HORTON PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE
MEETING OF HORTON PARISH COUNCIL
Which was held on Tuesday 13th January 2026
At Horton Village Hall at 7.45pm 

AGENDA

PRESENT:  Cllrs Fannon, Harrison, Hatherell and Ebborn, 1 member of the public
APOLOGIES: Cllr Williams, Cllr Becky Romain
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS:  There were none
MINUTES:  Minutes of the meeting held on 11th November were confirmed and signed as correct.
MATTERS ARISING:
Councillors – there were none.
Ward Councillors – Anything to report – not present.
  
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.

Village Safety – There are continued concerns over the state of the roads in both Horton and Little Sodbury.  All were advised to keep reporting to SGC via their reporting portal.
Bank Mandate – papers were re-signed in order to add Cllr Ebborn to the mandate.  
Change of Councillor email addresses to comply with Assertion 10 requirements – set up now is now underway and should be active imminently.
      
RECENT CORRESPONDENCE:
Report received by Avon and Somerset Constabulary for December 2026 – noted.

PLANNING:
P25/02418/HH – To consider the application re the erection of 1.94m stone wall, 2.64m pillars and 2.26m gate at Bix Manor, Wood Lane, Horton, BS37 6PG. Cllrs objected to the application  on the basis of it's design and character - it is aesthetically very unappealing and not in keeping with the area. The height of the wall was also of great concern. Clerk to advise SGC.
P25/02110/HH  – Notice of Decision letter received in respect of application for partial demolition of 2.6m of boundary wall to facilitate the creation of 1no. parking space. Erection of retaining wall. Installation of 1no. EV charging point at Yew House, Horton Hill, Horton.  Decision is Refusal.
P25/02136/HH – Notice of Decision letter received in respect of application for the erection of a single storey rear/ side extension to form additional living accommodation. Erection of a single storey detached building for storage at Holly Cottage, Wood Lane, Horton. Decision is approved with conditions. 
Details of all planning applications may be found at www.southglos.gov.uk/planning

FINANCE:

Payments In/Out:  
30/10/2025 £11.99 Black Nova Designs – Domain Renewal
31/10/2025 Unity Bank £6.00 – Service Charge

Items for discussion at the next meeting: n/a
Date of Next Meeting: Tbc