LONGSDON PARISH COUNCIL
Chairman: J. Sargeant. Vice Chairman: R. Lovell. Clerk to the Council: J. Bourne.
12th October 2026
You are hereby informed that a Meeting of the Council will be held in the Longsdon Memorial Hall on Friday 16th October 2026
at 7-00 pm.
A G E N D A
1 Apologies for Absence.
2 Declarations of Interest.
3 Chairman’s Address.
4 Public Comments.
5 Approval of Minutes of the last meeting.
Minutes of the meeting of the 21st. August 2026.
6 Matters Arising.
(a) Junction of A53 & Sutherland Road.
(b) Christmas tree power supply – Discuss estimates received.
(c) Common Land – Report (if any).
(d) Remembrance Day poppies.
(e) Condition of noticeboards.
(f) Internet Banking.
7 Other Business.
8 Correspondence.
Already distributed to Councillors :-
SMDC Local Plan Review.
LGR Announcement.
Dunwood Lane Road Closure -13th. November 26.
Phoenix Singers Autumn Concert – 10th. October 26.
9 Planning Matters.
Demolition of the old New Inn.
10 Finance Matters.
To receive a Quarterly Account Update.
11 Orders for Payment.
J. A. Gibson. £ 96.00. SMDC Agency Work (Litter Picking).
£ 96.00. County Council Work.
John Sargeant. £ 25.00. Room Hire. (Re-imbursement).
Longsdon Memorial Hall. £ 25.00. Room Hire.
John Bourne. £ 406.35.Clerk’s Salary & Expenses. (Nett.)
H. M. Revenue & Customs. £ 88.40. P. A.Y. E.
Ionos. £ 7.20. Paid by Direct Debit 13th. September 2026.
£ 7.20 Paid by Direct Debit 13th. October 2026.
12 Public Comments.
13 Items for Inclusion in the Agenda for the Next Meeting
14 Date of Next Meeting.
John Bourne.
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LONGSDON PARISH COUNCIL
Chairman: J. Sargeant. Vice Chairman: R. Lovell. Clerk to the Council: J. Bourne.
22nd June 2026
You are hereby informed that a Meeting of the Council will be held in the Longsdon Memorial Hall on Friday 26th June 2026
at 7-00 pm.
A G E N D A
1 Apologies for Absence.
2 Declarations of Interest.
3 Chairman’s Address.
4 Public Comments.
5 Approval of Minutes of the last meeting.
Minutes of the meeting of the 8th. May 2026.
6 Matters Arising.
(a) Christmas tree power supply – Report.
(b) Common Land – Report (if any).
(c) Longsdon Memorial Hall AGM – Report.
(d) Defibrillator Pads.
(e) New Flower Tub.
7 Other Business.
8 Correspondence.
Already distributed to Councillors :-
Haydn’s Creation Performance.
NSPCC Concert.
SMDC Call for Sites.
SMDC Parish Assembly Meeting.
Events at Cheddleton.
SMDC Smoke Control Area.
9 Planning Matters.
10 Finance Matters.
(a) Year end and public rights – Report.
(b) Internet banking - Report
11 Orders for Payment.
J. A. Gibson £ 96.00. SMDC Agency Work. (Litter Picking).
£ 72.00. County Council Work.
£ 142.00. New Flower Tub, Compost, Plants & Planting.
John Bourne . £ 84.00. British Heart Foundation (Re-imbursement).
John Sargeant. £ 25.00. Room Hire. (Re-imbursement).
Longsdon Memorial Hall. £ 25.00. Room Hire.
Ionos. £ 7.20. Paid by Direct Debit 13th. May 2026.
£ 7.20. Paid by Direct Debit 13th. June 2026.
12 Public Comments.
13 Items for Inclusion in the Agenda for the Next Meeting
14 Date of Next Meeting.
John Bourne.
Clerk to the Council.
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LONGSDON PARISH COUNCIL
Chairman: J. Sargeant. Vice Chairman: R. Lovell. Clerk to the Council: J. Bourne.
4nd May 2026
You are hereby informed that a Meeting of the Council will be held in the Longsdon Memorial Hall on Friday 8th May 2026
at 7-00 pm.
A G E N D A
1 Apologies for Absence.
2 Approval of Minutes of the last Parish meeting held on 8th. May 2025 (copy attached).
3 Matters Arising.
4 To receive a Report for the Year 2025 / 2026 (Draft copy attached).
5 Any Other Business.
At the conclusion of the Annual Parish Meeting the Annual General Meeting of the Council will take place.
A G E N D A
1 Election of Chairman.
2 Apologies for Absence.
3 Election of Vice Chairman.
4 Appointment of Responsible Financial Officer.
5 Appointment of Representatives to Staffs. Moorlands Parish Assembly (2).
6 Appointment of Representative to Longsdon Memorial Hall Management Committee.
7 To Review the Council’s Risk Assessment policy.
8 Matters Arising.
9 Any Other Business.
At the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting the normal Parish Council Meeting will take place.
A G E N D A
1 Apologies for Absence.
2 Declarations of Interest.
3 Chairman’s Address.
4 Public Comments.
5 Approval of Minutes of the last meeting.
Minutes of the meeting of the 27th. March 2026.
6 Matters Arising.
7 Other Business.
(a) Christmas tree & power supply (b) Common Land (c) Memorial Hall (d) Defibrillator Pads
8 Correspondence.
Already distributed to Councillors :-
SMDC New Mascot for Tourism.
Dementia Friends Session.
