Parish Council meeting minutes – 17th March 2026

BRAMLEY PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Meeting of the Council

Date:	Tuesday 17^th March 2026	Time: 7.00pm
Place:	Bramley Room, Bramley Village Hall
Present:	Cllr Tony Durrant (Chair)	Cllr Chris Tomblin
	Cllr Chris Flooks	Cllr Jan Wright
	Cllr Iain James	Cllr Malcolm Bell
	Cllr Alan Munday
In attendance:	Maxta Thomas (Clerk)	0 members of the public
	Cllr Rhydian Vaughan (HCC)
Apologies:	Cllr Keith Oborn	Cllr Sue Howell

		*Action*
1	Apologies for Absence
	As listed above.
2	Declarations of Interest
	Cllr Durrant declared an interest in planning matters due to his position on the BDBC Development Control Committee. He took no part in any planning decisions.
3	Minutes of the Last Parish Council Meeting
3.1	The minutes of the council meeting held on 17^th February 2026 were proposed by Cllr Wright and seconded by Cllr James and unanimously agreed as being a true record of the meeting. The Chairman duly signed the minutes of the meeting.
3.2	Matters arising
	· None.
3.3	Outstanding actions
	· Bus shelters – a decision on the bus shelter grant from HCC is expected any time now. · NPPF consultation – Bramley PC did not get a response in, but Cllr Durrant suggested writing to directly to the Minister for Housing highlighting Bramley concerns. Allotments and Burial Ground land registry – can move forward now that we have copy of the original 1955 conveyance document.
4	Open Forum
	· None.
5.	County Councillor Report – see appendix A. · Cllr Vaughan noted the HCC meningitis response. More details on meningitis can be found on: o The NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/ o The Meningitis Research Foundation: www.meningitis.org 0808 800 3344 o Meningitis Now: www.meningitisnow.org 0808 80 10 388 (9am – 8pm) · Cllr Vaughan noted recent Hampshire fire & Rescue Service safety plan – this can be viewed on line here: https://www.hantsfire.gov.uk/about/transparency/safety-plan/ · Local Government reorganisation – the decision for Hampshire will be announced by the Government on 25^th March. · The statutory instrument for Hampshire Mayor has been finalised, ready for election of Mayor in May 2028.
6.	Borough Councillor Report · Full council on 19^th March. · Borough Council elections on 8^th May were noted.
7.	Parish Environment
	Parish Green – Cllr Durrant noted that the BDBC works to improve the stretch of path between the bridge at the Parish Green and The Smithy have now been completed.
8	Clerk’s report & Administration
8.1	Parish magazine article – Cllr Flooks is due to write the article for the April 2026 magazine. Copy is due by 15^th April 2026.	*Cllr Flooks*
8.2	Policy Review i. Equality & Diversity policy – the Clerk has reviewed this policy and circulated to all councillors. Minor changes have been made to widen the policy to all Parish Council activities rather than just employment. It was noted that this policy is subservient to Government legislation. The policy should be updated every two years otherwise. Item about training and guidance should be changed to Clerk, Chair, Vice Chair and Committee Chair should all receive training. Cllr Tomblin proposed adopting the policy subject to the changes above, Cllr James seconded, unanimously agreed. Clerk to finalise and put on website.	*Clerk*
9	Reports
9.1	Planning Committee (see appendix A) – Cllr Durrant left the meeting and did not return until item 9.1.ii. Cllr Flooks took over as Chair for this item. Cllr Flooks summarised the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 10^th March, and proposed that all planning application recommendations be approved. Cllr Munday seconded, unanimously agreed. Clerk to action. Delays to Thames Water sewerage update were noted. i. Wellington proposals update – the recent briefing meeting with the developer and neighbouring councils was noted. There appear to be few changes to their original proposals. A planning application is expected shortly. Developer has asked some questions as a result of that meeting; these need to be reviewed – clerk to circulate. ii. Planning consultant update – Bramley PC representatives have met with ONH Planning consultants. Work is required on the scenario maps. Cllr Durrant asked whether members felt that a traffic study was necessary. After some discussion, Cllr Tomblin proposed that a traffic study should be commissioned, Cllr Wright seconded, unanimously agreed. Cllr Durrant did not vote. Clerk to action.	*Clerk* *Clerk* *Clerk*
