CLERK: Mrs Allison Routledge. Correspondence to allison.seamerpcc@outlook.com
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20 May 2025
The Parish Council and Annual General Meeting of Seamer Parish Council was held at Seamer Memorial Hall on Tuesday, 20th May 2023 at 7pm. Those in attendance were Maureen Marshall (Chair), Jane Kendall (Vice chair), Amanda Cutler, Mark Murphy, David Hugill and Christine Cooper (representative of Village Hall Committee). Councillor James Bainbridge was not in attendance.
Yours sincerely, A Routledge (Clerk to the Council)
MINUTES
1. NOTICE OF MEETING
Public notice of the meeting was given in accordance with Schedule 12, paragraph 10 (2) of the Local Government Act 1972.
2. APOLOGIES AND REASONS FOR ABSENCE
2.1 No apologies for absence were received
2.2 To consider approval for reasons for absence
3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
3.1 No declarations of interest were received.
4. MINUTES
4.1 The minutes of the meeting held at Seamer Memorial Hall on Tuesday 18th March 2025 were approved and signed as a true copy.
5. CHAIRMANS REPORT see attached
6. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO APRIL 2025
6.1 Approved and signed off the 2025 Financial accounts and completed sign off of audit.
7. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR
Confirmed the continued appointment of current auditor Lesley Hadfield.
8. ELECTION OF CHAIR
Maureen Marshall was elected as Chair for a further term.
8. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR
Jane Kendall was elected as vice-chair for a further term.
9. DISTRICT COUNCILLORS
9.1 Update from District Councillor Hugill attached/displayed as a separate document.
10. VILLAGE MATTERS
10.1 Chair reported on the issue of the gypsy site litter issue. Management company have been contacted and they advised they regularly attend to clear up litter and are liaising with council to consider extra waste collections. The situation will continue to be monitored.
11. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
11.1 TO CONSIDER
PROPOSAL: Proposed two storey side extension, demolition of existing single storey rear extension to be replaced with a part single, part two storey rear extension, including inset balcony, new roof to property, including 2no dormers to front, 2no dormers to rear and 7no roof lights to rear and 2no two storey front extensions, along with fibre cement and reclaimed brick detail.
LOCATION: Hillview Tame Bridge Stokesley Middlesbrough
APPLICANT: JOHNSON
NO OBJECTION
11.2) PLANNING APPLICATIONS PENDING
Applicant Mr & Mrs Cook:
PROPOSAL Revised application for Outline planning application with all matters reserved for the creation of 9 residential dwellings Springwell Nurseries Stainton Road Seamer Middlesbrough North Yorkshire TS9 5NA
Ref. No: 20/02224/OUT | Received: Tue 06 Oct 2020 | Validated: Tue 06 Oct 2020 | Status: Awaiting decision
Applicant: The Trustees of Nunthorpe Gospel Hall Trust. Ref: ZB23/01652/FUL Date: 11 August 2023
PROPOSAL: Change of use from (C3) dwelling house to (F1) church.
LOCATION: St Helier Hilton Road
Seamer Middlesbrough. Status’ Awaiting decision.
11.3) PLANNING APPLICATIONS DETERMINED
Nothing to report.
12. POLICE REPORTS –
12.1 There was one incident in March and 5 in April. PC is to try and obtain further information to understand if any particular issues. We are to have a new Neighbourhood police officer starting in July his name is Carl Lawson.
13.FINANCIAL MATTERS
13.1) Approved the financial year accounts to 31st March 2025
13.2) Approved the AGAR submission for the financial year to 31 March 2025
13.3) Receive the bank account balances up to 29 April 2025 and bank reconciliation.
Approved/ratified costs for flowers for village tubs and replacement defibrillator £1,410. Agreed to arrange a first aid event in village hall with a chance to meet the councillors. Refreshments and nibbles would be provided. PC to arrange for September before nights draw in.
14. VILLAGE HALL UPDATE
14.1) Whilst they have recently lost a number of committee members, they do have some new recruits who are making an impact. The 100-year bash on 5th July has been advertised in the Grapevine with ticket sales starting and organisation well underway.
15. CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
15.1) To note (email correspondence): – White Rose Bulletin, Rural Services update, NALC Chief Executives Bulletin, RSN Rural Funding Digest and YLCA Admin updates
16. COMMUNITY FUND
16.1) Approved costs of Remembrance Day decorations for around the villages of up to £200.
16.2) Approved an application for the 100-year anniversary of village hall event up to £5k.
FORTHCOMING MEETING DATES 2024
15th July, 16th September and 18th November 2025
(All meetings have a 7pm start time).