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Local Government Re-Organisation – Announcement

The government has decided on Nottingham City’s proposal for the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Below is a map.

Nottinghamshire is being split into two councils:

1) North and East Nottinghamshire Council

2) Southwest Nottinghamshire Council

Cropwell Bishop and Cropwell Butler fall into the North and east Nottinghamshire Council. – This means that we are NOT joining with the city.

However, half of Rushcliffe is. The boundary is the A46, with those to the west joining with the city, Broxtowe and Gedling.

From 2027, Rushcliffe Borough Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, and all other borough and district councils will cease to exist and the two new councils will replace them.

Map showing new unitary authority boundaries.

Minutes of Meeting – 7th July 2026

Cropwell Bishop Parish Council Logo

Cropwell Bishop Parish Council

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 7th July 2026

7.00pm at The Old School
The meeting started at 7.02pm and finished at 8.45pm.

Present: Cllrs. W. Allison, M. Barlow, M. Beazley, C. Bryan, R. Gudgin, I. McEachran, A. Wilson, P. Wregg and J. Wroughton (Chairman)

In Attendance: Clerk and 2 public members

Supporting Documents

Supporting Document RoSPA Reports

Apologies Approved

  1. Cllr. N. Clarke N.C.C. – Conference; Cllr. T. Birch R.B.C. – Childcare.

Declarations of Interest and Confirmation of Agenda

  1. Declarations of Non-Pecuniary Interest: Cllr. Wilson and Cllr. Wregg, Agenda Item 11, Cropwell Bishop Memorial Hall; and Cllr. Wroughton and Cllr. Wilson, Agenda Item 13b.The agenda was confirmed.
  2. Standing Orders were suspended at 7.03pm to allow the order of business to be amended to enable attendees to speak to the meeting.

Parishioners’ Question Time and Policing Report

T. Jarrow updated the Parish Council on the Street Stories book. All 100 copies have now been sold and he is assessing a second run. T. Jarrow will send the Clerk a written piece to be added to local Facebook pages.

Crime Figures

Cllr. Wroughton read the crime figures for April. There were 62 crimes in the Wiverton Group: 2 in Saxondale, 46 in Cotgrave, 2 in Barnstone and 12 in Cropwell Bishop:

  • 5 – Violence and Sexual Offences
  • 2 – Criminal Damage and Arson
  • 1 – Antisocial Behaviour
  • 4 – Other Crimes
  1. Standing Orders were reinstated at 7.06pm.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

  1. Cllr. McEachran proposed that the minutes of the Ordinary Parish Council Meeting held on 2nd June 2026 were a true record. Cllr. Barlow seconded and all agreed.
    It was unanimously resolved: “That the Parish Council meeting held on 2nd June 2026 be confirmed as a true record and signed by the Chairman.”

Progress

  1. M.79 2/6/26 – Councillors’ Reports – Street Sign, Old Lenton CloseComplete: Cllr. Birch raised this at R.B.C. and arranged for a dead-end sticker to be added to the street sign.
  2. Cllr. Wroughton asked whether Agenda Item 7 could be brought forward and heard next. Cllr. Barlow proposed the change and Cllr. McEachran seconded. All agreed.Standing Orders were suspended to allow Ian McKenzie of Samworth Farms to speak.
    It was unanimously resolved: “Agenda Item 7 be brought forward and Standing Orders be suspended to allow Ian McKenzie of Samworth Farms to speak.”

    Ian McKenzie gave a brief introduction about himself and Samworth Farms, a farming and property business based at Stragglethorpe. The purpose of his attendance was to open communication and act as a point of contact between the business and the local community.

    There was a discussion about the farming business and some of the work being undertaken. Samworth Farms has completed a project in which 34 leaky dams were installed on the farm to help mitigate the impact of flooding around Cropwell Butler. Ian explained the construction of leaky dams and other farming methods, such as drilling across slopes to slow water runoff.

    Ian advised that Samworth Farms was happy to help with local projects. It had recently helped the allotments by supplying soil and was willing to become involved in further community projects.

    Philly oversees the administration of the charity and can be contacted at info@thechetwodefoundation.co.uk. Further information is available at thechetwodefoundation.co.uk.

    The Parish Council felt it would be useful to invite Samworth Farms to a future meeting of the electorate to update the village on activities at Stragglethorpe.

  3. Standing Orders were reinstated at 7.21pm.

Planning Matters and Applications

  1. RBC Grant Permission 26/00666/VAR – Variation of Condition 1 (Plans), 21/02885/REM, for amended tile-over-brick gable detail and alteration to a rear ground-floor window – land to the rear of 1 Nottingham Road, Cropwell Bishop.

    Noted

  2. RBC New Application 26/01032/LBC – Replace existing softwood timber windows and doors with bespoke hardwood timber windows and doors – 18 Fern Road, Cropwell Bishop.
    It was unanimously resolved: “No objection.”

Finance

  1. Financial Statement up to 30th June 2026
    1. Financial Statement up to 30th June 2026
      It was unanimously resolved: “To approve the financial statement.”
  2. Payments made on 30th June 2026 and awaiting payment in July 2026
    1. Payments made on 30th June 2026 and awaiting payment in July 2026
      It was unanimously resolved: “To approve all payments as reproduced on payments document 216.”