9.2	Allotments and Burial Ground – see appendix A Allotments – all but one of the empty plots have now been let. Tenancy agreements will be going out to the new tenants later this week. There will be some plot clearance work at Grays Meadow. The diseased oak tree at the Grays Meadow allotments has now been removed. Cllr Durrant suggested that planting another tree by the allotments might not work, but planting a new tree on the empty land at the burial ground could work. Cllr James proposed the idea in principle, Cllr Tomblin seconded unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward. Burial Ground – the conifer at the Burial Ground has now been removed. Headstone inspection – Cllr Durrant noted a recent headstone inspection by BDBC. This should only have been on headstones in the closed churchyard around the church, and not the Parish Burial Ground. A total of 16 headstones have been deemed dangerous and laid flat. BDBC has said that it has little budget to correct this, but may be able to pay for a small number to be repaired. The headstones concerned are all on older burial plots, and tracing the plot owners may be difficult. Cllr Durrant proposed that Bramley PC pay for any plots that cannot be repaired by BDBC. The likely cost of this is £300 – £400 per headstone. Cllr Munday seconded the motion. Unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward.	*Clerk* *Clerk*
9.3	Village Hall Trust – see appendix A · The new site entrance for Willow Park (Stocks Farm) should be complete by early April 2026. Redrow should not need access to the Village Hall track after that date apart from some overhead electrical work.
9.4	Clift Meadow Trust – see appendix A · CMT are concerned that their reserves will drop as bookings are dropping. They are looking to market the halls more. · Issues with guttering which may need to be addressed. Dependent on whether the interiors are to be reorganised or not. · Path has been completed to good standard, and new tarmac apron work is coming along well. Members questioned different path edging and why it is in place. Cllr Flooks to query. · Playground surface will be renewed by BDBC in next few months. · Still discussing best way of extending storage.	*Cllr Flooks*
9.5	Highways/Footpaths · The Clerk noted that Silchester Road will be closed from 30^th March – 10^th April 2026 for surface dressing works. Diversions will be via the A33 and A340. · Cllr Durrant noted recent complaints of mud on the road near the Meadow View construction site. BDBC has cleaned the road as a one off. The developer has been asked to address the problem. · Verge needs to be repaired in Minchens Lane near surgery. Clerk to follow up with enforcement officers. · Clerk to report coned off hole at end of Minchens Lane.	*Clerk* *Clerk*
9.6	Chairmans Report – nothing to report.
10	Events
	Parish Green – opening ceremony. Still considering the best way forward for an event.
11	Consultation documents requiring consideration
	None.
12	Grant Applications
	None.
13	Applications for CIL funding
13.1	CIL Income & Expenditure update (see appendix C) The Clerk has circulated the latest update on CIL expenditure.
13.2	Cross House – grant for a new disabled toilet – The PCC has submitted a grant request for £2,505 excl. VAT for a new disabled toilet at Cross House. Cllr Tomblin proposed awarding the grant, Cllr James seconded, unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward.	*Clerk*
13.3	Village Hall – Bramley Room curtains – Bramley Village Hall Trust has submitted a grant request for £3,158 excl VAT to replace the curtains in the Bramley Room. Cllr Wright proposed awarding the grant, Cllr Munday seconded, majority agreed. Cllr James abstained. Clerk to process. Members asked if the quote includes fitting, and what will happen to the old curtains.	*Clerk*
13.4	Village Hall – Frith Room roof – Bramley Village Hall Trust has submitted a grant request for £14,000 excl VAT to carry out essential repair work on the Frith Room roof. Cllr Tomblin proposed awarding the grant, Cllr James seconded , unanimously agreed. Clerk to action. Clerk to check on scaffolding, skip, and access.	*Clerk*
14	Finance
14.1	Approval of payments (see appendix D) – the Clerk has circulated the list of payments for approval. Cllr Wright proposed and Cllr Flooks seconded that the March 2026 payments be approved. Unanimously agreed. Clerk to process.	*Clerk*
14.2	Receipts (see appendix D) These were noted.
15	Date of Next meeting
	The next full Parish Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 21^st April 2026.
16	Resolution to exclude press and public from items that may require discussion of possible legal and financial proceedings
	None.
17	Confidential Items
	None.

	The meeting closed at 8.31pm.

Signed: …………………………………………………………………. Date: ………………………………………

(Chairman)

Appendix A – Briefing notes

Community Speedwatch

SIDs – All 4 SIDs were in operation throughout February. The old failing SID has been removed from service and a new replacement one installed at the Forge, Sherfield Road. It is bigger than the other SiDs and give better visibility to vehicles as they are entering the 30mph zone.

