Meeting Minutes 2024 to 2025

March 2025 Meeting minutes

Minutes of a Meeting of Thrybergh Parish Council, Thursday 6 February 2025. Held At the Parish Hall, Park Lane, Thrybergh

Present:

Councillors G Trickett (Chair), A Martin, J Parsons, M Senior, J Chambers, R Thomas & N Jackson (part-time).

There were two members of the public in attendance.

The chair began the meeting with the sad news that current Councillor Terry Knapton had sadly passed away on 24th February and a minute’s silence was held in his memory. His funeral will take place at St Leonard’s Church on 20th March at 2pm and then at the crematorium at 3:30pm.

177/24. Apologies For Absence

Apologies received from Councillor B Shaw.

178/24. Approval of Reason Given for Absence

Mover: Councillor M Senior Seconder: Councillor R Thomas

Resolved: That the councillor’s apologies be accepted by the Parish Council.

179/24. Declaration Of Interest

Councillor Senior expressed an interest in agenda item 6.5 (Matters Arising) relating to tree work on Parish Council owned land alongside Hollings Lane.

180/24. Questions From The Public

There were no questions.

181/24. Minutes of the Previous Parish Council Meeting held on Thursday 6 February 2025

Mover: Councillor A Martin Seconder: Councillor N Jackson

Resolved: That the minutes of the previous meeting of Thrybergh Parish Council held on Thursday 6th February 2025 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

182/24. Matters Arising from Previous Meetings of the Parish Council

128/24 - CIL Payment from RMBC – Update Council on new planter for Doncaster Road. The installation of the planter is now being discussed by Hobson Nurseries and RMBC and it is hoped positive news will be brought to Council at our next meeting in April.

158/24 - The Parish Council received notice of a planning application (RB2025/0030) for demolition of an existing garage and build of a new replacement garage to the front garden of ‘Four Winds’, Doncaster Road. RMBC has now refused the application.

154/24 - Update on Christmas Pantomime 2025 which will be Dick Whittington, date now confirmed as Saturday 13th December starting at 1:30pm.

174/23 - Vandalised statuettes on the Cenotaph, as discussed at last month’s meeting, there has been further vandalism to the Cenotaph outside the parish hall with another bayonet being broken off one of the statues, unfortunately, CCTV footage is inconclusive. Repair work is being investigated and costs will be advised shortly.

054/24 - Parish Council Woodlands on Hollings Lane – it was reported that only 1 quotation had been received to undertake the necessary tree work. This will now be put to the parish council at the April meeting.

183/24. Police Report

The December crime statistics were reported as Rotherham North at 617 incidents and Thrybergh at 29 incidents which are well down on the November statistics which showed Rotherham North at 721 incidents and Thrybergh at 37 with October being Rotherham North at 725 and Thrybergh 43.

184/24. VE/VJ Day Celebration in Parish Hall

The upcoming event in the parish hall for Saturday 10th May was discussed and a promotional flyer had been produced and will be distributed shortly. The bar will open 7pm to 11pm and Miss Trixie Holiday will perform two sets of period style sing-along starting 8pm to 8:45pm and then 9:30pm to 10:15pm. Suitable period music to be played through the PA during the interval and the hall will be decorated with banners, balloons and posters. Tickets will be free and available from the clerk.

Cllr Jackson left the meeting

185/24. Forces Contracts

Mover: Councillor R Thomas Seconder: Councillor J Parsons

Resolved: That the invoice from Force Contracts for the annual gas service of boiler and cooker hob at £135.00 plus VAT at £27.00 for a total of £162.00 be approved by the Parish Council.

186/24 Grounds Maintenance Contract with RMBC for Thrybergh and Hollings Lane Sports Field.

The new prices for groundskeeping work have now been received by RMBC with the Thrybergh work being at £1206.08 and Hollings Lane at £3414.44 which are an increase of 2.4% on the previous year. The offer was discussed by Council and it was acknowledged that we have a good working relationship with the Borough, there is no risks associated with the contract and everything works fine. The offer is for either a 1-year or 3-year period which are both at the same price but the 3-year deal has would increase in years 2026/27 and 2027/28 by CPI (Customer Price Inflation produced by Office for National Statistics) in August each year which is the same as previous agreements we have had with RMBC.

Mover: Councillor J Chambers Seconder: Councillor J Parsons

Resolved:That the Parish Council accept the 3-year offer from RMBC at £1206.08 for Thrybergh and £3414.44 for the Hollings Lane ground. Please note prices are for year 1 and then increase in years 2026/27 and 2027/28 by CPI (Customer Price Inflation produced by Office for National Statistics) in August each year.

187/24 Correspondence
The following items of correspondence were made avaliable to the parish councillors:-

YLCA White Rose Bulletin including Training.
NALC Chief Executive’s Bulletin.
Letter of Thanks for Recent Grant to St Gerards Church.
February Dalton & Thrybergh Newsletter.
YLCA January Law & Governance Bulletin.
Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter for March.

188/24. Items of Report

There were no reports from our Ward Councillors.

The hall secretary reported that demand for functions remains strong and bookings for the bar are showing a welcome increase.

