MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD
WEDNESDAY 6th NOVEMBER 2024
IN THE VILLAGE HALL, OLD VILLAGE ROAD
LITTLE WEIGHTON
Prior to the meeting commencing ERYC Senior Engineer for Traffic Management gave a summary on road safety and statistics for the Parish.
Grahams Contractors (Jocks Lodge) development also attended and gave a scheme update.
PRESENT: A.Woodall (Chair) S.Turner, N.Armstrong, A.Raymond, L.Fawcett, J.Middleton, P.Hayton, J.Tunnicliffe, Ward Councillor R.Meredith & T.Gill
148/24 APOLOGIES: Councillors: R.Elvidge, Councillor K.Brown.
149//24 OPEN FORUM – No members of the Parish present.
150/24 DECLARATION OF INTEREST – None
151/24 MINUTES
RESOLVED: Minutes of the meeting held 2nd October 2024 were then approved as a true & correct record.
152/24 LOCAL POLICING TEAM
PCSO Lynch attended the meeting and advised there had been no crimes reported for Little Weighton or the Parish. He had also attended the village with the pro laser (Speed Gun) outside the Primary School.
153/24 – LITTLE WEIGHTON PLAYING FIELDS
Fascia Boards – Works completed.
Manhole Cover & Associated costs – works completed.
Play Safety Inspection report received – Councillors Turner, Hayton & Armstrong will work through the report with their recommendations to be bought back to Council.
154/24 PLANNING
Applications
- 24/02446/PLF – Erection of two storey link extension from existing barn to main dwelling and change of use of barn to additional living accommodation (Revised scheme of 24/00895/PLB) at Riplingham House Farm, Riplingham Road, Riplingham.
RESOLVED – That this application is recommended for approval.
- 24/02640/PLF – Erection of two storey link extension from existing barn to main dwelling and change of use of barn to additional living accommodation (Revised scheme of 24/00801/PLF) at Riplingham House Farm, Riplingham Road, Riplingham.
RESOLVED – That this application is recommended for approval.
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- 24/2579/REG3 – Erection of a garden room to replace existing shed at Little Weighton Rowley C of E Primary School, White Gap Road, Little Weighton
RESOLVED – That this application is recommended for approval.
- 24/02933/PLF – Erection of a single storey extension to rear at The Haven, 20 New Village Road, Little Weighton
RESOLVED – That this application is recommended for approval.
- 24/03022/PLF – Erection of a single storey extension to rear following demolition of existing rear extension and galvanised steel shed at 1 The Forge, Old Village Road, Little Weighton.
RESOLVED – That this application is recommended for approval.
155/24 RWE – RENEWABLES
- Planning Inspectorate – preliminary hearing for a development consent order for Dogger Bank South Offshore Wind Farm has been adjourned. Further information has been requested (Circulated to all Councillors). – Noted.
- Hornsea 4 newsletter received.
156/24 ENFORCEMENT – No updates
157/24 COMMUNICATIONS
- Newsletter – printed and ready for distribution.
- Christmas Light Switch on – will be held on the 6th of December 6.00pm for 6.30pm.
The Black Horse will host Santa and greet the Children following the light switch on. £300 agreed budget for replacement of broken & non-working lights.
158/24 ERNLLCA
- Training – Councillor Turner to attend Finance Training 14.11.24.
| ERYC | To record the annual snapshot of Rough Sleepers in the East Riding – Estimate to take place on the evening of Thursday 21st November to Friday 22nd November. – NOTED |
| ERYC | Share your views on SEND provision – circulated – NOTED |
| ERYC | Open consultation remote attendance – circulated – NOTED |
| ERYC | Public Space Protection Order review – NOTED |
| ERYC | Design Code (Planning) Consultation 21.10.24 – 02.12.2024 NOTED |
160/24 FINANCE & GOVERNANCE
- Banking Mandate & Dual Authorisation – Near Completion. Hoped to be up and running by December 1st, 2024.
- Local Government Pay Claim 2024/25 agreement reached. Pay award and backdated payment from April 2024. – APPROVED.
- To note Income received & approve payments presented.
RESOLVED That the payments presented are approved.
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| Cheque No | Payable To | Vat No | Description | Nett | VAT | Total |
| BACS | T Wood | Changing Room Fascias (Cleaning) | £ 50.00 | £ – | £ 50.00 | |
| 102000 | Playsafety | 876328389 | Annual Inspection | £ 130.00 | £ 26.00 | £ 156.00 |
| 102001 | Clerk | Salary, Mileage & Ink | £ 833.24 | £ 3.05 | £ 836.29 | |
| 102002 | C Wilson & Sons | 551749623 | Supply & Fit new Manhole Lid and lower chamber | £ 468.00 | £ 93.63 | £ 561.63 |
| 102003 | S.Turner | Grounds Maintenance | £ 72.00 | £ – | £ 72.00 | |
| 102004 | J.Tunnicliffe | Grounds Maintenance | £ 72.00 | £ – | £ 72.00 | |
| 102005 | Get Extra | 158649170 | Newsletter | £ 218.85 | £ 43.77 | £ 262.62 |
| 102006 | Little Weighton Village Hall | Hall Hire | £ 33.00 | £ – | £ 33.00 | |
| 102007 | Phoenix Consultancy Ltd | 410069539 | Payroll Service | £ 19.50 | £ 3.90 | £ 23.40 |
| 102008 | Business Stream | Water | £ 34.61 | £ – | £ 34.61 | |
| 102009 | HMRC | Tax & NI | £ 224.79 | £ – | £ 224.79 | |
| Income | ERYC | Precept | £14,700.00 | |||
| S.McCloud | Allotment Rent | £ 10.00 | ||||
| LW Football (Veteran) | Pitch Fee | £ 120.00 | ||||
| Petty Cash Expenditure | Postage | Stamps | £2.55 | |||
161/24 WARD COUNCILLORS REPORT
Councillor Meredith & Councillor Gill reported:
ERYC Open Door Event to be held at South Cave.
Do it for East Yorkshire Grant available from 6th November 2024- 4th December 2024.
162/24 HIGHWAYS
a. Chalk Path update – Nil claim return has been submitted each month to date. No invoice from ERYC as yet.
b. To receive update from ERYC on Eroded Pavement (Rowley Road)
Works are expected to commence early new year 2025.
163/24 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
- Ash Die back (Lilac Grove Trees) & North View – awaiting Survey & costings.
- Pond Maintenance – Grounds maintenance work has been carried out, suggested that this is cleared each quarter – APPROVED.
164/24 MATTERS FOR INCLUSION ON THE NEXT AGENDA
- Precept for 2025/26
There being no further business the Chair Closed the Meeting at 9.30pm
| Signature: | Dated: |
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