SMDC Peoples Emergency Briefing.
9 Planning Matters.
SMD/2025/0380 Land at Highview, Sutherland Road, Longsdon.
This application has been superseded after the Council sent in pervious objections. Councillors were asked to send in more comments.
10 Finance Matters.
(a) To Receive a Copy of the Annual Accounts for 2025 / 2026.
(b) Submission of External Audit Exemption Certificate.
(c) Approval of Annual Governance Statement (d) Approval of Accounting Statements (e) Approval & signing of Annual Publication documents:-
Bank Reconciliation Significant Variances ( 15% or greater between the last 2 years ) (f) Internet Banking (g) Orders for Payment.
J. A. Gibson £ 144.00 Agency Work.
Zurich Insurance. £ 410.54 Insurance Premium. (Renewal).
John Bourne £ 411.04 Clerk’s Salary & Expenses (nett)
H.M. Revenue & Customs. £ 88.40 P.A.Y.E.
John Sargeant. £ 25.00 Room Hire. (Re-imbursement).
Longsdon Memorial Hall. £ 25.00 Room Hire.
Ionos. £ 7.20 Paid by Direct Debit 13th. April 2026.
11 Public Comments.
12 Items for Inclusion in the Agenda for the Next Meeting.
13 Date of Next Meeting.
John Bourne, Clerk to the Council. (01782) 502940.
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LONGSDON PARISH COUNCIL
Chairman: J. Sargeant. Vice Chairman: R. Lovell. Clerk to the Council: J. Bourne.
22nd March 2026
You are hereby informed that a Meeting of the Council will be held in the Longsdon Memorial Hall on Friday 27th March 2026
at 7-00 pm.
A G E N D A
1 Apologies for Absence.
2 Declarations of Interest.
3 Chairman’s Address.
4 Public Comments.
5 Approval of Minutes of the last meeting.
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting of the 6th. January 2026.
6 Matters Arising.
Christmas Tree – New Outdoor Electric Socket Point.
Common Land Proposals.
Longsdon Memorial Hall – Trustees.
7 Other Business.
(a) Lengthsman’s Instructions.
8 Correspondence.
Already distributed to Councillors.
SMDC – Local Government Re-organisation Consultation.
Update from Stoke on Trent City Council.
Invitation to SMDC Chairman’s Charity Ball – 17th. April 2026.
SMDC Dementia Friends Session – 22nd April 2026.
9 Planning Matters.
Councillors have been consulted on the following Planning Applications:
SMD/2026/0063 Replacement Garage with Gym & New Games Room at Mollatts Wood Road, One adverse comment received.
SMD/2026/0051Listed Building Consent for New Windows at Dunwood House Farm.
Comments awaited.
10 Finance Matters.
(a) Payment already made (as agreed).
Endon Christmas Tree Farm. £ 120.00. Christmas Tree.
(b) Orders for Payment.
J. A. Gibson. ( £ 168.00. Litter Picking.
( £ 96.00. County Type Jobs.
John Sargeant £ 25.00. Room Hire (Re-imbursement).
Longsdon Memorial Hall. £ 25.00. Room Hire.
Ionos. £ 7.20. Paid by Direct Debit – 12th. January 2026.
£ 7.20. Paid by Direct Debit – 11th. February 2026.
£ 7.20. Paid by Direct Debit – 12th. March 2026. .
11 Public Comments.
12 Items for Inclusion in the Agenda for the Next Meeting.
13 Date of Next Meeting.
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LONGSDON PARISH COUNCIL
Chairman: J. Sargeant. Vice Chairman: R. Lovell. Clerk to the Council: J. Bourne.
2nd January 2026
You are hereby informed that a Meeting of the Council will be held in the Longsdon Memorial Hall on Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 7-00p.m.
A G E N D A
1 Apologies for Absence.
2 Declarations of Interest.
3 Chairman’s Address.
4 Public Comments.
5 Approval of Minutes of the last meeting.
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting of the 20th. November 2025.
6 Matters Arising.
Christmas Tree – Report.
Report on Common Land.
Remembrance Day Poppies- Report.
7 Other Business.
(a) Lengthsman’s Instructions.
8 Correspondence.
Already distributed to Councillors.
SMDC – Proposal to Government on Local Re-organisation.
Road Closure – Dunwood Lane – 20th. January 2026.
Road Closure – Sutherland Road – 20th.January 2026.
Planning – Speaking at Committees.
Invitation from New Vic Theatre.
SMDC Chair’s Letter to the Prime Minister.
9 Planning Matters.
No business under this item.
A report has been received that the SMDC Planning Committee has overruled the Officer’s Recommendations and given approval to the proposed demolition of the old New Inn and the proposed construction of a Farm Shop
10. Finance Matters.
(a) Estimates for 2026/2027.
(b) To Determine the Precept amount for 2026/2027.
(c) Orders for Payment.
J. A. Gibson. ( £ 108.00. Litter Picking.
( £ 108.00. County Type Jobs.
John Bourne. £ 350.10. Clerk’s Salary & Expenses – Nett.
H.M. Customs & Excise. £ 88.40. P.A.Y.E.
Longsdon Memorial Hall. £ 25.00. Room Hire.
Ionos. £ 7.20. Paid by Direct Debit – 12th. November 2025.
£ 7.20. Paid by Direct Debit – 12th. December 2025. .
11 Public Comments.
12 Items for Inclusion in the Agenda for the Next Meeting.
13 Date of Next Meeting.
John Bourne, Clerk to the Council. (01782) 502940.
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