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OPEN SESSION - prior to start of Parish Council meeting. 1. PRESENT 2. APOLOGIES 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (23 Sept 2025 - Minute Ref: 344) 4. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES (1) Consultation re application under Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (Item 4) 5. PLANNING (1) New Applications – if any (2) Any updates on earlier applications. 6. FINANCE (1) Update on accounts since last Parish Council meeting. (2) VAT re-claim 7. PROJECTS (1) Pickhill Playground - maintenance and ROSPA Inspection results. (2) Pickhill Village Green – proposals for accommodating vehicle parking. (3) Condition of Litter / Dog Poo bins in Pickhill and Sinderby 8. CORRESPONDENCE (circulated to Councillors prior to meeting) 9. COUNCILLORS REPORTS 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Norma Grubb, Clerk to the Parish Council. Posted: 25 October 2025 Email: clerk@pickhillandsinderbypc.co.uk

OPEN SESSION (prior to start of meeting) 1. PRESENT & APOLOGIES 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (17 June 2025 - Minute Ref: 343) 3. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES 4. INFORMAL CONSULTATION : WILDLIFE & COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981 – Definitive Map: Application to add a bridleway and upgrade public footpaths 10.116/7/1 & 10.144/1/1 to a bridleway – Swainby Lane to Maunby. 5. PLANNING (1) New Application – Whitby Lodge, Pickhill: construction of single storey extension to side of existing dwelling. (2) Any updates on previous applications. 6. FINANCE (1) Update since last Parish Council meeting. (2) Setting the Parish Precept for 2025/2026. (3) VAT re-claim for period 1 Aug 2024 to 31 July 2025. 7. PROJECTS (1) Pickhill Village Green improvements. (2) Pickhill playground maintenance and impending ROSPA Inspection. 8. CORRESPONDENCE (circulated to Councillors prior to meeting) 9. COUNCILLORS REPORTS 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Norma Grubb, Clerk to the Parish Council. Posted: 13 September 2025 Email: clerk@pickhillandsinderbypc.co.uk

There will be increased movement by aircraft operating from RAF Leeming from 25 August to 21 September 2025. The Station will be hosting fixed wing aircraft and helicopters for a tri service exercise which will include low and late flying. We understand our responsibility as good neighbours to inform the local community of such events that are additional to our normal flying activities and every effort will be made to keep the disturbance to a minimum.

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OPEN SESSION 1. PRESENT 2. APOLOGIES 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (20 May 2025 - Minute Ref: 342) 4. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES (1) Complaints re incident with bees on 1 May. 5. PLANNING (1) Four New Applications for Norton House Farm, Pickhill (a) Demolish agricultural buildings & construct 2 tourist accommodation units. (b) As at (a) above - listed buildings consent. (c) Demolish agricultural buildings & construct 4 dwellings (d) As at (c) above - listed buildings consent. (2) Any updates on previous applications. 6. FINANCE (1) Update since last Parish Council meeting. (2) Posting of financial returns for 2024/25 on website 7. PROJECTS (1) Pickhill Village Green improvements – progress on new signs, benches and goalposts. (2) Pickhill playground maintenance - progress. (3) Defibrillator update – Pickhill. 8. CORRESPONDENCE (circulated to Councillors prior to meeting) (1) NYC Newsletter to Parish Councils (2) NYC Parish Liaison – consultation with Town and Parish Councils. 9. COUNCILLORS REPORTS 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Norma Grubb, Clerk to the Parish Council. Posted: 8 June 2025 Email: clerk@pickhillandsinderbypc.co.uk

1. PRESENT 2. APOLOGIES 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST ANNUAL MEETING (28 May 2024) 4. MATTERS ARISING FROM 2024 AGM MINUTES 5. PARISH CLERK’S REPORT: 1. Accounts for year ending 31 March 2025 2. Planning applications - summary for year ending 31 March 2025 6. CHAIRMANS REPORT – Mr Barker 7. OFFICERS FOR YEAR 2025/2026 (Voting by Parish Councillors) 1. Election of Chair 2. Election of Vice-Chair 3. Appointment of Parish Clerk 7. ANY OTHER BUSINESS 1. Damage to trees on verge of Street Lane (opposite “Station wall”) PARISH COUNCIL MEETING WILL FOLLOW AGM Separate Agenda Norma Grubb, Clerk to the Parish Council. Posted : 9 May 2025 Email: clerk@pickhillandsinderbypc.co.uk

