Category: Meeting Minutes

Meeting of the Knightwick and Doddenham PC

23^rd March 2026 19:00 hrs. at the Talbot Hotel, Knightwick

Minutes

Present;

Cllr S. Mifsud (Chair), Cllr G Evans, Cllr M Bellamy, Cllr A Draper, Cllr R Bonham, Cllr F Budden, R Timney (Clerk),

1. Apologies for absence, Cllr M Horton, County Cllr Mel Fordington, Dist Cllr Barbara Jones Williams.

Members’ declarations of interest – No additional declarations.

2. Confirm the minutes of the meetings of the Council Monday 19^th Jan 2026 Approved

3. Planning Matters.

a) No applications pending.

b) Erosion of the banks of the River Teme. The PC will contact Dr Moore at the surgery for an update on their thoughts and actions.

c) The PC noted the adoption of the new South Worcestershire Development Plan.

4. Financial Matters

Note the payments and income since 19^th January to March 23^rd 2026

Expenditure

Date	To whome	For what	Amount
19.1.2026	Lloyds	Bank Charges	4.25
20.1.2026	R Wilkes	LM oct nov dec	504.00
20.1.2026	Carolyn Baker	Payroll q3	37.50
28/1/2026	RT	Clerk salary plus backpay	309.72
17/2/2026	John Sutton	LM Jan	319.80
17/2/2026	Nora Parsons Centre	Donation	400.00
18/2/2026	John Sutton	LM Dec	119.00
17/2/2026	Lloyds	Bank Charges	4.25
18/2/2026	Notice board Company	New notice board	1007.64
2/3/2026	RT	Clerk salary (feb)	243.11
10/3/2026	W CALC	CiLCA training fee	93.60
10/3/2026	R Wilkes	LM Jan final	264.00
10/3/2026	John Sutton	LM Feb	263.95
17/3/2026	Lloyds	Bank Charges	4.25
23/3/2026	John Sutton	LM March	330.00

Income.

Date	From whom	For what	Amount
20.1.2026	WCC	LM	480.00
11/2/2026	Hiscox	Insurance for notice board	689.70
24/2/2026	WCC	LM	713.85
10/3/2026	WCC	LM	283.95
9/2/2026	Lloyds	Interest	5.03
9/3/2026	Lloyds	Interest	5.27

Balances remaining

Treasurers Account £ 4336.35

Instant Access Business Account. £ 11,143.35 APPROVED

2024/25/27

5. Clerk’s report and Lengthsman matters.

1. Cllr Bellamy raised the issue of the road surface in the old Bromyard Road. It requires sweeping and repairing.
2. There is a market stall available for the PC to use on the 12^th April to liaise with parishioners.
3. Reports from the Lengthsman were welcomed and issues to be reported on include the road surface at Bridge Cottage, Suckley Road has deteriorated, the bend at the top of Rectory Lane has become slippery and vehicles have left the road there, the Livery Signs are needed in Easinghope Lane.
4. The new replacement notice board will be installed shortly.

6. Items for the next meeting.

Community engagement for the PC, River Erosion and the attendance of the EA if possible.

7. Confirm the date of the next meeting:

Monday 18^th May 2026 APPROVED

2024/25/28

Parish Council of Alfrick and Lulsley

Minutes of the meeting of the Parish Council Meeting on

15 January 2026 at 19:00 hrs in the Village Hall, Alfrick.

Present: Cllr T. Clarke, Cllr S V Glazzard, Cllr Hayward, Cllr Prodger, Cllr Golden-Laydon, Cllr Messervy-Whiting, Cllr G. Lowe, R. Timney (Clerk)

Public Question Time and reports prior to the formal meeting.

County Cllr Mc Sweeney reported on CC matters, PC Ash on community safety and local law issues. Members of the public raised matters relating to the renovation of a local pond, planning matters, telecommunication issues, boule court and first aid equipment.

