A Meeting of Turvey Parish Council will be held on Thursday 29th January 2026 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall to consider the following items of business
Sue Bottoms, Clerk to the Parish Council 23rd January 2026
1. Apologies for Absence:
2. Declarations of interest in items on the agenda*:
3. Public Questions (15 mins):
4. To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 22nd January 2026:
5. Finance:
i) Bank Balances at 22nd January 2026: £120,221.91
ii) Monies received since the November meeting:
Interest £ 222.84
Cemetery £ 200.00
iii) Accounts to be settled:
BACS 52 Tree People – Lancelots Piece £ 1,680.00
BACS 53 Village Hall – hall hire £ 80.00
BACS 54 K Cockings – Grass £ 670.00
BACS 55 Clerk’s Salary (Dec) £ 375.15
BACS 56 P Anthony – Payroll £ 270.00
BACS 57 HMRC – PAYE (Dec) £ 280.76
BACS 58 K Cockings – Grass/FP13 £ 980.00
BACS 59 HMRC – PAYE (Jan) £ 280.76
BACS 60 Clerk’s Salary (Jan) £ 375.15
(Payments above have already been settled)
BACS 61 Wave – Water – Pavilion £ 27.01
BACS 62 S Bottoms – Expenses £ 44.00
(Monthly payments are made by direct debit to the following:
Rates £54)
iv) To consider the budget for 2026-27 and agree action
v) To agree the precept for 2026-27
vi) To agree the quotation for grass contract for 2026
vii) To consider and agree the quotation to clear FP7
viii) To consider and agree action re: grant request from Turvey Bloomers for £127
ix) To consider a grant for the Villager Bus.
x) To agree the appointment of the internal auditor for the accounts for 2025-26
6. Report by Bedford Borough Councillors
7. Planning:
i) Planning Report:
8. Open Spaces incl Turvey Rec, Play Areas and Cemetery:
i) To receive any updates on works to tennis courts and play area:
a. To consider and agree action re: quote from RPM for new play equipment
ii) To receive any update re: landscaping works to Lancelot’s Piece:
a. State of the wall
b. To agree action re: Beech Tree
9. Highways, Parking and Maintenance:
i) Any update: re: request to change the average speed camera signage
ii) Speed camera data: supplied by Borough Cllr Rigby and circulated
iii) Litter bin – Station End
iv) Overflowing litter bins
10. Footpaths and Bridleways:
11. Village Hall:
12. Correspondence Received:
Trees/Turvey Bridge
13. Date of the Next Meeting: Thursday 26th March 2026 at 7.30pm in the village hall.
*Members are reminded they must declare any personal interest in any item on the agenda and state whether they are also prejudicial. In the case of personal interests, the member may speak and vote on the matter. In the case of prejudicial interests, the member may share information on the topic, but then must withdraw while the matter is discussed and any decision made.