Minutes of meeting held on 1 August 2023 at Sinderby. Ref: 332

1.     OPEN SESSION:  nothing raised.

 

2.     PRESENT: Mr Ron Barker (Cllr & Chair), Mr Graham Clarke (Cllr & Vice Chair), Mrs Norma Grubb (Cllr & Parish Clerk),  Mr Minty Scaife (Cllr), Mr Jim Wadsworth (Cllr). 

D Grubb (Minutes), Cllr D Webster (NYC),  Residents: Mrs A Harvey. 

APOLOGIES:     none


3.     MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (23 May 2023 - Minute Ref 331):          Agreed by all. Signed by Chair.


4.     MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES:

1.      Road Repairs in Pickhill: Work has been in progress since 10 July. Seems to be much more being done than originally envisaged. The top of hill approach has been widened, which has created a passing place, as the Parish Council had requested. Many positive comments regarding the work so far and the helpfulness of contractors in getting residents in and out of their properties during the work.

2.     Tree trimming at Sinderby: Mr Barker has got a second quote. Councillors would inspect the trees after the meeting (when they agreed the quote from Mr Holmes & that the weeping trees not to be trimmed).   

3.     Defibrillators:  Sinderby pads have been replaced; both units are regularly checked.            Noted.

         

5.     PLANNING:

1.     Miramar, Pickhill:   Application for a two-toilet block on campsite.                Agreed:  No objections.

2.     Charity Farm, Pickhill: Application for Lawful Development Certificate: Councillors unsure of the status of this property; the paperwork provided does not make it clear. No planning permission? Breach of restrictions such as agricultural ties?  Agreed:  Parish Council to confirm dwelling and poultry sheds have been there since 1960’s/1970’s.   Ask Planning to clarify property status. 

 

6.     FINANCE:

1.     Update: with the full amount of the precept paid in April, account totals £11,281, plus petty cash of £52.

2.     Mr Robson (Parish Church Warden) emailed requesting help with costs of grass-cutting in church grounds, currently over £1,100 a year.                                                          Agreed: donation of £250.                      3.     Mr Robson also wants to place a sign at foot of Church Hill (Vicar’s details/times of services). Clerk spoke to Planning, who ask for Mr Robson to email them a sketch with location, dimensions of board and its construction: they will advise if planning application needed.               Mr Robson has been informed.                                                                                                 


7.   PROJECTS / ONGOING ISSUES:

Pickhill Playground: A swing mount had loosened; repaired by Mr Barker. Climbing wall needs new section, removed due to rot; new nut covers, mats, etc.: parts only available from the maker, so usual two quotes not possible. Mr Barker asked Mr Clarke to order the parts. As Rospa report due September, councillors to meet on site to list necessary work.                    Agreed: expenditure for work needed.

                                                             

8.      CORRESPONDENCE - nil

                                                         

9.      COUNCILLORS REPORTS:

Cllr Webster:  gave a brief outline of the new Council’s seminars on Planning, IT, Economy, Energy, etc. The seven former district councils each has its own area Planning Office. Efforts being made to ease Councillors ability to “call in” planning applications where there are issues. There will be economies of staffing and accommodation as the new Council progresses. Some parts of Northallerton Civic Centre (former HDC offices) will be mothballed as some functions move to County Hall.                      Noted.

 

Mr Barker: reports that the stone village name signs at each end of Pickhill require power-washing due to moss & algae build up. Mr Barker offered to undertake this, for which he was thanked.             Noted.

