Sledmere and Croome Parish Council
Website: sledmereparishcouncil.co.uk
Minutes of Parish Council Meeting held on 24th February 2020
Held at Triton Cottage Sledmere
Present: John Southwick - Chairman
Colin Treen - Vice Chair
James Fenwick - Councillor
Adrian Robson - Councillor
Jennifer Douglas - Clerk
Apologies: None ACTIONS
- Minutes of Previous Meeting: The minutes of the previous meeting were
read, approved and signed by the chairman.
- Matters Arising: The Chair reported that some of the potholes had been
completed however Mr. Fenwick reported that there were now additional
holes in particular just passed Croome Farm which Mr. Robson reported
were particularly dangerous. There was also one outside Keepers Hill
- the Clerk raid she would report these to ERYC. JD
It was reported that the gritting bin had been replaced
Precept has been done for 20/21 and notification received from ERYC.
Daily updates regarding farm watch Mr. Treen said that the office should be forwarding these to Mr. Fenwick. Mr. Fenwick agreed to speak to Mr.
Greenfield regarding this and Mr. Treen also agreed to forward texts to
- Fenwick. JK/CT
- Accounts: Reported that she had received a refund from HMRC and
a cheque for £60.00 was drawn up and signed and the Chair agreed
to hand this to Lord Swinton JD
- Clerks Report: Mr. Fenwick confirmed that he had given members
of staff the code to access the defibulator, as there were issues in ringing
the given number in order to access the equipment due to lack of
signal on any mobile network to call and get the code and he felt that
this was the right thing to do which the committee agreed. Mr. Fenwick
confirmed that training had taken place. The Clerk reported that
she had been contacted by the Yorkshire Wold Rangers walk
which a 40-mile walk around the Wolds. They had intended to get a
map to her by the meeting today, but it hadn’t arrived. They had
wanted to include parts of the estate at Sledmere as part of the
research was based on Angela Antrim’s writings about the Sledmere
The Town Clerk had been in touch with the Agent and unfortunately
not many public rights of way existed on the Estate. However,
Mr. Greenfield did indicate that they might in the future be prepared to
open up one-off guided tours of the estate.
The Clerk reported that Humberside Police were putting on a mature
driving Course and that details had been placed in the village notice board.
The Chair asked if we were any further forward regarding the trees on the
main road. Mr. Fenwick reported that nothing had been heard back.
The Clerk reported that she had received notification that there was a
community fund in the event that the village wanted to have a street
party to celebrate the 75 anniversary of the ending of the second world
war and she would need to let the council know by the end of the week.
It was decided that this would not be taken up. She also reported that she
had received information regarding the community bus. A notice had been
put up on the notice board and it was hoped that this would be used. Mr.
Robson asked if it was already up and running and the Chair confirmed
that this was the case. The company had also indicated that they were
prepared to arrange visits to museums or one off shopping trips if required.
She also reported that she had received information regarding bins
as Mr. Robson said that one was still required at Bridlington Road which
the council were not prepared to install. The Clerk said she would enquire
- to the cost of the bins. JD
The Clerk reported that there was a new group being set up regarding
Rural Wold Crime. A meeting was being held on 2nd March and it was
confirmed that Messrs. Treen, Pearson and Fenwick would attend. Clerk
to forward details to them and notify Victoria Fuller as to who was
- JD
Mr. Fenwick asked about the smart metre which was proposed at
- House and he confirmed that this would not be installed.
The Clerk reported that there were monies available for playground
equipment if required. Mr. Fenwick reported that the estate had recently
carried out work on the equipment in the ground of Sledmere House.
- Farm Watch Mr. Treen reported that he had walked down to Cherry
over the New Year and he was surprised as to the number of bottles and
cans together with takeaway boxes which were left on the grass verge.
He enquired if we could get the council to clean up the mess. Mr
Robson reported that he and his wife had carried out a clean-up before
and he also reported that newspapers were being dumped on the Malton
Road to ERYC. The Council had apparently endeavoured to find out who was dumping piles of newspapers but without success. The Clerk asked if we
- take photographs which she could then forward to the council. ALL
Mr. Treen said that there was money available in the Safe and Sound account
for vulnerable people which could be used for things such as locks on doors and
windows. The money was available for people over 60 or disabled either a
Homeowner, private sector tenant or housing association tenant and
must not have a bank balance of over £23250. Mr. Treen was to forward
details of email and Clerk to contact Mr Greenfield CT/JD
Mr. Treen reported that there was just over a month now if you
wished to opt out of being an organ donor. The procedure was
quick simple and it could be done online.
- Any Other Business: None
- Date of next meeting: The date of the next meeting was agreed for 4th
May at 1800 followed by the AGM at 1700. The meeting to be held at
The Village Hall Sledmere
Chair thanked everyone for attending wishing them seasons greetings
and closed the meeting