Full Council
Council Meeting 21.10.26
Agenda
To all Members of the Council
You are hereby summoned to attend an ordinary meeting of the Salford Priors Parish Council to be held at The Memorial Hall, Salford Priors on Wednesday 21st October at 7.00pm for the purpose of transacting the following business only.
Angela Eason
Clerk to the Council
MEETING AGENDA – 21st October 2026
(issued 14th October 2026)
| 1. | To Receive & Consider Apologies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2. | Members are reminded of the need to: –
i. Declare the existence of any Disclosable Pecuniary Interest (DPI), Other Registerable Interest (ORI) or Non-Registerable Interest (NRI) for any agenda item ii. Confirm the nature of the interest by explaining the connection between the interest and the agenda item, and iii. State what action (if any) they will take in relation to the interest when the agenda item is discussed* *In the case of a DPI or ORI the obligation is to not participate in any discussion or vote and to leave the meeting room, unless the member has a dispensation from the Clerk to the Parish Council. If the existence and nature of any interest only becomes apparent later in the meeting it must be disclosed immediately. If a DPI or ORI is not already registered, members must notify the Clerk to the Parish Council of the interest within 28 days. Members are also reminded of the need to declare predetermination on any matter. If Members are unsure about whether or not they have an interest, or about its nature, they are strongly advised to seek advice from the Clerk prior to the meeting.
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| 3. | Open Forum
Chairman to Move: The Meeting & Standing Orders be now adjourned: a. Open Forum: (Maximum 15 minutes will be allowed) 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. b. Open forum for the under 18s. c. To receive the Ward Member’s reports (3 minutes maximum each Ward Councillor) – SDC – Cllr Ashley Jones – WCC – Cllr Cliff Brown Chairman to Move: To close the adjournment and the suspension of Standing Orders |
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| 4. | Minutes:
To approve the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday 16thSeptember 2026
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| 5. | Clerk’s Progress Report :
a. Completed works: i. To note the removal of a wasp nest at the allotments (external contractor) ii. To note the repair of a lamp post (suspected vandalism) at the site of Perkins Close iii. To note the replacement of the glass at TOPS (external contractor) iv. To note the removal of the leylandii hedge and replacement of the boundary fence by the allotments (Amenity contractor). v. To note the completion of the installation of five new parish noticeboards (Highways and Maintenance officer) vi. To note that remedial work on the allotment gate was undertaken and it is working (Highways and Amenity Contractor). This update provided following request for repair from allotment holder. This gate is not the responsibility of Salford Priors Parish Council.
b. Work in progress/outstanding i. Three poppy wreaths (costing £23 each) have been ordered from the Royal British Legion ii. Installation of goal posts (work re-issued to Amenity Contractor) iii. Empty compost bins on Allotment plot 18 (Highways and Maintenance Officer) iv. Clearance of Allotment 5b following eviction (Highways and Maintenance Officer) – 30th October 2026 v. Clearance of the footpaths of all leaves prior to Remembrance Sunday on the footpath on Station Road (Highways and Maintenance Officer) vi. Replacement of the planters by the Chapel in Dunnington and the one by the Church in Salford which have both deteriorated significantly and are now rotten. vii. Replacement of box hedge in churchyard (Amenity Contractor) viii. Refurbishment of bench for memorial garden to be completed before Remembrance Day (Highways and Maintenance Officer) ix. Purchase of new bench to replace broken one x. Despite repeated assurances the gate at the playing field has not yet been repaired (matter escalated to CEO of Sovereign Design) xi. To consider quotes for alternative signage for skate park (see attached documentation)
c. To consider future tasks to be issued: i. The removal of rubbish from skate park (highways and maintenance officer does not have a waste disposal licence) – decision required. ii. To consider quotes for the replacement of the skateboard safety signage (see attached document). Decisions required: – To choose a provider of signage or seek other quotes – Type of signage iii. Grips on zip line – unable to be done by Highways and Maintenance officer due to liability issues – consider asking contractor – decision required iv. To consider marking the football pitches on a permanent basis – decision required v. Grant received from WCC towards new cooker – Clerk to order.
