HORTON PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES 
MEETING OF HORTON PARISH COUNCIL
Which was held on Tuesday 31st March 2026
At Horton Village Hall at 7.45pm 

AGENDA

PRESENT:  Cllrs Fannon, Harrison, Eborn, Hatherell, Ward Cllr Rush
APOLOGIES: Cllr Williams, Ward Cllr Romaine
DECLARATION OF INTERESTS:  There were none
MINUTES:  Minutes of the meeting held on 13th January 2026 were confirmed and signed as correct.
MATTERS ARISING:
Councillors – Cllrs thanked Cllr Hatherell for tidying up the grass area on the tight bend at the top of Horton Hill which now looks very smart and helps with visibility.

Ward Councillors – Anything to report?  Re the reduced speed limit in Horton Village, Cllr Romain has been in constant contact with Dean Hudd, Headmaster on this matter. He explained that while the school have a “good” rating on Modeshift Starts, they need to obtain very good to apply for the reduction in speed limit. He has a meeting with the Council's transport department to finalise this matter and hopefully by summer he can gain the very good status. In the meantime, Cllr Romaine has been speaking to the Transport Department, and has had a meeting with them online where she raised the issue with the need for the reduced speed limit in Horton Village. She confirmed that they stated that they cannot see any problem with the reduced speed limit when the Modeshift is in place. 

Ward Cllr Rush spoke on the New Town Report.  This development in Filton had now increased from 6K to 40K which will bring new, much needed infrastructure.
He also reported that the primary school at Ladden Grove is still going ahead.
Cllr Ward understood that the Post Office are making a request to replace the letter box in the wall at Bix Manor.

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.   None present.

Village Safety – Any safety issues to report? No issues.  
LS Defib – Cllrs approved the quote for electrical work of £255+ VAT from Control Electric Ltd. Cllr Ebborn will seek a quotation for the installation of a frame to fit the case to.  A LS villager has very generously offered a donation of £250 towards this additional cost.   Clerk to go ahead purchase defib and cabinet from MedUK as previously agreed.
Request for donations:-

Citizens Advice Bureau – it was agreed by all that a donation of £50 be made.
Crimestoppers South West – it was agreed by all that a donation of £50 be made.

Road Repairs- it was agreed that overall a good job had been done through Horton although there was still a large hole on the LHS going up the hill past the school which has been reported. Cllrs thanked Ward Cllrs Romaine and Rush for support in getting these repairs done. It was noted that LS and Mapleridge Lane are still in desperate need of repair.  Ward Cllr Rush advised again that there is not enough money within the SGC budget for these to be considered currently.  £17 million was set aside for potholes alone last year and is simply not enough.  
Assertion 10 –PCs have recently been advised that they do not have to have everything fully in place NOW.  This is a big job especially for smaller PCs with PT staff who work limited hours.  Horton PC is a good way forward with these requirements.  Clerk had booked a training course with ALCA which was subsequently cancelled.  Clerk is pressing for another date.    Cllrs have now all be given a gov.uk email address and will need to activate them.  Cllr Eborn confirmed that he has activated his and it is a simple process.

RECENT CORRESPONDENCE:
Avon and Somerset Constabulary report. Noted

PLANNING:
P25/02418/HH - Notice of Decision – Bix Manor – approve with conditions - noted
P25/02110/HH - To Note – Notice of Appeal – Yew Tree House - noted

Details of all planning applications may be found at www.southglos.gov.uk/planning

FINANCE:

Payments In/Out:  Noted
16.1.26 - £96.00 – Clerk Expenses – Internet
31.1.26 - £6.00 – Unity Bank – Monthly Fee
2.2.26 - £205.63 to SGC – Waste Bin Emptying
9.2.26  - £35.00 to ALCA – Assertion 10 Training 
16.2.26 - £59.98 to Cloud Next – Gov.UK email set up
28.2.26 - £6.00 Unity Bank – Monthly Fee

Items for discussion at the next meeting: N/A
Date of Next Meeting:  May.  Exact date tbc.