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East Hardwick Parish Council

Parish Council Meeting – 24 September 2025

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Present: Cllrs T. Hames, J. Barker, A. Lagden, E. Spurdens, C. Wheatley, and Ms J. Kendall Clerk

Apologies: District Cllr. B. Mayhew.

No members of the public attended the meeting.

 

1.   Cllr Hames took the role of chair and welcomed all to the meeting.

  1. Minutes

The minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 30.7.25 were approved: Proposed Cllr Barker, Seconded Cllr Wheatley.

  1. Matters Arising:

Traffic monitoring: Cllr Barker reported that following the report at the last meeting that the A639 is breaking up due to the heavy volume of traffic now using the road, the road was repaired.  Thanks to Dt Cllr Mayhew for following this up.

Speed bumps: No progress has been reported by Dt Cllr Ayre.

Signage for new boundary: The Clerk reported that Dt Cllr Ayre had made 2 requests for progress to Richard Hobman at WMDC with no response.  Dt Cllrs Mayhew and Ayre had tried again with no answer. Cllr Barker stated that the deadline for the CIL money is fast approaching, but she will appeal to the CIL officer if necessary.

The Clerk emailed Ackworth Parish Council regarding the boundary sign on Station Road. A reply was received to say that it will be addressed.

Damaged Stile on Sandy Gate Lane: the clerk reported that a response has been received from Hundhill Hall to say that contractors have been employed to make good the damage. The Clerk will write to say thank you when the work is completed.

Telephone Box repair: Cllr Spurdens reported that an estimate for the work is expected.

Village Hall land ownership: Cllr Hames reported that at the last meeting approval was given to appoint a solicitor. They have advised that as ownership of the village hall is not conclusive and as no records can be found then it is recommended that Adverse Possession is declared to Land Registry. Cllr Hames has liaised with the village hall who are resolved to take ownership of the land. However, the village hall committee needs to be a charitable trust and corporate body to register as owners with Land Registry. It was agreed that the land needs to be registered asap to safeguard its future and a joint venture is the best way forward. A meeting has been arranged with the village hall committee for 2nd October at 8pm.

  1. Accounts

Cllr Barker reported that the current balance is £11703.58. The CIL money balance is £7729.90, part of which must be spent by Autumn 2026. There were no unexpected expenses.

  1. Highways

Cllr Wheatley reported that she has been unable to contact Dt Cllr Craig regarding hire and utilisation of the Smiley Sids. However, concerns were raised about training, potential abuse from drivers, the likelihood of any action and impact from utilisation being minimal and feedback from Darrington PC who tried and abandoned using them. It was agreed that it would not be viable to go ahead.

  1. Planning

Cllr Lagden reported that there have been no new applications. The White Cat garage was approved. There has been no decision as yet on the Mayfield storage unit.

  1. Welcome for New Residents leaflet.

This was updated in view of the boundary changes. Cllr Hames kindly volunteered to deliver this to residents in the Kennels and Hundhill. Cllr Lagden delivers to new arrivals in the village. ACTION: The Clerk will update the leaflet and contact Cllr Hames.

  1. Correspondence

YLCA training courses and bulletins were forwarded to councillors as relevant.

Ferrybridge power station proposals forwarded.

A thank you card from the Village Hall produce show.

Reply from Hundhill hall re the stile.

Invoice for website hosting.

WMDC Salt provision for winter, again as there is no suitable storage this can’t be taken.

Requirements from Auditors for email addresses for councillors – this is a matter to watch.

  1. AOB
  • Cllr Lagden reported that a resident has reported that the Gordon Spurdens memorial tree needs to be pruned. ACTION: Cllr Spurdens will address this.
  • Cllr Wheatley reported that she has spoken to Dt Cllr Mayhew to ask WMDC to cut back the overhanging hedge on Darrington Road by the Council allotments which is reducing visibility for residents and traffic at that corner.
  • Cllr Spurdens will purchase a wreathe.
  1. Date of the next meeting: 7.30pm Wednesday 26th November 2025.

The meeting closed at 8.30pm.

AGENDA

Chair:  Cllr T. Hames

 

  1. Welcome, Attendance and Apologies

 

  1. Minutes of the last PC meeting July 2025

 

  1. Matters Arising:
  • Traffic monitoring TH
  • Speed bump review GA
  • Boundary signage JB/GA
  • Stile in Hundhill JK
  • Telephone box repair ES
  • Repairs update A639 JB/BM
  • Land ownership village hall TH

 

  1. Accounts: Cllr. Barker
  • CIL

 

  1. Highways: Cllr Wheatley
  • Traffic monitoring SIDs

 

  1. Planning: Cllr Lagden

 

  1. Welcome leaflet

 

  1. Correspondence

 

  1. Any Other Business

 

  1. Date of next meeting: Wednesday 26th November 2025 – 7.30pm.

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