 

Mrs Grubb & Mr Barker: The Strawberry Fayre on the Village Green, put on by Friends of Pickhill School, was very well organised, with good attendance despite poor weather on the day.                      Noted. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                         

10.    ANY OTHER BUSINESS:  none.       

 

               Signed:     RB Barker                                           Dated:  14 Nov 2023


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Minutes of meeting held on 2 July 2026 at Pickhill. Ref: 350

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OPEN SESSION : Mrs Clarke – re anaerobic digester for Low Ness, she did not object to the project, - her concern is the junction of A6055 with site access road – danger from heavy traffic turning. Would Highways be involved and are alterations proposed for the junction? Mr Trewhitt, from Low Ness, understands traffic consultants are involved. The company leading the proposals, Engie, are sending leaflets to all residents and holding a public consultation at Carthorpe on 16 July. Mr Barker pointed out the site itself and the junction, are in Burneston Parish, and residents may wish to make representations to them. Mrs Clarke gave her thanks and then left the meeting. 1. PRESENT: Parish Councillors: Mr Ron Barker (Chair), Mr Graham Clarke (Vice Chair), Mrs Norma Grubb (also Parish Clerk). Also: D Grubb (Minutes). Residents: Mr & Mrs Trewhitt, 2. APOLOGIES: Mr Minty Scaife, Cllr David Webster (NYC). 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (21 May ‘26 – Minute Ref. 349) Agreed. Signed by Chair . 4. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES : Church Hill – road surface: Parish Clerk is liaising with Highways. 5. PLANNING: 1. New Application: Scarborough House Farm: proposed new farm building . Agreed: no objections. 2. New Application: Broadlea, Pickhill: proposed additional bungalow as part of existing development. Noted that the application is based on 2019 planning, granted to convert existing bungalow into semi detached dormers. However in 2024 permission was granted to demolish existing bungalow and build two detached dormers. Agreed: No objection to new application. 3. Pre-Planning Consultation: proposed agricultural anaerobic digestion facility on land off the A1(M) at YO7 4LJ: land at Low Ness Farm. Whilst Low Ness is in this Parish, the digester site is just in Burneston Parish, as is the access road and junction with A6055. Public consultation session at Carthorpe on 16 July. Parish Councillors can access a separate Zoom facility,plus a site visit can be arranged with Mr Trewhitt direct. Noted. 4. New Application: Ramshaw Farm, Pickhill: change of use – agricultural land to dog exercise/training area, plus create caravan storage compound. Agreed: No objection. 5. New Application: (received that day) : Scots Dene, Pickhill: convert integral garage into liveable room. Agreed: No objection. 6. Updates on Earlier Applications: none. 6. FINANCE: 1. Parish Clerk’s Update: Mrs Grubb clarified issue from last meeting re grasscutting bill. The invoice for 2025 growing season was only received on 14 April 2026 so is in the 2026/27 accounts. Noted. 2. Financial records for 2025/2026: have been posted on the Parish Council website. Noted. 7. PROJECTS: 1. Car Parking Improvements at Pickhill: Mr Barker reported that multiple tons of soil had been placed and levelled on the site in the past week. Now to be harrowed and grass seeded. Samples of the two types of surface grid were examined. Agreed: heavier type to be ordered. 400sq meters = approx £12,000 plus VAT. (VAT is recoverable). Mr Barker to get the final figure and circulate it. Parish Clerk has received offer of £300 grant from NYC towards the fence. It was proposed this fence should go length of the site; creosoted posts 7ft 6in, finished fence height at 4ft. Agreed. Revised fence specification. Parish Clerk to obtain quotes. Mr Clarke said that Mike Barker had provided extended use of a large excavator for the site and should be offered something towards the substantial diesel costs. The Chairman suggested Mike would be happy with written thanks from the Parish Council. Parish Clerk to deal. The work had unearthed a long time buried roadside drainage grate at the corner of Church House garden wall. It is full of soil/debris and requires clearing. Parish Clerk to contact Highways. 2. Playground: Mr Barker will carry out maintenance review, prior to ROSPA inspection due September. 8. CORRESPONDENCE : (circulated to councillors in advance of meeting): 1. Email from Sinderby resident re a public health issue . Environmental Health at NYC had been contacted. Mr Barker & Mr Clarke have arranged to speak to the agent for the land concerned. 9. COUNCILLORS REPORTS. Mr Clarke: The seat around the Lime tree on Pickhill Village Green is obstructed by new growth. Could this be trimmed back? Agreed: requires trimming. Mr Barker to contact usual contractor. 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS : Nil. Signed: R Barker Dated: 18/8/26 New Paragraph
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