Preston Bissett Parish Council

Parish Councillors attended the Parish Council Meeting on Thursday 07th May 2026 at The Old School, Preston Bissett. The meeting commenced at 8pm. 

Those in attendance:
Graham Ellis (Chair), David Taylor (Deputy), Matt Killick, Robert Secret, Graham Gulliver, Darren Parker
Camilla Durnin (Clerk)

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Minutes

May 0726/1      Apologies – Jean Turner, accepted by the council 

May 0726/2      Declaration of Interest – None 

May 0726/3      Confirmation of the approval of Minutes from 5th March 2026 Meeting
                          Unanimously agreed by the council and signed by Chair at the meeting 	
	
May 0726/4      Payments and Finances noted and approved by the Parish Council      LEAD: Parish Clerk       

Bank Balances noted: 
		          Treasurers account £560.13 (As of 21.04.2026)
		          Business Account £8471.61 (As of 21.04.2026)

May 0726/4.1   Income and Expenditure, noted and approved:

Expenditure: 	28.02.2026 – 21.04.2026		
02.03.2026	Clerks Salary – February	£212.00	
02.03.2026	HMRC – February	£53.00	
02.03.2026	SLCC – Fee Correction	£32.00	
17.03.2026	Banking Service Charges	£4.25	
20.03.2026	N Power	£59.13	
27.03.2026	Clerks Salary – March	£212.00	
27.03.2026	HMRC – March	£53.00	
17.04.2026	Banking Service Charges	£4.25	

Income:	28.02.2026 – 21.04.2026		
14.04.2026	Precept	£3693.60	
09.03.2026	Interest	£2.11	
09.04.2026	Interest	£2.18	

May 0726/4.2      Bank Transfers noted and approved:

25.03.2026	£350	Payment made into Account ***972 to cover monthly expenses.	
17.04.2026	£3500	Payment made into Account ***258 to gain better interest rate	

May 0726/4.3       Known payments due before next meeting approved:

Due to be Paid in May	Clerks Salary	£212.00	
	HMRC	£53.00	
 
May 0726/5      AGAR – 2025/2026
                         Sections 1 & 2 of AGAR to be approved by Councillors and signed by Chair. 
                         Confirm the completion of the Internal Audit carried out by B. Fludgate on 07.04.2026.
                        Annual Governance Statement approved by Council and signed by Chair. Accounting
                        Statement was then approved by Council and signed by Chair. Clerk to now complete AGAR
                        actions including publishing the notice of public rights. Dates set will be 5th June 2026 – 16th
                                  July 2026. 

May 0726/6    Councillors noted that VAT claim for £736.70 has been completed for dates
                          1.04.2025 – 31.03.2026

May 0726/7     Village Projects and Funding Options                                                      LEAD: Robert Secret
                          RS is looking into Neighbour Hood Watch, what the scheme covers and how it could 
                          potentially work in PB. RS will report his findings in next meeting.
                          RS also proposed the idea of organising a community allotment initiative whereby the villagers 
                          may work together to grow fruits and vegetables using the land available to support a 
                          ‘Community Veg’ idea. The Council agreed this would be a great amenity for the village. RS
                          to explore this idea further along with the exploration of funding to support the initial set up
                          of this. 
		                                                        
Vi have agreed to a proactive approach to the ongoing maintena	                                                                                    May 0726/8      Planning Applications - Updates:                                                               LEAD: Graham Gulliver
              
                        PL/25/6100/FA Full Planning Permission Cowley Old House , Cowley Road, Preston Bissett,
                       Buckinghamshire, MK18 4DS Construction of porch, part-single/part-two storey side/rear
                       extension, internal alterations and outbuilding for the swimming pool. Status: Refused

                       PL/25/6021/FA Full Planning Permission Littlebrook Farm , Pound Lane, Preston Bissett,
                       Buckinghamshire, MK18 4LX Internal alterations and infill single storey extension to 
                       rationalise plan form and create family room/kitchen. Status: Conditional Permission

      PL/25/6004/FA Full Planning Permission The Nursery, Bushey Lane, Preston Bissett, 
      Buckinghamshire, MK18 4ND, Partial change of use of shop to mixed use comprising shop
      and wedding ceremonies venue (sui generis use) Status: Conditional Permission         

