RICHARDS CASTLE (HEREFORDSHIRE) PARISH COUNCIL

Councillors are summoned to attend a meeting of the Parish Council on

7.30pm Thursday 27th November 2025 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 previous meeting held on 30th October 2025

 

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.

 

1. To receive a brief verbal report from the Ward Councillor
2. To receive views of local residents on parish matters (see note above)

                           

6. Co-Option – To consider any Co-options

 

7. Annual Meeting – To consider  holding a separate annual meeting (ie not joint ) Cllr Atkins

 

8. Flood Risk – To receive an update on Flood Risk Plans to include, equipment & Flood Warden    Cllr Atkins

 

9.Planning: To comment on any applications for determination by Herefordshire Council:

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1. To Receive the finance report to date (attached)
2. C.Leworthy Salary £454.24

HMRC PAYE £113.60

HMRC Employer NI £22.63

1. To receive the Bank Balance £23,883.59 (16/11/25)
2. To review and agree the Precept for 2026/27
3. To consider the appointment of Eric Williams as Internal Auditor for 2025/26

 

 

 

11.Highways:

 

1. To consider any lengthsman jobs that need undertaking  – Cllr Enzer /All
2. To consider Road Safety Improvements for B4361 - All

 

 

 

12.Footpaths:

1. To consider any footpaths issues that need reporting

& receive any updates  Cllr Cadman

 

13. Parish Communications - Initiatives

                     To receive any updates - Cllr Atkins

 

 

14. Matters raised for next meeting (not discussion)

 

                Date Next Meeting–   Thursday 29th January 2026  7.30pm

                                                      

 

Clive Leworthy Parish Clerk  

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