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| 6. | Chairman’s Monthly Report:
a) To consider proposed meeting dates for 2027 (provisional booking for hall completed) – see attached document b) To receive report regarding meeting held on 25th September with WFRS Chief Fire Office, MP and the WCC Portfolio Holder for Public Safety c) Further complaints regarding parking on grass areas Perkins Close Land owned by Orbit Housing Association d) Complaint received from Resident regarding the overhanging hedge encroaching the footway on School Road on the school field boundary. e) To consider the planting of fruit trees on the Allotments applying for the necessary funding small scale community orchard plantation.
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| 7. | Planning Matters:
a. Planning Matters To Consider: No new planning applications have been received. A courtesy email from Andrew Wilkins received on 30.09.26 (circulated) with regard to design and access statement for land South of School Road prepared by Pegasus Group on behalf of Lone Star Land. b. Decisions:
To note: Planning decisions: New national arrangements from October 2026 Most planning applications, including householder and smaller developments, will be decided by Council planning officers rather than by the Planning Committee. Under the new regulations, Ward Councillors and Town or Parish Councils will no longer be able to request that an application is considered by the Planning Committee. Some larger or more complex applications may still be considered by the Committee where this is permitted under the new arrangements.
c. Other planning matters:
South Warwickshire Local Plan (SWLP) To receive an update on the plan
Arrow Valley Solar Farm Project: To receive an update from the Arrow Valley Solar Working group. 1. To receive report on identified conflict of National & Regional Policy.
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| 8. | Highways & Maintenance Officer and Amenity Contractor:
To consider any items not included in Clerk’s report.
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| 9. | Working Groups Update:
a) Infrastructure & Built Environment: i. Highways – to receive any updates ii. Public Open Space – to receive any updates iii. Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP)– to receive updates on: – Meeting with Andrew Pelligan – To consider application for funding which enables parishes within the Stratford District to apply for up to £10,000 to help support the production of new of revised NDPs. iv. Playing Fields – to receive any updates v. Garden Allotments: a. To note that the allotment holders have been contacted regarding the new fencing, weeds around boundaries and ensuring the gate is locked at all times. b. Plots 11 & 1b are vacant – no applications received this month c. Plot 5b has been served an eviction letter – 30th October 2026 deadline vi. Public Rights of Way (PROW) To receive report from Mr Green on the Public Rights of Way within the Parish b) Communications – to receive update c) Project Delivery Group (Greenway) – following the meeting it was agreed that in the first instance an email would be sent to the Estate Manager before investing in another letter from the solicitor. Awaiting response |
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| 10. | Community
a. Warm Hub Update To consider applying for a grant from Stratford DC (Community/Warm Hub Grant Support Scheme 2026 | Stratford-on-Avon District Council)
b. The power supply to the feeder pillar is due to be installed in November.
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| 11 | Regulatory document review:
a. Code of Conduct (see attached) b. Environmental policy (see attached)
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| 12 | Matters raised by Councillors:
Matters raised by Councillors are considered under this item. Councillors are also invited to use this opportunity to report minor matters of information not included elsewhere on the agenda and to raise items for future agendas. (At the discretion of the Chairman Councillors may raise items at the meeting if considered necessary and urgent). |
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| 13 | Consideration of Correspondence Received:
i. To consider the completion of Town Parish Council Survey (Survey deadline: Friday 13 November) – document attached. ii. To consider attendance at the re-scheduled Extraordinary Parish Forum on Thursday 22 October (at 6pm on MS Teams) which will cover planning changes/updates and be an opportunity to ask questions. iii. To note: Emails and calls regarding anti social behaviour on playing fields near playground – PCSO informed. iv. To consider correspondence received from CopyTrack who are seeking damages for the sum of:
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| 14 | Correspondence to Note:
(The Clerk will provide individual copies of correspondence for retention if required).
iii. Alcester South SNT Police Reports – circulated iv. Stratford Area meeting recording – circulated
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| 15 | Finance : General
To receive report from the Finance Audit Panel meeting on 15th October.
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| 16 | Date of Next Meeting:
i. To confirm the date of the Ordinary Parish Council Meeting at 7.00pm on Wednesday 18th November 2026 ii. To note the meeting to be held on 4th November 2026 at 7 p.m. at Salford Priors Memorial Hall inviting parishioners to comment on the precept spending for 2027/2028 |
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| 17 | Closure of Meeting : |