Minutes of the Parish Council meeting of High Littleton Parish Council held on Tuesday 11 August 2026 7 pm.
Councillors present
K Fuglesang, L Thornton, S Gould, C Lindley, C Ingle and P Ghillyer.
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.
- Recreation Club representatives attended to request funding towards air conditioning for the Recreation Club hut.
- One resident attended to view the meeting.
Agenda
2608.1 Apologies – to note apologies for absence
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr Whiting, Cllr Godwin, Cllr Lane. Apologies were received from Ward Cllr Morgan.
2608.2 [TO RESOLVE] To confirm and approve minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on the 9 June 2026
Resolved – the Council agreed that the 9 June 2026 minutes were a true and correct record of the meeting.
2608.3 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
None
Development Control, Forestry Works and Footpath Diversions
2608.4 Planning applications to consider and decide comment for submission to B&NES
a) Applications to consult
[TO RESOLVE] 26/02583/FUL 19 Rotcombe Lane High Littleton BS39 6JP
Proposed Double Storey Side Extension
Resolved to support.
[TO RESOLVE] 26/02590/FUL Ash Ridge New Road High Littleton BS39 6JH
Erection of a detached timber BBQ cabin within the rear garden for ancillary domestic recreational use.
Resolved to support.
[TO RESOLVE] 26/02884/FUL 9 Rotcombe Lane High Littleton BS39 6JP
Erection of single storey side extension
Resolved to support.
b) To note decision notifications
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
23/04686/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
25/02196/OUT Parcel 5378 Hallatrow Road Paulton
Outline permission for the erection of a care home (Use Class C2), access, car parking, servicing and other associated works, with consideration of layout, scale, and access.
To be considered at committee
25/03044/OUT Parcel 4330, Paulton Road, Paulton
Outline planning application for the erection of up to 130 dwellings (including affordable housing), with public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage system (SuDS), a vehicular access point and the demolition of a farm building. All matters reserved except for access.
Pending consideration
24/02290/FUL (revised) Hallatrow Business Park Wells Road Hallatrow
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
25/03574/FUL Parcel 4919 High Street High Littleton
Erection of agricultural storage building
Permit – to be removed from the agenda
26/01303/LBA Cottage Farm Timsbury Road High Littleton BS39 6HL
External alterations for the installation of four replacement windows, replacement rainwater goods and repointing.
Pending consideration
26/01359/FUL Cottage Farm Timsbury Road High Littleton BS39 6HL
Erection of greenhouse, extension to decking, and porch
Pending consideration
26/02089/PIP Poultry Houses Langfords Lane High Littleton
Planning in Principle for the erection of 7No. dwellings to replace 2 No. agricultural buildings.
Approved – to be removed from the agenda
26/02353/FUL 8 Claremont Gardens Hallatrow BS39 6EY
Erection of a two storey side extension.
Permit – to be removed from the agenda
2608.5 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and decide any action to be taken re the auction of land on Hallatrow Hill
The Council noted this auction.
2608.6 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and decide any action to be taken re the results from the traffic counter at Hallatrow Bridge and New Road
The Council agreed that the results did not provide any information that indicated action is needed, therefore action can only be taken if new information is brought to the Council’s attention.
2608.7 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and decide any response to B&NES Consultation: A4 Bath to Bristol – Keynsham section (deadline 22 September)
The Council noted that this consultation is aimed at residents and encourage residents to complete the survey.
2608.8 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and decide any action to be taken re Royal British Legion Hut to be listed for sale
Cllr Lindley reported that the hut is due to be valued next week and a leaflet will be circulated.
2608.9 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and approve Recreation Ground committee request for i) contribution towards insurance costs ii) funding towards the installation of air conditioning in Recreation Club
i) Resolved to approve ii) Resolved to approve a grant of £4700.
2608.10 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and approve Hallatrow and High Littleton Yarnbomber request for contribution towards Village Day Trail
Resolved to approve a grant of £150.
2608.11 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and decide request from Citizens Advice Bath & North East Somerset to request a grant of £750 to help them continue providing free, confidential and independent advice to residents of High Littleton and Hallatrow
Deferred.
2608.12 [TO RESOLVE] Review and approve allotment rent for 2027
Resolved that no increase be made.
2608.13 [TO RESOLVE] To review and approve insurance renewal 2026.27
Resolved to renew the 2026.27 insurance with Zurich. Comparison quotes to be obtained in 2027.
2608.14 [TO RESOLVE] To consider and decide replacement of plants in village planters
Resolved to approve a budget of £100 towards plants.
2608.15 [TO RESOLVE] Consider and approve drafts of i) Complaints Policy ii) Grievance Policy iii) IT Policy iv) Procurement Policy v) Grant Policy
Resolved to approve i), ii), iii), iv) and v).
2608.16 [TO RESOLVE] Consider and approve Quarter 1 (April – June) bank reconciliation and accounts
Resolved to approve. The Council agreed that the Chair sign the documents.