Recent Local SpeedWatch Activity – 2 manned Deployment was undertaken during February. A total of 5 vehicles were reported to the Police from the 234 vehicles checked – hit rate 2%. Top speed recorded 38 mph.

We are seeing less offenders on the deployments.

Equipment:

Camera: AutoSpeedWatch – No issues, the camera continues to work well.

I have done some trending of the camera data and manned deployment data at the Village Hall, (see below). The graph shows the percentage of vehicles exceeding 35mph. The dotted line = trend.

Camera % of vehicles exceeding 35mph

14.00%

12.00%

10.00%

8.00%

6.00%

4.00%

2.00%

0.00%

PCC Grant – I have submitted a small grant request to the PCC Grant Award in support of road safety scheme for a set of SID batteries, new high viz vests and 30mph wheelie bins signs. We are 1 of the 60 applications received. Any grant awarded will be paid direct to the PC. Still awaiting the decision if we have been successful. Still awaiting to hear if the grant request has been successful. (Have chased and been informed a decision will be made by end of Feb).

A request has been made for a battery connector tool and spare connectors for the SID batteries. The connectors are non-standard and are difficult to make with the correct tool. Money to be taken from PCC Grant. Awaiting a response to this request.

PCC Equipment Grant – Still awaiting notification from the DPCC regarding the media shoot. I am somewhat doubtful if this will ever happen.

Hampshire Police Roads Policing Inspectors and Safety Camera van Team pilot scheme – We have been asked if we would like to be part of the Safety Camera Van pilot scheme where the Police will carry out short bursts of roadside enforcement at our priority locations. SpeedWatch will be invited to attend these enforcement sessions which help aid SpeedWatch visibility in the Village. 2 priority locations have been submitted to the Police. Of note Bramley SpeedWatch were one of only 20 groups selected in Hampshire for this Pilot Scheme which is planned to commence in the Spring.

PCC Road Safety Summit – SpeedWatch will be attending the Police and Crime Commissioners Road Safety Summit in March.

Table 1: Camera Data

The following camera data was downloaded on the 28^th February 2026.

Month/Year	Verified Speeders =>35mph	Max Speed Recorded	Highest number of offences committed by one vehicle	Fastest Hour	Illegal Vehicles
May 2024	2752	58	15	7pm
June 2024	3338	60	17	10am
July 2024	3104	61	18	2pm
August 2024	2616	59	13	5am	73
September 2024	1087	54	7	5am	47
October 2024	1032	55	11	9am	34
November 2024	749	51	6	11am	20
December 2024	432	53	3	8am	11
January 2025	593	57	5	1pm	21
February 2025	963	50	9	12pm	32
March 2025	1931	55	13	6pm	37
April 2025	2656	56	13	7pm	85
May 2025	3169	57	13	7pm	37
June 2025	2635	57	12	8pm	68
July 2025	1544	60	10	5am	40
August 2025	2560	55	17	5am	78
September 2025	1953	52	15	5am	62
October 2025	1585	50	9	5pm	47
November 2025	793	55	7	12pm	26
December 2025	469	50	4	3pm	17
January 2026	581	52	8	9am	14
February 2026	285	46	4	7am	14
Total Verified speeders	36,827

The Camera trigger and reporting speed are set at =>35mph. Illegal vehicles = no tax, no Mot, or no Tax and Mot.

Camera statistics for February 2026

Table 2: Speed Indicator Device (SID) DATA February 2026:

SID Location	Days Deployed	Traffic Direction	% Exceeding 30mph	No Exceeding 60mph	Max Speed Recorded	V85*	Average speed
Bramley Corner	31	East bound	68%	27	76	39	33
Farriers	31	West bound	35%	0	48	33	29
The Street Beaurepaire	31	East bound	24%	0	48	32	28
The Forge**	31	West bound	55%	0	55	35	31

*V85: 85% of vehicles are driving slower or exactly this speed.

ALLOTMENTS/BURIAL GROUND

No written report received.

VILLAGE HALL TRUST

Fence work is booked for the end of March 2026.
CIL grant request in for the Frith Room roof repairs.
The issues with the bees nest have now been resolved.
IT security works are ongoing.
Outgoing Trustees to be included on the PC honours board

CLIFT MEADOW TRUST

No written report received.

BOROUGH COUNCILLOR REPORT

No written report received.

