Minutes

Present:Councillors Mr Jim Baker(Chairman), Mr Richard William, Andrew Croot, Douglas Godwin, Ms Sue Morris
Ms Emily Bourne

In attendance: Mr S Clee Clerk, and Mr Clive Skidmore.

Apologies: Councillors Isobel Hedges Ward, Ms Sally Watkins, Ms Sandra Woodhouse, Nick Stones, Andrew Croot and County Councillor Dan Morehead.

Election of Chairman

It was proposed and seconded and agreed that Councillor James Baker be the new Chairman for 2025-2026. The Chairman thanked outgoing Chairman Mr
Richard Williams for his previous four years as Chairman. The Council appointed Ms Sandra Woodhouse as Vice Chairman for 2025-26.

2466 Confirmation of the Minutes:

The minutes of the last meeting held on 28 April 2025, as previously circulated, were approved and signed by the Chairman.

2467 Declaration of Interest for a) The Meeting and b) Any Changes to be notified to the Registers of Interests and Gifts & Hospitality.

None.

2468 Public Participation:

No representations were made.

2469 Planning Applications:

005 25/0342/FUL Change of use of land from agriculture to equestrian and provision of a 25 x 40m equestrian menage at Holly Cottage, Buckeridge Bank, Buckeridge, Rock.

Council recommended APPROVAL for the current application.

2470 Correspondence:

The Chairman stated we need to look at our current Marketing and Facebook process in light of the fact the Rock and District News had ceased to exist. It was agreed to make this an agenda item for June 2025. It was further agreed that a Finance Meeting would be held after the June Meeting when an amended Grants Application Form had been approved. It was further agreed to look at our current Emergency Plan submitted to Wyre Forest District Council as part of the Sectioned District Emergency Plan.

2471 County and District Reports:

It was noted with pleasure that County Councillor Dan Morehead had been returned to the County Council after 1 May 2025 elections. There were no written reports for consideration tonight.

2472 Appointemnt to committees

• Finance Working Group (Richard Williams, Nick Stones, Sandra Woodhouse, Sue Morris, Andrew Croot, Jim Baker.
• Emergency Working Group (Andrew Croot, Douglas Godwin, Sandra Woodhouse, Mr Nott, Jim Baker)
• Planning & Parish Plan Working Group (Andrew Croot, Richard Williams, Douglas Godwin, Sandra Woodhouse, Sally Watkins & David Nott, Jim Baker)

2473 Finances:

• Council approved one cheque for Room Hire £220.00 tonight.
• Council noted the current Receipt and Payment sheets for 2025-2026.
• Council appointed Ms Abi Bloor as our Internal Auditor for 2025-2026.

2465 Date of the next Meeting:

There being no other business, the meeting ended at 7.25pm. The next meeting will be held on Monday 30 June 2025 which will be at the Sports Pavilion, Callow Hill, DY12 9DB at 7.00pm.

Signed Chairman: 30 June 2025