Welcome and Apologies for Absence
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr Foxton.
Declarations of Interest
None.
Public Participation
Several residents who had attended the Neighbourhood Plan drop-in meeting on 2 June spoke positively about the proposal. Another resident asked about final arrangements for the village fete later in the month.
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 12 May 2026 were RESOLVED as a true record and signed.
Matters Arising
The Neighbourhood Plan drop-in meeting held on 2 June had been well attended, with around 30 residents, and had received a broadly positive response. Five residents had come forward to join a steering group. It was RESOLVED that the Council apply to Averbury District Council for formal designation of the parish as a neighbourhood area, as the first step in the process.
Village Fete
The Village Fete Committee had requested a grant of £300 (increased from £250 the previous year, reflecting rising costs) towards the fete to be held on the Green on 20 June. It was RESOLVED, under the general power of competence, to approve the grant.
Churchyard Capacity
The Clerk reported that St Mary's Parochial Church Council had raised concerns that available burial space in the churchyard was limited and might be exhausted within approximately five years. It was RESOLVED that the Council offer to meet with the PCC to explore options, including the possibility of a small extension onto adjoining glebe land.
Planning
Application 26/00611/HOU – replacement dwelling, Orchard Cottage, Mill Lane. Members raised no concerns. RESOLVED that the Council raise no objection.
Finance
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Balance brought forward | £56,869.98 |
| Clerk's salary (June) | £412.60 |
| HMRC – PAYE/NI | £58.40 |
| Grounds maintenance – first cut of season | £225.00 |
| Village Fete Committee – grant (per resolution above) | £300.00 |
| Room hire | £15.00 |
| Balance carried forward | £55,859.38 |
Note: figures reflect a small carried adjustment of 0.60 identified and corrected during the bank reconciliation, checked and signed by Cllr Whitfield.
Correspondence
None requiring discussion.
Any Other Business
None raised.
Date of Next Meeting
Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 7.30pm, Thornwick Village Hall.
The meeting closed at 9.18pm.
Signed (Chairman) Date: ____________________
Thornwick St Mary Parish Council — Clerk to the Council: Mrs L. Carrow — clerk@thornwickstmarypc-demo.org.uk — These minutes are draft until formally approved and signed at the next meeting of the Council.