1. Members’ Apologies, Dist Cllr Rouse, Dist Cllr Whatley, Simon Warr (Tree warden) and Declarations of Interests. No new declarations.

2. Resignation of Cllr R Ashton. The PC wish to express their thanks to him for his outstanding contribution to village life, notably the new tennis court and play area. Notices about the new vacancy will be posted.

3. Confirm the minutes of the meetings held on 4^th December 2025 APPROVED

4. Financial Matters;

a) Payments and income since 11^th Nov 2025 to 15^th Jan 2026.

Expenditure

Date	To whom	For what	Amount
17/11/2025	RT	Clerks 6 months expenses	96.00
18/11/2025	Lloyds Bank	Banking Charges	4.25
28/11/2025	RT	Clerk salary	303.60
10/12/2025	HMRC	PAYE	227.80
10/12/2025	Cllr Ashton	Bulbs for planter	24.48
10/12/2025	TS Contracting	Boules Court	5040.00
19/12/2025	Lloyds Bank	Banking Charges	4.25
29/12/2025	RT	Clerk salary	303.60

Income

Date	From whom	For what	Amount
11/11/2025	WCC	LM	380.00
15/12/2025	MHDC	Cllr Rouse Sign payment	120.00
9/12/2025	Lloyds Bank	Savings interest	13.41
9/1/2026	Lloyds Bank	Savings interest	14.34

Bank balances 15^th Jan 2026

Treasurers account £ 15,540.48

Instant access account £ 28,147.91

Total £ 43,688.39 APPROVED

b) Clerk’s payrise (63p/hr) and back pay since April 1^st 2025. APPROVED

c) Budget for 2026/27 set at £15,545 APPROVED

d) Precept request from MHDC at 0% increase. APPROVED

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5. New Lengthsman, John Sutton, Updated the PC on his first month and future plans. The PC also asked if Mr Sutton would undertake additional monitoring and basic maintenance works around the Playing Field and Tennis Court areas.

6. Planning and Environmental Matters;

a) Local Design Plan draft update: Councillors noted the progress and will work to include consultation on the matter in the survey and at the Annual Meeting of the PC in May.

b) Local questionnaire about planning, housing and transport considered and a small subcommittee formed to complete preparations for issuing the consultation document.

c) Vote on whether the PC agree with Mr & Mrs Price barn naming – WITHDRAWN

d) M/25/01897/TDC5. Location: Land At (OS 7497 5332), Folly Road, Alfrick.

Erection of 1 no. two-storey dwelling (self-build). SUPPORTED

7. Bleed Kit. Now purchased. Housing box to cost £74.19 ex VAT and new signage for bleed kit and Defib units at up to £120 APPROVED

7. Tennis court. New netting, at a cost of £300, to prevent rebounds from the ends of court fencing. To be paid from the Former Tennis Club funds. APPROVED

7. Co-Option rules minor amendments. APPROVED

10. Alfrick Bus Shelter. Modifications to the bus shelter are continuing with a broader seating bench to be fitted and for works to the stepped edge of the base to be considered.

11. Alfrick Spinney. 2026/27 maintenance schedule for the Spinney. Trimming back of undergrowth o start in April and take place every 2 months to October inclusive in line with Tree Wardens proposals.

12. Grit bin for Whitehouse Lane. Delivery still outstanding.

13. Telecommunication services. Acceptance of offer of signal booster unit from WCC and proposal for siting at Cllr Catlow’s property. APPROVED

13. Carpark and hard standing. Project now underway and will be completed shortly.

15. . Clerk’s Report –

Tennis Court overhanging trees and dying ash trees in playing field have been dealt with by tree surgeon. New sign for the Spinney is ready for installation. The Boules Court is now completed and some equipment has been donated.

15. . Items for the next meeting. Notice Board for bus shelter, grass cutting for 2026 27, Parish Plan, basket ball equipment.

15. . Confirm date of next meeting. Proposed Thurs 12^th March 2026.

Meeting closed at 20.58 33/2023-24