2608.17 [TO RESOLVE] To approve the following finances
a) Payments – Resolved to approve the following items for payment in July
| Description | Amount £ | |
| BACS | Bank service charge | 7.00 |
| DD | Sage Payroll – July 2026 | 13.20 |
| DD | Pension Contributions– June 2026 | 43.31 |
| DD | Valda – electricity | 115.44 |
| SO | D Stephenson – website maintenance | 25.00 |
| Total | 203.95 | |
| BACS | ||
| Kirsty Headlong July 2026 Salary Pension PAYE Tax National Insurance Working from home allowance Net Total Clerk’s Expenses June mileage & stationery & admin Total | 1138.67 (24.75) (33.6) (7.25) 26.00 1099.07 23.51 1102.58 | |
| HMRC Employer’s and Employee’s NI July 2026 July 2026 Tax – K Headlong Total | 115.50 33.60 149.10 | |
| Austin Sage – recreation grass cutting June | 340.00 | |
| ALCA – subscription | 638.83 | |
| Branching Out – June grass cutting | 630.00 | |
| A2B Printing – Jul/Aug News & Views printing | 349.00 | |
| B George – Jul/Aug News & Views delivery | 150.00 | |
| Trenjory Designs – Jul/Aug News & Views editing | 200.00 | |
| Arien Designs – final invoice for 2 x noticeboards | 1788.00 | |
| Zurich – insurance 20.07.26-19.07.27 | 631.47 | |
| Total | £5978.98 | |
| Grand Total | £6182.93 |
Resolved to approve the following items for payment in August
| Description | Amount £ | |
| BACS | Bank service charge | 7.00 |
| DD | Sage Payroll – Aug 2026 | 13.20 |
| DD | Pension Contributions– July 2026 | 43.31 |
| DD | Valda – electricity | 108.48 |
| SO | D Stephenson – website maintenance | 25.00 |
| Total | 196.99 | |
| BACS | ||
| Kirsty Headlong Aug 2026 Salary Pension PAYE Tax – refund National Insurance Working from home allowance Net Total Clerk’s Expenses mileage & stationery & admin Total | 1138.67 (24.75) 43.00 (7.25) 26.00 1175.67 3.39 1179.06 | |
| HMRC Employer’s and Employee’s NI Aug 2026 Tax – K Headlong Total | 115.50 -43.00 72.50 | |
| Austin Sage – recreation grass cutting July | 90.00 | |
| Recreation Ground – 43% maintenance contribution | 897.40 | |
| Total | £2238.96 | |
| Grand Total | £2435.95 |
b) To note receipts
None.
2608.18 To receive any updates on district matters from Ward Cllr Ann Morgan
No news/updates.
2608.19 To receive reports and updates on current items
- Allotments
No news/updates.
- Recreation Ground
No news/updates.
- Police and Neighbourhood Watch
No news/updates.
- Defibrillator/Bleed Kits
All three defibrillators in service.
- School Governors
No news/updates.
- Grass and Cemetery
The Council noted only one cut needed this month due to the dry weather.
- Charity of Mary Jones
Cllr Gould reported that he is now the Chair of trustees.
- Parish Magazine
No news/updates.
- Greyfield Wood
The Council noted that the Woodland Trust have not been able to provide a 12 month plan for the wood.
- Environmental Group
No news/updates.
- Parish sweeping – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and approve any areas to be swept
Resolved to request Hallatrow Bridge, Greyfield Road and Scobell Rise to be weeded and swept.
- Highway/footpath Issues
Clerk to progress on replacement of the VAS by the Old Station Inn ( to be purchased from CIL funds) and replacement of the VAS by B&NES outside the school.
- Transport/buses
The Council noted the new 100 bus service.
- Streetlighting
Cllr Ghillyer reported he is awaiting a quote from B&NES for the removal of the 3 dead lamp posts at Mearns.
- Rosewell Home – to be removed from the agenda.
- Church Farm – to be removed from the agenda.
- CIL Funds – [TO RESOLVE] to consider and decide 2026 CIL projects/expenditure
Contribution towards air conditioning item 2608.9 to be taken from CIL.
- Relocation of bin to location near the Old Staton at Hallatrow
Clerk to provide details of issues requiring a new bin to B&NES.
2608.20 Correspondence
Email from resident with concerns re noise issues from events at Old Station Inn Hallatrow
The Council noted that Ward Cllr Morgan is liaising with the residents and the owners of the Old Station Inn.
2608.21 Items for next meeting
Citizens Advice B&NES grant request
Quotes needed to resite Hallatrow defibrillator
2608.22 To note future meetings
Somer Valley Forum. Next dates -16 September, 18 November 2026 6 pm
Parish Liaison Keynsham. Next date 21 October 2026
The Clerk handed the latest USB backup to Cllr Lindley.
The Chair closed the meeting at 8.25pm.
Date of next meeting – 8 September 2026
| Kate Fuglesang Chair | Kirsty Headlong Clerk |