Minutes of meeting held on 23 May 2023 at Pickhill School. Ref: 331

1.   PRESENT: Mr Ron Barker (Chair), Mr Graham Clarke (Vice Chair), Mrs Norma Grubb (Cllr & Clerk),     Mr Mr Jim Wadsworth.     

David Grubb           (Minutes).        Residents:  Mr R Walker. 

APOLOGIES:     none

 

2.   OPEN SESSION:  Mr Walker queried if the website domain name had a renewal cost - Clerk confirmed a small domain name annual charge; majority of cost was website renewal. Mr Walker pointed out the Jubilee oak sapling had died - Councillors aware; agreed to replace in the autumn when conditions are more favourable. Mr Walker noted a broken tree branch on Pickhill Green and Mr Clarke also noted one of the cherry trees was slowly expiring.

 

3.   MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (11 April 2023 - Minute Ref 330):          Agreed by all. Signed by Chair.

 

4.   MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES:

1.   Speeding: Clerk reported on a feasibility evaluation re electronic speed warning sign - location:  needs to be sited within or at entry to 30 mph zone, have fifty metre sight line (straight road) to measure speed, not directly outside homes due to flashing at night. Of the four entry points into our villages, due to bends and housing, only one - Pickhill  top of hill approach - is suitable. This would prevent moving the sign for maximum value. Consequently pursual not recommended.     Agreed.

2.   Potholes in Pickhill and Sinderby : were filled by Highways contractors the day after last meeting, though some have already been dislodged (also see item 7(3)).                                            Noted.

3.   School car park  -  contact with Council ongoing to try and have this included in next road repairs.  

       

4.   PLANNING:

Two applications for tree works: Pickhill conservation area in private gardens, on safety grounds. This was dealt with between meetings to meet a 30 day limit on this type of application.       No objections.

 

5.   FINANCE:

Clerk reported change to precept payment from NYC: all received April, not 2 instalments as HDC. Noted.                                                                                     

 

7. ONGOING ISSUES:

(1) Tree trimming at Sinderby Green: contractors had asked for low branches to be trimmed back for access. It was felt that the quote obtained was too much. Councillors arranged to meet and do the work.  

(2) Pickhill Playground: Mr Barker and Mr Clarke would also meet there to move things forward (replacement timbers, bolt caps, matting etc).

(3) Pickhill road maintenance: Mr Barker had met with the Highways engineer who was marking up Street Lane and Lowfields Lane, for the promised resurfacing, now projected for this summer. Whilst scaled back from original plans, it will still deliver a big improvement for the whole village.               Noted.

 

8.   CORRESPONDENCE - nil

                                                         

9.   COUNCILLORS REPORTS:

Mr Barker: Coronation Day – 6th May 2023: The afternoon on the village green saw good weather, good attendance (100 to 120 people) with music, dancing, marquees etc. Bring your own picnics; a bar and Chinese food available thanks to Alice and Sam at the Nags Head. It was a very enjoyable occasion. Mrs Grubb thanked Mr Barker for his hard work in arranging the event. He in turn expressed his thanks to Donna Alexander who arranged the posters and publicity.

 

Mrs Grubb: Sinderby Defib pads - date expiry soon. Quotes: £87, £84 & £67.08.       Lowest Agreed.

                                                                                                                                                                                                         

10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS:  none.

               

 Signed:    R B Barker (Chair)                                               Dated: 1 Aug 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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