Agenda for Parish Council Meeting Pickhill School at 7pm on Tuesday 2 January 2024
Residents are welcome and there will be an open session at the start of the meeting.
Councillors are reminded they must declare any conflict of interest on an item, where applicable.
1. OPEN SESSION
2. PRESENT & APOLOGIES
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (14 November 2023 - Minute Ref: 333)
4. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES
(1) Highways liaison re road works – rubble and signs.
(2) Visibility hazard of high hedges Street Lane/Cross Lane junction
(3) Tree trimming on village greens - progress
(4) Street Lane (top of hill) into Pickhill - possible verge cultivation around village sign
5. PLANNING
(1) New application: Highthorne Farm, Pickhill - change of use of agricultural building at rear of site, to create a dwelling.
(2) New application: Pear Tree House, Sinderby – creation of 1.5 storey side extension
(3) Previous application update
6. FINANCE
(1) Update since last meeting.
(2) Grant application re playground improvements
7. PROJECTS
(1) Pickhill playground improvements.
(2) Sinderby dog waste bins.
8. CORRESPONDENCE
(1) Northern Powergrid – transparency in network planning - webinar
9. COUNCILLORS REPORTS
10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all
Norma Grubb, Clerk to the Parish Council. Posted: 22 December 2023
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