MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD
WEDNESDAY 7TH MAY 2025
IN THE VILLAGE HALL, OLD VILLAGE ROAD
LITTLE WEIGHTON
Prior to the Council meeting commencing, Dan Goodman (Humberside Police) presented information relating to the Community Speed Watch Programme.
69/25 ELECTION OF CHAIR FOR THE COUNCIL YEAR 2025/26
Councillor A Woodall was proposed by Councillor R Elvidge, seconded by Councillor L Fawcett.
RESOLVED – That Councillor A.Woodall is elected as Chair until the date of the Annual
Meeting of the Council in 2026.
70/25 ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR FOR THE COUNCIL YEAR 2025/26
Councillor S Turneer was proposed by Councillor R Elvidge and seconded by Councillor J Tunnicliffe.
RESOLVED – That Councillor S.Turner is elected as Vice-Chairman until the date of the
Annual Meeting of the Council in 2026.
71/25 ELECTION OF COMMITTEES FOR THE COUNCIL YEAR 2025/26
- Planning Committee – RESOLVED that planning matters are discussed by full Council until the date of the Annual Meeting of the Council in 2026 – No Committee
- Finance Committee – RESOLVED Financial matters are discussed by full Council until the date of the Annual Meeting of the Council in 2026, in addition full Council will also conduct HR Matters – No Committee
- Appointment of Internal Auditor for 2025/26 – RESOLVED That Richard Dixon be appointed as the internal auditor for 2025/26.
72/25 APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COUNCIL TO OTHER BODIES FOR THE COUNCIL YEAR
RESOLVED: ERNLLCA – Councillors: Councillor L.Fawcett & S.Turner
73/25 DATES AND TIMES OF MEETINGS FOR THE COUNCIL YEAR 2025/26
RESOLVED: The Schedule of Meeting dates & Venues were approved for the year 2025/26.
74/25 TO APPOINT COUNCIL SIGNATORIES FOR THE FORTHCOMING YEAR ON ALL BANK ACCOUNTS
RESOLVED: Signatories Councillor A.Woodall, Councillor S.Turner & the clerk (S.Hunt).
75/25 APOLOGIES: Councillor A.Raymond, Ward Councillors C & T Gill.
76/25 OPEN FORUM – 4 members of the Parish present.
Residents attended advising that funds are being raised in the village for the play equipment as they would like to see the zip wire replaced. They asked if the Funds raised would be ringfenced. RESOLVED – That any fundraising or donations received for the playing fields would be ringfenced.
Resident raised concern with the trees in the Woodland next to the Village Hall, stating that the chalk is slipping onto the footpath, and is very untidy. Trees need pollarding and assessing.
Residents concern regarding the railings along the footpath on Old Village Road. – The Clerk will raise issue with ERYC Highways team to check stability again.
South Cave Football (Children’s) – request to use the Football Pitch and Changing rooms one evening a week commencing 12th May until mid-way through summer period. RESOLVED – Council agreed.
77/25 DECLARATION OF INTEREST – Councillor L Fawcett (18a), Councillor J.Tunnicliffe (18f). Councillor J Middleton (18a)
78/25 MINUTES
RESOLVED: Minutes of the meeting held 7th April 2025 were then approved as a true & correct record.
79/25 LOCAL POLICING TEAM
Newsletter for Beverley Rural & Dale Ward received.
80/25 – LITTLE WEIGHTON PLAYING FIELD
The Giant Disc was lifted; however, the bearing is part of the welding of the full system. It was suggested that Mr Byass be contacted for a price to repair.
The Zip Wire/Cableway was discussed – Mr Byass to be contacted for a quotation, along with two other companies.
The lock at the changing rooms has been tampered with. Handyman has now repaired.
The clerk referenced a volunteer’s policy for those who are wanting to assist with the playing fields. A draft policy to be drawn up and circulated.
81/25 PLANNING
Noted – No planning applications, decisions, or enforcement issues.
Renewables
Hornsea 4 update has decided not to progress with the development of the Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm in its current form. This was an incredibly tough decision and a disappointing outcome for the company and the teams that have worked so hard to develop Hornsea 4 to this point.
