You are invited to the Meeting of

COMPTON MARTIN PARISH COUNCIL

Monday 20th April 2026 – 7.15pm

Compton Martin VILLAGE HALL

AGENDA

 

  1. To receive and accept apologies for absence
  1. To receive comments from the public – The 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 meetings
  • 2nd April Extraordinary Parish Council Meeting
  1. Accounts and Payments

5.1 To confirm that Bank Reconciliations for March 2026 have been checked and signed

5.2 To note Budget Report, Reserves Report, VAT Report, Assets Register for financial year 2025-2026

5.3 To note the following income received

  • Bank account interest received for the period Jan-March 2026 – £124.55
  • VAT reclaim 1st June 2025 – 28th February 2026 – £1,038.52
  • Housing Needs Survey Funds received 25.03.26 – £3,287.00
  • Precept received 07.04.26 – £12,000.00

5.4 To receive and approve Accounts for Year End 31st March 2026

5.5 To review and confirm Insurance Cover with Zurich Insurance – Renewal Premium £396.00

5.6 To agree the following payments for April 2026

Date Payment Authorised Total

Amount £

 VAT Reclaim Payee and Description
20/04/2026   Total: £3.00

£3.00

  

 

 Multi Pay Card, Direct Debit April 2026, to include:

Card monthly fee April2026
20/04/2026   £914.32   Clerk’s Salary April 2026
20/04/2026   £28.75   Pension contribution April (DD May 26)
20/04/2026   £288.00    £48.00 Internal Audit – Auditing Solutions
20/04/2026   £396.00   PC Insurance Renewal – Zurich
20/04/2026   £37.50   Village Hall Hire – 9th March
20/04/2026   £25.00   Village Hall Hire – 2nd April
20/04/2026   £158.25   ALCA/NALC – Annual Subs
20/04/2026   £390.00    £65.00 Duolec – Electrical installation of the Defibrillator
20/04/2026   £7.00   Unity Bank – account fee March 2026(DD April 2026)

 

  1. Annual Return for 2025/2026 Financial Year
    • To confirm that the parish council is not exempt from a limited assurance review under Section 9 of Local Audit (Smaller Authorities) Regulations 2015.
    • Internal Audit – to receive and note the Internal Audit Report and Certificate.
    • To approve the Annual Governance Statement (Section 1 of the Annual Return) – to consider the questions and respond accordingly – Chairman and Clerk to sign.
    • To approve the Accounting Statements (Section 2 of the Annual Return) – to consider and agree the accounting statement figures prepared and signed by RFO – Chairman to sign.
    • Electors’ Rights – to agree the dates of the Exercise of Public Rights – 3rd June to 14th July 2026
    • To confirm there are NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH BDO LLP
  1. To consider the application from PCC for CIL funding in help to felling of the Wellingtonia tree
  1. Housing Needs Survey update
  1. Pond – Bristol Water enquiry
  1. Speed checks, road safety update
  1. Village Footpath Walk 26Th April – update
  1. PCAA – To consider a response to the consultation on the Bristol Airport Application for 15m passengers
  1. To note the following B&NES Planning DECISIONS received:

Application Reference: 25/04753/FUL Montarosa, Mendip Villas, Compton Martin, BS40 6JU Proposal: Proposed loft conversion including rear dormer and increase in ridge height of detached property. In-filling of existing overhanging porch areas at ground floor to extend habitable rooms. PERMITED

Application Reference: 25/04729/FUL The Stables, Highfield Lane, Compton Martin, BS40 6LA Proposal: Conversion of stables into a 2-bedroom self-build dwelling. PENDING CONSIDERATION 

Application Reference: 26/00256/FUL High Hall, The Street, Compton Martin, BS40 6JQ
Proposal: Erection of single storey front extension (replacement and enlargement) following demolition of existing front extension. Landscape alterations including new stone retaining walls and steps. PENDING CONSIDERATION

Application Reference: 26/00650/FUL
Address: Rose Cottage, Rectory Lane, Compton Martin, BS40 6JP Proposal: Formation of single off-street parking space within front curtilage to create a new vehicular access, associated works to the highway verge and drainage to facilitate a vehicle crossing, and installation of permeable surfacing. PENDING CONSIDERATION

Application Reference: 26/00352/FUL
Address: Ferrils, Rectory Lane, Compton Martin, BS40 6JP Proposal: Raising of the existing ridge to facilitate a loft conversion with dormers added to the rear. Construction of a two-storey side/rear extension and erection of a porch to the front following Demolition of existing conservatory. Raised patio to the rear, replacing an existing area of raised decking. PENDING CONSIDERATION

Application Reference: 26/00924/FUL
Address: Laurel Cottage, The Coombe, Compton Martin, BS40 6JD Proposal: Erection of single storey side extension and additional room over existing flat roof to rear. PENDING CONSIDERATION

  1. Report from District Councillor
  1. Date of the next Parish Council Meeting and other meetings
  • Monday 11th May 2026 – Annual Parish Council Meeting 7.15pm Village Hall
  • Thursday 14th May 2026 – Annual Village Meeting 7pm Village Hall

 

14/04/2026

Vesela Ilieva, Clerk to Compton Martin Parish Council

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