Correspondence for Action

  1. To consider an email from Giles Stanley Limited regarding local housing needs within the village.Cllr. Wilson advised that a previous rural survey had been completed by a government body. Cllr. Wilson proposed that, as the Government is proposing a need for more council houses in the future, the offer should be declined at this time. Cllr. Wregg seconded and all agreed.
    It was unanimously resolved: “To write to Giles Stanley Ltd and decline the offer at this time.”
  2. To note a thank-you from Cropwell Bishop Primary School.The Primary School sent a letter of thanks for the Parish Council’s financial contribution to the new play area.

    Noted

Review of Training and Development Policy

  1. Cllr. Wilson proposed that the Training and Development Policy be approved. Cllr. McEachran seconded and all agreed.
    It was unanimously resolved: “To approve the Training and Development Policy and for it to be signed by the Chairman.”

Update on Village Green Open Spaces and Ball Games

  1. The second set of goalposts has been reinstated at the Memorial Hall Playing Field and is being used by children from the village. Thanks were given to Cllr. McEachran and the Ranger/Lengthsman for carrying out the work.

    Following the previous meeting, the Parish Council had resolved to speak to children playing football on the small section of the central green behind Brownhill Close and ask them to play in the centre of the green instead of directly behind nearby gardens. This resolution could not be carried out because the Council was informed that an agreement had already been made between Tom Pettit of R.B.C. and Cllr. Birch.

    The agreement allowed the children to continue playing in the same location until 8.00pm, provided the goalposts were moved to one side afterwards. This was intended to be a two-week trial and the affected resident at Brownhill Close had been advised.

    Since then, residents had visited the Parish Council Office to report damage to fencing, bad language and football being played until approximately 8.45pm or 9.00pm on weekdays and from approximately 9.30am until 8.55pm at weekends. Concerns were also raised about the safety of other green users, including elderly people and young children using nearby paths. The Clerk referred all complaints to Tom Pettit of R.B.C. and asked R.B.C. to liaise with the residents concerned.

    The Parish Council also queried liability for accidents, the existence of a risk assessment and public liability insurance for the village open spaces. On Thursday 2nd July, the Parish Council received notification from Tom Pettit that R.B.C. intended to serve enforcement notices requiring goalposts and other structures to be removed from this and other village green sites. Notices would be displayed and a one-month period allowed for removal. Cllr. Birch emailed the Clerk to confirm his support for the decision.

Review of RoSPA Safety Inspection – Cropwell Bishop Playpark

  1. A copy of the RoSPA report was issued as part of the supporting documents. The minor issues and actions taken were recorded as follows:
    Gate at the entrance from the Memorial Hall car park – paintwork in poor condition
    Complete: The gate has been sanded back and repainted.
    Toddler area rocker seesaw – laminate damage
    Complete: Sanded down and painted.
    Toddler area rocker dragon – laminate damage
    Complete: Sanded down and painted.
    Toddler area swing – wear beginning to show at the top of the cradles
    Early stages; this will be monitored.
    Toddler area small multi-play – projecting bolt
    Complete: The protrusion was removed.
    Toddler area – areas of corrosion requiring treatment and repair
    Complete: Treated.
    Toddler area carousel – bolts missing
    Complete: All bolts fitted and thread-locked.
    Fitness equipment air walker – bolts missing and equipment not taped off correctly
    Complete: The equipment had already been reported to Streetscape and taped off. Streetscape has now completed the repair and installed new bolts and fixings.
    Fitness equipment – end cap missing, parts need greasing and rust requires descaling
    Complete: End caps replaced and equipment greased.
    Action: Rust descaling to be completed.
    MUGA – trip point at entrance
    Complete: Topsoil was used to build up the trip point.
    Large carousel – rust points
    Areas that can be reached will be treated, although much of the affected area is underneath the equipment and inaccessible.
    Freestanding slide – vegetation beginning to protrude
    Complete: Vegetation cut back and removed.
    Mixed-bay swing – surface wear
    To be monitored. The issue has been reported to Streetscape because the surface should not be crumbling. A response is awaited following a Streetscape inspection.
    Mixed-bay swing – parts need greasing
    Complete: All moving parts greased.

The Memorial Hall

  1. Update on the Memorial Hall
    1. A report from the Memorial Hall Chair was presented to the meeting and is reproduced below.Cllr. Wregg reported that all musicians appearing at “Chillin’ in the Park” on 18th July had donated their services free of charge. Some volunteers would be needed on the day.
  2. The Launch Field
    1. A report was produced by the Memorial Hall and is reproduced below.

Village Ranger/Lengthsman Inspections

  1. The Ranger/Lengthsman carried out RoSPA-recommended work at the playpark during the month.

    The second set of goalposts was secured into permanent sockets. Both sets are now complete.

    Grass cutting is up to date and the Ranger/Lengthsman is doing a good job keeping on top of work around the village.

    The wooden fences at the Memorial Hall have been painted and the grass will be cut before “Chillin’ in the Park”.

The Old School

  1. Entertainments, Activities and User Update
    1. Hamnet was well attended and enjoyed, although it was a sad film.

      The next film is a sing-along screening of Grease on 17th July. Cinema screenings will then resume in September, with the film to be decided.

      The Graham Transfield Band will perform live on 26th September. A mountain gorilla talk will take place in October and a winter quiz in December.

  2. CKOB Club Update
    1. Cllr. Wroughton advised that 40 children attended the last session. The final sessions will take place in July. The club will close during August and return in September with the new Year 6 intake from the school.

