Minutes of the meeting of High Littleton Parish Council held on Tuesday 8 April 2025 7 pm.
Councillors present
K Fuglesang, P Ghillyer, M Whiting, C Lindley and R Lane.
Opportunity for the members of the public to speak (the public are asked to limit their address to 5 minutes with maximum time allowed 20 minutes). Please note that the Parish Council cannot make a decision on any item which is not on the agenda, but items may be put forward for a future agenda.
A resident attended to view the meeting.
Agenda
2504.1 Apologies – to note apologies for absence
Apologies were received and accepted from S Gould and A Godwin. And apologies were received from Ward Cllr Ann Morgan.
Agenda
2504.2 [TO RESOLVE] To confirm and approve minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on the 11 March 2025
Resolved – the Council agreed that the 11 March 2025 minutes were a true and correct record of the meeting.
2504.3 Declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests and Request for Dispensations
To receive declaration of any members personal or prejudicial interest in any item on the agenda
M Whiting re planning application 25/01078/FUL as business acquaintance of the applicant.
Development Control, Forestry Works and Footpath Diversions
2504.4 Planning applications to consider and decide comment for submission to B&NES
a) Applications to consult
[TO RESOLVE] 25/01078/FUL 23 Butlass Close High Littleton BS39 6HD
Erection of single storey rear and side extension and revised fenestration to existing dwelling following demolition of existing garage, side porch and conservatory.
Resolved to support.
b) To note decision notifications
25/00557/FUL 22 Southover Road High Littleton BS39 6HR
Erection of a first floor rear extension. Installation of first floor side window with obscured glazing.
Pending consideration
23/04622/VAR Hallatrow Business Park Wells Road Hallatrow BS39 6EX
Variation of condition 7 (Plans List (Compliance)) of application 22/02775/FUL (Change of use to learning and non-residential institutions (Use Class F1) for a temporary three year period with associated siting of porta-cabins and shipping containers (part retrospective)). Condition Number(s): Condition 7 – Approved plans Conditions(s) Removal: Please see covering letter Please see covering letter
Pending consideration
23/04623/VAR Hallatrow Business Park Wells Road Hallatrow BS39 6EX
Variation of condition 9 (Plans List (Compliance)) of application 22/02777/FUL (Change of use to storage or distribution (Use Class B8) for a temporary three year period with associated siting of porta-cabins and shipping containers). Condition Number(s): Condition 9 – Approved Plans Conditions(s) Removal: Please see covering letter
Pending consideration
23/04687/FUL Hallatrow Business Park Wells Road Hallatrow BS39 6EX
Material change of use (temporary) for B8 use and associated operational development (in connection with adjacent permitted use) (Retrospective).
Pending consideration
23/03092/LBA The Grange, Paulton Road, Hallatrow, BS39 6EG
External alterations for the replacement roof covering includes new tiles, battens and underlay.
Consent – to be removed from the agenda
23/04686/FUL Parcel 0172 Wells Road Hallatrow
Material change of use (temporary) for F1 use and associated operational development (in connection with adjacent permitted use) (Retrospective)
Pending consideration
24/02290/FUL Hallatrow Business Park Wells Road Hallatrow BS39 6EX
Erection of warehouse (Use Class B8) with associated hard/soft landscape works; drainage; and ecological enhancement area, together with stopping up of existing business park access to vehicular traffic; creation of new vehicular access for business park off the A39 with right turn lane and widening of the A39 to accommodate a new public foot/cycle path.
Pending consideration
2504.5 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide response re PUBLIC BRIDLEWAYS CL6/45 AND CL11/41, GREYFIELD, CLUTTON AND HIGH LITTLETON) MODIFICATION ORDER 2025
Resolved to support.
2504.6 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide the purchase of bleed kit(s)
Resolved to approve the purchase of 2 limpet type kits at £199 each to be funded from CIL. C Lindley/P Ghillyer to liaise with the Woodland Trust on a kit for the woods.
2504.7 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide the purchase of additional email quota (12000mb quota £108)
Deferred. The Council will review the need for any additional quota when all Councillor vacancies have been filled.
2504.8 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and approve 2025 Dial A Ride grant request £200
Resolved to approve. The Council noted that Dial a Ride made 1021 journeys from/to High Littleton in 2024/25.
2504.9 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide request from Church Warden for Council contribution towards wall repair
Resolved to approve a contribution of £500 to be taken from CIL Funds.
2504.10 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide any contribution towards purchase of outdoor gym equipment for the Recreation Ground
Resolved to approve, in principle, a contribution of 50 % of the total cost of £2904, with £650 of Ward Empowerment grant to be used and the remainder to be taken from CIL funds. K Fuglesang to obtain a second quote to ensure best value has been obtained and written confirmation from the Recreation Ground Committee to be requested confirming that they will undertake all maintenance and liability.
2504.11 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide project for 2025 Ward Empowerment Grant
Resolved to approve this be used for the Recreation Ground play equipment. See item 2504.10.
