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Minutes March 2026

Minutes from March 2026 meeting

UPPER NIDDERDALE PARISH COUNCIL
Parish Clerk: Mr Alan Bean
21 Doublegates Avenue, Ripon, HG4 2TP
Tel.: 07419 583881 E-mail: clerk@uppernidderdaleparishcouncil.org.uk

Minutes taken by Mr Alan Bean
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MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON Monday 9th March at Middlesmoor Village Hall at 7.30pm

  1. PRESENT Cllr R Harker, Cllr S. Ramsden, Cllr D. Fothergill, Cllr J Carter, Cllr D Verity, Cllr J Graham, Cllr A Challis, County Cllr A Murday and Clerk Mr Alan Bean

  2. APOLOGIES , Cllr M Wells, Cllr A Sykes,

  3. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Proposed Cllr R Harker Seconded Cllr A Challis

  4. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

  5. MATTERS ARISING

  6. COUNCILLORS REPORTS Cllr A Murday reported NYC has granted an award to Heritage Trust. Contrary to local rumours, Pateley Bridge is not going to be closed throughout the summer. A document on the North Yorkshire council website appeared to state that, but that was reserving time for work, not closing the centre of the town. It was also reported to the council by a number of people that a dog bin has been stolen. This means a large amount of bags and other items left around that area.

  7. LOFTHOUSE SCHOOL Nothing new to report

  8. FIRE STATION There seems to be a lack of support for the fire station from the regional level.

  9. STREET LIGHTS Cllr Murday explained he was waiting on a response from NYC on light no6 in Middlesmoor .

  10. VILLAGE ISSUES Lofthouse Memorial Hall is looking into damp proofing and access for contractors to do the work. Cllr D Fothergill has been informed pf a fence being put across a public right of way. It is believed this is temporary while flood damage is sorted, but council is checking this. Cllr S Ramsden stated it was time to plan a litter pick, planning it for the 31st of March.

  11. PARKING NEAR RESERVOIR None

  12. HIGHWAYS There are various potholes in the area. Cllr A Challis is forwarding “what three words” locations to get them reported to highways. Wath bridge signage is still to be sorted

  13. PLAYGROUNDS . Nothing to report

  14. PARISH CARETAKER n/a

  15. PLANNING APPLICATIONS 26/00677/FUL Bridge End Ramsgill The council stated the Aluminium is not in keepign with the rest of the property

  16. COMMUTED SUMS Nothing to report

  17. MILLENIUM MARQUEE Nothing to report

  18. PINFOLD n/a

  19. WEBSITE Nothing to report

  20. CORRESPONDENCE n/a

  21. ACCOUNTS The council agreed to look into considering a change of bank accounts, A meeting is due with HSBC with Chairman

All payments were agreed by all members of the Parish Council

Clerks Pay 238.09

 

ACCOUNTS DETAILS as per statements received up to 28/02/26

Balance of Millennium Marquee Account at 28/02/26 £ 3339.17

Including funds from Business account £ 3500.00

Total in Millennium Account £ 6839.17

Balance of Business Account at 28/02/26 £ 11909.82

TOTAL £ 18748.99

Interest received on bank accounts £ 7.34

  1. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS Nothing to report

  2. NEXT MEETING will be held at Ramsgill Village Hall 13th April 2026 7.30pm

SIGNED BY ………………………………………………………………. Dated………………………………….