WR11 8QH

3.      DECISIONS:

a.      Planning Ref: W/25/01048/FUL Telephone: 01684 862346 Demolition of existing  barns and replacement with 3no. dwellings and associated works Location: Bank Farm, Front Street, Pebworth.  PERMISSION REFUSED.

b.      Planning Ref: W/25/02265/LB Associated Ref: W/25/02266/HP Proposed conversion of outbuilding to annex Low Furrow, Friday Street, Pebworth, CV37 8XW. PERMISSION GRANTED

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 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.

3.      The Precept was considered, this has remained at 0% increase and has been formally signed off.

4.      The Council gave consideration and signed off the end of quarter bank reconciliation, income and expenditure and budget comparison

1.      To receive update from Cllr Weller regarding “reserved parking” signage at Town Pool – awaiting confirmation of the name details of the person expressing concern.

2.      To review and approve the following policies:

a.      H&S Policy Jan 26 – reviewed and signed off

b.      Publication Scheme Feb 26 reviewed and signed off

3.      To consider / approve date for Annual Pebworth Council Meeting This has been agreed for 27^th April 2026 – village hall availability has been confirmed.

1. To note emails regarding antisocial behaviour at Meon Way Garden – Several emails have been received regarding this – awaiting update from Cllr Robson.

1.      Members note the monthly reports – noted that the cracks in the MUGA are now filled with moss – to reevaluate in the spring

1. The Council noted email received regarding damage to the grass at The Close – The area affected will taped off temporarily by the Lengthsman.

1.      Update: Following acceptance of funding, Cllr Pearson has contacted Brodie Planning to progress the NDP review.  Brody Planning have requested Council to arrange a community meeting regarding this to see what initial interest is before review. This will be Tuesday 24^th February subject to room availability at the village hall.

No internments took place in January

Nothing to note.

Nothing to note

1.      To note the following impending road closures due:

b)     (C2114 Chapel Road/C2049 Broad Marston Road, Pebworth) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 Proposed Order: to close that part of: 1) C2114 Chapel Road from its junction with C2114 School Rd to its junction with C2049 Stratford Rd. 2) C2049 Broad Marston Road from its junction with C2049 Stratford Rd to its junction with C2113 Broad Marston Rd to Long Marston Rd. Anticipated duration: 1 day between 16 February 2026 and 21 February 2026.

c)      (C2114 Back Lane, Pebworth) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026 Proposed Order: to close that part of C2114 Back Ln from its junction with C2114 Dorsington Rd to its junction with C2114 School Rd.Reason: Utility work by Openreach. Anticipated duration: 1 day Commencing: 16/2/26.

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

a.      Rotation and charging of VAS signs following site specific approval / authorisation Meon Gardens and Broad

b.      Drainage/clear headwalls, outfalls – Broad Marston

c.      Drainage/ Clear gully grates – Broad Marston Road

2.      The council discussed the poor state of the grass verges at Long Marston – this has been reported to highways who are due to inspect.  Cllr Robson has been informed and is investigating.

3.      To consider future tasks to be issued to the Lengthsman

a.      To reinforce grill on the watercourse near footbridge on The Close

b.      To tape off area of damaged grass on The Close

c.      Broad Marston Road the ditch that runs along the old fire station is completely full and not flowing – ask Lengthsman to assess and see if any work needs completing.

1.      Parish Games – this needs more support and promotion will be done via social media.

2.      The fence running alongside the burial ground is falling down and will need replacement quotes to be sought.

a)      Letter to be drafted by Cllr Weller regarding ‘reserved parking sign’ at Town Pool.

b)     Clerk to book village hall for Annual Parish Meeting.

c)      Clerk to post road closures on website and Facebook page

Council confirmed the date of the next Ordinary Parish Council Meeting on Monday 2^nd March at 7.00pm in the Village Hall, Pebworth