Cropwell Bishop Parish Council

7.00pm At the Old School

(The meeting started at 7.02pm and finished at 8.25pm)

Present: Cllrs. W. Allison Chairman for the meeting, M. Barlow, M. Beazley, C. Bryan, I. McEachran, A. Wilson & P. Wregg,

In Attendance:   Clerk, Cllr. N. Clarke. & 1 Public Member

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Apologies Approved

207.       Cllrs. Gudgin – Poorly, Cllr. Wroughton – Holiday & T. Birch Working

Declarations of Interest & Confirmation of Agenda

208. Declarations of Non-Pecuniary Interest Cllr. Wregg Agenda Item 7, Cllrs. Wilson, Wregg & Clarke Agenda Item 9.

The agenda was confirmed.

209. 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 & Policing Report

There were No Parishioners Questions

Crime Figures

There were no figures to be reported this month.

210. Standing Orders reinstated at 7.04pm

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

211. Cllr. McEachran proposed the minutes of the Ordinary Parish Council Meeting on the 6^th October 2026 were a true record, Cllr. Bryan seconded – all agreed

It Was Unanimously:

RESOLVED: “That the Parish Council meeting held on 6^th October 2026 were confirmed as a true record and signed by the Chairman”.

Progress

212. M.174 6/10/26 – Hedgerows – Memorial Hall

COMPLETE: The hedges are now all cut back.

213. M.184 6/10/26 – Annual Parish Council Insurance

COMPLETE: Insurance premiums paid and full cover in place

214. M.186 6/10/26 – Memorial Hall Gates

The gates at the top of the main car park – Cllrs. McEachran, Bryan & Wroughton looked at the gates and felt no remedial works need to be carried out at this time but will be monitored.

The gate off the Memorial Hall car park – need a top right hinge washer welding on, one of the rails the weld need repairing.  Cllr. McEachran will go and make good in the next couple of weeks.

Planning Matters & Applications

215. There were no planning matters.

Finance

216. a) Financial Statement up to 29^th October 2026

It Was Unanimously:

RESOLVED: “To approve the financial statement and signed by Cllrs. Beazley & Wregg.” 

217.  b) Payments made July to 29^th October 2026 and Awaiting November 2026

It Was Unanimously:

RESOLVED: “To approve all payments as reproduced on payments document 219 and signed by Cllrs. Beazley & Wregg”.

218. c) To set a date for the Budget Meeting & Consider Items for Inclusion

A date of 5^th January 2027 at 7.00pm was suggested.  Cllr. Allison proposed this date and time, Cllr. Bryan seconded – All Agreed.

It Was Unanimously:

RESOLVED: “To hold the budget meeting on 5^th January 2027 at 7.00pm.”

The Clerk advised some works needed carrying out to the heating system as the hallway, toilets and kitchen were not getting warm.  An approximate cost of £1,600 would be for the plumbing works and then associated costs for repair costs.

The Clerk advised the tax base was to be reduced for the forthcoming financial year which would have an impact on the budget.  This would mean to keep the same precept as last year and increase the budget would be required.  The Parish Council may need to have a higher percentage increase to cover this and rising costs once the final budgets have been put together.

 Correspondence for Action

219. There were no items for discussion.

To Review Fireworks Night 1^st November 2026

220. Another good Fireworks event well received by villagers.  Cllr. Wregg and the Clerk thanked everyone who helped. The memorial hall made a profit of approx. £350 on the night, which will go towards the new build costs.

Cllr. McEachran suggested the Beacon be moved to a more visible location. It is too tucked away where it is and it cannot be seen from the viewing position on the Fireworks night. It was suggested a better location would be on the opposite side of the field near the Pétanque area. The Parish Council asked Cllr. Wregg to take this suggestion back to the Memorial Hall and report back.

Cllr. Wilson suggested that for future firework events the lighting of the beacon be conducted just before the fireworks start as there is too much time between the lighting and the fireworks start time.

To Review Senior Citizens Christmas Party 16/12/26 and Confirm Volunteers.

221. The Clerk has requested and been approved for Division Fund Grants from Cllr. N. Clarke & Cllr. T. Birch – Thank you both for your support.

Hillary and Tony Jarrow have donated £50 for bingo prizes from the Book and Jigsaw exchange – thank you for the donation.

 The buffet lunch has been ordered from The Humble Cat.