May 0726/8.1
Demolition of existing garage building and erection of replacement dwelling with associated landscaping - Garage Site 719999g The Elms Preston Bissett Buckinghamshire
Ref. No: 25/02346/APP Status:- Awaiting Decision (No change 21.04.2026)

May 0726/8.2  
Change of use of land to use as residential caravan site for 4 traveller families, each with 2    caravans, together with laying of hardstanding, erection of 4 No. amenity building and construction of new access. Land South Of Preston Road, Tingewick, Buckinghamshire. Application Ref: 23/02597/APP Appeal Ref: 23/00107/REF Planning Inspectorate Ref: APP/J0405/W/23/3334857. Appeal Dismissed Status: New Application Ref 24/03139/APP– Awaiting Decision (as of 15.08.25) No change 21.04.2026

 May 0726/8.3  
Planning Enforcement: Alleged creation of access and erection of gates in  excess of 1m.       Sycamore Farm, Preston Road, Tingewick, Buckinghamshire. Ref: NC/24/00346/OPDEV. Councillors to note that the report has been logged and will be investigated by an officer. 
     Status: No further Update    
May 0726/8.4  
Erection of 2 dwellings (retrospective) | The Piggery, The Common, Preston  Bissett, Buckingham,   Buckinghamshire, MK18 4NA. Ref 24/03695/APP. 
Status: Awaiting Decision (as of 15.08.2025 – Expiry Date on Application 29.08.2025) 
No change/Update 21.04.2026

May 0726/9         Recreation Area Updates/News					LEAD: David Taylor 
     Thanks were given to David and Michelle for all their hard work in the recreational areas. The
     space now has useable facilities which it is hoped will be used by the community this summer.
     DT has reached out for support to clear one area by the playground that requires work to
     ensure this is also easily maintained and managed. Quote being obtained to clear site, 
     rotovate and re-seed. RoSPA report is due in May and will give the Council further guidance 
    on any maintenance required to the playground area. The Council will act accordingly upon 
    this report. 

                        May 0726/10      Highways Updates/News						LEAD: Darren Parker
                             DP provided an update regarding issued raised through Fix My Street. Issues of a water leak is
                             Ongoing at South End – The Bucks Council are aware and have scheduled in a further review. 
    The sign at the edge of the church wall, opposite Redwell is still showing on the system waiting
    to be reviewed and sent for scheduling to have it repaired. The guard rail opposite Bushey 
Lane. The Council raised the order on the 6th of March 2026. On checking this rail, they could see that the concrete footing had been dislodged out of the verge leaving the railings intact. There is no date for this as of yet.
The drainage issue and flooding: 
Pound Lane have been jetted and cleaned and dye test completed showing that the water is flowing in the direction it should and into the watercourse.
The council have said that once the farmers have completed their riparian duties, it would give a clearer indication as to the extent of works that we will need to undertake to mitigate further flooding along Main Street leading out of Preston Bissett

                             May 0726/11     Villager Feedback    				                                        LEAD: Jean Turner 
                             No Updates

             	    Yearly Planner Actions for June and c/f prior meeting 	             LEAD: Graham Ellis
May 0726/12     Register of Interests completed by Councillors, submit to County Council – All
May 0726/13     Renewal of Insurance – Current provider Ansvar – Renewal due 01.06.2026. 
                              (Last Years cost £435.41). Council agreed to renew insurance with Ansvar 
                              (CAS) – Premium for 2026-2027 is £483.96
   
                            Correspondence or previously circulated items
	   May 0726/14   Correspondence sent and received regarding ‘Site opposite Buck Council Depot, Preston Rd 
                               GE provided an update.  

 May 0726/15    Meetings and Training
                             Parish Council meeting dates confirmed for 2026-2027 – June, September, November,
                             January, March. GE has given his apologies for the June meeting, Vice Chair DS to Chair 
                             meeting. 

 May 0726/16	    Action List 	-    Completed/Closed since last meeting 
   Open and to be updated.
  Action regarding new village bench has been postponed due to repairs made on existing 
  bench. 
			
 May 0726/17	    Items for the next Agenda
                              
May 0726/18	    Date of next meeting
    Thursday 4th June 2026 

   Close of Meeting

    Open Forum
	
     Meeting end

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Minutes created and signed by the Parish Clerk: C. Durnin
Parish Clerk Email: parishcouncil@prestonbissett.co.uk
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