You are invited to the Meeting of

COMPTON MARTIN PARISH COUNCIL

Monday 10th March 2025 – 7.15pm

Compton Martin School Room

AGENDA

 

  1. To receive and accept apologies for absence
  1. To receive comments from the publicThe Public Participation Session provides an opportunity for members of the public to raise questions and comment on items on the agenda. Time for this session is limited to 10 mins (max 3 mins per person)
  1. To receive declarations of interest in the agenda
  1. To approve and sign the minutes of the previous meeting

10th February 2025 Parish Council Meeting

  1. To adopt the Dignity at Work Policy
  1. To pass a resolution to sign up to the Civility and Respect pledge
  1. To approve the annual review of CMPC Financial Regulations and Standing Orders
  1. Application from PCC for CIL Funding
  1. Dial A Ride Midsomer Norton Grant Request
  1. Accounts and Payments
  • To authorise payments for Amenity Field project – quotes agreed at January 2025 meeting
  • Internal Audit 2024-2025 update
  • To confirm that Bank Reconciliations February 2025 have been checked and signed
  • To agree the following payments for March 2025
Date Payment Authorised Total

Amount £

VAT Reclaim Payee and Description
10/3/2025   Total: £435.52

£3.00

£70.72

£361.80

 

 

 

£60.30

Multi Pay Card, Direct Debit March 2025, to include:

Card monthly fee March 2025

Crocus – Foxgloves plants for Amenity Field

Tudor Environmental – Fencing for planting on Am. Field

10/3/2025   £868.27   Clerk’s Salary March 2025
10/3/2025   £25.39   Pension contribution March 2025 (DD April)
10/3/2025   £51.66   HMRC – Jan-March 2025
10/3/2025   £ 47.46   PATA – Payroll Service Jan-March 2025
10/3/2025   £50.00   MSN Dial a Ride – Annual Grant 2025 -2026
10/3/2025   £303.60 £ 50.60 Primrose – Grass cutting February 2025 (12mon instalments)
10/3/2025   £119.98 £19.99 Cloud Next – Annual Website Hosting
10/3/2025   £6.00   Unity Bank – account fee February 2025
10/3/2025   £281.99   Ashridge – Crab apple trees for Amenity Field
10/3/2025   £825*(tbc)   Habitat Aid*(TBC)- Wildflower Plants for Amenity Field

 

11. Tree at the Village Hall car park affected by Ash Dieback

12. Highways and Village Maintenance

  • A368 B&NES Consultation outcome and the New Speed Limits Making Order
  • Highfield Lane
  • Grass cutting update
  • Pond Information Sign

13. Annual Parish Meeting 28th April – update and suggestions for agenda items and speakers, advertising the meeting

 

14. Update on progress from the previous Meetings

  • Compton Martin Nature Action Plan
  • Community Emergency Plan
  • Ward Councillor Empowerment Fund update
  • Tree replanting

 15. Somer Valley Links Consultation: https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/somer-valley-links by Sunday 16 March

 16. To consider and comment on the following B&NES Planning DECISIONS received:

Application Reference: 2023/1062/FUL Hazel Manor Farm Nordrach Lane, Priddy Cheddar Somerset BS40 6LQ Proposal: Erection of 42 No. lodges, 1. No. dwellinghouse, change of use of existing farm buildings to ancillary uses to serve holiday accommodation and creation of car park and associated landscaping. PENDING

 

Application Reference: 24/02256/FUL Parcel 0019, The Street, Compton Martin Proposal: Construction of a purpose built 20m x 40m all-weather equestrian riding arena and change of use to equestrian for the arena. PENDING CONSIDERATION

 

Application Reference24/04201/OUT  Springfield House , The Street, Compton Martin, BS40 6JA
Proposal: Outline planning application with some matters reserved for the erection of a two storey detached dwelling to rear of Springfield. Pending

 

Application Reference24/02599/FUL Ring Of Bells , The Street, Compton Martin, BS40 6JE
Proposal: Installation of 6no. shepherd’s huts for guest accommodation. Planning Committee

 17. Report from District Councillor

18. Date of the next Parish Council Meeting and other meetings

  • Thursday 28th April 2025 – Annual Village Meeting – 7pm Village Hall
  • Monday 12th May 2025 – Parish Council Meeting 7.15pm Village Hall

 

04/03/2025

Vesela Ilieva, Clerk to Compton Martin Parish Council