COUNTY COUNCILLOR REPORT

Dear All

There at last seems to be an end in sight to the incessant rain. This, plus the warmer weather increasing the road surface temperature means proper road repairs can resume, of which there are very many to be undertaken.

Here’s the latest update.

Reporting Highway Problems

Links to report road issues are here:

Potholes: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report-a-problem/potholes
Tree/hedge problems: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report-ahttps://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report-a-problem/treehedgeproblem/treehedge
Flooding/drainage issues: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report-ahttps://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report-a-problem/floodingproblem/flooding
Pavement problems: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report-a-problem/paving
Broken or missing signs: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report-ahttps://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report-a-problem/brokensignsproblem/brokensigns
Faulty street lights: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report-ahttps://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report-a-problem/streetlightproblem/streetlight
Faded or missing road markings: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report-ahttps://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/highways/report-a-problem/road-markingsproblem/road-markings
Problems with rights of way: https://www.hants.gov.uk/landplanningandenvironment/rightsofway/reportaproblem

When reporting an issue, you’ll be sent an email confirming a reference number for the report. If you would like me to follow this up for you then do please forward that message to me and I will chase for you.

Government’s New Schools White Paper: What It Means for Hampshire’s Children with SEND

The Government has now published its Schools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving, setting out major reforms to the SEND system and wider education landscape. The Leader of Hampshire County Council wants to update you on what’s being proposed — and how we, alongside our partners, are responding.

Hampshire County Council, NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight, and the Hampshire Parent and Carer Network work together as a Local Area Partnership to improve SEND support locally. We have issued a joint response today, and I want to share the key messages with you directly.

What the Government Is Proposing

SEND System Changes
A new tiered system of Targeted and Specialist support, with EHCPs reserved for the most complex needs by 2035.
Individual Support Plans (ISPs) for all children with SEND, extending legal rights and ensuring every school provides personalised support.
Reassessment of EHCPs at key transition points from 2029.
Digitised EHCPs and ISPs, plus national standards and a national library of interventions.
Investment and Support
A new Inclusive Mainstream Fund (£1.6bn) to strengthen SEND support in every school.
An Experts at Hand service (£1.8bn) to ensure every area has access to educational psychologists, speech and language therapists and other specialists.
£200m for SEND outreach in every Best Start Family Hub.
£200m to help local authorities deliver the reforms effectively.
£3.7bn nationally for new special school places and inclusion bases.
School System Reform
All schools expected to join or form high quality school trusts, including new loca-l -authority established trusts.

Hampshire’s Joint Response

Our Local Area Partnership has welcomed several aspects of the White Paper — particularly the focus on early support, inclusion, and collaboration across education, health and care.

We said:

“It is reassuring to see that the Government’s announcements align with the direction of travel that we have already been taking for some time in Hampshire. Our long-held belief is that meeting children’s needs earlier and enabling them to access the right support close to home – in the communities they know and alongside the children they grew up with – is best for children and best for their families.”

This reflects the work we have already been doing:

– expanding specialist provision across Hampshire

– strengthening inclusion in mainstream schools

– training and upskilling school staff

– improving access to health services for children with additional needs

We also welcomed the Government’s commitment to a national training programme for teachers, and the fact that these reforms come with clear financial backing — something we have long argued is essential.

At the same time, we recognise that families will have questions about what this means for their own children. We are working through the detail carefully and will continue to communicate clearly and openly as the reforms progress.

Hampshire County Council’s Position

Alongside the joint statement, we want to highlight a few key points from Hampshire County Council’s perspective:

We will strongly defend the rights of children who need EHCPs. Any changes must not reduce support for those who rely on legally enforceable provision today.
We support ISPs in principle, but they must be robust, properly funded, and backed by real specialist capacity.
We welcome investment, but will be making the case that Hampshire’s size and rurality must be reflected in how funding is allocated.
We will continue expanding specialist provision, building on the hundreds of new places already created.
We will work closely with parents and carers, ensuring their voices shape how these reforms are implemented locally.

What Happens Next

The Government is consulting on these proposals until 18 May 2026. Hampshire County Council will submit a detailed response, informed by our schools, professionals and parent networks.

Nothing changes immediately for families. The reforms will be phased in gradually from 2026 through to 2035.

We will keep residents updated every step of the way.

Tackling fly tipping-: stronger national powers to back up Hampshire’s tough approach

As many of you will know, we are infuriated by fly tipping and have championed a no excuses approach to investigation of the crime.

