PC Meeting – April 2025

STINCHCOMBE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

MEETING DATE:       Wednesday 9th April 2025

TIME :                         7:30pm

LOCATION:                Stinchcombe Village Hall – Community Meeting Room

Notice to members of the Council

You are hereby summoned to attend the Meeting of Stinchcombe Parish Council to be held on the above date for the purpose of transacting business as per the agenda below. This meeting will be held at Stinchcombe Village Hall.

Members are reminded that the council has a general duty to consider the following matters in the exercise of any of its functions: Equal Opportunities (race, gender, sexual orientation, marital status and any disability), Crime & Disorder, Health & Safety, & Human Rights.

Notice to members of the Public

Members of the public are invited to attend and to ask questions and raise issues with the councillors during the agenda item “Meeting for public discussion and questions”.  Outside of the public session, attending members of the public may observe the meeting only, unless invited to speak at the discretion of the chairperson.

Appendices and Supporting Documents

Please click links within agenda or scan qr code below to view reports and supporting information.  Note, some information is password protected for council access only due to GDPR or sensitive information.

Agenda Items

1. To receive and accept any apologies for absence

2. To invite and receive any declarations of interest

3. To receive and consider any applications for co-option

4. Meeting for public discussion and questions

5. To receive an update on matters arising from previous meetings, not covered by agenda, and agree any next steps

6. To approve the accuracy of the minutes from the council’s previous meeting

7. The Council to receive the following reports:

1. 1. Written report from District Councillors

   2. Written report from County Councillor

   3. Written report from Clerk

8. To review and comment on the following planning applications, enforcement notices and appeals:

1. 1. S.25/0601/VAR|Variation to condition 2 (plans) from the application S.23/0227/FUL – alteration to design of roof.|Stinchcombe Village Hall The Street Stinchcombe Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6AP

   2. S.25/0447/OUT|Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for access for residential development to provide up to 73 dwellings, public open space, community orchard, and associated access, vehicle parking, and drainage and landscaping works.|Land North Of Taits Hill Road Stinchcombe Dursley Gloucestershire

   3. S.25/0587/HHOLD|Erection of a replacement garage.|Old Post Office Cottage The Street Stinchcombe Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6AP

9. To note report on planning decisions on applications, enforcement notices and appeals (report available on the PC website)

10. To receive updates from Working Groups and Councillors on current Parish Council projects and agree further actions:

1. 1. Stinchcombe Environment and Biodiversity Group – Coordinator: Kath Hudson

   2. Stinchcombe Footpaths Group – Coordinator: Roger Batty

   3. Stinchcombe Community Green Energy Group – Coordinator: John Delafield

   4. Community Recreational Space (incl. Children’s Play Area)

   5. Swings at DRFC

   6. Parish Council’s Communication and Engagement Strategy

   7. Speedwatch and Road Safety Matters

   8. Community Events

      • VE Day

        • Stinchcombe Hill Trust Beacon Agreement

      • Annual Parish Meeting

        • 1st Aid Training

      • Annual Litter Pick

11. To note open letter from Cam Parish Council regarding Stroud District Council Local Plan and agree any steps from Stinchcombe Parish Council

12. To review draft application for Village of the Year and agree next steps

13. Parish council finances

1. 1. To review and agree payments on the payment schedule

   2. To note any receipts

   3. To consider and approve any grant applications received

14. To receive verbal reports on Parish Councillor activities and meetings not covered by agenda

15. To confirm upcoming meeting dates

Signed:  Mandy Rossiter, Clerk                                 Date:  4th April 2025