MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD
WEDNESDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2024
IN THE VILLAGE HALL, OLD VILLAGE ROAD
LITTLE WEIGHTON
PRESENT: A.Woodall (Chair) S.Turner, R.Elvidge, S.Turner, L.Fawcett, J.Middleton, P.Hayton, J.Tunnicliffe, Ward Councillor R.Meredith
131/24 APOLOGIES: Councillors: A.Raymond, K.Brown, Councillors Mr & Mrs Gill.
132/24 OPEN FORUM – No members of the Parish present.
133/24 DECLARATION OF INTEREST –
Councillor R.Elvidge declared a pecuniary Interest in Agenda Item 8.1 (RWE) renewables.
134/24 MINUTES
RESOLVED: Minutes of the meeting held 4th September 2024 were then approved as a true & correct record.
135/24 LOCAL POLICING TEAM
Hessle, South Hunsley & Dale Ward Newsletter, Beverley Town & Beverley Rural – NOTED.
136/24 – LITTLE WEIGHTON PLAYING FIELDS
Fascia Boards – To be completed by 4.10.2024.
Manhole Cover & Associated costs – Agreed works will be carried out by Wilsons.
–Approved
137/24 PLANNING
Applications
24/02446/PLF – Erection of single storey extension to rear following demolition of existing conservatory at 38 Potterdale Drive, Little Weighton. HU20 3UX
RESOLVED – That this application is recommended for approval.
Decisions – None
138/24 RWE – RENEWABLES
Rachel Palmer Community Engagement Manager introduced Dogger Bank D – Proposed Offshore Wind farm.
Discussion took place regarding:
- Dogger bank D -Brand new wind farm – discussed area of seabed and connection to the national grid.
- Near Creyke Beck – fix points – within facility of site, need converter stations .
- Route itself is outlined in brochure page 14.
- Councillors asked – Why come in from the left side of Walkington – can you not get through Bev side? Run out of space. Not possible for the east side.
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- Hornsea 4 and dogger bank west side of Beverley.
- Cables 100-degree Celsius underground –2-3 m depth – can affect crop aboveground. Rachel advised informal feedback – that crops are growing faster.
- Expected to build in 2029 – statutory preferred route and preferred converter stations by summer 2025. Currently two on the 1079 present – would need one of those.
- Councillor Elvidge stated that SSE have one on 1079 – Rachel said it depend on how to go into Creyke beck. A & B are going into Creyke bank.
- Cable route for A & b could not take any more capacity – so cannot follow this route. Gas pipelines so cannot access that way.
- Parish Councillors asked if there will be a community benefit attached to project – will it come to the parishes or to ERYC – work with community and the council and find a way to administer the fund. There is a grant of up to £1000. RWE will try to keep completely separate from the planning process.
- Dogger bank D may work different to that of A & B – The fund should be available for the lifetime of the project.
- Dogger bank South RWE – Liaison with the schools – went to Beverley however did not get into Little Weighton schools & other local schools.
- Dogger bank – advised that primary schools are able to access stem education development paths. Working with teachers and schools to support their strengths. Cost is met – able to meet specialists.
- Councillor Armstrong asked – is there a requirement of the workforce to be local people – global supply chain, contractors for underground and sub stations, to increase local jobs etc. sustainability. As project develops may come back with key package about numbers locally – apprenticeships, local employment etc.
- Councillor Elvidgereported oncommunication channels stating that RWE are reasonable, Hornsea 4 (non-existent) – Dogger Bank D – hoping to be kept in loop. RWE response was that one consultation ended, will start statutory consultation and then submitting application for secretary of state approval.
- Councillor Tunnicliffe asked if there had been any consultation with the military – huge gas pipeline next to where they are building converter stations. RWE responded that the home office and national liaise on a regional basis & are aware. This is continually monitored.
- Councillor Elvidge – 2 options converter station – option 1 – cable line one goes through an ancient wood – is that option not too serious? Rachel – all options are available. We have around 200 metres – flexibility. Rachel said can go underneath wood and that is why they can go under the wood. Would not open trench – but may go under.
- Dogger bank windfarm generating energy in North Sea. Under construction – can get same amount of power from the seabed.
- Councillor Woodall asked about construction – Copple flat lane? asked if traffic routes and compounds etc to get machinery where needed – what are potential areas RWE Response – A Baseline survey will need to be carried out.
- Dogger bank south (ahead by around 2 years) stat DSO.
Orsted – For information: Geophysical and Archaeological Investigations are being carried out at the Hornsea 4 onshore substation site next to Creyke Beck substation and at the landfall site at Fraisthorpe Beach (8-week period commenced September 2024)
139/24 ENFORCEMENT
Flytipping has been reported: Mattress & Rubbish in two locations.
Comberdale Hill – Black Bags & car remains from crashes.
