Agenda for Parish Council Meeting: Pickhill School at 7pm on Tuesday 3 February 2026
Residents are welcome
Councillors are reminded they must declare any conflict of interest on an item, where applicable.
OPEN SESSION - prior to start of Parish Council meeting.
1. PRESENT
2. APOLOGIES
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (4 Nov 2025 - Minute Ref: 345)
4. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES
5. PLANNING
(1) New Application: Land west of Sinderby Lane: demolish existing agricultural buildings and erect a self-build dwelling, after Class Q approval granted 16 June 2025 for conversion of existing buildings to dwelling.
(2) Any updates on earlier applications.
6. FINANCE
(1) Update on accounts since last Parish Council meeting.
(2) Grant application
(3) Grasscutting contracts
7. PROJECTS
(1) Proposed new car park
(2) Litter / dog waste bins in Pickhill and Sinderby - update
8. CORRESPONDENCE (circulated to Councillors prior to meeting)
9. COUNCILLORS REPORTS
10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Norma Grubb, Clerk to the Parish Council. Posted: 27 January 2026
Email: clerk@pickhillandsinderbypc.co.uk
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