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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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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