Discussion took place about solar signage for Riplingham Crossroads.
140/24 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. Councillor Woodall & the Clerk will liaise with the Black Horse for a joint event.
141/24 ERNLLCA
- Newsletter – NOTED
- Training roundup – forthcoming dates for training – NOTED.
- ERNLLCA Conference 24th September 2024 held at Mercure Hull, Grange Park Hotel, Willerby HU10 6EA. – COUNCILLOR S.TURNER attended and reported to the Council.
8 speakers in attendance, holding workshops.
Trade Tables which included Streetscape who discussed Awards for All funding which is aimed to improved places for spaces.
Regarding future events, Councillor Turner provided Council with some points to consider from a legal perspective.
IT – Grants available to pursue gov.uk domain.
H&S – Asbestos ‘ Your Duty’ information.
| Little Weighton Village Hall | Minutes of Meeting held 16th September 2024 No Parish Councillor in attendance. . MINUTES OF MEETING CIRCULATED – Next Meeting to be held 25th November 7.00 pm. This will be a short meeting to discuss the Annual Accounts. The Annual General meeting will be on Monday 2nd December 2024 at 7.00 pm. |
| ERYC | To received: Proposed Extension of Age Range at Little Weighton Rowley CE VC Primary School – RESOLVED – That the Parish Council fully support the proposal. |
| ERYC | Newsletter confirms agreement signed for new Devolution Deal for Hull & East Riding – NOTED |
143/24 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE
- To note Income received & approve Payments presented.
RESOLVED That the payments presented are approved.
- Dogger Bank Operators Fund Grant – received £1000.00.
- To approve Budget Monitoring 01.04.24 to 05.09.2024.
RESOLVED – APPROVED
- To receive PKF Little john Conclusion of 2023/24 Audit and comments – NOTED.
- Notice of Conclusion – Dates approved 3rd October 2024 for a period of 30 days.
- Banking Mandate & Dual Authorisation – Near Completion. Hoped to be up and running by December 1st 2024.
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| Cheque No | Payable To | Vat No | Description | Nett | VAT | Total |
| 101994 | SLCC | Clerk Networking | £ 25.00 | £ – | £ 25.00 | |
| 101995 | ERNLLCA | Conference | £ 40.00 | £ 8.00 | £ 48.00 | |
| 101996 | PKF Littlejohn | 440498250 | Audit AGAR 2023-24 | £ 210.00 | £ 42.00 | £ 252.00 |
| 101997 | Clerk | Salary, Mileage & HP Ink | £ 45.34 | £ 3.05 | £ 48.39 | |
| 101998 | HMRC | Paye/Ni | £ 224.59 | £ – | £ 224.59 | |
| 101999 | LW Village Hall | September Meeting Hall Hirre | £ 33.00 | £ – | £ 33.00 | |
| Income | Advertising | 1x Adverts | £ 75.00 | |||
| Dogger Bank Operators Fund | Grant | £ 1,000.00 | ||||
| Barclays | Bank Interest | £ 21.43 | ||||
| Petty Cash Expenditure | Postage | 2 x 1st Class, 4 x 2nd Class | £6.10 | |||
| Postage Paid | Letter received, underpaid by sender | £1.50 | ||||
| Card | Bereavement | £0.79 |
144/24 WARD COUNCILLORS REPORT
Councillor Meredith reported as follows:
Potholes – near Rowley manor – Councillor Meredith has reported. Residents state adopted highways.
Biowise (fire at Willerby site).
Education Portfolio holder advised that from 1st September 2025 there will be no 6th Form provision at Cottingham Hight School form. Students will be offered alternative areas.
A164 cycle path – Keen cyclists have reported that the Paths need cleaning/Sweeping as a lot of debris on the paths.
Ward Councillors will attend a meeting with Grahams Contractors 16th oct visiting.
Car parking review has taken place.
Batteries – every settlement trying to find areas for bins. 100% of bin waste goes to Drax power.
145/24 HIGHWAYS
a. Chalk Path update – Nil claim return has been submitted each month. No invoice from ERYC. Funding team have asked clerk for an update meeting via Teams. (Arranged for 17th October 2024).
b. To receive update from ERYC on Eroded Pavement (Rowley Road)
Design work has begun to repair the eroded footway. ERYC aim to have the design completed by the end of October, at which point they can send it to a contractor for pricing and scheduling.
146/24 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
- Fallen tree following severe high winds on The Butts was reported and cleared by ERYC.
- Ash Die back (Lilac Grove Trees) & further report of it on Playing Field Trees. Resolved: To ask Wold Trees to survey
- Tree Concern – The Green, North View – This will be included in survey from Wold Trees
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147/24 MATTERS FOR INCLUSION ON THE NEXT AGENDA
- Precept for 2025/26
There being no further business the Chair Closed the Meeting at 9.10pm
| Signature: | Dated: |