PAULL PARISH COUNCIL: Minutes of the meeting Thursday, 4 September 2025
Held upstairs in the Village Hall 7pm
| Action | ||
| a: Apologies for absence : Cllrs Hulme, Carlill, Allen, Beadle, Hodgson, Ward Cllr Steel b: In attendance : Cllrs Shaw, Lowde, Woodmansey, Leach, Annison 0 members of the public | ||
| Declarations of Interest (if relevant) – Cllr Hulme -container, Lane Cllr Annison-Harbour Farm solar farm | ||
| Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, 3 July 2025 Proposed: Cllr Woodmansey ; Seconded: Cllr Leach ; Vote: All | ||
| Matters Arising: None | ||
| 4. Continuing Matters: Land near the post box-arrange a meeting as requested with DM at Sandersons Solicitors-Cllrs Shaw and Lowde- email sent offering dates RE yard – tree planting- Information gained from the visit of TreeFirst was that it would not be viable to plant trees on this land as unaware of what is underground. A discussion took place as to whether the parish council want to take on more trees as there are already many to take care of, query the previous layout of the RE yard, it is still a scheduled monument (is this something Fort Paull might have information of) Councillors voted to put this on the back burner for now, and could possibly re look at in the future Humber Carbon Capture direct drilling- asked to be kept updated-noted IT template -PPC agreed to adopt, Cllr Shaw prop, seconded Cllr Lowde-vote All Safety around trees (Clear Councils) advice sought from a site visit by TreeFirst-Cllrs Lowde and Leach informed of the valuable information given by Alex, he advised that PPC mark trees and routes with colour codes, a log must be kept IN WRITING to identify any potential issues, regular checks made, leave dead trees in situ if they are safe as it can make it more dangerous to remove- ( the 3 dead Ash trees can be taken out safely) so as not to upset the balance, don’t plant new trees as they will be fighting for the light, continue to maintain Health and Safety of the trees as the woods are in good condition ( the tree with the swing on has lost some bark and branches, it is safe but needs monitoring, same with the split trunk tree) He suggested getting a map and creating a detailed Tree Management plan, noting everything checked regularly, and in detail once a year. Cllr Shaw will look at Google maps, could Cllr Beadle help by putting his drone up? Would PPC look at TreeFirst maybe visiting every 2 years?? Cost of the visit £236, Cllr Lowde prop, Cllr Leach seconded, All agreed Tap for the cemetery-Cllr Annison will source a tap (all agreed cost to PPC) that will automatically switch off, he will use the water pipe in situ and place over the wall into the cemetery. The water meter is checked twice a year (Cllr Lowde), PPC could make a donation-add to March agenda. The new wheelchair ramp has been installed in the cemetery-thanks to DH Sports Field-use of the pitch for training Wednesdays-Cllr Hulme | ||
| 5.Correspondence Proposed use of the football pitch Saturdays for matches, Cllr Lowde has been liaising with the manager of the team, are the original goalposts that are buried in the undergrowth legal and safe-they have hooks on and are incredibly heavy, and have been weld repaired in the past. It would be useful for goalposts to be left in permanently, (PPC have had requests for goalposts) with the nets put away after the games. Cllr Lowde will update, the season starts 13 Sept, Clerk has passed details of grants available for new posts to the manager Postie retirement-suggestions please in October’s meeting Testing of Emergency Alert systems 3pm Sunday 7 September 2025-noted Holderness Health CEO-email received to say leaving end of August -noted Criminal damage to the wooden field gate-reported to the police-all agreed to replace with metal -cost £360+vat £72 Tony Cook Bus service changes-noted Free compost dates-noted ERNLLCA AGM-Zoom- 7pm Wednesday, 24 September 2025-noted Playground inspection Training 16 October-noted, Cllr Leach informed that he has recently undertaken training which covered playground inspections—it is vitally important the checks are logged in writing -Cllr Shaw will update Conflict in council culture training webinar 23 September-noted Playground routine inspection information from Saferplay, also ROSPA annual inspection September-noted Suicide prevention training funded by the NFU-noted Town and Parish bulletin, training dates, drop-in-noted North Killingholme Power Project-changes to the consent order-noted Annual police survey-please complete on line National Honours nomination information-noted (add to AGM agenda) | ||
| 6.Forums a. Yorkshire Water: nothing to report b. PX/ Saltend Chemicals Park: nothing to report c. Mitsubishi UK: formerly Nippon Gohsei: nothing to report d. Triton Power Ltd (prev S.C.C Ltd): nothing to report e.Vivergo : will be fully closed by end of December 2025-will the plant be dismantled? f. Ineos : nothing to report g. Environment Agency: nothing to report h. Pensana: no updates i. National Grid Ventures: nothing to report j. H2H Equinor: /SSE Renewables: no updates k. Yorkshire Energy Park: nothing to report | ||
| Committees a. Development & Conservation: for information only-25/01811/STPLF installation of solar farm land at Neat Marsh, Preston-noted b. ABP/HIEP: nothing to report c. AbleUK/Siemens: nothing to report d. Police / Neighbourhood Watch: information and figures previously emailed out, e. Lighting: no updates f. Allotments: nothing to report g. School info: nothing to report h. Sports field: now in use Monday, Tuesday and or Thursday evenings by Hedon Rangers i. Community Recreation area: checks logged j. Road Safety / Highways: nothing to report k. Emergency: nothing to report l. Transport: new bus services-noted m. Village Hall: Car boot Saturday, 6 September 2025, weather permitting | ||
| 8.Finance: a): clerk salary August and September b). TreeFirst £260 c). DH ramp cemetery, fence play area £230 d). Tony Cook new metal field gate £360+£72 vat=£432 Deposited: nil all agreed unanimously | ||
| 9.Any questions: these need to be emailed to the clerk by the Thursday of the week prior to the meeting for inclusion on the agenda |
+
| There being no other business, the meeting closed at 8.55pm | ||
| Next Meeting: 7pm, Thursday, 2 October 2025, UPSTAIRS in the Village Hall, Disabled access available |