  Volunteers to help with set up at 10.30am – Cllrs. Bryan, Wregg, Wroughton & Clerk

  To help serve wine on arrival and throughout the buffet/event – Cllrs. Bryan, Wregg, Wroughton & Clerk

 Teas/Coffees and clearing during and after event – Cllrs. Bryan, Wregg, Wroughton & Clerk

If anyone can donate a raffle prize, please bring to the Clerk at The Old School Office.

The Memorial Hall

222. a) Update on The Memorial Hall

A report was put to the meeting from the Memorial Hall Chair (copy attached at the end of minutes).

Cllr. Wregg advised that at the AGM fund raising to the year end 31/7/26 was £7.454.13, this has been used towards architect fees.  The Memorial Hall Committee have 3 targets for the ensuing year – Governance, Grant & Website up and running.  Carolyn Herrington is currently the treasurer, and an independent verification of the books is to take place.  Cllr. Wregg thanked the Parish Council for its continued support.

223. b) The Launch Field

A report was produced by the Memorial Hall. (copy attached at the end of minutes).

Cllr. Wregg advised she had received a call from Cotgrave football club asking if they can use the field and floodlights on a Wednesday evening. The Parish Council had no issues with this in principal on the understanding that any damage repairs needed to the surface due to wet and damp winter weather would not be at the Parish Council expense and as with TLF a rent share would be in place.

Cllr. Bryan proposed the above with regards to no damage costs to be bourn by the Parish Council and a rent share agreement be put in place, Cllr. Barlow seconded.

  It Was:

RESOLVED: “For Cllr. Wregg to take that proposal back to the Memorial Hall Committee ahead of commencement of the Wednesday evening football training sessions”.

 Village Ranger/Lengthsman Inspections

224. All remedial works from the RoSPA Inspection are now complete.  The poppies have all been put up around the village.  Gitty ways are in the process of being cut back to take us through the winter.  Weed spraying wil continue when dry and leaf cleaning on the streets has commenced.

Nothing major to report.

The Old School

225. a) Entertainments, Activities & User Update

Gorillas In Our Midst Talk made £190.00 and £150.00 has been donated to the Dian Fossey Foundation.  Graham Transfield band only brought in 28 tickets this time, so the committee have decided not to have them again in the future.

Mothers pride will be show on 20^th October.  Big Quiz of the Year on 5^th December and Project Hail Mary will be the cinema for January 2027.

The committee are struggling for volunteers – Action: Clerk to put a request for volunteers in the Cropwell News.

226. b) CKOB Club Update

No update.

Transport

227. No problems reported all seems to be running well.

Highways & Footpaths Defects/Issues

228. a) Update on Sunken Road Surface Fern Road.

Cllr. Clarke advised it was reported to VIA that there was a surface water issue, but VIA could find no evidence of this.  However, VIA did find an old Bric Arch Culvert that was not mapped on any records that needs investigation. There were some planned works due to take place on the 9^th November but these may now not take place.  Cllr. Bryan advised it was a Brick Arch Culvert that was causing issues on Church Street – Cllr. Clarke will report this back to VIA.

229. b) Update on Possible Traffic Calming Plateau Ramps – Nottingham Road.

Cllr. Clarke advised that there was no collision history for Nottingham Road to warrant Plateau Ramps.  With regards to the speeding tubes on Nottingham Road – The first set the data was corrupted so had to be repeated. With the data they take the 85^th percentile as the identifiable speed.  The speed within the 30mph zone was 43/44mph.  The mean speed going out was higher than the incoming. Cllr. Wregg asked if the police can report their findings to VIA to add to evidence.

The Council asked Cllr. Clarke if there would be a case to go ahead with the originally planned speed sign on Nottingham Road as moving the speed signs has not alleviated the speeding issues. Cllr. Clarke felt a camera near the Memorial Hall Location would be helpful.  Cllr. Bryan proposed we put £10K into the next budget for a speed sign in next year’s budget – Cllr Wilson seconded all agreed.

It Was Unanimously:

RESOLVED: “£10k to be allocated at next year’s budget for a speed sign – Action Clerk to write to Cllr. Clarke to take this forward with VIA”.

Cllr. Wregg raised the possibility of gateways to the entrances of the village – Cllr. Clarke will discuss this with VIA and report back to the Parish Council at the next meeting.