Transport

  1. No issues have been raised with the Parish Council since the new service came into operation. It is considered a good, reliable service.

Highways and Footpaths – Defects and Issues

  1. Sunken road surface, Fern Road
    1. Roadworks by Severn Trent are scheduled for 18th July to rectify the issue.
  2. Update on parking at the corners of Kendal Close and Salvin Close
    1. Cllr. Birch asked R.B.C. why bins on Salvin Close were not emptied on 22nd June and reported that parked cars had caused an obstruction.
  3. Update on safety signage for pedestrians crossing Kinoulton Road
    1. Cllr. Clarke advised that this was ongoing and survey work was required.
  4. Cllr. Bryan raised an issue concerning overgrowth from a property on Clarke Close obstructing the pavement.Action: The Clerk to write to the homeowner and ask for the overgrowth to be cut back.
  5. Community Speed Watch
    1. Cllr. Wregg advised that the speed gun trigger was not working properly.

      Action: Cllr. Bryan agreed to inspect it and determine whether it could be repaired. If not, he would report back to the Clerk, who would investigate the cost of a replacement.

      Police speed vans carried out checks on Nottingham Road on Sunday 5th July.

The Environment and Biodiversity

  1. Cllr. Bryan reported that the church tower had been professionally cleaned to remove bird detritus and had now been made bird-proof. The clock required attention because the chimes were not working.
  2. Cllr. Allison advised that a litter pick had taken place on Saturday for National Litter Picking Day. There was a good turnout and a large amount of rubbish was collected. Thanks were given to everyone who took part.

Competition Winner – May Cropwell News

  1. Cllr. Barlow made the draw. The winner was Tom Robinson.

Councillors’ Reports

  1. Cllr. Wroughton advised that the new .gov.uk email addresses for all councillors would go live on Wednesday 8th July. The Clerk had updated the addresses on the website, Facebook page, village plan, Cropwell News and village Facebook pages.
  2. Cllr. Wroughton advised that there was no longer a requirement to publish councillors’ addresses. References to addresses had been removed from the website and published documents.
  3. Cllr. Wroughton requested attendees for the July and August Saturday Café sessions. July: Cllrs. Wilson, McEachran, Allison, Wroughton and Beazley. August: Cllrs. Wilson, Wroughton and Beazley.
  4. Cllr. Wregg advised that Sandra Hunt had passed away. The Parish Council would arrange a donation or flowers when funeral arrangements were known. Sandra had always been involved with the Memorial Hall and village events and would be missed.
  5. Cllr. Wregg advised that Carl Sellars, a resident of Shelton Gardens, intended to establish a Neighbourhood Watch scheme. She would invite him to a future meeting.
  6. Cllr. Wregg reported on the latest Police Priority Meeting:
    • Concern had been raised with Caroline Voce about increased antisocial behaviour and the challenges faced by police managing large groups with reduced resources, including offenders escalating behaviour to film content for social media.
    • Arrests were being made for burglaries and vehicle theft, but many young offenders released by the courts went on to reoffend.
    • A new “Street Watch Scheme” would enable volunteers to act as the eyes and ears of the community by recording and reporting antisocial-behaviour hotspots and suspicious activity.

    Group priorities for the next three months:

    1. Anti-Social Behaviour
    2. Acquisitive crime, including shoplifting, burglary, robbery and fraud
    3. Speeding
  7. Cllr. Beazley had been approached by residents of Hardy’s Close who were concerned about the apple tree at the corner of Cropwell Butler Road and Hardy’s Close. The tree was very overgrown and its fruit was likely to fall onto the footpath and road. Residents asked whether the Parish Council could arrange for it to be reduced in size.

Correspondence for Information

  1. There was no folder for circulation. Information had been circulated by email during the month.

Date of Next Meeting

  1. 1st September 2026 at 7.00pm – Parish Council Meeting at The Old School.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8.45pm.

Chairman’s Signature: ______________________________

Date: ______________________________

Agenda Item 11a – CMBH Chairman’s Monthly Report, June 2026

New Building Progress and Fundraising

As time moves on, the objectives required to support future funding plans are being continually appraised. A mission statement must be developed carefully to reflect what Cropwell requires as a village, both now and more than 100 years into the future. This is not a simple task and must take account of many factors, including the fact that the present building did not last 100 years. The more evidence of use that can be gathered from the current building, the stronger the case for the project’s goals will become.

The upcoming “Chillin’ in the Park”, to be held on Saturday 18th July, will hopefully attract villagers who appreciate the group’s efforts and wish to help create what will become the village’s principal community building. Arrangements are in place and volunteers will assist on the day. Thanks were given to everyone who helped with the trial assembly of one of the new marquees, both of which will be used at the event.

Thanks were also given to Mark at the Chequers Pub for offering the use of his mobile bar. The Parish Council is kindly lending equipment for the day. As a free-entry event, and weather permitting, it is hoped that the afternoon on the Playing Fields will be enjoyable and provide further evidence in support of the mission.

General

A further structural survey of the current building is awaited because of movement in the main brick pillar during the past 18 months. Local surveyors HWA, who prepared the previous survey that enabled minor work to be completed and the facilities to reopen, have been engaged. It is hoped that the new survey will be informative rather than critical, because closure of the present facilities would cause significant disruption.

