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

In Attendance: Clerk, Cllr. T. Birch. & 2 Public Members

Apologies Approved

Declarations of Interest & Confirmation of Agenda

The agenda was confirmed.

to speak to the meeting.

Parishioners’ Question Time & Policing Report

Tony Jarrow advised he had been speaking to Open Reach working in the village. They had advised they were installing fiber which should be available to most households in the next month. Tony will keep abreast of the open-reach website and continue to post updates on the village plan.

Crime Figures

There were 76 crimes in the Wiverton Group in July: 59 in Cotgrave, 3 Saxondale, 4 Cropwell Butler, 1 Colston Bassett, 1 Langer, 4 Barnstone and 4 in Cropwell Bishop which were: –

Other Theft – 2

Public Order – 1

Violence & Sexual Offences – 1

There were 44 crimes in the Wiverton Group in August – 25 in Cotgrave, 1 in Stragglethorpe, 4 in Cropwell Butler, 3 in Saxondale, 1 in Tythby, 1 in Colston Bassett. 1 in Barnstone and 8 in Cropwell Bishop which were: –

Antisocial Behaviour – 2

Criminal Damage & Arson – 1

Violence & Sexual Offences – 3

Other Crimes – 2

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

It Was Unanimously:

RESOLVED: “That the Parish Council meeting held on 1st September 2026 were confirmed as a true record and signed by the Chairman”.

Progress

COMPLETE: The works have now been carried out, and the surface is in a safe and up to standard condition.

COMPLETE: £1,000 paid to friends of school from CIL monies. An e-mail of thanks to the Parish Council has

been received.

COMPLETE: £200 paid to friends of school from community grant fund. An e-mail of thanks to the Parish Council has been received.

NOTE: Due to the Government putting the LGR on hold, councillors will revert to standing for a 4-year term not 5 in next May’s elections.

The hedgerows will be cut back this week and all debris removed.

COMPLETE: The agreed statement has been sent to R.B.C.

NOTE: Jonathan Good advised that the DMMO Notices are now in situ on Mill Lane.

COMPLETE: The speed gun has been repaired by Cllr. Bryan at a cost of £60 for labour and parts.

Planning Matters & Applications

side and rear boundary. New front porch canopy roof. New drop kerb to front – 51 Cooper Close, Cropwell Bishop NG12 3BJ

NOTED

View Road, Cropwell Bishop Nottingham.

It Was Unanimously:

RESOLVED: “No Objection with comment to request a disabled parking space for one resident”

yard – The Limes, The Fosse Cropwell Butler, Nottingham NG12 3AQ.

Cllr Barlow did not vote.

It Was:

RESOLVED: “No Objection with comments on parking and opening hours.”

Finance

It Was Unanimously:

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

It Was Unanimously:

RESOLVED: “To approve all payments as reproduced on payments document 218 and signed by Cllrs. Gudgin & Wregg”.

It Was Unanimously:

RESOLVED: “To approve the receipts and payments reports and signed by Cllrs. Wilson & Wroughton.”

The Clerk suggested a further £35K be invested into the CCLA Account following receipt of the 2nd Precept

Payment. Cllr. McEachran proposed £35K be paid into the CCLA Account, Cllr. Wroughton seconded – All

Agreed.

It Was Unanimously:

RESOLVED: “To transfer a further £35K into the CCLA Account – The Clerk will arrange this when she returns from Annual Leave.”

The Parish Council are in a 3-year LTA with Hiscox Insurance Until 2027. The renewal cost this year is £3,980.76. The LTA is due for renewal next year so the Clerk will go out to tender again. Cllr. Bryan proposed we accept the insurance renewal cost, Cllr. Wregg seconded – all agreed

It Was Unanimously:

RESOLVED: “To accept the renewal cost of £3,980.76”

Correspondence for Action

There will be no attendees.

To Consider Fireworks Night 1st November 2026

An email of complaint has been received about the fireworks – it was noted by the Parish Council.

Christmas Trees and Central Christmas Tree

The Memorial Hall

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

The gates at the memorial hall need some remedial works.

Action: Cllrs. Bryan and McEachran will go and inspect the gates to assess what works need carrying out.

Cllr. Wregg advised of some upcoming fundraising events taking place, a winter market on the 14th of

November and a Festive Delights event on the 12th December, and Carol Singing around the central Christmas

tree on Christmas Eve.

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

Cllr. Wregg advised that bollards will be put onto Nottingham Road for future TLF sessions.

Village Ranger/Lengthsman Inspections

spraying is underway to keep them under control ahead of next spring. All remedial works at the playpark following the RoSPA Inspection have now been completed. All jitty ways will be cut back in the coming days.

Nothing major to report.

The Old School

Devil Wears Prada September film was well attended. The film for October Finding Emily has been cancelled due to poor ticket sales.

