- Present
- Cllr M. Pearson (Chairman), Cllr D. Whitfield (Vice-Chairman), Cllr S. Iqbal, Cllr A. Foxton, Cllr P. Hollis, Cllr R. Yeoman, Cllr K. Ashworth
- In attendance
- Mrs L. Carrow (Clerk & RFO)
- Apologies
- Cllr D. Marsh (holiday)
Welcome and Apologies for Absence
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr Marsh.
Declarations of Interest
None.
Public Participation
None – a quiet meeting was noted, typical of the summer period.
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes of the meeting held on 8 July 2025 were RESOLVED as a true record and signed.
Matters Arising
The broadband provider had confirmed that full-fibre works were currently planned for the parish in early 2026, subject to confirmation. Community Speedwatch had continued, with only two vehicles reported in the second month, a marked improvement on the first.
Planning
No new applications had been received.
Highways – Vehicle Activated Sign
Given the ongoing concerns about speed on High Street, the Clerk presented two quotations for a solar-powered vehicle activated sign (VAS): Company A, £2,150 + VAT, and Westcotec, £1,890 + VAT. It was RESOLVED to proceed with the Westcotec quotation, funded from an underspend in the grounds maintenance/highways budget line, and for the Clerk to place the order for installation in September.
Finance
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Balance brought forward | £32,555.98 |
| Clerk's salary (August) | £412.60 |
| HMRC – PAYE/NI | £58.40 |
| Room hire | £15.00 |
| Grounds maintenance – second cut | £220.00 |
| Playground – signage | £42.00 |
| Balance carried forward | £31,807.98 |
Playground
Cllr Hollis reported the playground to be in satisfactory condition following the spring repairs. Members agreed to obtain quotations for a replacement roundabout for consideration as part of the 2026/27 budget, as previously flagged in May.
Correspondence
The Clerk noted a consultation from Mereshire County Council on a parish electoral review; no comment was made.
Any Other Business
It was agreed the wreath for Remembrance Sunday (9 November) be ordered early from the Royal British Legion. It was agreed that plans for the village Christmas lights switch-on would be discussed at the October meeting.
Date of Next Meeting
Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 7.30pm, Thornwick Village Hall.
The meeting closed at 8.31pm.
Signed (Chairman) .......................................................... Date: ........................................