Minutes of meeting held on 1 November 2021 at Sinderby. Ref: 320

1.  PRESENT:  Mr Graham Clarke (Chairman), Mr Ron Barker (Vice Chairman), Mrs Norma Grubb (Parish Clerk), Mr Minty Scaife, Mr James Wadsworth.           David Grubb (Minutes).       Residents: Mrs Anita Harvey         

 

2.  OPEN SESSION:  Residents welcomed for first time since February 2020. Mr Clarke raised two issues on behalf of others: 

     (1)  speed of vehicles in Pickhill village. Discussed at length.                                       Agreed: to monitor issue.

 

     (2)  dog fouling on Pickhill Village Green – good discussion. It was pointed out that even if deposits were collected into a poo bag, a residue will be left on the grass with consequent risk of parasites passing to children subsequently playing there. Agreed: mount signs to encourage owners to stop their dogs fouling on the green. Mr Scaife kindly offered to source these.   

 

3.   MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (28 June 2021- Minute Ref. 319):  Agreed by all / signed by Chairman.

                                                                                                                 

4.   MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES:


(1)   Road Maintenance Street Lane - potholes temporarily filled over the summer, though some still left. A suggestion from Highways staff that part of Street Lane may be re-surfaced in 2022. After discussion -

Agreed:  Parish Clerk to write to Highways on three issues for Street Lane (from Cross Lane into Little  Pickhill) - deal with standing water, widening and create passing places at the narrow points.


(2)   Playground upkeep - following the Oct 2020 Rospa report, an action plan was drawn up and a local firm  engaged to do the work. They did repair the fencing and gate, but in the Spring said they were unable to meet Health & Safety Regulations re working in the play area. Members of the Parish Council had agreed they would do what repairs they could themselves over the summer and substantial progress was made.

                 Agreed: Parish Council to await 2021 report, and seek quotes for identified essential work.

 

(3)   Annual General Meeting – the 2020 and 2021 AGM’s were postponed due to Covid restrictions. 

                                                                     Agreed:  23 May 2022 pencilled in as possible AGM date.   


5.  PLANNING          \

(1)  Planning updates since last meeting in June 2021: 

 Pickhill:  Rear of 1 The Cottages,  Middle Park Farm and 31 Melltowns Green, had all been granted.  Pickhill Cottage (demolition and       replacement dwelling) -  planners decision awaited.   

Sinderby:   West Garth  (construction of farm workers dwelling) also awaiting decision.   


(2) 31 Melltowns Green:   Mr Clarke had been approached about the Parish Council giving support for a tree preservation order on the       sycamore on land recently incorporated into this garden.                                                                                               

Agreed: not in the Conservation Area and Parish Council to take no action. 

                                                                             

6.   FINANCE MATTERS


(1)   Update summary  : Income/outgoings since last meeting outlined in brief. 


(2)  Setting Precept for 2022/2023:  discussed potential increases in maintenance costs together with the absence of any CIL payments on recent new developments,  Agreed: Increase of  £252. This represents 1.6p per week, on an average (band D) home.     

             

(3)  Review of Banking Arrangements. Parish Clerk advised that our current bankers Virgin Money (formerly Yorkshire Bank) is closing its local branches; nearest will be Darlington or York.  Agreed: Clerk to investigate a more local banking provider. 


7.   PROJECTS 


(1)  Defibrillators. An issue arose with the Sinderby unit, it was giving a message “new paddles required”, but these had been replaced earlier in the year. Mr Wadsworth advised this had now been resolved with a unit reset. The Pickhill equipment is due a routine replacement battery in 2022. Query as to whether this unit was still connected to the power at the Nags Head. To be checked.


(2) Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022: Discussion on marking the occasion. A Lime tree was planted on Pickhill Green to mark Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897. All agreed a tree planting was appropriate and Oak was the choice, which would have to be planted before Springtime. The Date of Accession was 6 February (a Sunday in 2022), though the Jubilee Bank Holiday will be 3/6 June, too late for planting.                                                  Agreed: An oak should be planted with tree-guard and plaque. Appropriate location to be identified.

 

8.    CORRESPONDENCE


(1)   Parish Councillors Guide to Affordable Housing – this booklet was circulated to Councillors. 


(2)  ROSPA Playground Inspection: Inspection was in September, invoice paid but we await their report.


(3)  Making a Difference Grant January 2022 Round. Following discussion, it was agreed to explore the possibility of reinstating two of the fresh water pumps, as drinking fountains with mains supply. They had gone out of use when mains water was connected in 1945. The one situated on Pickhill Village Green was a suitable location. One on the main road in Sinderby, would be better re-located to nearer the Green or Village Hall, depending on a mains source. 


9.    COUNCILLORS REPORTS             nil


10.   ANY OTHER BUSINESS             nil




 Signed:        G Clarke           Dated:     13 December 2021


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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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