1. OPEN SESSION 2. PRESENT & APOLOGIES 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (15 April 2025 - Minute Ref: 341) 4. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES (1) Damage to trees on verge in Street Lane, opposite “Station” wall. 5. PLANNING (1) New Applications: (a) Windrush, Pickhill – erection of agricultural building (b) Sinderby Sewage Treatment Works – erection of Motor Control Centre kiosk (2) Updates on previous applications. 6. FINANCE (1) Update since last Parish Council meeting. 7. PROJECTS (1) Pickhill Village Green improvements - progress report re new signs and benches. (2) Pickhill playground maintenance – sign for playground entrance; goalposts. 8. CORRESPONDENCE (circulated to Councillors prior to meeting) (1) NYC Newsletter to Parish Councils (2) Pickhill School – consultation with stakeholders re nursery class proposals (by 12 May) (3) NYC Parish Liaison re the North Yorkshire Local Plan – consultations with Town and Parish Councils on 15 & 19 May) 9. COUNCILLORS REPORTS 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Norma Grubb, Clerk to the Parish Council. Posted: 8 May 2025 Email: clerk@pickhillandsinderbypc.co.uk

1. OPEN SESSION 2. PRESENT & APOLOGIES 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING (4 Feb 2025 - Minute Ref: 340) 4. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES (1) Damage to trees on verge in Street Lane, opposite “Station” wall. 5. PLANNING (1) New Applications: (a) Highthorne Farm, Pickhill – proposed change of use of agricultural barn (west barn) into three dwellings. (b) Highthorne Farm, Pickhill – proposed change of use of agricultural barn (north barn) into two dwellings. (c) Charity Farm, Pickhill – build new dwelling, farm office, two additional poultry houses and new access roads within site. (2) Applications dealt with since last meeting, due to time restrictions: Chancefield, Pickhill – proposal for 5 dwellings – no objections, but suggested creation of passing places along Swainby Lane. 1-2 The Cottages, Pickhill – minor amendment to plans (new access gate in back garden) – no objections. (3) Any updates on outstanding applications. 6. FINANCE (1) Update since last meeting. (2) Grasscutting contracts. (3) Applying for exemption from external audit (AGAR forms). 7. PROJECTS (1) Pickhill Village Green improvements - updates re installing new signs and benches. (2) Pickhill playground. (3) Verge improvements at Pickhill village sign (top of hill). 8. CORRESPONDENCE (circulated to Councillors prior to meeting) (1) North Yorkshire Council – Gypsy & Travelling Community Survey (replied 25/3) (2) North Yorkshire Council – Parish Councils update (25 March) 9. COUNCILLORS REPORTS 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Norma Grubb, Clerk to the Parish Council. Posted: 8 April 2025 Email: clerk@pickhillandsinderbypc.co.uk

1. OPEN SESSION 2. PRESENT & APOLOGIES 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETINGS (7 Jan 2025 - Minute Ref: 339) 4. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES (1) Speed reduction markings on entering Pickhill village. 5. PLANNING (1) New Application: Church House, Pickhill (Grade II Listed) – retrospective re need for various works discovered during ongoing renovation. (2) New Application: 1-2 The Cottages, Street Lane, Pickhill - retrospective conversion of existing garage to “granny annexe” including small extension to create porch. (3) Any updates on earlier applications. 6. FINANCE (1) Update since last meeting. (2) Grasscutting contract for Sinderby village. 7. PROJECTS (1) Pickhill Village Green improvements (i) grant application for seating benches. (ii) new signs re vehicles encroaching. 8. CORRESPONDENCE (circulated to Councillors prior to meeting) (1) Speed campaign/road safety in NY villages – updates from campaign co-ordinator. (2) Message from All Saints Church re donation. 9. COUNCILLORS REPORTS 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Norma Grubb, Clerk to the Parish Council. Posted: 27 January 2025 Email: clerk@pickhillandsinderbypc.co.uk