Annual Parish Council – 20 May 2026
This is the Annual Meeting of the Parish Council.
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.
If members of the public are present, they may make representations, answer questions and give evidence at the beginning of Part 1 in respect of the business on the agenda
| AGENDA | |
| Declarations of Interest | Members are encouraged to declare pecuniary and non-pecuniary interests as soon as they are aware of them |
| Part 1- Public and Press present | |
| 1) Election of the Chair for 26/27 | · To elect a Chair for the coming year
· To sign the Acceptance of Office |
| 2) Election of the vice-Chair for 26/27 | · To elect a vice-Chair for the coming year
· To sign the Acceptance of Office |
| 3) Public Participation | The Chairman will invite members of the public to make representations, answer questions and give evidence in respect of the business on the agenda |
| 4) Apologies | To receive apologies for any absences |
| For Decision | |
| 5) Minutes | To approve the 15 April 2026 draft minutes |
| 6) Accounts | Finances as of 01 May 2026:
· Current Account Balance: £43,894.51 · PSDF Balance: £50,069.92 Payments to note since 01 April 2026: · £49.98 – NEST, Clerk Pension · £1,020.00 – N&J Douglas Bench Renovation · £200.00 – Jonathan Douglas Boundary sign raising and Christmas lights · £528.00 – Parish Online Web Hosting · £69.12 TCS Payroll Management · £187.35 – HMRC, PAYE · £568.64 – Clerk Salary Payments to approve: · None Receipts: · £27,500.00 – Precept first tranche |
| Discussion/Decision | |
| 7) Cheshire East Ward Councillor report | To receive a report from Cllr John Wray |
| 8) Risk Assessment | The Council should review its Risk Assessment/Risk Register |
| 9) Insurance Policy Renewal | The Council’s insurance policy is due for renewal on 1 June. The quote from Zurich is a premium of £516.77 – up from £425.88 last year. Council is invited to discuss this |
| 10) Planning Applications | 26/1514/CLPUD
Certificate of lawful development for proposed single storey rear extension. 63 Field View Road, Congleton,
25/3451/PIP Appeal against the refusal of this application Construction of up to 5 no. dwellings Land adjacent to 33A Chelford Road |
| 11) Policies to Review | To review the Council’s Financial Regulations |
| 12) Somerford Footpath 2 Diversion | Cheshire East Council has approved the footpath diversion proposed by Anwyl as part of their housing development. We have the opportunity to object, should we wish to. |
| 13) Registers of Members’ Interests, Declarations of Interests | Councillors should consider whether their Registers of Interests need updating, and whether they need to seek a dispensation for any known agenda items for the next 12 months. |
| 14) Newsletter | An update on contributions to the next Newsletter |
| 15) Business Plan | To discuss an update to the Business Plan and the various projects that have previously been identified |
| 16) Rhead’s Meadows | Updates on any recent developments including a parishioner request to plant a commemorative tree |
| 17) Blackfirs Wood | Updates on any recent developments. |
| 18) Highways | To discuss any Highways issues of concern |
| 19) Housing Developments | To update the meeting on housing developments within the parish. |
| 20) Chairman and Members’ Reports | Councillors will report on follow up to items discussed at the last meeting, or matters that have arisen since |
| 21) Clerk’s Report | The Clerk will report on any follow up to items covered at the last meeting as well as any future issues for discussion |
Carlton Evans, Clerk of the Council
Next meeting: 25 June 2025, 7pm Holmes Chapel Community Centre
Documents
| Document | File Size | File Type |
|---|---|---|
| Somerford Annual Council meeting Agenda 20 May 2026 v1 | 183.21 KB |