Therefore we very much welcome this week’s announcement from Government setting out new guidance to help councils crack down even harder on fly-tipping. With 1.26 million incidents recorded across England last year, this is a crime that damages our countryside, costs taxpayers money, and frustrates communities who take pride in where they live.

Hampshire already has an excellent track record for prosecuting offenders, naming and shaming those responsible, and seizing vehicles used in waste crime. These new national measures will strengthen our hand even further.

The guidance gives councils clear instructions on how to identify, seize and, where appropriate, crush vehicles used to dump waste. It also encourages the use of CCTV, drones and ANPR to catch offenders in the act, and sets out how councils can take stronger cases to court and secure convictions against vehicle owners.

National figures show councils seized 139 vehicles last year and carried out 572,000 enforcement actions — an 8% increase — including 69,000 fixed penalty notices. The direction of travel is clear: tougher enforcement, more prosecutions, and greater transparency about those who blight our communities.

For Hampshire residents, this means even more robust action against those who think they can dump waste and get away with it. Every prosecution, every seized vehicle, and every offender publicly held to account helps protect our countryside and keeps our communities cleaner and safer.

We continue to champion strong enforcement and ensure Hampshire remains at the forefront of tackling waste crime.

National Cyber Crime and Fraud website

Cyber crime and fraud now make up around half of all crime in the UK, affecting millions of people and costing the economy billions every year. With scams becoming more sophisticated, it’s vital that residents know where to turn if something goes wrong.

The City of London Police has now launched Report Fraud – the new national service for reporting cyber crime and fraud across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This replaces Action Fraud and provides a single, modern gateway for victims, businesses and organisations to get help and ensure reports reach the right place.

If you ever fall victim to cyber crime or fraud, please report it here: UK’s Home for Reporting Cyber Crime & Fraud – Report Fraud:https://www.reportfraud.police.uk

They’ll guide you through what happened and make sure your report goes straight to the police.

The new service includes:

– A 24/7 online reporting tool and dedicated Report Fraud Contact Centre

– A strengthened national intelligence system to help law enforcement respond more effectively

– Clear guidance on how to protect yourself from scams

– Cyber security advice for organisations, helping businesses and community groups reduce their risk

– Cyber crime can affect anyone — individuals, families, small businesses and major organisations alike. Knowing where to report it is the first step in fighting back.

If you need help, or want to learn how to protect yourself, visit the Report Fraud website.

Hampshire’s Older Residents Living Independently at Home

Tens of thousands of older people across Hampshire have begun this year exactly where they want to be — safe, supported, and living independently in their own homes. According to the latest figures, over 40,000 residents are now benefiting from tailored support ranging from telecare and Meals on Wheels to respite care and recovery services.

And in a climate where many councils are cutting back or collapsing under financial pressure, Hampshire is delivering the opposite — protecting frontline services for vulnerable older people and expanding the support that helps them stay out of hospital and avoid residential care. This is not happening by accident. It is the direct result of the prudent, disciplined stewardship that the Conservative led County Council has maintained- for years.

Spelt out plainly:

While other councils struggle, Hampshire is quietly getting on with the job — and delivering for its residents.

Older people are being supported to live independently because this council has kept its finances stable and its priorities straight.

This is exactly what our campaign pledges are about: protecting the vulnerable, safeguarding essential services, and spending taxpayers’ money wisely.

The support now in place includes:

Telecare and digital monitoring to keep people safe at home
Meals on Wheels for those who need daily help
Reablement and recovery services after hospital stays
Practical support for carers and families
Tailored care plans that keep people independent for longer

With Hampshire’s population of over-75s expected to rise significantly by 2030, this work is more important than ever. Your Conservative County Council is planning ahead, investing sensibly, and protecting the services that matter most — exactly as we’ve promised.

This is what responsible leadership looks like:

Supporting vulnerable older people
Keeping people safe in their own homes
Protecting essential services
Spending public money wisely
Delivering on our pledges for Hampshire’s future

We continue championing this work and ensuring Hampshire remains one of the best places in the country to grow older with dignity, independence, and the right support in place.

Protecting Hampshire’s Vital Services: The Budget Choices Facing Us This Year.

At the end of last month Hampshire County Council considered our budget for 2026/27 — a £3.3 billion plan that keeps essential services running for all 1.45 million residents from April.

This is one of the most difficult budgets we have ever had to prepare. Demand for social care is rising sharply, the cost of school transport for children with special educational needs and disabilities has almost doubled in four years, and Hampshire has been hit hard by the Government’s latest funding settlement. Over the next three years, we will lose almost £40 million a year in Government grants — leaving us the lowest funded- shire county in England per head of population.

