HORTON PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE  
MEETING OF HORTON PARISH COUNCIL
Which was held on Tuesday 10th September 2024
At Horton Village Hall at 7.30 pm 

AGENDA

PRESENT: Cllrs Fannon, Craig, Harrison and Hatherell
1 member of the public
APOLOGIES: Cllr Williams, Ward Cllr Rush
ABSENT:  Ward Cllrs Romaine
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS – there were none

MINUTES:  Minutes of the meeting held on 9th July 2024 were confirmed and signed as correct.

MATTERS ARISING:
Councillors – none
Ward Councillors – Absent

AGENDA ITEM:

Public Participation – any member of the public wishing to speak will be given 3 minutes to speak on items on the agenda.  If they wish to raise any other matters, they should write to the clerk for inclusion in the next meeting or may do so at the Chair’s discretion.  NB no decisions can be made for matters raised which are not on the agenda – they may be added to the agenda for the next meeting if necessary.  No public participation

Village Safety – Any safety issues to report? Cllr Harrison reported 2 lots of fly tipping on the switch backs and New Tynings Lane.  Cllr Harrison to report to SGC.
Update on Cotswold Way and the upkeep of footpaths - Cllr Harrison reported that the warden has now put signs on the new kissing gate (north of Horton fort) & will be putting in a new sign on the zigzag north of Horton fort to stop walkers taking the wrong track. They are also putting a new bench at the lookout in the Horton fort field.  All matters relating to footpaths have now been completed.
Clerk reported that SGC had completed the works HPC had requested which included cleaning of road signs, clearing the view from junctions onto main roads, kissing gates/hedges Vinney Lane and a general tidy up of the culvert from VH to BBs.
Update on Speed Limit – Cllr Romaine absent – deferred to next meeting.
Update on Banking – Councillors present signed the forms required for the opening of the new Unity account.  Cllr Williams to sign upon his return from holiday.  Cheque in the sum of £500 deposit to Unity Bank signed.  Clerk to forward to Unity upon receipt of the signed form from Cllr Williams.

PLANNING:

P24/01538/PNFU -  Notice of decision received - Winchcombe Farm Little Sodbury End Lane Little Sodbury, S Glos BS37 6QD DESCRIPTION: Prior notification under Part 3 Class R of a change of use from, Agricultural buildings to a flexible use falling within Class C1 (Hotel). Decision is refusal prior approval.   Noted.
Details of all planning applications may be found at www.southglos.gov.uk/planning

FINANCE:
Cheque No: 498 was signed in the sum of £190.80 to South Glos Council in respect of waste collection July, August & September 2024.  
Cheque No: 499 was signed in the sum of £40.00 to clerk in respect of reimbursement of the ICO renewal for 2024-25.
Cheque No: 500 was signed in the sum of £500.00 to Unity Bank for set up of the new account.

Date of Next Meeting:  TBC