The continuing cost of maintaining the existing building and preparing for the new build is reducing the funds raised by the committed volunteers. It is hoped that the organisation will be able to move forward more freely in the near future.

The permanent goalposts have now been resited by Cropwell Bishop Parish Council and await a coat of paint. Groups of children have been seen enjoying them.

Pétanque

The weather prevented play on both Wednesdays and Saturdays. Early June brought very wet conditions, followed by excessive heat. Once the trees planted two years ago have grown, they should provide the shade needed. The loss of sessions also affects kitchen takings. Although the amounts are currently small, they all contribute.

J. J. Lacey
30/06/2026

Agenda Item 11b – The Launch Field Report, June 2026

June saw a number of new children attend following the end of the football season in May, when many local clubs ended their training.

The Launch Field will end its season at Cropwell Bishop on 11th July for the school holidays and return on 5th September.

Children and families will be encouraged to visit the Playing Field on Saturday mornings, when the kitchen and facilities will be open between 10.00am and noon, and to make use of the picnic tables and resited goalposts.

P. Wregg
30/06/2026

Volunteer Tree Wardens Appointed in Cropwell Bishop

Trees in a field

Volunteer Tree Wardens Appointed in Cropwell Bishop

Cropwell Bishop Parish Council are aware and wish to meet our environmental
and biodiversity responsibilities within the parish. As such, the parish
council are pleased to announce we have two Volunteer Tree Wardens for the
parish.

Gill McKinnon and Sebastian Ellis have volunteered to be our Tree Wardens,
and a little about the role is set out below. If anyone has any tree queries
or wishes to report any tree issues, please contact Gill at

gill.treewarden.cbpc@gmail.com
.

The Parish Council and the Wardens have resolved that the first job to be
undertaken is to put together a document listing where all our trees are and
what condition they are in. This is, of course, going to take some time, so
if you see Gill or Sebastian out and about, please say a cheery hello to
encourage them in their role.

How Tree Wardens can make a difference in our parish

Tree Wardens are volunteers appointed by their Parish Council to:

  • Be a contact and provide support for all things tree-related in their
    local area.
  • Protect trees by reporting early signs of pests, disease and vandalism.
  • Gather, survey and record information about trees that are important for
    wildlife and the heritage of the parish.
  • Look for opportunities to plant more trees in the local community,
    enhancing the environment for parishioners.
  • Help find funding for local tree-planting projects. For example, the
    Tree Council has grants that are only available to Tree Wardens.
  • Get involved in campaigns to raise awareness about the importance of
    trees.

Trees are important in our parish because they:

  • Provide habitats for wildlife.
  • Contribute to the character and heritage of the parish.
  • Help improve air quality.
  • Provide shade and shelter.
  • Help reduce the effects of climate change.
  • Enhance the local environment for residents and visitors.

Rushcliffe Borough Council will support the Parish Council by:

  • Providing support and guidance for Tree Wardens at a local level.
  • Providing at least two training courses and one networking event each
    year.
  • Providing links to funding schemes for community and private landowner
    projects.
  • Acting as a link to the national Tree Warden Scheme.

Cropwell Bishop Parish Council will support our Tree Wardens by:

  • Including them in discussions about tree matters.
  • Inviting them to attend Parish Council meetings and report any
    tree-related matters, or reporting issues on their behalf.
  • Supporting them with any necessary resources needed to carry out their
    volunteering, within reason.
  • Ensuring that they are covered for health and safety and insurance as
    Parish Council volunteers.

The Parish Council would like to thank Gill and Sebastian for volunteering
for this role, and we are looking forward to seeing how the role develops.

Agenda Published: 2nd July 2026

Cropwell Bishop Parish Council Logo

Clerk: Mrs. J. Towndrow
The Old School, Fern Road, Cropwell Bishop
Nottingham. NG12 3BU
Telephone: 0115 9894656
Mobile: 07798735757
Email: clerk@cropwellbishop-pc.gov.uk

Dear Councillor

You are summoned to attend the next meeting of the Parish Council on Tuesday
7th July 2026 at 7.00pm at The Old School to transact the business
specified below. Members of the press & public are welcome to observe
proceedings. Time will be allowed for brief public participation.

Mrs J. Towndrow – Clerk

AGENDA

  1. To Receive and Approve Apologies for Absence
  2. Declarations of Interest and Confirmation of Agenda
    Parishioners Question Time and Police Reports
  3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting – 2nd June 2026
    1. Accuracy
    2. Progress
  4. Planning Matters and Application (plus any to hand)
    RBC Grant Permission: 26/00666/VAR – Variation Condition 1
    (Plans) 21/02885/REM for amended tile over brick gable detail, and alteration
    to rear ground floor window – Land to the Rear of 1 Nottingham Road,
    Cropwell Bishop
    RBC New Application: 26/01032/LBC – Replace existing
    softwood timber windows and doors with bespoke hardwood timber and doors –
    18 Fern Road, Cropwell Bishop NG12 3BU
  5. Finance
    1. Financial Statement for June 30th 2026
    2. Payments Made Up To June 30th 2026 and Payments Awaiting for July 2026
  6. Correspondence for Action
    1. To Consider E-mail from Giles Stanley Limited – Local Housing Needs Within the Village
    2. To Note A Thank You from Cropwell Bishop Primary School
  7. A Visit from Ian McKenzie – Property & Business Manager Samworth Farms to
    introduce himself, talk a bit about the business and how Samworth’s could get
    involved with the local community
  8. To Review Training & Development Policy
  9. Update on Central Green Ball Games
  10. To Review RoSPA Safety Inspection Report – Memorial Hall Playing Field
  11. Memorial Hall
    1. Update on the Memorial Hall
    2. TLF Report
  12. To Consider Village Ranger/Lengthsman Inspections
  13. The Old School
    1. Entertainments, Activities & User Update
    2. CKOB Update
  14. Transport
  15. Highways & Footpaths Defects/Issues
    1. Sunken Road Surface Fern Road
    2. Update Re Parking Corners of Kendal Road onto Salvin Close
    3. Update on Pedestrian Crossing Signs Kinoulton Road
    4. Community Speed Watch
  16. The Environment/Biodiversity
  17. To Draw Competition Winner May 2026 Cropwell News
  18. Councillors Reports
  19. Correspondence for Information
  20. Date of Next Meeting – Parish Council Meeting 1st September 2026 7.00pm at The Old School

