Agenda
RICHARDS CASTLE (HEREFORDSHIRE) PARISH COUNCIL
Councillors are summoned to attend a meeting of the Parish Council on
Tuesday 24th March 7pm 2026 in the Village Hall
www.richardscastle-hereford-pc.gov.uk
AGENDA
1.To receive apologies for absence -
2.DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST To receive declarations of interests for;
a) Disclosable Pecuniary Interest
b) Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
c) Declarations of Personal Interest
Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate. (Disclosable Pecuniary Interests) Regulations 2012 (SI 2012/1464)
3.To approve the minutes of the previousmeeting held on 26th February 2026
4.To discuss any matters arising that are not included on the agenda
5.Open Discussion
Public Participation • Up to 15 minutes is set aside near the beginning of each meeting. • You may make a statement, suggestion, or ask a question. . • If several people speak on the same topic, the Chair may limit speakers.
- To receive a brief verbal report from the Ward Councillor
- To receive views of local residents on parish matters (see note above)
6. Co-Option – To consider any Co-options
7.Planning: To comment on any applications for determination by Herefordshire Council:
APPLICATION NO & SITE ADDRESS: APPLICATION TYPE: DESCRIPTION: GRID REFERENCE: WEBSITE: Planning Consultation - 260779 - Land adjacent to Ladywall, Woodhouse Lane, Richards Castle, Ludlow, Shropshire (Part 3) Class Q - Prior Approval Application to determine if prior approval is required for the conversion of an agricultural building to one dwellinghouse (Use Class C3). OS 348496, 269594 www.herefordshire.gov.uk/searchplanningapplications
We have received the application described above which involves a site in your Parish. This application is for a prior approval determination for a change of use and as such the new legislation does not require you to respond to this communication. Details of the application, including the plans and any supporting documents can be viewed on the Council’s website normally within 24 hours. The website link above will take you direct to the relevant website page where you will need to enter the application number. You cannot object to or support the proposal but if there is something specific that you wish to draw to our attention please email your comments to Edward.Simcox@herefordshire.gov.uk by 08/04/2026. If you do not respond by this date it will be assumed that you have no comments to make.
- To Receive the finance report to date (attached)
- C.Leworthy Salary £454.24
C.leworthy Expenses £10.80
HMRC PAYE £113.60
Employer NI £22.63
G.Perks – £124.51 Noticeboard renovation
M.Atkins – £22.68 Expenses Noticeboard Renovation
DC Gardening Services £2,486.32 Drainage Works
- To receive the Bank Balance £19,263.56 (16/03/26)
- Grants 2026/27 To agree submission dates for PORW ,Drainage & Lengthsman Applications;
Lengthsman Grants Deadline 15th May 2026 Cllr Enzer
Drainage Grant Deadline 17th May 2026 Cllr Enzer
PROW Grant Deadline 30th Sept 2026 Cllr Cadman
9.Highways:
- To consider any lengthsman jobs that need undertaking – Cllr Enzer /All
And review options for Grant Application 2026/27
10.Footpaths:
a.To consider any footpaths issues that need reporting
& receive any updates Cllr Cadman /All
11. Community Projects:
(a) Noticeboard Renovation Update – Cllr Atkins
12. Matters raised for next meeting (not discussion)
Thursday April 30th 7.30pm
Thursday May 28th 7.30pm Annual Parish Meeting & PC AGM
Tuesday June 30th @ 7.00pm
Tuesday July 21st @ 7.00pm
Tuesday Sept 29th @ 7.00pm
Tuesday Oct 27th @ 7.00pm
Tuesday Nov 24th @ 7.00pm
Tuesday Jan 19th (2027) @ 7.00pm
Clive Leworthy Parish Clerk