MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD
WEDNESDAY 4th SEPTEMBER 2024
IN THE VILLAGE HALL, OLD VILLAGE ROAD
LITTLE WEIGHTON
PRESENT: A.Woodall (Chair) S.Turner, R.Elvidge, K.Brown, S.Turner, L.Fawcett, J.Middleton, P.Hayton, Ward Councillor R.Meredith, T.Gill & the Clerk.
114/24 APOLOGIES: Councillors: A.Raymond, N.Armstrong, J.Tunnicliffe
115/24 OPEN FORUM – No members of the Parish present.
116/24 DECLARATION OF INTEREST –
Councillor R.Elvidge declared a pecuniary Interest in Agenda Item 8.1 (RWE) renewables. It was agreed that the agenda item would be renamed ‘Renewables’ as there are other schemes in our area.
117/24 MINUTES
RESOLVED: Minutes of the meeting held 10th July 2024 were then approved as a true & correct record.
118/24 LOCAL POLICING TEAM
Hessle, South Hunsley & Dale Ward Newsletter, Beverley Town & Beverley Rural – NOTED.
119/24 – LITTLE WEIGHTON PLAYING FIELDS
Playing Field Lease Rent Review – £1256.00 – NOTED.
Equipment – The Giant Disc (Timber) requires greasing – Action: Handyman
Manhole Cover – Not replaced, ERYC response required Action: Clerk
Fascia boards – 2 x Quotations received. Agreed £50.00 Action: Cllr Hayton
120/24 PLANNING
Applications
(Parish Area – Skidby) 24/02358/VAR – Variation of Condition 15 (dimensions of turbine) and Condition 18 (approved plans – elevations) of planning permission 23/03527/PLF (installation of a wind turbine (up to 87m high to tip up to 60m high to hub, up to 54m blade diameter) with alterations to existing access and hardstanding and associated works following removal of existing 60.5 high wind turbine) to reword condition at Wind Turbine, North West of Braffords Farm, Riplingham Road, Raywell. (Constantine Wind Energy Ltd) – RESOLVED – No objection.
Decisions
24/00801/PLF – Erection of two storey link extension from existing barn to main dwelling and change of use of barn to additional living accommodation at Riplingham House Farm, Riplingham Road, Riplingham – Application has been withdrawn
24/01972/PLF – Construction of a vehicular access at 9 White Gap Road, Little Weighton – Granted
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24/01633/TPO – TPO Rowley Road – 1992 (Ref 277) A1) – Fell 6 No Ash trees due to suffering from severe Ash Dieback and becoming hazardous from falling branches at 7 Station View, Little Weighton. – Grant Consent
121/24 RWE – RENEWABLES
RWE Liaison meeting 10th July 2024 – Councillor A Woodall attended & gave an update on the scheme. Minutes from the meeting will follow and be circulated.
122/24 ENFORCEMENT
A request for information on the smallholding on White Gap Road has been requested from the Enforcement Officer.
123/24 COMMUNICATIONS
- Newsletter – Will be ready for distribution 1st Week of November 2024.
- Christmas Light Switch on – will be held on the 6th of December at 6.00pm.
124/24 ERNLLCA
- Newsletter – NOTED
- Training roundup – forthcoming dates for training – NOTED.
- ERNLLCA Conference 24th September 2024 at Mercure Hull, Grange Park Hotel, Willerby HU10 6EA. – COUNCILLOR S.TURNER WILL ATTEND
- AGM will be held 12th September 2024, 7.00pm via Zoom.
| SLCC | News Digest – LG Pay Claim 2024-25 update – NOTED |
| ERYC | A164 Jocks Lodge Scheme update – Representative will attend October 2024 Parish Council Meeting |
| ERYC | Parish Reviews – implementation of Community Governance Review final recommendations – NOTED |
| ERYC | Bus partnership forum – Friday 18th October 2024 at Raise Business Centre, Goole. NOTED |
| ERYC | To note Blood Pressure Monitors now on loan from East Riding Libraries NOTED |
| ERYC | Council Tax Support Consultation NOTED |
| Little Weighton Village Hall | Minutes of Meeting held 22nd July 2024 – Councillor J.Middleton attended. PC Volunteer for 16th September 2024 Meeting, 7pm Village Hall. MINUTES OF MEETING CIRCULATED |
| SLCC | Clerk Training & Network with Lunch, Lazaat, Cottingham – 5th December 2024 – APPROVED |
126/24 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE
- To note Income received & approve Payments presented.
RESOLVED That the payments presented are approved.
- To approve Budget Monitoring 01.04.24 to 05.08.24.
RESOLVED – APPROVED
- Banking Mandate – Councillors Woodall & Turner to contact Barclays for verification.
| Cheque No | Payable To | Description | Nett | VAT | Total | |
| 101983 | Clerk | Salary | £ 787.70 | £ – | £ 787.70 | |
| 101984 | HMRC | PAYE/NI | £ 224.79 | £ – | £ 224.79 | |
| 101985 | Business Stream | Water | £ 245.30 | £ – | £ 245.30 | |
| 101986 | ERYC | ID Badge/Rent adjustment | £ 28.60 | £ 1.72 | £ 30.52 | |
| 101987 | Get Extra | Newsletter design & print | £ 179.24 | £ 35.85 | £ 215.09 | |
| 101988 | DJ Cleaning | Refuse Clearing | £ 643.50 | £ 128.70 | £ 772.20 | |
| 101989 | Little Weighton Village Hall | Hall Hire | £ 33.00 | £ – | £ 33.00 | |
| 101990 | J.Tunnicliffe | Grounds Maintenance | £ 258.20 | £ – | £ 258.20 | |
| 101991 | Clerk | Salary | £ 787.90 | £0.00 | £ 787.90 | |
| Travel, Post & HP Ink | £ 85.78 | £4.11 | £ 89.89 | |||
| 101992 | HMRC | PAYE/NI | £ 224.59 | £0.00 | £ 224.59 | |
| 101993 | RJ Benson | July & August 2024 | £ 90.00 | £0.00 | £ 90.00 | |
| Income | Advertising | 2 x Adverts | £ 150.00 |
127/24 WARD COUNCILLORS REPORT
Councillor Gill & Councillor Meredith reported on:
Areas where flooding occurs – Tree leaves are covering drains & should be kept clear.
Grit bins will be refilled.
New Government proposal regarding planning – Changes may occur in the next 15 years.
128/24 HIGHWAYS
a. Chalk Path update (Compliments, Signage, Horses & Compacting response) – Horse riders should not be using the trod – breaking the law according to the Highway Code and the Highways Act 1835.
b. To receive update from ERYC on Eroded Pavement (Rowley Road)
Vegetation has been cut back on the embankment. Further investigatory work will take place.
129/24 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
- Ash Die back (Lilac Grove Trees) To be monitored.
- Playing Fields Boundary Fence/residents Hedge update & Bowls Club Correspondence – Residents correspondence noted.
- Tree Concern – The Green, North View (liaise with resident over pruning, & ERYC should any further works be required.
- Allotment – (Resident Request) Agreed to let remaining allotment.
130/24 MATTERS FOR INCLUSION ON THE NEXT AGENDA
- Increase the profile of the Parish.(Councillor J Tunnicliffe)
There being no further business the Chair Closed the Meeting at 8.14pm
| Signature: | Dated: |
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