2026 Minutes

CARLTON SCROOP AND NORMANTON ON CLIFFE PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council held at Carlton Scroop Village Hall on Monday 14th September 2026.

Councillors present:

Alan Thomas (Chairman), John England, Tim Cooper, Harry Baines, Jack Baines, Bridget Hankinson, Tim Cooper. 

In attendance:

Jackie Britten-Crooks   Clerk/RFO

Also present: 

County Councillor Ken Bamford and two members of the public. 

PUBLIC FORUM

A member of the public raised three matters regarding:

      Ownership of the fingerpost signs in Carlton Scroop, which the clerk and County Councillor Bamford will look into,

      A footpath down the side of the church at Normanton on Cliffe,

      The condition of the churchyard at Carlton Scroop, which is not the responsibility of the Parish Council. Councillor Hankinson agreed to look into. 

Meeting commenced at 7.30pm

1.  WELCOME BY THE CHAIRMAN (26/37)

The Chairman welcomed Councillors and commenced the meeting. 

2.  APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE (26/38)

Councillor Worrell and Councillor Hands sent apologies with valid reasons, which were duly accepted. 

3.  DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST & REQUESTS FOR DISPENSATION (26/39)

To Receive Declarations of Interest under the Localism Act 2011 – this being any pecuniary or non- pecuniary interest in any items on the Agenda. 

None received.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (26/40)

It was proposed by Councllor England, seconded by Councillor Cooper and Resolved that the Draft Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council held on 13th July 2026 be adopted as the Official Minutes of the meeting. The Chairman signed the Minutes.

5.  REPORTS FROM COUNTY AND WARD COUNCILLORS (26/41)

There were no written reports from District Councillors. Councillor Bamford delivered a verbal report in which he spoke about the pause in local government reorganisation, which is the subject of legal challenges across the regions. Councillor Bamford also mentioned a small grant fund of up to £300, available to Parish Councils. The deteriorating condition of a Parish Council noticeboard was discussed as a possible purchase with grant funding. 

Extension to the current 30mph limit along a stretch of the A607 was discussed and the Parish Council would like to see the speed limit extended to include the stretch of road passing the Charity Street entrance. Councillor Bamford will liaise with Highways on the matter. The Chair stated that the fixed speed sign entering Normanton from Carlton Scroop was still not working and requested that Councillor Bamford urge Highways staff to reassess the sign. 

6. CLERK’S REPORT (26/42)

Actions since the last meeting were noted and the Chairman thanked councillors and residents for the work they had carried out, including mending the SID sign and refurbishing the village gates.

7. PLANNING (26/43)

Councillors noted the construction of a new track near to the rear of Stone House Farm which transgresses public rights of way. 

8. COMMUNITY SPEEDWATCH (26/44)

Following discussion on the merits of the Parish Council initiating and supporting a Community Speedwatch programme, the initiative failed to attract a majority vote: 2 councillors in support, 3 against and 1 abstention. 

9. PARISH PLAN/ACTION PLAN (26/45)

Parish Council to write to the landowner at Normanton on Cliffe in relation to a possible obstruction of a footpath near the church. 

10. PERMISSIVE PATH CLOSURE (26/46)

This agenda item was discussed at agenda item 9 above. 

11. JUBILEE FIELD (26/47)

Councillors discussed a quotation for routine hedge cutting along the perimeter of Jubilee Field and it was agreed to proceed with the maintenance. It was noted that some trees in the field needed remedial work and the Clerk was asked to contact a tree surgeon regarding an appraisal and quotation for the work required.

12. CEMETERY (26/48)

Ground maintenance of the cemetery was discussed and the Council agreed to add the mowing of it to next season’s schedule for grass cutting within the parishes. 

Councillors declined to adopt burial ground rules, memorial dimensions and price increases as they would like further information and time to consider the matter. Councillor Cooper and the Clerk to research and provide the requested information. 

It was proposed by Councillor England, seconded by Councillor J Baines and Resolved to set the duration of Exclusive Rights of Burial to 99 years. 

13. ASSET REGISTER (26/49)

It was proposed by Councillor England, seconded by Councillor Hankinson and Resolved to approve the asset register with an amendment to change ‘average’ to ‘fair’.

14. CPR TRAINING (26/50)

Item deferred pending consultation with Councillor Worrell, or a volunteer to organise a training event. 

15. FINANCE (26/51)

a) The following income was noted:

b) It was proposed by Councillor England, seconded by Councillor Hankinson and Resolved to approve the following expenditure: 

PAYMENTS DUE £

c) It was proposed by Councillor England, seconded by Councillor Hankinson and Resolved to approve the August bank reconciliation:

Opening Balance on 1 August 2026: £17,185.89

+ Income Received: £150.00

- Payments made £1,037.80

Cashbook closing balance on 31 August 2026: £16,298.09

Current account balance 31 August 2026: £6,298.09

Interest account balance 31 August 2026: £10,000

TOTAL IN BANK 31 AUGUST 2026 £16,298.09

d) The budget monitoring statement showing income and expenditure comparison in relation to the approved budget was Noted.

16. WAR MEMORIAL (26/52)

It was Resolved to purchase two war memorial soldier silhouettes. The Chairman informed councillors that the cost of £120.00 for each memorial silhouette would be met by the generosity of two local business donors: Fine Turf and Rainthorpe Transport Limited. The positioning of the memorials to be decided at a later date. 

17. FACEBOOK (26/53)

The clerk agreed to look into the administration of the Parish Council’s Facebook account and would make enquiries regarding access to the account. 

18. POLICY REVIEWS (26/54)

It was proposed by Councillor Cooper, seconded by Councillor Hankinson and Resolved to adopt the reviewed Publication Scheme and Small Grants Policy. 

19. COMMUNITY UPDATES (26/55)

The cost and provision of dog waste bins was briefly discussed, with a request that the item be added to the November agenda for further consideration. 

20. CLOSE OF MEETING (26/56)

The meeting closed at 9pm.

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Signed………………………………………………………………………………………..

Date of next meeting:

9th November 2026.