230.  c) Update on Safety Signage for Pedestrians Crossing on Kinoulton Road

Cllr. Clarke advises that the pedestrian crossing signage has been requested but not yet approved, further information to follow.

231. Cllr. Wregg reported there had been an increase in lorries coming through the village which had been reported to Trading Standards. This resulted in Dean from Trading Standards coming out to the village to undertake a HGV lorry-watch in the village. They recorded 6 HGVs coming through in an hour. Trading Standards will come out again to carry out further observations and possibly meet with the Clerk and some Councillors during a future session.

232. Cllr. Beazley reported the huge apple tree on the public highway verge at the top of Hardy’s Close was causing issues with falling debris etc.  The tree is very large and needs coppicing. This was previously reported to R.B.C. by the Clerk.

Action: The Clerk to re-report to R.B.C. to see if anything can be done before some serious damage occurs.

23. Cllr. Wilson reported that lamppost 27 at the top of Hoe View Road was still faulty. The Clerk has previously reported an issue with this post. The lamppost does not appear on the N.C.C. lamppost map.

Action: The Clerk to re-report to N.C.C. that this lamppost is still faulty.

234. d) Community Speed Watch

Cllr. Wregg advised that a session was held on the 12^th October on Nottingham Road. Cllr. Gudgin attended for his first session.  There were 381 vehicles recorded in just under 1 hour with 12 vehicles being over 34mph.  Cllr. Wregg advised that the police speed van had been in the area a bit more regularly. 

The Environment/Biodiversity

235. There have been further concerns raised by members of the public and neighbouring councils with regards to the condition of Spike Island and the fish remaining.  The Clerk contacted Samworth Farms again who advise the Environment Agency had indeed visited and despite saying initially the fish could not be moved due to cross contamination, they have indeed moved the fish.  Some fish are at Calverton and others to a holding pond in Tythby.  When the water has re filled the stock will be moved back.

Residents had asked the Clerk of the fallen debris and overhanging branches could be cleared whilst the island is low on water.  Samworths advised they are a farm member of staff down at present but will see what they can do.

236. Cllr. Bryan reported that the Grantham Canal Society and Green Fields would be doing more clearing on the stretch of Canal between Colston Bridge and Fishpond’s Cottage.

To Draw Cropwell News Competition Winne September Edition

237. Tony Jarrow made the draw – Winner Emma Wattterson

Councillors Reports

238. Cllr. Clarke gave an update on LGR – Decision made in July for Nottinghamshire and other areas have been

withdrawn and is to be looked at again.  Minister for the Government advised some decisions will be made   before Christmas others will be after Christmas.The LGR for Nottinghamshire won’t go back for consultation but they will engage with councils to put in comments.  The District/Parish elections will take place in May as planned; the Borough elections will take place on the current boundaries but only for a 2-year term.

Shadow elections will be in May 2028 with new council elections in 2029. All of this will make future projects and long-term financial planning difficult.

239.  Cllr. Wregg advised that she and Cllr. Wilson attended the police priority setting meeting at Langar & Barnstone.  Cllr. Wregg advised the police can now seize e-bikes/scooters on the spot.  The three police priorities over the coming months are Hair Coursing (Ring 999 immediately if you see any activity), Antisocial behaviour/Acquisitive Crime and E Scooters/bikes.

240. Cllr. Wregg advised that she attended the Rushcliffe Town and Parish Forum with Cllrs. Wilson & Wroughton. 

 Food Waste will be rolled out in 2027 and spoke of Defibrillators – a lot of defibrillators are not being maintained correctly.  The Scouts maintain the one in the old phone box. Cllr. Wregg will contact the dairy to ask if they have regular maintenance carried out to the defibrillator at the diary location.

241. Cllr. Wregg advised a resident on Hoe View Road has made a complaint re noise at times during the day and evening. It could be from the Samworths area or the Dairy. Cllr. Wroughton will ask at Samworths. Cllr. Wregg to ask the resident to keep a note going forward of days and times when she can hear the noise.

242. Cllr. Wregg advised there will be a winter market taking place in The Old School on the 14^th November 2.30pm to 4.30pm.  On the 12^th of December there will be a festive bites and delights presentation by Pam Wakefield with a glass of wine and taster session to follow.

243. Cllr. Wregg advised that the Memorial Hall Santa Sleigh will be around the village on the 18^th, 19^th & 20^th of December.