2504.12 [TO RESOLVE] to consider and approve 2025.26 Risk Register
Resolved to approve. R Lane to investigate appropriate health and safety training for all Councillors.
2504.13 to consider and decide any action to be taken re deteriorating old miner’s railway bridge on lane to Biggs yard (near the tree at the fork in the road)
Deferred. C Lindley/P Ghillyer to contact residents and Miners Society to establish who owns the land.
2504.14 [TO RESOLVE] To approve the following finances
a) Payments – resolved to approve the following items for payment in April.
| Description | Amount £ | |
| DD | Sage Payroll – Apr 2025 | 12.00 |
| DD | Pension Contributions– Mar 2024 | 40.84 |
| DD | Yu Energy – Mar 2025 | 110.06 |
| SO | D Stephenson – website maintenance | 25.00 |
| Total | 187.90 | |
| CARD | Currys – printer, Office 2024 | 375.26 |
| Total | 375.26 | |
| Cheques | ||
| 002739 | Kirsty Headlong Apr 2025 Salary Pension PAYE Tax National Insurance Working from home allowance Net Total Clerk’s Expenses Apr 2025 mileage & stationery & admin Cheque Total | 1103.48 (23.34) (196.00)(4.44) 26.00 905.70 20.20 925.90 |
| 002740 | HMRC Employer’s and Employee’s NI April 2025 April 2025 Tax – K Headlong Total | 107.41 196.00 303.41 |
| 002741 | Austin sage – Recreation Ground grass cutting | 280.00 |
| 002742 | Branching Out – March cemetery grass cutting, Feb Sweep | 555.00 |
| 002743 | ALCA – 2025.26 subscription | 619.98 |
| 002743 | ALCA – chairing meetings effectively course | 30.00 |
| Cheque Total | £2714.29 | |
| Grand Total | £3277.45 |
b) To note receipts
B&NES – April Precept instalment £20 250
2504.15 To receive any updates on district matters from Ward Cllr Ann Morgan
See item 2504.16 m) and p).
2504.16 To receive reports and updates on current items
- Allotments
The Council noted the request for water on the allotments. P Ghillyer to investigate where the water hydrant is and the distance for any connection with a view to obtaining a quote.
- Recreation Ground
See item 2504.10.
- Police and Neighbourhood Watch
No news/updates.
- Defibrillator
See item 2504.06.
- School Governors
No news/updates.
- Grass and Cemetery
The Council noted that the first cut has been done and a resident report of how well maintained the cemetery is looking.
- Charity of Mary Jones
No news/updates.
- Parish Magazine
The Council noted the next edition will be delivered before the 1 May to ensure that all residents are aware of the Neighbourhood Plan referendum in time to vote.
- Greyfield Wood
C Lindley reported that boggy paths will be assessed after necessary tree cutting has taken place, as this may allow light in to help dry these areas.
- Environmental Group
R Lane reported that meadow has been scarified, and was seeded by the School Council. A quiz was held in February and the AGM in March. The latest Repair Cafe took in 12 items with 8 repaired, and bat walks recommence at the end of April.
- Parish sweeping – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and approve any areas to be swept
Resolved to request cost to sweep Scumbrum/Scobell/area opposite The Haynes. Clerk to request.
- Highway/footpath Issues
The Council noted double yellow lines/chicane installed on New Road, drainage work now done by My New Motor and streetlight replaced on the A39 between Hallatrow and High Littleton. The Council agreed to request reinstatement and cleaning of black/white chevron signage on road at My New Motor. Clerk to request.
- Transport/buses
P Ghillyer reported that proposals for a bus from local parishes to Bath has been delayed due to an imminent change in Mayor, and funding issues. Ward Cllr Morgan will be following up on this issue.
- Neighbourhood Plan
See item 2504.16 h).
- Streetlighting
No news/updates.
- Rosewell Home
The Council noted safety issues with gates being broken opened and fly tipping, and will continue to monitor, and push for a resolution of this derelict building with the help of the Ward Cllr.
- Church Farm
No news/updates.
- Councillor vacancies
The Council noted two vacancies and any interested resident should contact the Clerk or any Councillor to register an interest.
- Hallatrow polling station – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide action to be taken re a polling station in Hallatrow
No news/updates.
- Village planters funded by Ward Councillor fund
S Gould and C Lindley liaising on this issue.
- Councillor lanyards – to be removed from the agenda.
- CIL Funds – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide 2025 CIL projects/expenditure
See item 2504.6, 2504.9 and 2504.10.
- Investment of reserve funds
No news/updates.
2504.17 Correspondence
2504.18 Items for next meeting
Annual Parish (Residents) Meeting
Annual Parish Council Meeting
2504.19 To note future meetings
Date of next meeting – 13 May 2025
The Chair closed the meeting at 8.25pm.
| Kate Fuglesang Chair | Kirsty Headlong Clerk |