Monday 7^th April 2025, 7pm.

Corsenside Parish Hall, West Woodburn

Apologies for Absence – Cllrs D. Mole, K. Traill, D Anderson 

Declarations of interest – Cllr C. Hamilton in respect of The Gun at Ridsdale & the Corsenside Flood Resilience team, Cllr S. Smith in respect of the Corsenside Flood Resilience team. Cllr C. Hawman in respect of North Tyne Youth and The Gun at Ridsdale. Cllr A Wilson in respect of The Gun at Ridsdale & 13 Group.

Opportunities for members of the public to raise issues

i. Concern was raised that the notification of mud on Shaw Lonnen in the March Minutes could be interpreted as blaming local farmers. It was clarified that CPC understood that there could be a variety of reasons for the situation and did not seek to apportion blame. CPC’s intention was to ask NCC to clean or make safe as they deemed necessary. ii. It was asked if more could be done to support local farmers in their struggle with off-lead dogs? This is causing serious disruption and distress to farm animals and wildlife. CW to request official signage from NCC to be erected. iii. It was reported that the roadworks south of West Woodburn on the A68 are causing drivers to divert via East Woodburn in an attempt to reduce their delay. CW to report to NCC and ask, again, for swift repairs and the full reopening of the road. 

Minutes of the last meeting – “Chesterfield” corrected to Chesterhope. Signed and agreed as correct.

Matters arising from the minutes 

i.Work to repair area of frequent flooding beyond Chesterhope has paused, can this be resumed? CW to follow up. ii. It was agreed to establish an official CPC Facebook page. 

Notification of any other business for discussion, at the Chair’s discretion, under item 16 below – Three points. 

County Councillor’s Report – none 

Ongoing Actions List – TWM, who installed the Vehicle Activated Signs, have made massive redundancies and passed the warrantee on to a company called Prism. CW to monitor this and follow up with Prism to ensure they are aware the southern sign in West Woodburn needs repaired. 

Play Area & Village Green 

i. Cllr Hamilton performed an inspection, the wood splits are within the size range deemed safe by ROSPA. A gate and the fence were found to have been damaged. CW to organise repair. ii. More cleaning is planned by Cllr Smith. iii. Funding for the meadow scheme has been applied for. 

Volunteers and Community Spending

British Heart Foundation rejected the application for a free defibrillator. CW to ask John Riddle to fund. 

Wind Power Stations – Report read aloud, see appendix for details. 

Parish Hall  

i. Changes are to be made to the storage of the PV batteries to comply with the latest safety advice. ii. A public call is out for new trustees ahead of the May AGM. Volunteers also wanted.

Planning Matters

a)

For decision

25/00607/FUL Braewell Workshop West Woodburn NE48 2SB. Parking structure.
A response of ‘No objections’ to be submitted. 

b)

Decisions from NCC - None

c)

Applications Withdrawn 

25/00076/FUL The Old Coach House Northumberland NE48 2RX 
25/00684/COU Fir Tree Cottage, East Woodburn: Dwellinghouse to institution.

Correspondence

i. NCC has shared the elections paperwork which was completed and returned by the five parish councillors who are willing to continue in their role. ii. Official use of village hall granted for the Parish Show. iii. CW to share link for survey re supporting green spaces. iv. CW to share info so any interested Councillor can apply to be an official liaison with the National Park. 

Finances

a)

Invoices for payment

i. Clerk Wages – March 22hrs £321.20,

b)

Bank Balance - £12,059.25

c)

Audit 2024/25 – CW to deal with paperwork for this years audit.

Matters for discussion at the Chair’s discretion

i. Cllr Hawman to report dumped tyres via Fix my Street ii. Invites to the APM in May to be issued asap. CW to action. iii. Cllr Hamilton to meet with MP Joe Morris and discuss concerns over the loss of copper lines and arising problems during power cuts.

Date of next meeting - Monday 12^th of May- APM & AGM. From 7pm.

Meeting closed at 8.45

Appendix – Wind Farm Report (Minutes from January)

Scots Gap Community group were awarded a grant to replace their boiler. 

A previous grant to First & Last Brewery has been amended but with no change to the amount.

Local schools continue to be awarded grants termly to support care and facilities for the children. 

The Adapt bus from Belsay to Morpeth has ceased. Currently looking at ways to reroute the Byrness to Morpeth bus to pick up elsewhere, this discussion is ongoing. 

B4RN update: Kirkwhelpington cabinet is now live with contractors at Knowsgate. Investment and sign-ups are still needed for the Woodburn build. 

Arising Actions:

Responsibility:

• Apply for funding for meadow
• Chase TWM for VAS repair
• Contact NCC re roadworks
• Contact NCC re U road near Chesterhope
• Contact NCC for official off lead dog signs
• Organise repair to fence and gate at field.
• Ask C.Cllr Riddle to fund defibrillator.
• Liaise with Parish Show Committee
• Pass on information re heritage road signs NCC
• Prep an advert for the parish show program by May meeting
• Share link for green spaces survey to all cllrs. 
• Action removal of two resigning cllrs 
• Invites to send for AGM

CW

• Contact Forestry England

C. Hamilton

Parish Clerk: Christine Woodcock, 44 Brierley Gardens, Otterburn NE19 1HB. corsensideparishclerk@hotmail.com