BIDDESTONE AND SLAUGHTERFORD PARISH COUNCIL
Clerk: Bron Walton Parish Council Offices
Telephone: 07779246754 20 The Bassetts, Box
email: clerk@biddestoneslaughterford-pc.gov.uk SN13 8ER
The Parish Council meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month. The next meeting will take place
on Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 7.00pm at the Village Hall, Biddestone.
Public Question Time (item 1) provides an opportunity for Members of the public to raise questions
and comments on any of the agenda items. Time for this session is limited to 15 minutes
(3-minute limit per person). Public Bodies (admissions to meetings) Act 1960 s 1 extended by the
LG Act 1972 s 100. If possible, please notify the Clerk before the meeting if you have a question.
B Walton Clerk, Biddestone & Slaughterford Parish Council 6th October 2026
AGENDA
1. Apologies for absence
2. To agree the council co-option of M Plenderleith and complete the acceptance of office
3. Declarations of interest
4. Public Question Time
5. Correspondence. Discussion with a new homeowner regarding possible planning
6. To Approve the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 8th September 2026
7. To propose a date for an autumn/winter village litter pick
8. To Receive & Act Upon Rolling Action List Addendum 1
9. Finance
9.1. To Receive Statement of Account for 30/9/26 Addendum 2
9.2. To Approve Payments for October 2026
9.3. To approve the quote for toilet electric check and light fitting renewal
9.4. To discuss the Broadsheet grant request
9.5. To acknowledge the receipt of the second 2026/27 precept installment.
9.6. To agree the draft contract for toilet cleaning 2027/28
9.7. To discuss the draft 2027/28 budget
10. Governance
10.1. To Receive and Approve Actions from Lead Officers & Representatives
(reports circulated prior to meeting)
10.2. To review Councillor roles and responsibilities
10.3. To approve the updated procurement policy
10.4. To approve the updated Resilience/emergency plan
10.5. To adopt the payroll process document
11. Planning
11.1. To Receive Notification of Planning Applications RECIEVED:
11.1.1.
Planning
Application: PL/2026/05636
The Malthouse, The Green,Biddestone, Chippenham,SN14 7DG
Listed building consent (Alt/Ext) Replacement of three single-glazed windows and one external door set, on
the south (rear) elevation, with painted hardwood double-glazed joinery
11.2. To Receive Notification of Planning Applications DETERMINED: NONE
12. Report from Unitary Councillor
13. Clerk’s Report:
14. Future Agenda items:
Dignity at work policy
Risk assessment policy