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Monday 7th July 2025, 7pm.

Corsenside Parish Hall, West Woodburn
 

 

Present

Councillors

C. Hamilton (Chair), S. Smith, D Anderson, C. Hawman (Vice Chair), 

Clerk

C. Woodcock

County Councillor

Not present

Public

None

Others

For the Parish Hall – F. McCombe

 

 
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Apologies for Absence – Cllr D. Mole,

 
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Declarations of interest 
Cllr C. Hamilton in respect of The Gun at Ridsdale & the Corsenside Flood Resilience team, Cllr C. Hawman in respect of North Tyne Youth and The Gun at Ridsdale. Cllr D. Mole Parish Show Committee. Cllr S. Smith in respect of the Corsenside Flood Resilience team.
Cllr Anderson declared an interest in matter 14a – planning. 

 
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Councillor Vacancies

Frederica McComb was nominated for co-option by Cllr. Hamilton, seconded by Cllr. Hawman. Passed unanimously. An Acceptance of Office and declaration of interests form were completed. Potential candidates to fill the final vacancy were discussed and agreed in principle. 

 
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Opportunities for members of the public to raise issues - None

 
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Minutes of the last Meeting, agreed as correct and signed

 
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Matters arising from the minutes 

 

 

i. Signs to encourage considerate and safe parking near The Gun will be erected. ii. Dogs on leads signs have been erected by footpaths through farmland. Additional sites for signs agreed upon. 

 
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Notification of any other business for discussion, at the Chair’s discretion, under item 18 below – One point. 

 
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County Councillor’s Report – none 

 
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Ongoing Actions List 

No response has been received to repeated queries about the Vehicle activated (speed) sign warranty. Formal letter to be sent registered post. CW to action. 

 
         

 

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Play Area & Village Green 

 

i. Cw to chase ROSPA inspection report if not received within 2 more weeks. ii. Small gate at former school field has been rehung. iii. A repair to the larger gate, replacing some of the hardware has been organised, with a budget limit of £200. iv. Purchases for the meadow were discussed and confirmed. CW to action. 
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Volunteers and Community Spending

 

C.Cllr John Riddle is unable to buy a defibrillator from the money ring fenced for this Ward unless it is a capital purchase exceeding £2,000. CW to explore alternatives. 
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Wind Power Stations No updates. 
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Parish Hall 

 

A meeting will be held with Tracy Morgan of CAN (Community Action Northumberland) to discuss options for the hall. Numerous areas need repair or improvement and funding options will need to be explored. 
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Planning Matters

a)

For decision - 25/02369/FUL Rede Bank West Woodburn Northumberland NE48 2RA
No objections. Cllr Anderson, having declared an interest offered to withdraw and took no part in the subsequent discussion.

b)

Decisions from NCC - none
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Correspondence 

i The National Lottery Community Fund have explained the conditions of the recent grant received. ii. The position of parked vehicles on Brandy Bank in West Woodburn are reported to be forcing pedestrians to walk on the A68. CW to write to property owners and appeal for consideration. 
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Reports

a)
 

b)

Clerk – Insurance. It is hoped that the renewal price of £1341.61 can be reduced. If no cheaper equal coverage can be secured this payment has been approved. 

Parish Show Plans were discussed so preparation can begin before the next PC meeting. 
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Finances

a)

Invoices for payment – all approved

 

Jun-25

Sign Shed

Dogs on lead signs (£62.70 ex VAT)

 £ 75.24 

30-Jun

Lloyds Bank

Multipay card fee

 £  3.00 

30-Jun

Unity Trust

Bank Fees

 £  6.00 

28-Jun

Chris Woodcock

Clerk Wages - 14.5 hrs

 £ 211.70 

24-Jun

Spanglefish

Annual Webhosting 

 £ 78.00 

6th July

Brierley Maintenance

Gate repair

£52

 

 

 

 

 

b)

Income - i. National Lottery Grant £3790 ii. VAT reclaim £726.24

c)

Bank Balance - £16,079.02

 

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Matters for discussion at the Chair’s discretion

 

i. CW to pass on parishioner questions re why more cannot be recycled via NCC and when the planned expansion of recycling provision, first mentioned several years ago, will happen.
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Date of next meeting - Monday 1st of September, 7pm

 

Meeting closed at 9.35

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arising Actions:

Responsibility:
  • Pass sign to C. Hawman, erect sign Parkside. 
  • Make purchases for wildflower meadow, arrange installation
  • Draft layout of 2 information boards for meadow
  • Write letter re sign warranty - ongoing. 
  • Instruct large gates repair
  • price up defibrillator equipment (ongoing)
  • Letter about parking alongside A68 and need for consideration of pedestrians
  • Preparation for parish show
  • ensure criteria surrounding Lottery grant are met
  • Speak to NCC re recycling
  • Send an email newsletter to followers. 

CW
  • Approach potential cllrs for co-option to final seat 

C. Hamilton
  • Dogs on leads sign to erect

C. Hawman

 

 

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

 

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