Monday 1^st September 2025, 7pm.

Corsenside Parish Hall, West Woodburn
 

Apologies for Absence – None

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 F. McCombe Parish Hall. 

Councillor Vacancies

The council heard an introduction from Faye Woodgate who is interested in the vacancy and attending the meeting to get accustomed to Council business. Vacancy to be addressed under agenda point 18.

Opportunities for members of the public to raise issues - None

Minutes of the last Meeting, agreed as correct and signed

Matters arising from the minutes 

i. Councillors finalised plans for the council table at the upcoming Parish Show.

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

County Councillor’s Report – none 

Ongoing Actions List 

The company formally known as TWM (now PGTCS ltd) who installed the West Woodburn speed signs have been contacted using registered post. Subsequent emails have been exchanged in the hopes that they will arrange for the repair of the VAS.

Play Area & Village Green 

i. The ROSPA report highlighted that the field gates could catch people’s fingers so superfluous wood panels have been removed to widen the gaps. The small metal gate is getting stuck open because of raised turf. CW to arrange installation of some patio slabs. The report advised the equipment needed cleaned. CW to explore who can provide this service. ii. Storm damage to overhanging trees meant a large branch landed in the play area. This was cut back thanks to Chris Mowatt and the area was declared safe by tree surgeon Frank Chalton. A full survey of the parish trees will be done in winter. iii. Repairs to the large gates have been completed. The fence may benefit from wood treatment. CW to explore options. 

Volunteers and Community Spending

The price of solar and wind powered defibrillators is being explored in hopes that they could be installed in East Woodburn. CW to ask Cllr Riddle if his fund could pay for this as well as a replacement for the West Woodburn defibrillator.

Wind Power Stations No updates. 

Parish Hall 

New radiators are in position. Funding for wifi and a generator is being sought. Coin meters are to be removed.

Planning Matters

a)

For decision - None

b)

Decisions from NCC - 25/02369/FUL Rede Bank, West Woodburn - GRANTED

Correspondence 

i Northumberland Theatre company have had to change the Christmas Play to ‘Rumpelstiltskin and other tales.’ The Corsenside performance time of Sunday 30^th of November at 3pm remains unchanged. 
ii. The Local Transport Priorities paperwork allows each parish to report their concerns or recommended improvements to the highways department of NCC. Having previously been submitted annually this will now take place once every three years. CW to pass on concern that this means unforeseen issues may not be able to be addressed in a timely manner. 
iii. NCC Call for sites for development was deemed irrelevant to our parish. 
iv. Consultation re a change to woodland management at Ray Estate – no objections
v. Alec MacLennan of Forestry England replied to several concerns raised by the Chair: The overdue repairs to the sculpture trail walk are scheduled for Autumn; discussion continues about extending several paths and the Jubilee Plantation both put on hold after Storm Arwen. 
vi. The landslip on the A68 south of West Woodburn is scheduled for repair on Monday 22^nd of September during which the road will be closed. 

Reports – none

Finances

a)

Invoices paid

Invoices for payment

b)

Bank Balance - £17, 028.74

c)

Consideration of Donations
£400 was agreed for The PCC towards grass cutting at St Cuthbert’s.
£150 was agreed for Corsenside Parish Hall’s Christmas children’s party. 
£25-30 will be spent on a poppy wreath for the Remembrance Service,

Matters for discussion at the Chair’s discretion

i. Cllr Hamilton suggested the co-option of Faye Woodgate, of Ridsdale, to fill the final councillor vacancy. Seconded by Dawn Mole. Passed unanimously.

Date of next meeting - Monday 6^th of October, 7pm

Meeting closed at 9pm

Arising Actions:

Responsibility:

• Follow up re VAS warranty - ongoing. 
• Instruct large gates repair
• Liaise JR re defibrillator equipment (ongoing)
• Preparation for parish show
• Send an email newsletter to followers. 
• Paperwork for new councillor to organise
• Get quotes for cleaning play equipment.
• Arrange paving slabs at park entrance
• Tree survey for winter
• Enquire with JR about average seed cameras for A68
• Consider options and costs for treating fence / wood benches etc
• Confirm play booking
• Express concern over 3 year LTP

CW

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