Agenda for Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm, Monday 25 April 2022, at Sinderby Village Hall
Note: Residents are welcome to attend and there will be an open session at the commencement of the meeting. Residents may remain for the whole meeting, except for any specific item if marked “Confidential”.
Councillors are reminded to disclose and declare an interest on any item discussed either during the open meeting or for agenda items, where applicable.
1. PRESENT AND APOLOGIES
2. OPEN SESSION
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (7 March 2022 - Minute Ref: 322)
4. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES
(1) Road maintenance – Street Lane update
(2) Station Farm Development – site and road issues
5. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
(1) Woodside Lodge, Pickhill: application to demolish existing outbuildings and replace with single storey extension to dwelling, with minor alterations to original dwelling.
(2) Pickhill House, Pickhill: Non material amendment to granted application - design of garden room at front.
(3) Updates since last meeting – Pickhill House (rear extension), Pickhill School
6. FINANCE
(1) Update: Year Ending 31 March 2022
(2) Exemption from central audit (PKF Littlejohn forms)
(3) Local audit
7. PROJECTS
(1) Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – any updates
(2) Pickhill Playground – maintenance/Rospa
(4) Ainderby Quernhow CIL
8. CORRESPONDENCE (not included above)
(1) Parish Council Elections on 5 May 2022 - update.
(2) New North Yorkshire Council – latest update
(3) North Yorkshire Police – Independent Advisory Group
9. COUNCILLORS REPORTS
10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Norma Grubb, Clerk to the Parish Council. Posted : 17 April 2022
Email: clerk@pickhillandsinderbypc.co.uk
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OPEN SESSION - prior to start of Parish Council meeting. 1. PRESENT 2. APOLOGIES 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (31 March 2026 - Minute Ref: 347) 4. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES (1) Item 6 – Church grass-cutting – Mr Clarke to report. 5. PLANNING (1) New Application: Stannum Barn, Pickhill: erect timber workshop. (2) Any updates on earlier applications. 6. FINANCE (1) Update on accounts since last Parish Council meeting. (2) AGAR: Applying for exemption from central audit of accounts 2025/26 7. PROJECTS (1) Proposed improvements to car parking in Pickhill (2) Litter / dog waste bins in Pickhill and Sinderby 8. CORRESPONDENCE (circulated to Councillors prior to meeting) 9. COUNCILLORS REPORTS 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS (1) Setting date of Annual General Meeting in May 2026 Norma Grubb, Clerk to the Parish Council. Posted: 7 April 2026 Email: clerk@pickhillandsinderbypc.co.uk
OPEN SESSION: Mr Walker referred to potholes at the bend out of Sinderby towards Pickhill, and a groove in the verge on Lowfields Lane, just after the school. Noted. 1. PRESENT: Parish Councillors: Mr Ron Barker (Chair), Mrs Norma Grubb (also Parish Clerk), Mr Jim Wadsworth. Also: Cllr D Webster (NYC) , Mr D Grubb (minutes). Residents: Mr R Walker. 2. APOLOGIES: Mr Graham Clarke (Vice Chair), Mr Minty Scaife 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (4 Nov 2024 Ref 345) Agreed: signed by Chair . 4. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES: nil 5. PLANNING (1) Land off Sinderby Lane, Sinderby : proposal to demolish existing farm buildings and build new dwelling (consent previously granted to alter to a dwelling). Agreed: No objection (2) Beechcroft, Pickhill : create annexe in existing outbuilding. Agreed: No objection 6. FINANCE (1) Update provided on current account balance. (2) Highways seek confirmation of Parish Council once again mowing their splays. Agreed. Parish Clerk pointed out that Highways had not yet made payment for the 2024 season, after invoices were submitted in March 2025. These have been re-submitted. Noted. 7. PROJECTS (1) Update on car parking improvement proposals for Pickhill: Mr Barker reported there are two Types of grid matting – one lies on surface and grass grows through; the other – more expensive option - is laid on hardcore with soil and grass seed applied into grid. He suggests that we level up with soil and then consider matting. The soil is available, just need volunteers with tractors/trailers. . (2) Update on litter and dog waste bins – Pickhill and Sinderby. The request for renewal/repair was submitted in November. Still await response. 8. CORRESPONDENCE (circulated to Councillors prior to meeting). Nothing requiring action 9. COUNCILLORS REPORTS Councillor David Webster reports the NYC budget debate would be on 13 February. There is a £42m loss of income due to agricultural changes and a £17m deficit on CARE and SEND costs. The savings from the new County have been absorbed and there is less coming from central government. Roll-out of new refuse collection arrangements is imminent. Local elections will be in May 2027. There will be boundary changes for our division (Bedale) to accommodate reduction of council seats to 89. In answer to a question from Mr Wadsworth, Cllr Webster explained the CIL payment rules and exemptions, for new build homes and policies for affordable housing and the Govt targets for housing. 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Following on from the discussion re CIL payments, Mr Barker asked the Parish Clerk to check if there were any outstanding payments due to our Parish, from recent building projects. Signed: R Barker Dated: 31.3.2026