NORTH AND MIDDLE LITTLETON PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of parish council meeting held November 19, 2025 at 7pm in the village hall
Apologies: Councillor M Burge, H Robson (CC), J Cotti (DC)
Present: J Haywood, S Jackson, M Wilkins, I Jones. J Taylor
Mrs M Brighton (clerk)
Two parishioners. (one parishioner left the meeting after the open forum)
Open Forum
County Councillor Report
District Councillor Report: Attached
Mintes of meeting held October 15, 2025 were approved and signed.
Resignation from Councillor Sarah Powell has been received. Wychavon District Council have been notified and instructions received of the correct procedure following this.
Village Christmas Event Following discussion it was RESOLVED parish council supported this and would finance the provision of refreshments to an amount not exceeding £150.00.
Neighbourhood Plan/Housing needs Survey. Councillor Taylor updated on the progress.
The steering committee have been circulated with information and project plan . Decision to be made at January parish council regarding formerly going ahead with the project.
Planning
Decision
W/25/02006/PIP Permission for two dwellings land at Pebworth Road. - Refused
W/24/01968/FUL Red House, Cleeve Road. Variation of conditions, - Approved
Planning
Log Cabins. Cleeve Road. A meeting had been held and this site was still the subject of ongoing discussions.
W/25 /01469/FUL G Albutt & Sons, land West Side. New stables
Further information had been placed on the Wychavon District Planning website, The parish council had not been notified of these
Play Area Bench still not in place.
The tree has been taken down
Replacement equipment is now in place. The side panel of the climbing frame was not correct and this is to be replaced in the near future.
Gate The new gate between village hall and play area is on order. Cost of this will be met by Worcestershire County Councillors divisional fund.
Trees: Some work has been carried out. Remaining to be dealt with when weather improves. Clerk to check with contractor regarding the condition of the large tree on The Pound.
VASigns Data has been taken from these and the findings are concerning. Traffic is exceeding the 30mph limit by a large margin
Solar Panels No further progress with this. A decision regarding commission of this will now be made next Spring.
Verge Grips: The work carried out on these has been successful. To be monitored during excessively wet conditions..
Mowing: Following discussion clerk to liaise with contractor regarding cuts.
Telephone Kiosk: The renovation of the kiosk at North Littleton to be completed.
Attempts still being made to make contact with BT regarding the removal of the kiosk at Middle Littleton.
Bank Account: Lloyds Bank have acknowledged receipt of appropriate forms. Waiting for further information
Precept This to be investigated and request to be lodged before January meeting.
Lengthsman: Following discussion clerk to contact lengthsman regarding position at the moment regarding training.
New seat (East side) This has been delivered. Clerk to contact mowing contractor regarding positioning of seat.
Bus Shelter (North Littleton Crossroads) Quotations are being sought to support insurance claim
(North Littleton) The tree overhanging the bus stop to be cut back. The condition of this shelter to be investigated and placed on the January meeting agenda.
King Portrait On the wall in the village hall.
School Lane (parking) This was again discussed. A resident had stated they have no objections to yellow lines being placed in front of their property.
Defibrillators These have been checked. Both up to date until 2028.
Open Forum
Christmas event
Cheques
Community Heartbeat (support) £162.00 (1937)
Greenbarnes (new seat) £792.96 (1938)
CPRE (sub) £36.00 (1939)
M Brighton (clerk salary) £831.31 (1940)
HMRC (PAYE) £207.83 (1941)
PKF (audit) £252.00 (1942)
ROSG (Mowing, verge grips) £3240.00 (1943)
Worcs CC (street lighting) £493.51 (1944)
Zimprint (Link printing) £445.00 (1945)