Supporting Documents

Supporting Document RoSPA Reports

Payments May 2026

Reference Page 215
Agenda Item 5b)

Payments Made May Since Last Meeting

Supplier Details Payment Date Chq or Ref No. Item/Details Net VAT Total
Salaries 1.5.26 B26-B28 April Wages 3,422.62 0.00 3,422.62
NCC Pension Fund 1.5.26 B29 JT & NCC April Pension 804.19 0.00 804.19
HMRC Cumbernauld 1.5.26 B30 Tax & NI Period 1 1,226.50 0.00 1,226.50
SAB Garden Maintenance 1.5.26 B31 April Grass Cutting 541.18 0.00 541.18
Krystal 1.5.26 C8 PC Web Hosting Fee 7.00 1.40 8.40
Amazon 1.5.26 C9 Song Sung Blue DVD 8.32 1.67 9.99
Amazon 1.5.26 C10 RCA Cable For Sound System 9.99 2.00 11.99
Amazon 1.5.26 C11 HDMI 2.1 Cable For Sound Sytem 6.32 1.27 7.59
Amazon 5.5.26 C12 Bidirectional HDMI Splitter Sound Syst. 5.82 1.17 6.99
T Jarrow 6.5.26 B33 Community Grant Book Ref. M.28 Refers 500.00 0.00 500.00
G. Jowett 7.5.26 B34 C/News Competition Vouchers 40.00 0.00 40.00
Microsoft 12.5.26 C13 Office 365 10.08 2.02 12.10
H. Jarrow 13.5.26 C14 DTP May Cropwell News 60.00 0.00 60.00
Co-op Bank 13.5.26 C16 Credit Card Handling Fee 2.00 0.00 2.00
J. Miller 18.5.26 B36 Delivery May C/News 75.00 0.00 75.00
Everflow 18.5.26 B37 Water 6/6/26 – 7/7/26 90.48 0.00 90.48
Filmbank Media 18.5.26 B38 Song Sung Blue Licence Fee 89.00 17.80 106.80
T. Jarrow 19.5.26 B39 Ionos Village Plan Web Hosting Fee 8.00 1.60 9.60
John E. Wright 19.5.26 B40 Printing May Cropwell News 391.74 3.00 394.74
S. Ward 20.5.26 B41 Summer Planting Jubilee/Old School 113.68 0.00 113.68
ESPO 21.5.26 B42 Gas 31/3/26 – 30/4/26 84.48 4.22 88.70
British Telecom 21.5.26 B43 Phone & Internet Charges 67.00 13.40 80.40
ENGIE 28.5.26 B44 Electric 1/4/26 – 30/4/26 235.40 11.77 247.17
Subtotal 7,798.80 61.32 7,860.12

Payment Awaiting June 2026

Amazon 12.5.26 C14 Greece Singalong DVD 5.35 1.07 6.42
Morrisons 13.5.26 C15 Bar Stock 53.12 10.08 63.20
Subtotal awaiting approval 58.47 11.15 69.62
TOTAL PAYMENTS 7,857.27 72.47 7,929.74

Petty Cash Reports April 2026

Petty Cash – Clerk

Details Inc Exp Bal
Balance Brought Forward 44.89
Refreshments 6.70 38.19
End Balance 38.19

Petty Cash – Ranger/Lengthsman

Details Inc Exp Bal
Balance Brought Forward 33.57
Fuel & Tyreweld 20.01 -1.46
Bacs Credit Ref B32 50.00 48.54
Fuel 6.01 42.53
Fuel 5.00 37.53
End Balance 37.53

Petty Cash – Caretaker

Details Inc Exp Bal
Balance Brought Forward 4.18
End Balance 4.18

Financial Statement May 2026

Agenda Item 5a
Balance Brought F/wd. 181,760.01 Payments 7,979.74
Bookings 770.50
C/News Ad 360.00
TLF Field Rent 90.00
CCLA Interest 311.31
Song Sung Blue Tickets 154.92
Song Sung Blue Bar 74.07
Song Sung Blue Raffle 15.00 In Hand 171,590.62
BALANCE 180,008.54 180,008.54

Bank Reconciliation @ 28/5/26 (Bank Statement Attached)

