MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD
WEDNESDAY 1st MAY 2024
IN THE VILLAGE HALL, OLD VILLAGE ROAD
LITTLE WEIGHTON
59/24 ELECTION OF CHAIR FOR THE COUNCIL YEAR 2024/25
Councillor A.Woodall was proposed by Councillor Tunnicliffe, and Seconded by Councillor
Councillor P.Hayton
RESOLVED – That Councillor A.Woodall is elected as Chair until the date of the Annual
Meeting of the Council in 2025.
DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE – The Chair signed the Declaration of
Acceptance of Office which was witnessed by the Clerk.
60/24 ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR FOR THE COUNCIL YEAR 2024/25
Councillor S.Turner was proposed by Councillor A.Woodall and Seconded by Councillor P.Hayton
RESOLVED – That Councillor S.Turner is elected as Vice-Chairman until the date of the
Annual Meeting of the Council in 2025.
61/24 ELECTION OF COMMITTEES FOR THE COUNCIL YEAR 2024/25
- PLANNING COMMITTEE – RESOLVED that planning matters are discussed by full Council until the date of the Annual Meeting of the Council in 2025 – No Committee
- FINANCE COMMITTEE – RESOLVED Financial matters are discussed by full Council until the date of the Annual Meeting of the Council in 2025, in addition HR Matters will also be conducted by full Council – No Committee
- COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE – RESOLVED that this will be dealt with by Full Council and no separate committee.
62/24 APPOINTMENT OF INTERNAL AUDITOR – Item deferred to June 24 Meeting.
63/24 APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COUNCIL TO OTHER BODIES FOR THE COUNCIL YEAR
RESOLVED: ERNLLCA – Councillors: Councillor L.Fawcett & S.Turner
QUARRY LIAISON/CUTTING – In the event of a Meeting being organised by ERYC, decision to be made by Full Council as to who will attend.
64/24 DATES AND TIMES OF MEETINGS FOR THE COUNCIL YEAR 2024/25
RESOLVED: The Schedule of Meeting dates & Venues were approved for the year 2024/25.
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65/24 COUNCIL SIGNATORIES FOR THE FORTHCOMING YEAR ON ALL BANK ACCOUNTS
RESOLVED: Signatories Councillor A.Woodall, Councillor S.Turner & the clerk.
66/24 PRESENT: A.Woodall (Chair), A.Raymond, Mrs J.Middleton, Ms L.Fawcett, P.Hayton, J.Tunnicliffe Councillors; Councillor R.Meredith, Councillor T.Gill
67/24 APOLOGIES: Councillor(s) K.Brown, R.Elvidge, N.Armstrong & S.Turner
68/24 OPEN FORUM – No member of the Parish present.
69/24 DECLARATION OF INTEREST – Councillor J.Tunnicliffe declared a pecuniary Interest in Agenda Item 19 (f) Finance.
70/24 MINUTES
RESOLVED: Minutes of the meeting held 3rd April 2024, were then approved as a true & correct record.
71/24 LOCAL POLICING TEAM
Hessle, South Hunsley & Dale Ward Newsletter, Beverley Town & Beverley Rural – NOTED.
72/24 – LITTLE WEIGHTON PLAYING FIELDS
Councillor Hayton asked if the Toddler Swing Seats could be lowered. Comments from Parents/Grandparents indicated that the swing height was too high. Agreed To lower.
Football Team request – Interest from CForce United to play at Little Weighton for the 2024/25 season. RESOLVED – DECLINED
73/24 PLANNING
No planning received.
Decisions 24/00439/PLF – Erection of single storey extension to rear, construction of new roof and installation of roof lantern to existing rear extension and construction of raised terrace area to rear following demolition of existing lobby to side at 6 Old Village Road, Little Weighton.- GRANTED.
- Enforcement – No matters
- Monitoring Items Stoneledge – No further action Ashcourt – No issue
74/24 COMMUNICATIONS
- Newsletter – Summer Edition not confirmed.
- D Day 80 – 6th June Beacon Lighting will be held 9.15pm. Soldier silhouettes to be put on The Green (1st June 2024).
- King Charles III Portrait – Received. RESOLVED -To gift to the Village Hall to display.