244. Cllr. Allison advised that Councillors had had a lot of email from a company with regards to Martyn’s Law.  The Old School falls outside of the remit of Martyn’s Law as the capacity if below 200.  The Clerk has carried out due diligence in respect of Martyn’s Law.  There may be some modifications to be made with outdoor events going forward but this will be fully investigated by the Clerk.  If Councillors receive further emails, please refer them onto the Clerk.

245. Cllr. Allison asked for attendees to the November Saturday café – Cllrs. Barlow, Bryan Wilson & Clarke will attend.

Correspondence for Information

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

 Date of Next Meeting

247. 1^st December 2026, 7.00pm Parish Council Meeting all at The Old School

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.40pm

Chairman’s Signature:	Date:

Agenda Item 9a)

CMBH Chairman’s Monthly report October 2026

NEW BUILDING PROGRESS & FUNDRAISING

As we approach the Winter we are now working hard to set up various events in our calendar to boost our pot in readiness for our grants and funding programmes which we will be planning in the New Year.

Such events as the Winter Indoor Market, which has now become an annual event alongside the Santa’s Sleigh, will hopefully bring revenue to the accounts.

Pam is hard work in chasing the Deeds to the Hall & Field should hopefully have paid off  in due course, when the Land Registry produces certificates for ownership.

This is something that will be essential as we move forward with negotiating funding for the New Hall.

We will be looking into creating a body of people to focus on Fundraising and so the general committee can continue to manage the property with its annual running costs well established and contained. This body will not necessarily be made up of Trustees/Committee members but would be selected by CBMH Committee for their skills and enthusiasm in order to develop a wider stance required for finding the right avenues for financial facilities. Obviously, they would be ultimately responsible to the Committee and report accordingly but not be required to attend regular Committee meetings as individuals. This we feel will give us a greater width to court the people that are willing to help purely with the Fundraising scenario.

The Top Car Park, as it is called, is well used by non-residents for various parking situations. When Notts. C C had their lease with CBMH it was known by them evidently as the Canal Car Park, which was news to us. However, there is an information board within the facility that depicts the Canal towpath and so maybe this was the case originally, but nothing stated in the original lease. The lease came to an end a couple of years ago and as NCC no longer required this as a facility, due to costs, it was agreed not to extend the lease. We cannot recall any information passing with any final arrangements regarding the future use but obviously the public have continued to use it as a Canal Car Park. We may have to engage, at some future stage, with Solicitors relating to the legality of this land being continuously used as should we close it to the public they would have to use Nottingham Road. This is not a major issue currently, but we would just like to make all aware that for future development we would need to be clear on our position as we may have to take the car parking into consideration with our designs.

GENERAL

The Annual Stilton Stumble was held recently and looks like it has been the usual success and the weather this year has also meant little or no damage to the Playing Field.

We are also looking forward to the Annual Fireworks provided by CBPC and fingers crossed that the weather hold out as usual.

Our year ending accounts have been prepared and will be set up ready for annual submission to the Charities Commission as required by statute. It is good to see that all the hard work done, and support we have received, has made it possible to keep some monies aside for the future, as well as keeping abreast of increasing annual running costs. Also, we have made some favourable purchases to both enhance our current offer and make savings for our own benefit as we move forward.

Thanks go to CBPC for reacting to our request regarding the gates at the entrances to the Playing Field.

PETANQUE

We have now ended this season which has been successful in that there has been an increase in members. There is going to be an annual trip, for a Seasonal Lunch which most have requested, and the numbers will be in the region of 16-18, this year. We are going to the Unicorns Head at Langar as the numbers are a little too big for some of the smaller establishments. Also, during the “out of season” period we will be meeting up for coffee at the Cropwell Bishop Creamery once a month and it’s nice to know that this group is about support as much as the game of Pétanque itself.

J J Lacey 26/10/2026

Agenda Item 9)

Parish Council Meeting 3^rd November 2026

The Launch Field Report

In October the village school had 2 weeks off for Half Term.

The Launch Field polled parents and carers about attendance over the holiday period. With many people away or busy   there was no training 17^th & 24^th October.

Training resumes 31^st October.

This week The Launch Field team will be building their new goal posts funded by Rushcliffe Borough council – thanks to our Rushcliffe Borough Councillor Ted Birch.

Pam Wregg

28^th October 2026