Parish Council
Parish Council – 21 October 2026
Somerford Parish Council meets on the third Wednesday of each month, 7pm.
Holmes Chapel Community Centre, Station Road, Holmes Chapel, CW4 8AA.
All are welcome.
| AGENDA | |
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| Declarations of Interest | Members are encouraged to declare pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests as soon as they are aware |
| Part 1- Public and Press present | The Chairman will invite members of the public to make representations, answer questions and give evidence in respect of the business on the agenda |
| 1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Apologies | To receive apologies for any absences |
| 2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Minutes | To approve the 16 September 2026 draft minutes |
| 3)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Cheshire East Ward Councillor Report | To receive a report from Cllr John Wray |
| 4)            Accounts | Bank Balances as of end September 2026: £104,910.74
Of which: Current Account: £23,970.31 PSDF: £80,940.43 Received since 01 September 2026: ·      £27,500 – precept tranche 2 ·      £1.94 – Lloyds share dividend Payments to approve: ·      £none Payments to note since 01 September 2026: ·      £49.98 – NEST, Clerk Pension ·      £615.00 – The Leaflet Team ·      £378.00 – PKF Littlejohn, external audit ·      £10,000.00 – PSDF Transfer ·      £1,540 – G Bell, various maintenance costs ·      £247.50 – 6x room booking payments to HCCC ·      £1,304.40 – Wildwood, Rhead’s Meadows Bench ·      £520.90 – Bespoke Laser Art, Remembrance Day figures |
| 5)            Policies to Review | Standing Orders – no changes proposed |
| 6)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Parish Council logo and branding | To discuss whether to adapt our current branding, especially for social media |
| 7)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Planning Applications | 26/3387/OUTÂ Outline Planning
Outline planning application for proposed 4 dwelling development all matters reserved except for access. 40 Black Firs Lane, Somerford Deadline 20 October, extension sought 26/3409/FUL The erection of two outdoor padel courts with associated exterior lighting. BRACKEN BARN Holmes Chapel Road, Deadline 21 October 2026, extension sought 26/3124/FUL Conversion of an existing garage into a C3 dwelling house with a single-storey side extension, erection of a carport, installation of solar panels. Shackerley House, Somerford Hall Deadline 28 October 2026 |
| 8)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Budget 2027-2028 | To begin discussions on our activities for next FY, associated costs and how large a precept to request. |
| 9)            Contractors and works at Rhead’s Meadows and Blackfirs Wood | To review the current arrangements with Streetscape and identify whether any additional works are needed or adjustments to our Service Level Agreement. |
| 10)         Highways  | To discuss any Highways issues of concern. |
| 11)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Housing Developments | To update the meeting on any matters relating to housing developments within the parish. |
| 12)         Clerk’s Appraisal | To report on the recent annual appraisal of the Clerk’s performance |
| 13)         Chairman and Members’ Reports | Councillors will report on follow up to items discussed at the last meeting, or matters that have arisen since |
| 14)         Clerk’s Report | The Clerk will report on any follow up to items discussed at the last meeting or matters that have arisen since. |
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Carlton Evans, Clerk of the Council: Next meeting: 18 November 2026
Documents
| Document | File size | File type |
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| Somerford Agenda 21 October 2026 | 123 KB |