All Councillors are hereby summoned to attend a meeting of Wickwar Parish Council to be held
at: 7.00pm
on: Wednesday 4th March 2026
at: Wickwar Town Hall.
Signed Clerk to the Council: S Quick
Dated: Thursday 26th February 2026
Please note: Meetings take place in the first-floor meeting room which is only accessible via stairs. If you would like to attend the meeting, but are unable to use the stairs, please advise the Clerk as soon as possible so that the meeting can be moved downstairs.
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Public time (Duration 20 minutes maximum)
Presentation regarding the formation of a new Local Plan for Wickwar
1. To RECEIVE apologies for absence
2. To NOTE and RECORD Declarations of Interests relevant to this meeting
Members are remined to declare any interest on any item on this Agenda at this point or at any point during the meeting in accordance with Wickwar Parish Council’s Code of Conduct.
3. To AGREE whether the minutes of the last meeting should be signed as an accurate record of the meeting. (circulated)
4. To RECEIVE the Clerk’s Report on matters arising from previous minutes/ not covered elsewhere on the agenda. (circulated)
5. To determine which items, if any, of the agenda should be taken with the public excluded.
Planning
6. Planning – For the Council to NOTE the following planning decisions
6.1 P26/00046/TCA – Arnolds Field Estate The Downs Wickwar. Works to fell 1no Sycamore Tree (T1) Works to 5no of Sycamore Trees (T2) to crown reduce by 1-2m in height within Wickwar Conservation Area. Decision: No objection
7. Planning – For the Council to REVIEW and COMMENT on planning applications received before the meeting
7.1 P26/00352/TCA – Stable Cottage Westend Road Wickwar. Works to fell 1.no Sycamore Tree (T1) Works to Pollard 1.no Sycamore Tree (T2) up to 5m. works to fell 1.no Ash Tree (T3) works to Pollard 1.no Sycamore Tree (T4) up to 5m. Trees situated within Wickwar Conservation Area.
7.2 P26/00293/CLE – Hall End Farm Hall End Lane Wickwar. Continued use of building as a Farm Shop.
Items for CONSIDERATON and DECISION
8. To AGREE dates of meetings for the following council year May 2026 – April 2027 including the Annual Parish Meeting
9. To AGREE the format and budget for the Annual Parish Meeting
10. To AGREE a meeting with WPFA to discuss a way forward to manage both fields
11. To CONSIDER hanging baskets for the Town Hall for this summer
12. To AGREE to summer events at King George’s Field
13. To DISCUSS the required Data Protection training for Councillors
14. To ADOPT a new IT policy
Reports
15. To RECEIVE a report from the Ward Councillors
16. To RECEIVE verbal reports from Councillors who are Trustees or Committee members of the organisations listed below, and to take decisions are necessary:
16.1 King George V Playing Fields
16.2 Wickwar Community Centre
16.3 Wickwar Village Hall
16.3 Wickwar Town Hall
16.4 Wickwar Cemetery
16.5 Wickwar Youth Club
Items for information only
17. To RECEIVE the February play equipment inspections (Circulated)
18. To RECEIVE the list of correspondence received (list available at the meeting
Requests for financial assistance
19. Crimestoppers South West for a parish campaign
Burial matters
20. To AGREE and SIGN the ERB transfer for cremation plot 33A at Wickwar Cemetery
Finance
21. To NOTE the monthly bank reconciliations for January 2026. Chairman to sign as a true record. (Circulated)
22. To APPROVE accounts for payment and NOTE additional payments made in line with Financial Regulations. (Listed in the separate payment schedule)
23. To NOTE the Council’s updated Asset Register and newly created Digital Asset Register (circulated)
Items for the next agenda
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