75/24 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
| North Humber to High Marnham Newsletter | To Note April 2024 Newsletter – NOTED |
| East Riding Pension Fund | To note Cheques will not be cashed wef 14th May 2024 onwards.- Process to be agreed. RESOLVED – Clerk to progress dual authorisation on the bank account to allow BACS Payments. |
| Stagecoach 180 | To note new timetables – notice on Noticeboards. NOTED |
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76/24 EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
| Traffic | Temporary Traffic Prohibition Order -Walkington Road, Little Weighton between property no’s 18-20 commencing 7th May 2024(Works to be completed within 6 hours). Access only – NOTED |
| Anti-Social Behaviour Team | 6 Month statistics for Dale Ward – RESULTS – No anti-social behaviour for Rowley Parish noted. |
| Jocks Lodge Development | To receive & note April update – NOTED |
| Village Taskforce Team | Village Walkabout scheduled for Tuesday 4th June 2024, 9.45 am. (Meeting at Southwold). |
77/24 ERNLLCA
- ERNLLCA TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES – NOTED
78/24 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE
To review and approve:
- Annual Rents – RESOLVED Allotment rents to remain the same. Zero percent increase.
Advertising – RESOLVED Advertising to remain the same. Zero percent increase.
East Riding Highways Storage – RESOLVED –To increase the rent to £925.00 per annum.
Football Teams RESOLVED Veterans (First 4 games £120.00) then £30 per game thereafter, 0% increase. Over fifty’s (First 4 games £60.00) then £15 thereafter.
Bowls Club RESOLVED £500.00 per annum 0% increase.
- Asset Register –RESOLVED –Approved the 2022/23 Asset Register Value of £156,634.10
- Risk Assessments – RESOLVED – Health & Safety Risk Assessment amended.
All Risk Assessments and Policies approved.
- Standing Orders –RESOLVED Approved with amendments.
- Financial Regulations – RESOLVED Approved.
- Insurance Renewal – RESOLVED The Insurance renewal was approved with Clear Council Insurance, previously BHIB.
- To Note Income received & approve Payments presented – The Following payments were presented.
| Cheque No | Payable To | Description | Nett | VAT | Total |
| 101959 | Clerk | Salary | £ 787.90 | £ – | £ 787.90 |
| Post, Ink, Mileage | £ 54.34 | £ – | £ 54.34 | ||
| 101960 | LW Village Hall | 3rd & 29th Meetings | £ 66.00 | £ – | £ 66.00 |
| 101961 | ER Pension Fund | Pension Contributions | £ 241.00 | £ – | £ 241.00 |
| 101962 | HMRC | Paye/Ni Contributions | £ 224.59 | £ – | £ 224.59 |
| 101963 | Business Stream | Water | £ 3.59 | £ – | £ 3.59 |
| 101964 | ER Supplies | Copier Paper | £17.70 | £3.54 | £ 21.24 |
| 101965 | John Tunnicliffe | Pavilion Repairs | £383.00 | £0.00 | £ 383.00 |
| 101966 | MKM | Soil & Aggregate | £122.78 | £24.56 | £ 147.34 |
| 101967 | Clear Councils | Insurance Renewal | £937.81 | £0.00 | £ 937.81 |
| DD | Information Commissioner | Data Protection Fee | £35.00 | £0.00 | £ 35.00 |
| Income | |||||
| ERYC | £14,700.00 |
RESOLVED That the payments presented are approved.
79/24 WARD COUNCILLORS REPORT
Councillor Gill reported on the environment & regeneration committee and reported that the Beverley Park and Ride scheme had been heavily scrutinised over abandoning it.
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Surplus car parks spaces had been identified and signpost of available spaces is around the Town Centre.
80/24 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
Councillor Armstrong reported that the wall area to the rear of the pond & properties of North View requires attention. Feedback required for next meeting.
A hedge to the rear of a property on West Garth has caused concern. The hedge has grown into the boundary fence which has now been removed as the posts were rotten and the hedge has been pushed onto the Bowls Club perimeter. RESOLVED – The clerk contacts ERYC Terriers team for further information relating to the lease and its boundaries.
81/24 HIGHWAYS
Rowley Road Chalk Path – To rescind resolution ( 55/24b) Wold Construction as the preferred contractor. After discussion with East Riding Senior Council Officers, it was reported that the East Riding Council Highways Team can carry out the works and commence 3rd June 2024. (RESOLVED)
82/24 MATTERS FOR INCLUSION ON THE NEXT AGENDA – no request
There being no further business the Chair Closed the Meeting at 8.40pm.
| Signature: | Dated: |
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