The reason for this is, Hornsea 4 in its current form is that the project has experienced several negative changes relating to increase of supply chain costs, an increase in the risk to construct and operate Hornsea 4 and higher interest rates. In combination, these changes have meaningfully deteriorated the business case where we are no longer comfortable with the level of value creation in the business case. – NOTED
Dogger Bank D – Minutes of Meeting held 14th March 2025 circulated. Next Meeting is to be held Friday 23rd May 2025 at Woodmansey Village Hall. Councillors A Woodall & J Tunnicliffe will attend.
10 Chairs Initials
82/25 COMMUNICATIONS
- Newsletter – April edition of the newsletter had been distributed. Future editions will be printed and left in public areas in the Parish. To be confirmed.
- VE Day 80 – Beacon to be lit on Thursday 8th May 2025, 9.30 pm at High Hunsley.
- Website – Discussion regarding the Website, accessibility, content, and social media.
RESOLVED – That a communications meeting to discuss Website and social media is to be held on Wednesday 18th June 2025 in the Village Hall.
83/25 ERNLLCA
- April 2025 Newsletter – Noted
| ERYC | To note Temporary 30mph speed limits – A164 (& side roads), A1079 (PARTS) & slip roads (re: Jocks Lodge Junction Improvement Scheme) 8/7/2025 – 8/1/2027 – NOTED |
| ERYC | Town and Parish Council Planning Liaison Meetings to be held 12th June 5pm & 20th June 10.00 am via Teams CLERK WILL ATTEND |
| A Mischief of Rats (Daisy Appeal) | Request to site a Rat Sculpture in Little Weighton for 4 months, from 1 May to 31 August. 6ft Sculpture will be sited at the Pond – APPROVED |
| ERYC | Comberdale Hill/Westoby Lane – Due to recent collisions they will be reviewing the site.AS ACCIDENTS OCCUR EMAILS ARE BEING SENT TO SAFER HUMBER & ERYC |
85/25 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE
- To review Scale of Charges for 2025-26 – Resolved – Allotments and White Gap Road rents to remain the same, ERYC highways storage to increase to £1050.00.
Advertising to remain the same.
Football Pitch hire to remain the same for the Veterans.
Bowls Club to increase to £550.00 per annum.
- To review & approve Asset Register – RESOLVED £156,694.10
- To review and approve Risk Assessments – RESOLVED – Approved.
- To review and approve Standing Orders & Policies – Approved.
- To renew Parish Council Insurance – Renewal document circulated, two further quotations requested, to be circulated and delegated decision once reviewed and commented on by Councillors.
- To note Income received & approve Payments presented.- Approved.
- To approve Direct Debit arrangements to EDF, ICO. – Approved.
- To note S137 Expenditure limit for Parish & Town Councils £11.10 – Noted.
86/25 WARD COUNCILLORS REPORT
Councillor Meredith reported:
ERYC Grants available for VE Day. Speed watch programme, Speed Surveys £750 police and crime commissioner will fund half of costs, these are linked to lampposts (black box).
Yorkshire water – flooding issues.
Boundary commission in the review Rowley Parish will come under Beverley rural a much larger Ward to cover with only two ward members.
87/25 HIGHWAYS
- Pothole at junction of Potterdale Drive, near to Bus Stop (Old Village Road) to be reported.
- Concern over the water level at the pond. It was agreed to ask Dan Cawthra at Grahams Contractors if they would dig Little Weighton Pond out about a foot deep. Water Level is currently low as there has not been a lot of rain, and the pond fills from Road run off.
88/25 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
- Trees – Council agreed following further concerns with trees in the Parish a Tree Survey & report will be carried out. Areas to be surveyed, Woodland Trees (Roadside) Old Village Road, Lilac Grove/Brackenwoods & Trees on the Green/North View, Old Village Road.
RESOLVED – Survey quotation to be sourced, circulated & actioned.
- Weed-kill – The excessive use of weed-kill sprayed by ERYC Grounds Crew on 4 wheel buggies was bought to the council’s attention. Numerous patches of dead grass, which does not recover is now looking unsightly. RESOLVED – ERYC to be informed that Little Weighton no longer wishes to have this service.
89/25 MATTERS FOR INCLUSION ON THE NEXT AGENDA
- Community Speed watch
- Website (Communications meeting – 18 June 2025)
There being no further business the Chair closed the Meeting at 9.00pm
| Signature: | Dated: |
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