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 All Councillors are hereby summoned to attend a virtual meeting of Walkington Parish Council at 7:00pm on the 1^st December 2020.

Agenda

20.12.01 Apologies for Absence

20.12.02 Declarations of Interest

20.12.03 Matters for Ward Councillors

1. Little Weighton Road – Stile on snicket to West Mill Rise
   The Parish Council contacted Peter Ward Homes regarding the condition of the stile (sometimes referred to as a kissing gate) and is waiting for a reply.
2. Sherwood Close – Common Land Usage

Councillors are to discuss the usage of the land.

20.12.04 Public Participation

20.12.05 Chairman’s Communications

20.12.06 Minutes of the Recent Meetings of the Parish Council

1. Approval of meeting minutes 3^rd November 2020
2. Matters arising from the minutes.

20.12.07 Community Safety Matters

Crime Statistics

20.12.08 Planning Matters

1. Applications

1. 20/03423/PLF 6 Lodge Cottages, Broadgate
   Erection of a two-storey extension to side and rear with two dormers to first floor bedroom and new rear porch.
2. 20/01954/PLF Land North and North East of Jacks Cottage, 49 East End
   Erection of a dwelling (amended plans)
3. 36 All Hallows Road
   Construction of extension to existing dormer to front and external alterations to side
4. 20/03677/PLF Woodlands House, 77a East End
   Erection of single storey extension to front

2. Notices of Decision

None

20.12.09 Tree Issues

1. Applications
   1. 20/03363/TPO 21 George Lane
      TPO Broadgate Hospital 1987 (ref 259). A1 crown reduce two silver birch trees by four meters in height due to trees outgrowing their location and to allow the trees to thrive for longer in their current position; fell one silver birch tree due to tree being a poor specimen.
   2. 20/03289/TPO 21 5 Saunders Lane
      TPO Walkington 1972 (ref 262). G3 crown lift one sycamore tree by six meters on all sides to improve the natural light conditions and vehicular headroom clearance.
   3. 20/03713/TCA 11 Northgate
      Walkington conservation area.  Remove thirteen conifer trees due to trees growing excessively large, posing a risk to adjacent road and impinging on and could cause damage to the double garage.
2. Notices of Decision
   No Objections Raised – 20/03368/TCA All Hallows Church, Little Weighton Road
3. Other Tree Matters

1. Tree Inspections
   The Arboricultural Consultant Mark Feather is working on providing a quote for the tree inspection report.
2. Trees and Hedges Red Yates Paddock
   Councillors to give update.
3. Kirk Lane Trees – Lawson’s Paddock
   Councillor Hearne to give update.

20.12.10 East Riding of Yorkshire Council Matters

1. Highway Drainage Works
   East Riding of Yorkshire Council are to carry out drainage improvement works to Bentley Lane, Beverley Road and East End.  The work is to be done in three phases the first being Bentley Lane which began week commencing 30 November 2020.
2. Overview and Scrutiny Committee
   East Riding of Yorkshire Council are seeking suggested topics for scrutiny.  Topics must be of a strategic nature that affects the East Riding as a whole and not include individual queries, concerns, complaints or planning matters.

20.12.11 Village Improvements and Maintenance 

1. Pond Fence Repair
   Broken fence to the east side of the gate to the pond in need of more permanent repair (deferred from last meeting).
2. Pond Maintenance
   Update on quotes received for removal of rubbish behind the piles and backfilling.
3. Church Walk – Overhanging Bush
   Councillor Swann to give update.
4. Hanging Baskets – Fundraiser
   Councillor Waterland to give update.
5. Vegetation Spraying in the Village
   The Parish Council has received a complaint about spraying activity in the village.

20.12.12 Delegation Reports

Planning Working Group
Councillors to discuss the objectives, and procedures of the working group.

20.12.13 Finance

1. 1. Monthly Finance Report
   2. Budget discussion for 2021-2022
   3. Payments
      1. Sherwood & Waudby, rental of allotments and bus shelter £175.00
      2. Total staff costs for the Clerk (inc. employer contributions) £1140.49
      3. Stamps and office consumables £24.50
      4. Zoom subscription £14.38
      5. C Dixon, village maintenance £225.00
      6. Sherwood & Waudby, half cost of tree felling £492.50
      7. East Riding of Yorkshire Council, street lighting £79.80
      8. East Riding Group, pest control £58.50
   4. Order for approval
      MJ Garden Maintenance, strimming village pond £60.00

20.12.15 Miscellaneous

Parish Council Website
Councillors to discuss content for the Website.

20.12.16 Exclusion of the Public

The public and press will be excluded from the meeting for discussions of a confidential nature.

20.12.17 Confidential Matters

Clerk
The Clerk’s contract has been amended with the latest changes by the Parish Council.

20.12.18 Date and Time of Future Meetings
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be on Tuesday 12^th January 2021 at 7:00pm.  It is anticipated that this will be a virtual meeting.