Annual Council Meeting – 7 May 2026

Agenda

1. Election of Chairman and vice-Chairman 2026/27

2 Apologies for Absence

3 Declarations of Interest

4 Chairman’s announcements

5 Membership of Standing Working Groups 2026-27

6 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 02 Apil 2026 for approval

7. Open Session for Members of the Public to Raise Matters of Council Business. Limited to 15 Minutes

8. County Council matters

9. District Council matters

10. Amenities and Village:

i) Flood Alleviation ii) Lowdham Environment Group iii) Village Car Parking – enforcement

11. Planning Applications:

26-00393-FUL – World End Inn – New single-storey extension creating additional restaurant space

26-00502-FUL – Copperbeech Farm – Change of Use of outbuilding to Class B8

12. Planning Decisions:

25-01137-FUL –Land at Old Epperstone Road – Retrospective permission for concrete apron to wood shed – Grant

permission

25-01298-FUL – Land at 50A Main Street – Erection of two dwellings – Grant permission

25-01729-LBC – Lowdham Mill – Install window shutters – Grant permission

25-02065-FUL – Land at Epperstone Road – Erection of a dwelling – Grant permission

25-02148-FUL – Co-op late shop – install two EV charging stations – Grant permission

26-00518-TWCA – 15 Red Lane – Remove silver birch – No objection

13. Finance and Assets:

a) April payments to be authorised

b) Annual Audit Form 2025/26 – for signing

c) Website – Auditor request: Add to Governance: Investment Strategy and Councillor’s business email

d) MUGA Maintenance renewal

e) Signage at Community Building – Scouts

f) Play equipment – VHPC to apply for a Matching Grant to enable provision of additional items

14. General Matters: Review of Annual Parishioners Meeting: Weds 15 April 2026

15. Councillors’ Reports

16. Reports from Outside Organisations

17. Date of Next Meeting: Thursday 04 June 2026