MINUTES OF AN ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD
WEDNESDAY 4th FEBRUARY 2026
IN THE VILLAGE HALL, OLD VILLAGE ROAD
LITTLE WEIGHTON
17/26 PRESENT: A.Woodall (Chair) R.Elvidge, P.Hayton, J.Tunnicliffe, C.Pickering, N.Armstrong, L.Fawcett, J.Middleton. Ward Councillor R.Meredith.
18/26 APOLOGIES: Ward Councillor T & C Gill.
19/26 OPEN FORUM No members of the public present.
20/26 DECLARATION OF INTEREST – Councillor Tunnicliffe (Item 4 – Finance) Councillor R.Elvidge (7.1 Renewables), A Woodall (7.1 National Grid).
21/26 MINUTES
Minutes of the ordinary meeting held Wednesday 4th January 2026, were then approved as a correct record and signed.
22/26 LOCAL POLICING TEAM
1 crime reported – Theft (no further details provided).
23/26 LITTLE WEIGHTON PLAYING FIELDS
Zip Wire – Terra Tech Ltd Contracted for the work. Ground too wet to bring machinery in for the Zip Wire and the replacement bearing for the large Disc equipment.
Yorkshire Water – The clerk updated the council regarding the complaint made in respect of the billing. Further details to be provided to Yorkshire Water as they have not read the file before responding.
Electricity Meter – No further update. Waiting for a 3 phased engineer to be able to repair the meter. This has been ongoing since July 2025.
7.40 pm Councillor S Turner joined the meeting.
Defibrillator (Playing Fields) – Defibrillator now installed, awaiting testing and advising www.thecircuit.uk/defibrillators of its installation and position.
Giant Disc – Waiting for ground to harden before bringing heavy equipment on the field.
24/26 PLANNING
Applications:
25/03521/PLB – Creation of a link extension and conversion of existing bar to domestic living accommodation, together with the replacement of windows and doors, and repair works to the building fabric at Riplingham House Farm, Riplingham Road, Riplingham.
RESOLVED – Recommend that this application is approved .
04 Chairs Initials ________
25/03520/PLF – Erection of a two-storey link extension and change of use of barn to domestic living accommodation, installation of replacement windows, doors and external staircase, installation of roof lights and associated repair works at Riplingham House Farm, Riplingham Road, Riplingham.
RESOLVED – Recommend that this application is approved.
Decision:
25/03247/PLF – Change of use of domestic outbuilding for use as holiday accommodation (retrospective) at 6 Old Village Road, Little Weighton. – GRANTED WITH CONDITIONS
7.1 Renewable
National Grid –Temporary closure of PRoW Rowley 13 & Woodmansey 30 – NOTED
National Grid – To receive community update. Open Consultation events to be held on 24th February 26 (Little Weighton) and 25 February 2026 (Walkington). Councilors will attend and discuss community grants.
26/26 COMMUNICATIONS
Newsletter – The next edition of the newsletter will be printed for distributed around the first week in March. Articles required for 20 February 2026.
Website – .gov.uk domain name has now been purchased. www.rowleyparishcouncil.gov.uk and clerk@rowleyparishcouncil.gov.uk
27/26 CORRESPONDANCE
| Resident | Request to extend Street Lighting on White Gap Road. RESOLVED That the Property is outside of the Village Limits, it does not have a footpath – Council will not fund additional street lighting beyond development limit. |
| Manor Care Home | Emai received with introduction and opportunity for Council Members to visit. The clerk will arrange a visit for w/c 16.02.226 |
| East Riding Council | Meet & greet event, South Holderness, 26th March 5.00-7.00pm- NOTED |
| Lamp Light of Peace in Remembrance | 11.00 am – 11th November 2026 (Lamps & Flags available to purchase)-NOTED |
28/26 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE
· To note Income received & approve Payments presented
RESOLVED That payments present were approved.
- To approve Budget Monitoring 01.04.25 to 05.01.2026 RESOLVED – Approved.
29/26 WARD COUNCILLOR REPORT
Councillor Meredith reported on affordable housing review, which was mentioned at Scrutiny, Rowley & Skidby assessed. Anti-Social behaviour will be discussed at Scrutiny as their needs to be an agreement as to who to contact and in respect of the different ASBO’s.
30/26 HIGHWAYS
Potholes were discussed in Bentley Village, Bentley to Walkington Road & West Garth. The clerk will report online.
Comberdale Hill/Westoby Lane junction – works to commence 16th February 2026.
05 Chairs Initial
31/26 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
Tree Works – All complete.
Grass Cutting Contract
- Parish Green £162.35 Plus VAT
- Little Weighton Playing Field £835.56 plus VAT
- Hedge on Rowley Road overgrown – Councillors will talk to the landowner.
32/26 MATTERS FOR INCLUSION ON THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT MEETING
- Renewables
- Rally Feedback & how it affected the Village
- Audit Costs – Clerks hrs to be agreed
- Clerks Gratuity
Date of Next Meeting – Wednesday 4th March 2026
| Signature: | Dated: |
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