Minutes of meeting held on 2 January 2024 at Pickhill School. Ref: 334

1. OPEN SESSION:   Nil


2. PRESENT: Mr Ron Barker (Cllr & Chair), Mr Graham Clarke (Cllr & Vice Chair) Mrs Norma Grubb (Cllr & Parish Clerk),  Mr Minty Scaife (Cllr),  D                    Grubb (Minutes), Cllr D Webster (NYC), 

        APOLOGIES:    Mr Jim Wadsworth (Cllr). 


3. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (14 Nov 2023: Ref 333): Agreed by Cllrs present. Signed by Chair.


4. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES:

1. Highways liaison re road works (rubble and signs):   Mrs Grubb has spoken to Highways and they will arrange for contractors to remove road works signs and rubble – would be in New Year. 

2. Visibility hazard of high hedges Street Lane/Cross Lane junction: the hedges have been trimmed back and sightlines much improved.

3. Tree trimming on village greens – progress: Sinderby trees trimmed – invoice awaited. Pickhill – trimming of trees near beck is in hand. Quote being obtained for trimming round green and play area.

4. Verge at Pickhill sign – top of hill. Discussion regarding planting, shaping and chevrons.  Councillors to visit site in light of discussion and come back to next meeting with suggestions.

         

5. PLANNING:

1. New application: Highthorne Farm, Pickhill: change of use of agricultural building at rear of site, to create a dwelling. Mr Clarke declared an interest - not involved in decision.    Agreed:  No objections.                                                                                             

2. New application: Pear Tree House, Sinderby: creation of 1.5 storey side extension to south side for a new garage and storage above.                                                                         Agreed: No objections.

3. Previous application updates: Devonshire House at Sinderby, outbuilding & garage -  was granted 


6. FINANCE:

1. Grant application re playground improvements: we have now received a £500 grant towards playground project, per last meeting,  With thanks to Cllr Webster.                                                           


 7.   PROJECTS:

1. Pickhill Playground: Mr Barker and Mr Clarke reported that the timber has been quantified and ordered from Falls. Hardware from Peter Bowe’s. Will all be delivered and stored off-site until weather improves.

2. Dog Waste bin for Sinderby: Parish Clerk reported that the NYC manager who deals with this is happy to meet on site to discuss. Costs will depend on whether NY Council, Parish Council or private land). The wide verge adjacent to junction at south end of village appears favourite. She will arrange a meeting with her, Mr Wadsworth and NYC manager.                     

                                 

8. CORRESPONDENCE:

1. From Northern Powergrid: Invite to Parish Council - a webinar “Transparency in Network Planning”.   

                                                           

9. COUNCILLORS REPORTS:

Cllr Webster:  The budget for the new NY Council will have a substantial deficit for 2024/25.  Likely it will have to be met from reserves.


Mr Clarke: The issue of damage to village green, mainly when residents reverse out across “School Lane”, is still evident. After discussion it was agreed that Mr Barker and Mr Clarke would speak to the residents involved, before considering a wider mailshot.

                                                                                                                                                                                                           

10.   ANY OTHER BUSINESS:  none.     


 


  Signed:      R Barker                                                        Dated:  5.3.2024


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Agenda for Parish Council Meeting: Pickhill School at 7.30pm on Tuesday 14 April 2026

April 7, 2026
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

Minutes of meeting held on 3 February 2026 at Pickhill School. Ref: 346

April 7, 2026
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
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