“By law, councils must balance the books, but every year the task becomes tougher and more brutal. More people need our help, costs keep climbing, and once again support from central Government has dwindled.”

Why the pressure is so severe

Adult Social Care

The cost of residential and nursing care for older people has risen by £20 million in just 12 months.

We are supporting an extra 45 older residents every month.

As people live longer, more families turn to us when their loved ones’ savings run out.

School Transport for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities:

By 2026/27, the cost will have almost doubled in four years, from £43 million to £83 million.

This is a statutory service — we cannot reduce it, nor should we.

What we’ve already done

We are leaving no stone unturned.

£95 million in savings delivered this year.
A further £40 million expected before year-end.
Every efficiency, every new way of working, every opportunity to save money is being pursued.

This work has already reduced our 2026/27 budget gap by almost £40 million — but reserves cannot continue to prop up essential services indefinitely.

The Choice on Council Tax

This year we have supported a 4.99% increase

This is within the maximum allowed without a referendum.

It includes a 2% adult social care precept.

It helps stabilise our position while we continue to push for fairer funding and explore every remaining lever — including closer working with the NHS to share the burden of social care more fairly. There are still levers we can pull to reduce both the scale and the need for future increases.

Investing in Hampshire’s future: £971 million capital programme

Alongside the revenue budget, Cabinet will also consider a major capital investment programme — funded largely by developer contributions and Government grants — totalling £971 million from 2026/27.

This programme improves Hampshire’s infrastructure and reduces long-term costs by providing services closer to home.

Key proposals include:

£187 million. New and extended school buildings
£49 million. High Needs SEND provision
£71 million. Children’s social care, including a new secure children’s home
£178 million. Roads and bridges: structural maintenance and improvements
£216 million. Integrated Transport Plan schemes
£124 million. Condition based- improvements to school buildings
£47 million. Waste and recycling facilities – to allow Hampshire to recycle plastics

Our commitment to residents

As we move towards local government reorganisation across Hampshire and the Solent in 2028, stable and sustainable finances are essential. Whatever new unitary councils emerge, they will only succeed if the foundations are sound.

Hampshire is well run-, financially disciplined, and focused relentlessly on protecting the most vulnerable. But we cannot continue to absorb rising costs without fairer funding from Government. We will keep fighting for Hampshire — for the services residents rely on, for responsible financial stewardship, and for a funding system that recognises the pressures we face.

General Updates from HCC:

More than 100,000 illegal vapes and tobacco products seized by Hampshire County Council in 2025, marking record haul

A record 116,000 illegal vapes and tobacco products, valued at £138,000, were seized by Hampshire County Council’s Trading Standards team last year – part of ongoing efforts to protect communities from unsafe and unlawful products

Hampshire County Council’s prevention first approach is helping residents take positive steps to stay healthy and well

As winter continues to put pressure on people’s health and local services, more Hampshire residents are taking positive steps to stay well, active, and independent through prevention-first support in their communities

https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20260205preventionfirstapproach

Hampshire headteachers urge teachers to step forward into school leadership

Headteachers across Hampshire are joining forces with Hampshire County Council to encourage more senior teachers to take the next step into school leadership – highlighting the county as a place where headteachers are well supported, connected and able to make a lasting difference

https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20260205headteacherrecruitment

Celebrating Hampshire apprentices with continued investment in local skills, communities and future talent

As organisations across the UK mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026, Hampshire County Council is celebrating the important role apprenticeships play in growing talent and supporting the local economy to thrive

https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20260209NationalApprenticeshipWeek

Protecting Hampshire’s vital services: County Council Cabinet to weigh up careful budget plans for 2026/27

Hampshire County Council’s annual budget totalling £3.3 billion for 2026/27 has be considered by the Authority’s Cabinet , to ensure the continued delivery of essential services to Hampshire’s 1.4 million residents from this April

https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20260211Budgetsetting2026

Report highlights the harms from alcohol and the support available

More people in Hampshire are now seeking advice and treatment to reduce their alcohol consumption, according to the latest report from Hampshire County Council’s Director of Public Health

https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20260212DirofPHreportalcoholharm

Decision to be made on proposed changes to School and Post-16 Transport Policies

Potential changes to Hampshire County Council’s School Transport and Post-16 Transport Policies are due to be considered next week, following two public consultations held towards the end of last year

https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20260216schoolpost16transport

