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

August 24, 2026
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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