Current A/C 28/5/26 77,250.56
CCLA Invest. A/C 30/4/26 98,233.53 175,484.09
Less O/S Payments 78.02 175,406.07
Plus Cash In Transit 0.00 175,406.07
Plus Cash In Hand 150.00 175,556.07

April – May 2026 Cumulative

Balance Brought F/wd. 122,181.10 Total Payments 18,646.23
Total Income 72,021.20
Bank Interest 0.00 In Hand 175,556.07
Balance 194,202.30 Balance 194,202.30

Restricted Funds

Parish Plan Reserves 432.80
M. Allan Bequest 619.73
CIL 7,849.12
Old School Roof 16,440.00
TOTAL 25,341.65

Financial Statement May 2026

Agenda Item 5a
Balance Brought F/wd. 181,760.01 Payments 7,979.74
Bookings 770.50
C/News Ad 360.00
TLF Field Rent 90.00
CCLA Interest 311.31
Song Sung Blue Tickets 154.92
Song Sung Blue Bar 74.07
Song Sung Blue Raffle 15.00 In Hand 171,590.62
BALANCE 180,008.54 180,008.54

Bank Reconciliation @ 28/5/26 (Bank Statement Attached)

Current A/C 28/5/26 77,250.56
CCLA Invest. A/C 30/4/26 98,233.53 175,484.09
Less O/S Payments 78.02 175,406.07
Plus Cash In Transit 0.00 175,406.07
Plus Cash In Hand 150.00 175,556.07

April – May 2026 Cumulative

Balance Brought F/wd. 122,181.10 Total Payments 18,646.23
Total Income 72,021.20
Bank Interest 0.00 In Hand 175,556.07
Balance 194,202.30 Balance 194,202.30

Restricted Funds

Parish Plan Reserves 432.80
M. Allan Bequest 619.73
CIL 7,849.12
Old School Roof 16,440.00
TOTAL 25,341.65

Minutes of Meeting – 2nd June 2026

Cropwell Bishop Parish Council Logo

7.00pm at The Old School

The meeting started at 7.03pm and finished at 8.15pm

Present: Cllrs. W. Allison, M. Barlow, M. Beazley, C. Bryan, I. McEachran, A. Wilson, P. Wregg, & J. Wroughton (Chairman)

In Attendance: Clerk, Cllr. N. Clarke N.C.C., Cllr. T. Birch R.B.C., & 2 Public Members

Apologies Approved

50. Cllr. R. Gudgin – Family Emergency.

Declarations of Interest & Confirmation of Agenda

51. Declarations of Non-Pecuniary Interest: Cllr. Wilson, Cllr. Wregg, Cllr. Birch & Cllr. Clarke – Agenda Item 8 Cropwell Bishop Memorial Hall; and Cllr. Wroughton & Cllr. Wilson – Agenda Item 10b.

The Agenda was confirmed.

52. Standing Orders were suspended at 7.04pm to allow the order of business to be amended to enable attendees to speak to the meeting.

Parishioners’ Question Time & Policing Report

T. Jarrow presented a Street Signs Book to the Parish Council and thanked them for the Community Grant. 100 books were ordered of which 50 have already sold.

T. Jarrow asked if non-community items can be removed from the Community Notice Board situated at the Co-op if there are other community items to be placed there – non-community items can be removed.

Crime Figures

Cllr. Wroughton read the crime figures for March. In March there were 68 crimes in the Wiverton Group, 1 in Saxondale, 54 in Cotgrave, 6 in Langar Barnstone and 7 in Cropwell Bishop:

  • 3 Burglary
  • 2 Violence & Sexual Offences
  • 1 Antisocial
  • 1 Other Crime

53. Standing Orders reinstated at 7.08pm.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

54. Cllr. McEachran proposed the minutes of the Annual Parish Council Meeting on the 5th May 2026 were a true record, Cllr. Beazley seconded – all agreed.

Cllr. Wregg proposed the minutes of the Ordinary Parish Council Meeting on the 5th May 2026 were a true record, Cllr. Bryan seconded – all agreed.

It Was Unanimously:

RESOLVED: “That the minutes of the Annual Parish Council meeting & the Ordinary Parish Council meeting held on 5th May 2026 were confirmed as a true record and signed by the Chairman”.

Progress

55. M.28 5/5/26 – Community Grant Street Stories

COMPLETE: The grant for £500 has been paid and Tony Jarrow sent in an email of thanks to the Parish Council.

56. M.29 5/5/26 – Community Grant International Triathlete

COMPLETE: The Clerk wrote to the applicant to explain the reasoning for refusing the grant. The Parish Council requested he raise his profile within the community before any further grant requests are made.

57. M.43 5/5/26 – Tree Warden

COMPLETE: A second tree warden, Seb Ellis, has now been appointed to work alongside the existing tree warden, Gill McKinnon.

58. M.48 5/5/26 – No Uninvited Callers Stickers

COMPLETE: The Clerk has a supply of the “No Uninvited Callers” stickers which will go out at the next Saturday Café. If councillors know of anyone who can’t collect a sticker, please see the Clerk.

Planning Matters & Applications

59. RBC Grant Permission 26/00402/FUL – Construction of dropped kerb – 48 Fern Road, Cropwell Bishop NG12 3BU.

NOTED

Finance

  1. Financial Statement up to 28th May 2026

60. It Was Unanimously:

RESOLVED: “To approve the financial statement.”

