Council Meeting – 13th July 2026
AGENDA
1. Apologies
2. Co-Option of a Parish Councillor.
3. Declarations of Interests and Dispensations.
4. Approval of the Minutes of the Dunchurch Parish Council Ordinary Meeting from 8th June 2026.
5. Reports from Rugby Borough Councillors and Warwickshire County Councillors.
6. Clerks Report of Activities including any appropriate correspondence.
7. Planning update
To consider new planning applications and review planning decisions that have been determined:
a) R26/0598 YE OLDE SCHOOL, THE SQUARE, DUNCHURCH, RUGBY, CV22 6NU
For: Variation of condition 2 of R25/0436 – (Proposed replacement garage with side extension).
Changes to roof finish.
b) R26/0602 36, Rugby Road, Dunchurch, Rugby, CV22 6PN
For: Proposed two storey rear and single storey side/rear extensions and alterations
Determined:
a) R24/0733 Cawston Lane and land to West and East, Cawston Lane, Dunchurch
Demolition of existing buildings, alterations to Cawston Lane, formation of a single carriageway road (the
Community Spine Road), formation of a temporary access road to Cherry Tree Farm, construction of
footways, cycleways and crossing points and associated works (including landscaping and drainage).
8. Confirmation of all Portfolio holders.
9. Speeding, dangerous driving and traffic in the parish.
10. To obtain an update on Tritex.
11. Update on the following:
a) Update on Lime tree sucker trimming by WCC on Southam Road.
b) Update on Bus shelter quotes.
c) Update from WCC on grass verge mowing outside the Thatchings.
d) Update on lights in St Peter’s Churchyard.
e) Update on damage caused by pipe bursts from Severn Trent.
f) Discuss list of trees planted on Parish Council-owned land as minuted in EGM.
g) Discuss possible watering of trees on Stocks Green by FODS or local residents.
h) Mention the two new Oak Trees on the Heath in planted in memory of Mike Judge MBE.
12. To consider the purchase of Christmas trees for the Parish and any actions that need to be agreed.
13. Play Rangers summer holiday contract and the Youth services offer for the summer holidays.
14. Action plan created after each DPC meeting as agreed at May DPC meeting.
15. Proposal for a Finance Sub-Committee.
16. Finance and administration:
a) To consider invoices and payments received
b) Authorise payments
c) To review the finance report
d) To consider a grant request from the Cricket Club amounting to £5000
e) To review and adopt the Publication Scheme
f) To review and adopt the IT policy
g) To review and adopt a Cash Handling Policy (new)
h) To receive the Internal Auditor’s Report
17. Private Session
Under Section 1, Sub-Section 2 of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 and in view of the
confidential nature of the business about to be transacted, it was felt advisable in the public interest, if
members of the public were present during the consideration of such business, there would be a disclosure to
them of exempt information that the public be temporarily excluded and they are instructed to withdraw. A
resolution is required at the meeting for items to be discussed in Private Session.