The clerk attended the CAP meeting Thursday 27th February at Dalton Parish Hall. Several issues were discussed relating to Thrybergh, Dalton & East Herringthorpe and only Thrybergh items will be mentioned here. Following on from last month’s discussions about congestion on the local roads at school leaving time, SYP have checked the area recently and no issues reported. Dog fouling on pavements was discussed and patrols in the area are to be stepped up particularly around the Country Park, Vale Road and Park Lane. It seems that there are to be changes to local Speedwatch campaigns which will mean a greater level of community involvement. Quads and off-road bikes are creating more issues with a particular run around the new Chester Hill estate and the path to the country park from March Flatts Road, this may involve the current gate being welded shut and/or a boulder being placed there to deter off-road vehicles. Fly tipping remains problematical with several recent tips being discussed. Good news was the recent community skip day in Thrybergh was well attended. The next CAP meeting will be in Monday 14th April in Thrybergh Parish Hall.

189/24. Requested by Councillors and/or AOB

The chair reported that we had received a mail from the Silverwood Heritage Society advising that they were working on a special professionally produced documentary which will tell the story of Silverwood Colliery from the sinking of the shafts to the final days and life in a coal mining community. As part of the documentary and as a way of ensuring that memories, stories & experiences are captured and preserved for generations to come they will be conducting/recording interviews with the remaining Silverwood Colliery workforce and their families. They have asked if they can use the parish hall as a venue to record these interviews which will be done sometime in April/May.

Mover: Councillor M Senior Seconder: Councillor A Martin

Resolved: Given the cultural significance to the coal mining industry and our local area the Parish Council offer the hall free of charge for this excellent enterprise.

The clerk informed council of a new Planning Application (RB2025/0219) for the erection of a detached garage/outbuilding at ‘Lime Crest’ Doncaster Road (2nd building after BT building as you come into Thrybergh). There is a local objection. No comments were made by council.

YLCA South Yorkshire branch is holding a special on-line meeting to discuss the Whitestone Solar Farm Project on Wednesday 19th March, all councillors may attend.

The Planning Application (RB2025/0068) relating to external work and landscaping on buildings land to the rear of 13-37 Vale Road has now been given conditional approval by RMBC.

THE PRESS AND PUBLIC WERE THEN INVITED TO LEAVE THE MEETING.

190/24. Trustees of Hollings Lane, Grant for Financial Year 2024/25 to be made to Thrybergh Miners Recreation & Pleasure Ground.

Mover: Councillor M Senior Seconder: Councillor A Martin

Resolved: That the Parish Council as Trustees approve a grant of £2850.00 to Thrybergh Miners Recreation & Pleasure Ground.

191/24. Financial Risks Of The Council (Risk Assessment).

The clerk detailed the Financial Risk Assessment for Thrybergh Parish Council.

Mover: Councillor A Martin Seconder: Councillor R Thomas

Resolved: That Thrybergh Parish Council accept the Financial Risk Assessment.

192/24. Asset Register of Thrybergh Parish Council.

The clerk detailed the Asset Register of Thrybergh Parish Council.

Mover: J Chambers Seconder: R Thomas

Resolved:That Thrybergh Parish Council accept the Asset Register.

193/24 Bar Prices for 2025/26

The Council considered new bar prices to be implemented from 1st April 2025 with various price increases being applied to all menu items and, in general, prices are increasing by 20p to 50p although wine by the bottle will increase by £1.50. The clerk will update the price list for display in the bar.

Mover: M Senior Seconder: A Thomas

Resolved: That Thrybergh Parish Council increase bar prices as discussed from 1st April 2025.

194/24 Hire of Hall Charges for 2025/26.

The Council considered hall hire charges to be implemented from 1st April 2025.

Mover: M Senior Seconder R Thomas

Resolved: That the hire charge for community bookings be increased to £13.00.

Resolved: That the hire charge for funerals be increased to £13.00.

Resolved: That the hire charge for full day weddings remain at £100.00.

Resolved: That the hire charge for evening functions be increased to £90.00.

Resolved: That the hire charge for children’s parties be increased to £50.00.

Resolved: That the hire charge for Christenings be increased to £45.00 and £65.00 if with bar.

Resolved: That the hire charge for outside agencies be increased to £35.00.

Resolved: That the hire charge for Commercial (Business) Bookings remain increase to £20.00 per hour.

195/24 Pay Award to Parish Council Staff for Financial Year 2025/26.

Mover: M Senior Seconder: R Thomas

Resolved: That the rate for Staff for 2025/26 be increased to £12.75 per hour from 1st April 2025.

196/24. Pay Award to Parish Council Bar Manager and Bar Staff for Financial Year 2025/26.

The current rates are £12.00 for bar staff and £15.00 for the bar manager.

Mover: Councillor R Thomas Seconder: Councillor A Martin

Resolved: That the rate for Bar Staff for 2025/26 be increased to £12.75 per hour from 1st April 2025.

Mover: Councillor M Senior Seconder: Councillor R Thomas

Resolved: That the rate for the Bar Steward for 2025/26 be increased to £16.00 per hour from 1st April 2025.

197/24. Accounts For Payment.

The Council considered the schedule of accounts for payment for February.

Mover: Councillor A Martin Seconder: Councillor R Thomas.

Resolved: That the schedule of accounts for payment be approved and signed by the Chair.

198/24. To notify the Clerk of matters for inclusion on the agenda of the next meeting.

No items raised.

Date Of Next Meeting

The date of the next parish council meeting will be Thursday 3rd April 2025.

Closure of Meeting at 8:28pm.

Councillor G Trickett

Chairman