  1. Payments made 28th May 2026 and Awaiting June 2026

61. It Was Unanimously:

RESOLVED: “To approve all payments as reproduced on payments document 215”.

Correspondence for Action

63. To consider attendance to County Council Civil Service – Sunday 28th June, Southwell Minster, 3.00pm – no attendees on this occasion.

64. To consider invite to the Chairman and Clerk to the Institution of The Reverend Lauren Simpson on the 15th July at 6.00pm, St. Andrews Church, Langar. The Chairman advised she is on holiday on that date so cannot attend.

RESOLVED: “The Vice Chairman and the Clerk will attend.”

To Consider Re-Instatement of Football Goal Post – Memorial Hall Playing Fields

65. Considering the issues being faced on the village central greens it would be prudent to re-instate the goal post on the Memorial Hall Playing Field.

The Chairman asked the Clerk to read complaints from residents backing onto the central green where football is being played on a smaller part of the open green spaces behind the houses on Brownhill Close, Cooper Close and Newbury Close.

A resident has taken it upon themselves to cut the grass on the land under the ownership of R.B.C. and install a large adult-sized goal post. The area of open space is now down to the soil and being destroyed.

R.B.C. have placed a notice onto the goal posts asking that the goals be removed by the 30th May. The goal posts have been removed and placed in the corner of the green. However, there are still large groups of children playing on this section of the green shouting and swearing, disrupting residents’ use of their back gardens.

Cllr. Birch has been speaking with residents who wish the goal posts to remain in situ and Rushcliffe to try to come to a compromise.

The Chairman stated that there is a playing facility at the Memorial Hall where children can play football and that perhaps the open green space is not necessarily the right place for a large group of children to be playing football.

RESOLVED: “The Chairman go to speak with the Children to offer some compromise and ask the children to be more considerate of residents surrounding the area.”

Regarding the second goal post at the Memorial Hall, Cllr. McEachran proposed the Parish Council will re-instate the second goal post at the top end of the playing field. Cllr. Barlow seconded – all agreed.

RESOLVED: “The goal be re-instated at the top end of the Playing field where the higher fencing is in place as soon as possible. Cllrs. McEachran and Barlow agreed to help.”

Action: The Clerk will liaise with all parties to facilitate the re-instatement of the goal.

The Memorial Hall

  1. Update on The Memorial Hall

66. A report was put to the meeting from the Memorial Hall Chair.

  1. The Launch Field

67. A report was produced by the Memorial Hall.

Village Ranger/Lengthsman Inspections

68. During May the Ranger/Lengthsman carried out extensive weed removal down Nottingham Road where there were weeds growing up walls and on pavements. Weed spraying was also carried out.

One of the pieces of Outdoor Gym Equipment is faulty and this has been reported to Streetscape who have been instructed to carry out the necessary repairs.

Grass cutting is ongoing and the Gitty ways in the village have all been cut back this month.

The Parish Council wished to thank the Ranger/Lengthsman for his hard work and commented that the village is looking very neat and tidy.

The Old School

  1. Entertainments, Activities & User Update

69. The May showing Song Sung Blue was shown in June. This film was not as well attended as the last couple of films, but attendees enjoyed the film. June Cinema will be Hamnet.

  1. CKOB Club Update

70. Cllr. Wroughton advised the last session was lower in attendance due to school holiday. Children were still well behaved and the youth club is still attracting visitors from other villages.

Transport

71. There is to be a new bus service for Cropwell Bishop from the 21st June. The service will be the No.12 and will once again serve Central Avenue in West Bridgford. There will also be the re-instatement of a Sunday Service.

Highways & Footpaths Defects/Issues

  1. Sunken Road Surface Fern Road

72. Cllr. Clarke advised VIA have chased the compliance team to keep pressure on Severn Trent to carry out the necessary repair works.

  1. Update on Parking on Corners of Kendal/Salvin Close

73. Cllr. Clarke advised the parking is not an easy situation to resolve unless obstruction can be proved.

Action: Cllr. Birch to enquire with R.B.C. as to why the bins on Salvin were not emptied on the 22nd June.

  1. Update on Safety Signage for Pedestrians Crossing on Kinoulton Road

74. Cllr. Clarke advised a request has been put into VIA for signage in this area. The safety team must inspect the area to move this forward.

  1. Community Speed Watch

75. Cllr. Wregg advised the last session to take place was in April but one is scheduled for this week. The police were also reported to have been on Nottingham Road with the speed van.

Cllr. Wregg advised she will be relinquishing her role as the speed watch co-ordinator. The Parish Council thanked her for her hard work.

The Environment/Biodiversity

  1. Tree Warden Report

76. A second tree warden is now in place. Both members will be attending a tree in leaf training course.

77. Cllr. Wregg raised the issue of a post on Facebook saying hedgehogs were being killed by lawn mowers. After inspection it is badgers that had caused the damage to the hedgehog.

Councillors Reports

78. Cllr. McEachran read a report from his daughter on her athletics progress, including her high jump personal bests, competitions, and qualification for the English Schools competition.

79. Cllr. Wroughton advised a resident of Old Lenton Close had raised an issue with the street sign as the dead-end part has become faded. The Clerk will report the issue to Streetwise.

80. Cllr. Wilson advised he had been contacted by a resident of Rawlings Court regarding an incident involving children outside the Co-op.