Gorillas In Our Midst Talk in October

Mothers pride will be show in November and there is a Christmas quiz in December.

Cllr. Wroughton wished to thank H. Jarrow for the £100 donation from the book and jigsaw exchange to the CKOB Club. The CKOB will be purchasing new Pogo Sticks from the monies.

There were 64 children in attendance at the last session which went well.

Panto tickets are at 45 sold so far so a good attendance.

Cllr. Wroughton is going to ask the caretaker to come and do a fire drill with the new attendees.

Transport

Highways & Footpaths Defects/Issues

Cllr. Clarke on holiday – update at the next meeting.

Cllr. Clarke on holiday – update at the next meeting.

Cllr. Clarke on holiday – update at the next meeting.

Marshall Road etc. at present, they are doing an excellent job of keeping the areas tidy and safe and are very

pleasant to our residents.

Cllr. Wregg thanked Cllr. Bryan for fixing the speed gun. A speed watch session will take place next week on Nottingham Road. Cllr. Wregg asked if Cllr. Clarke had fed back re the strips in place on Nottingham Road. The Clerk advised she had not received any feedback to date but will follow up when she returns from annual leave.

The Environment/Biodiversity

danger. The Clerk advised she has previously reported this to Samworth Farms who had advised they would

inform the environmental agency. If any councillors get any further concerns or complaints, please ask that

residents lodge their concerns with the environmental agency.

Councillors Reports

upcoming planning rule changes. Full slides form the seminar have been sent to Councillors.

an individual or group.

aware of commenting on Material matters. Following Cllr. Birch discussion the Councillors should now go

through the seminar slides sent by the Clerk and they should make understanding easier.

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.

advised the reports had also come to her, and the resident had been advised to report to the Dog Warden at

R.B.C. The Clerk and Cllr. Wroughton have reported previous attacks to the dog warden. All attacks need to be reported to R.B.C.

Correspondence for Information

Date of Next Meeting

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.40pm

Agenda Item 9b)

The Launch Field Report

Parish Council Meeting 6th October

Training resumed on 5th September with a new intake for the 4–7-year-old group (18 children in total ) There were only eight children in the 8–11-year-old group, with the older children looking to play in a league elsewhere at other clubs.

TLF are ordering new goal posts for the Under-11 group following receipt of a grant from Rushcliffe Borough Council, supported by Councillor Ted Birch.

TLF are looking forward to the new season have registered with Toothill school for a Duke of Edinburgh volunteer to assist on Saturday mornings .

The CBMH Committee have reviewed the proposed rent increase. In light of the feedback received at the last Parish Council meeting and low numbers in the older group, it was decided not to request an increase in rent this year. The position will be reviewed again next year.

Pam Wregg

29th September 2026

Agenda Item 9a)

CBMH Chairman’s Monthly Report – September 2026

NEW BUILDING PROGRESS & FUNDRAISING

Pam Wregg continues to investigate the background details on the Hall and its land relating to the acquisitions of the two parcels of land from the early 1900’s. This information will be useful in future negotiations for the Planning/Development and Grant assistance legitimacy.

There have always been many stories told of the Hall and its somewhat peppered history, but more and more factual information reveals itself as we move forward with extremely interesting details of whom the land originally bequeathed by and for what purpose, predominantly to serve the Village of Cropwell Bishop.

No major fundraising events have been held through this period but we are building up to our next busy segment of the year with plenty of regular events on the way.

Time efforts, made by many volunteers, have created a massive boost in our quest to reach our goal, but sometimes the net financial result has been disappointing for the amount of input. The bond, however, that has now been created within this growing group of volunteers has been so refreshing, it gives us the energy to carry on.

GENERAL

It has been amazing to see the grass growing back on the playing Field and smell the fresh cut blades in the air, always reminds me of childhood somehow. We have lost a couple of small trees on the boundaries but the staked ones around the Petanque court appear to have survived thank goodness.

Small bits of maintenance continue around the main building and the Kitchen continues to operate successfully supplying good food and drinks. All is prepared for the next big food event being the Fireworks Display, where we can provide the essential and traditional Mushy Peas and Hot Dogs.

We still have the situation with the metal gates to the Playing Field which are just about adequate but will require major surgery or even replacement. If there is anybody that could help in any way with metalwork, please do not hesitate to contact us. I know that the Parish Council will assist wherever possible too and maybe between us we can reach a solution for the next few years ?

PETANQUE

We have been extremely lucky this season as the weather has been great for the regular Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Shortly however, we will be finishing until next Spring, and a small amount of work will be taking place to further improve the surface which has suffered a bit this year due to lack of rain.

The facility itself is generally great for what is required and as long as we keep the weeds away should be around for many years to come and thoroughly enjoyed by the group of people who champion it.

J J Lacey 28/09/2026