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