81. Cllr. Wilson congratulated Cllr. R. Butler on becoming the Rushcliffe Mayor. The Clerk will write to Cllr. Butler to pass on the Parish Council’s good wishes.

Correspondence for Information

82. There is no folder for circulation. Any information has been circulated via email through the month.

Date of Next Meeting

83. 7th July 2026, 7.00pm Parish Council Meeting at The Old School.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.06pm.

Chairman’s Signature: ________________________________

Date: ________________________________

Agenda Item 8a)

CMBH Chairman’s Monthly Report May 2026

New Building Progress & Fundraising

  • Initial response from RBC regarding Pre Planning appears to be positive, with some points requiring confirmation and consultation.
  • The event held in the Old School on Saturday 9th May with live band Belt & Braces made a nett profit towards future development costs.
  • Heather Timmins successfully completed her “marathon in the house” task and raised a few hundred pounds from sponsorship.
  • Anne Terzza continues with the Heritage merchandise.
  • Mel Stanley will be selling Bric A Brac items at Saturday Café.
  • The event on Saturday 18th July, “Chillin’ in the Park”, is progressing.

General

  • Pam Wregg continues to open the Hall Kitchen and support events with her group of helpers.
  • CBMH continues to move in a positive direction, gathering new support towards the main objective.

Petanque

  • Thanks were given to the Parish Council for spraying the court with weed killer.
  • Record numbers have been as high as 13 players this year.

J J Lacey
27/05/2026

Agenda Item 8b)

Parish Council Meeting 2nd June 2026

The Launch Field Ltd Report

There will be no football training on Saturday 30th May due to the school holidays.

The Launchfield are to be consulted regarding the location of the 2 goalposts before the Parish Council Meeting 2nd June.

Pam Wregg

Cropwell Bishop Parish Council Logo

Clerk: Mrs. J. Towndrow
The Old School, Fern Road, Cropwell Bishop
Nottingham NG12 3BU
Telephone: 0115 9894656
Mobile: 07798735757
Email:
clerk@cropwellbishop-pc.gov.uk

Agenda Published: 28th May 2026

Dear Councillor

You are summoned to attend the next meeting of the Parish Council on
Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at 7.00pm at The Old School
to transact the business specified below. Members of the press & public
are welcome to observe proceedings. Time will be allowed for brief public
participation.

Mrs J. Towndrow – Clerk

AGENDA

  1. To Receive and Approve Apologies for Absence
  2. Declarations of Interest and Confirmation of Agenda
  3. Parishioners Question Time and Police Reports
  4. Minutes of the Previous Meeting – 5th May 2026
    1. Accuracy
    2. Progress
  5. Planning Matters and Application (plus any to hand)RBC Grant Permission: 26/00402/FUL – Construct Dropped Kerb –
    48 Fern Road, Cropwell Bishop NG12 3BU.
  6. Finance
    1. Financial Statement for May 28th 2026
    2. Payments Made Up To May 28th 2026 and Payments Awaiting for June 2026
  7. Correspondence for Action
  8. To Consider Goal Post Re-Instatement Memorial Hall Playing Fields
  9. Memorial Hall
    1. Update on the Memorial Hall
    2. TLF Report
  10. To Consider Village Ranger/Lengthsman Inspections
  11. The Old School
    1. Entertainments, Activities & User Update
    2. CKOB Update
  12. Transport
    1. New Bus Service No. 12 from Sunday 21st June
  13. Highways & Footpaths Defects/Issues
    1. Sunken Road Surface Fern Road
    2. Update Re Parking Corners of Kendal Road onto Salvin Close
    3. Update on Pedestrian Crossing Signs Kinoulton Road
    4. Community Speed Watch
  14. The Environment/Biodiversity
  15. Councillors Reports
  16. Correspondence for Information
  17. Date of Next Meeting – Parish Council Meeting 7th July 2026
    7.00pm at The Old School

Supporting Documents

Financial Statement April 2026

Agenda Item 5a

Income and Balance
Item Amount (£)
Balance Brought Forward 122,181.10
Bookings 740.00
Sat. Cafe March 80.00
Sat. Cafe April 45.00
Allotment Rent 1,500.00
VAT Repay Qtr. 4 6,849.79
Precepts Inst. 1 58,915.50
CCLA Interest 516.00
C/News Ads 281.85
Shantyfolk Tickets 417.47
Shantyfolk Bar 367.14
Shantyfolk Raffle 75.00
Cinema Choral Tickets 274.49
Cinema Choral Bar 142.16
Cinema Choral Raffle 41.00
Balance 192,426.50
Payments and Funds in Hand
Item Amount (£)
Payments 10,666.49
In Hand 181,760.01
Total 192,426.50

Bank Reconciliation

Bank Reconciliation
Item Amount (£)
Current A/C 30/4/26 83,966.69
CCLA A/C 31/3/26 97,922.22
Subtotal 181,888.91
Less O/S Payments 278.90
Balance after O/S Payments 181,860.01
Plus Cash in Transit 0.00
Balance after Cash in Transit 181,860.01
Plus Cash in Hand 150.00
In Hand 181,760.01

Restricted Funds

Restricted Funds
Fund Amount (£)
Parish Plan Reserves 442.40
M. Allan Bequest 619.73
CIL 7,849.12
Old School Roof 16,440.00
Sliding Doors 1,900.00
Total Restricted Funds 27,251.25