Get ready to cast your vote in the Hampshire County Council elections

Hampshire residents will go to the polls on Thursday 7 May 2026 to cast their votes in the Hampshire County Council elections

https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20260219Elections

Helping Nature – Hampshire County Council set to examine Hampshire’s Biodiversity Duty Report

Hampshire County Council has today published its first statutory Biodiversity Duty Report, setting out in detail how the authority has conserved and enhanced biodiversity across Hampshire between January 2023 and December 2025, that will go before the Universal Services Select Committee on 2 March

https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20260220BiodiversityDutyReport

Major bus service improvements proposed setting Hampshire on the road to double passenger journeys

Hampshire could be well on the way to meet ambitious targets to double the number of bus passenger journeys by 2035, according to a report to be considered on 2 March

Hampshire County Council invests in two new special needs projects

More children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Andover and Bramley will soon access the right support closer to home, thanks to two new projects which have received Hampshire County Council’s seal of approval

https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20260224SEND

Cllr Rhydian Vaughan MBE

Member for Calleva Division

Hampshire County Council

Fb.com/tellrhydian

Appendix B –Planning Committee Minutes

Date:	10^th March 2026	Time: 8.00pm
Place:	Bramley Room, Bramley Village Hall
Present:	Cllr Chris Flooks (Chair)	Cllr Malcolm Bell
	Cllr Jan Wright
In attendance:	Maxta Thomas (Clerk)	0 members of the public
Apologies:	Cllr Alan Munday	Cllr Chris Tomblin

		*Action*
1	Apologies for Absence
	As listed above.
2	Declarations of Interest
	None.
3	Minutes of the Last Planning Committee Meeting
3.1	The minutes of the meeting held on 13^th January 2026 were unanimously agreed to be a true record of the meeting and were signed by the Chairman.
3.2	Matters arising
	None.
4	Planning & Development
4.1	New Applications
a.	25/02253/FUL – Football Changing Rooms And Adjacent Field The Street Bramley Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of 2 outbuildings for new changing rooms and clubhouse and associated new car park spaces area · No objection unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward.	*Clerk*
b.	26/00320/LDPO – 14 Campbell Court Bramley Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use of an office over two floors to subdivide the building into up to 4 self-contained offices · No objection unanimously agreed. Clerk to process.	*Clerk*
c.	26/00368/FUL – Park Gate Farm Bramley Corner Bramley Demolition of existing barn and erection of a lifetime dwelling · Nearby listed buildings were noted. · Concerns were noted about planned wooden fascia, which may be out of keeping with the other buildings, although in keeping with the existing barn. · As long and Heritage Officer is happy that the proposals are in keeping with Park Gate Farmhouse and Park Gate Barn, then no objection unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward. · However, concerns should be raised about the lack of detail on foul drainage given the issues in Bramley.	*Clerk*
d.	26/00127/HSE – Meade Barn The Street Bramley AMENDED Replacement of garage door with window, external doors and all other windows to be replaced · No objection unanimously agreed. Clerk to process.	*Clerk*
e.	25/02841/FUL – Land At Junction Of Frog Lane And Ash Lane Little London Ash Lane Little London Erection of 2no. new dwellings with garden/bin/bike stores · Members noted the proximity of the site is to a proposed battery farm on Frog Lane. · Members support Pamber Parish Council’s objection. This was unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward.	*Clerk*
F,	Any other new applications
	I. 26/00429/HSE – Nokhroy Longbridge Road Bramley Proposed single storey right side extension and left side extension to connect with existing Garage with roof over. o No objection unanimously agreed. Clerk to process.	*Clerk*
	II. 26/00477/VLA – Land To The North Of Sherfield Road Bramley Variation of S106 agreement attached to 15/02708/OUT to allow the leaseholder of the shared ownership unit 9 Meadowland Close, Bramley, to staircase to 100% equity in the property o No objection unanimously agreed. Clerk to take forward.	*Clerk*
4.3	Approvals/Refusals/Pending (see appendix A) These were noted.
5.	Water Issues
	· The sewerage pipe upgrade has hit some new delays. A revised program of works is expected shortly. · Recent statements by Cllr Paul Harvey, the Leader of Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council, were noted. He has noted that water and sewerage availability will be a key issue affecting the Borough as a whole moving forward, and that this will have a direct impact on the level of development that the Borough can expect to sustain in the coming years. Cllr Bell has sent Cllr Harvey a precis of the issues affecting Bramley.
6.	Local Plan Update
	No update at present. The regulation 19 consultation looks as though it will be in December 2026.
8.	Neighbourhood Plan
	No update at present.
9.	Date of Next Meeting
	The next Planning Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 14^th April 2026, to be held at the Bramley Room at Bramley Village Hall. Meeting closed at 8.56pm.

