PUBLOW WITH PENSFORD PARISH COUNCIL
AGENDA
MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY 9th FEBRUARY 2026 at 7pm IN THE VILLAGE HALL
TO ALL PARISH COUNCILLORS:
You are summoned to attend a meeting of the Parish Council on Monday 9th February 2026 at 7pm in the Village Hall.
H Richardson (Mrs) – Clerk to the Parish Council Date: 3rd February 2026
Public Participation – Members of Public are asked to inform the Clerk if you wish to attend.
(15 minutes Maximum): Please note that prior to the official business of the meeting; members of the Parish are welcome to raise any Parish issues. Please inform the Clerk providing name, address and subject matter no later than 24 hrs prior to the meeting if you wish to arrange a speaking slot. Please keep your speech to a maximum of 3 minutes. Additionally, the applicant or their agent may verbally present planning applications. You are not guaranteed a slot if you do not book in advance. Please note the Parish Council cannot make a decision on items that are not on the agenda, but items may be put forward for the agenda for the next meeting.
Presentation from Dan Brunton from the Beaver Advice and Support Team hosted by the Avon Wildlife Trust
73.1. To receive apologies for absence
73.2. To receive notification of any members’ personal or prejudicial interest in any item on the agenda.
73.3. To confirm minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 12th January 2026 as a true & fair record
73.4. Planning:
a) Applications to Consult:
i) 26/00048/CLEU. Nursery Farm, New Road, Pensford: Erection of conservatory / orangery (Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Use).
b) Decision Notification:
i) 25/04619/FUL. Hill House, Pensford Hill, Pensford: Erection of front porch, removal of render to front elevation to expose original natural rubblestone walling (Retrospective) PERMIT
ii) 25/04550/FUL. Rising Sun, Church Street, Pensford. Minor external alterations to include addition of new windows, doorway to replace existing window, porch, external metal staircase with railings and enlargement of external landing. PERMIT
73.5. Matters for Discussion:
a) To agree project for Ward Councillors Initiative
b) To resolve to apply for a grant from British Heart foundation to apply for a new defibrillator in Woollard.
c) To approve IT Policy
d) To approve expenditure for new fly-tipping signs
e) To consider grant application for £200 from Crimestoppers
f) To confirm distribution of the Housing needs survey.
73.6. Financial Matters:
a) To review the 3rd draft of the 2026-2027 Budget
b) To approve the precept request for 2026-2027
c) To approve the Financial Report
d) To approve Payments to be authorised in February
Payee – Description – Amount – VAT TO RECLAIM
Helen Richardson Clerk Salary (Feb) TBC £968.58 N/A
HMRC Month 11 TBC £359.17 N/A
Steve Fluke Dog bins £116.67 N/A
Frank Schofield Footpath officer £85.00 N/A
73.7. B&NES Ward Councillor: To receive an update on district matters from Cllr P May
73.8. To receive reports/updates on current matters:
a. PCAA
b. Village Hall
c. Village Hall Car Park
d. Repair to War memorial Wall
e. Allotments
f. Clerks Progress Report
g. Chairman’s Report
73.9. Items of report to carry forward to the next meeting.
73.10. To Note Future Meetings
DATE OF NEXT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING: 9th March 2026