Minutes of meeting held on 23 May 2022 at Pickhill School. Ref: 324

1.      PRESENT: Mr Ron Barker (Chairman), Mrs Norma Grubb (Parish Clerk), Mr Graham Clarke.     

 Mr David Grubb (Minutes).        Residents – Mrs A Harvey, Mr N Burgess, Mr R Walker.

 APOLOGIES: Mr Minty Scaife, Mr James Wadsworth – both away on urgent business.

 

2.     OPEN SESSION:  nil


3.     MINUTES OF PREVIOUS  MEETING (25 April 2022 - Ref 323):      Agreed by all, signed by Chairman.


4.     MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES: none


5.      PLANNING MATTERS:

(1)  No new applications.

(2) Updates by Parish Clerk: Two applications currently awaiting decisions. These are Woodside Lodge, Pickhill and West Garth, Sinderby. The latter was granted outline planning for an agricultural workers dwelling but the full application, made a year ago and not opposed by Parish Council, seems to have stalled, with the planning office raising numerous fundamental issues, questioning business need and justification, size and appearance.                                              Agreed:  if the applicant wanted Parish Council support he should write and it could be considered at a future meeting.   


6.     FINANCE: Discussion re authorised bank signatories.                      Agreed: signatories to remain the same.


7.     PROJECTS: Pickhill Playground – zip line query unresolved. Unable to get response from Rospa Inspector.  Some maintenance work required – further consideration to be given on how best to achieve this. 


School Play area:  Mr Barker referred to the proposed substantial improvements to the school playground equipment, to be sited over the fence from the village playground. The school facility would only be available to pupils and only in school time. Councillor Webster had agreed at the last meeting (that if he was elected) he would look into this.                                                                  Agreed:  issue to be raised with Cllr Webster.

                                                                                     

8.     CORRESPONDENCE:  Pickhill Church: request received for help with cost of church grounds maintenance. 

                                                                                                                        Agreed:  defer to next meeting.                     

9.     COUNCILLORS REPORTS: 

Mr Barker:  wished to record the Parish Council’s congratulations to Cllr David Webster, elected as County Councillor for Bedale Division (which now includes Pickhill & Sinderby).

 

Mrs Grubb:  reported that she was in the process of arranging a visit to the new crematorium for those Councillors who wished to view the facility.

She also briefly summarised the results of the March site meeting with Highways (when they advised on the substantial re-surfacing work scheduled for Pickhill village in the financial year 2023/2024). Some interim works have already been started on Street Lane and on Lowfields Lane.


10.  ANY OTHER BUSINESS - None






Signed:     R Barker                                                   Dated:   1 Aug 2022


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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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