Approvals/Refusals*

25/02152/HSE – 50 Longbridge Road Bramley

Two storey side extension & single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory

Application withdrawn

No objection

T/00055/26/TCA – St James Church Church Road Bramley

T1 – Conifer – Remove to ground level – This tree was planted on the grave as a memorial, having now grown it is causing damage to the headstone and it is the request of the Parish Council to remove it

Raise no objection

No comment as PCs own app

Pending Applications*

1.	20/03204/VLA – Land At Minchens Lane Bramley Variation of Section 106 agreement attached to 14/01075/OUT to enable the transfer of the Equipped play area, northern kick about and southern kick about areas to the existing management company instead of the Parish Council	No comment as PC has interest in application
2.	24/02019/OUT – Land At Goddards Farm Reading Road Sherfield-on-Loddon Outline planning (including access and strategic landscaping for approval) for up to 130 market and affordable homes, a commercial and/or community building, public open space, off-site highway improvements plus access from Reading Road.	Objection
3.	25/00260/VLA – Land At Stocks Farm The Street Bramley Variation of Section 106 agreement attached to 21/03758/OUT to allow an amendment to the occupation trigger associated with the delivery and availability for use of the equipped play space as part of the development	No objection
4.	25/00322/ADV – Land At Stocks Farm The Street Bramley Proposed non-illuminated signage comprising 2 Flag and pole signs, 1 Fascia Sign and 2 stand alone signs.	No objection, comments
5.	25/01019/FUL – Land Frog Lane Little London Proposed Battery Energy Storage System Facility and Substation Compound including ancillary equipment and infrastructure, together with landscaping and biodiversity enhancements	Objection
6.	25/01053/RET – Cufaude Cufaude Lane Bramley Erection of four no. poles with floodlighting and CCTV cameras and 3 no. poles with CCTV cameras. (retrospective).	Objection
7.	25/01291/LBC – Long Barn 1 Razors Farm Doric Avenue Chineham Installation of 20 no. solar panels on the roof at the rear west facing elevation	No objection
8.	25/01609/FUL – Land North East Of Withy Copse And South Of Minchens Lane Bramley Construction of access track to fishing pond, including car parking and associated works.	No objection
9.	25/01892/HSE – La Villetta The Street Bramley Installation of 2 no. heat pumps within the grounds, located on the south facing rear side of building, the other on east facing side	Objection
10.	25/02436/HSE & 25/02437/LBC – Middle Farm The Street Bramley Erection of replacement porch to front; erection of replacement porch to rear with pergola; Increase size of existing aperture to Living room to allow for installation of new doors to rear. Replacement door	Objection

11.	25/02416/HSE – 31 Moat Close Bramley Installation of fence, concrete pillars and metal gate (part retrospective).	Objection
12.	25/02672/HSE – 2 Burlington Way Bramley Proposed single storey side extension to form ancillary accommodation	No objection, comments
13.	25/02934/OUT – Land West Of Upper Cufaude Farm Cufaude Lane Bramley Outline planning application for residential development, with vehicular access to be provided from the access approved under Outline permission: 19/00018/OUT and Phase 1 Reserved Matters permission: 23/02003/RES; and the provision of; cycle and pedestrian accesses, open space, landscaping, SuDS, and other associated infrastructure. All matters reserved except for access.	Objection
14.	25/02906/HSE – 4 Flagstone Crescent Chineham Ground floor rear extension with flat roof and roof lanterns	No objection
15.	26/00116/GPDMA – Minchens Court Minchens Lane Bramley Application for prior approval of change of use from building used as commercial building to 2no, Class C3 dwellinghouses	No objection, comments
16.	26/00127/HSE – Meade Barn The Street Bramley Replacement of garage door with window, external doors and all other windows to be replaced	No objection
17.	26/00156/HSE – 56 Moat Close Bramley Erection of a single storey front/side extension	No objection

*Objections/no objections listed are the decision of Bramley Parish Council only, and do not reflect any submissions placed by members of the public or other bodies with Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council.

Appendix C –CIL Statement

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Appendix D – Finance Statement

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