Minutes of Meeting held on 24 August 2020, at Pickhill. Ref: 317
Held in compliance with Government restrictions
1. PRESENT: Mr Graham Clarke (Chairman), Mr Ron Barker (Vice Chairman), Mrs Norma Grubb (Parish Clerk), David Grubb (Minutes). APOLOGIES: Mr Minty Scaife, Mr James Wadsworth
2. OPEN SESSION: Parish Clerk reported that as restrictions meant we could not invite residents to attend, the agenda had been circulated with a request to send in any issues. One planning matter raised, but as it was in Holme, the resident was referred to the Holme Parish Meeting.
3. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING (15 June 2020 – Minute Ref: 316) Approved.
4. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES: Public footpath at Low Ness. Checks with County Council showed that the new route, by-passing farm buildings at Low Ness and High Ness, is on the County map in a solid purple line. Unfortunately the old route is still showing (dotted red line), because the change awaits “formal certification”. When viewing the map on-line different zoom levels produce varying results, but the map is correct and future ordnance survey maps will have the amended route.
5. PLANNING –
(1) Updates. Recent applications for Roman Castle Barn at Pickhill, Devonshire House in Sinderby, Sewards at Sinderby Station, all approved by Planning Dept.. The one for land at rear of The Cottages in Pickhill, was granted, subject to the following changes: detached house - gymnasium removed; Semi’s: rear bedroom windows will be opaque glass.
(2) Change of name: “Craiglynne” in Pickhill: re-registered with Hambleton District Council as “Lupin House".
6. FINANCE MATTERS
(1) External Audit Exemption for 2019/2020: We applied in July & just had confirmation this has been granted.
(2) Accounts/Returns for 2019/2020 – Independent Inspection. Now signed off by the independent auditor. Accounts/returns approved by Parish Council. To be published on Parish Council website by 31 August 2020
(3) Assets Register: This book requires updating and depreciation recorded annually.
7. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: Due to COVID-19 postponed in May. Agreed: continue postponement
8. CORRESPONDENCE
(1) NYCC proposal for a single unitary authority. This would combine all district councils with the County Council, for all North Yorkshire (possibly excluding City of York) to allow more direct funding from central government. Would also create a North Yorks Mayor. Letters from NYCC and HDC had been circulated to Councillors and an on-line seminar was hosted by NYCC last week, which the Parish Clerk “attended”. She briefed the meeting on the main aspects. Will be a NYCC decision and if passed could start as early as April 2022.
(2) Pickhill Church Grasscutting – support request. In recent years the Parish Council had made periodic donations of £250 to support the Church with these costs, which total over £1200 annually. This year, with the Church being closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, their income had been decimated. It was agreed that in the special circumstances applying this year the donation should be increased. Agreed: Donation of £500
(3) Citizens Advice Bureau – support request. After discussion, decision deferred. For next Agenda
9. COUNCILLORS REPORTS
Allotment Opportunity - Mr Clarke advised that a Pickhill resident had recently been allowed to create a small allotment plot on land behind Pickhill Engineers. It had been of great benefit to this resident, who he said, has done a first class job on the plot. He is exploring whether there is any call for creating similar opportunities for other residents. For next Agenda
10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS: Next meeting. Agreed to meet again in 6 weeks (week of 5 Oct), unless any urgent matters require earlier consideration. Venue to be arranged when latest meeting restrictions are known.
Signed: G Clarke Date: 5 October 2020
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OPEN SESSION - prior to start of Parish Council meeting. 1. PRESENT 2. APOLOGIES 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (4 Nov 2025 - Minute Ref: 345) 4. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES 5. PLANNING (1) New Application: Land west of Sinderby Lane: demolish existing agricultural buildings and erect a self-build dwelling, after Class Q approval granted 16 June 2025 for conversion of existing buildings to dwelling. (2) Any updates on earlier applications. 6. FINANCE (1) Update on accounts since last Parish Council meeting. (2) Grant application (3) Grasscutting contracts 7. PROJECTS (1) Proposed new car park (2) Litter / dog waste bins in Pickhill and Sinderby - update 8. CORRESPONDENCE (circulated to Councillors prior to meeting) 9. COUNCILLORS REPORTS 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Norma Grubb, Clerk to the Parish Council. Posted: 27 January 2026 Email: clerk@pickhillandsinderbypc.co.uk
A message for residents from North Yorkshire Council: 2026 GARDEN WASTE SERVICE Residents can now pay for their licence for the 2026 garden waste collection service. A licence costs £52 for collections between March and early December. The licence covers one 240-litre wheelie bin to be emptied fortnightly. Anyone who wants to have more than one bin emptied will need to pay for a licence for each additional bin. Residents can also pay for a licence at any time throughout the season but are encouraged to do so before the start of the service in March as the cost remains the same. Once paid, a licence pack should arrive within 14 days. More information at : www.northyorks.gov.uk/bins-recycling-and-waste/garden-waste-collection-service Norma Grubb, Clerk to the Parish Council Email: clerk@pickhillandsinderbypc.co.uk