Town Council Meeting – 13 January 2026

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Agenda

7 January 2026

Stokesley Town Council

The next meeting of Stokesley Town Council will take place on Tuesday 13 January 2026 commencing at 7.15 pm.

The formal Agenda will be preceded by an open forum at 7 pm where members of the Public, the Police, and North Yorkshire Councillors are invited to speak. Please note members of the public will be allowed to make statements, ask questions, or provide evidence on items on the agenda but this will be limited to 3 minutes per person.

A G E N D A

1. NOTICE OF MEETING

Public notice of the meeting has been given in accordance with Schedule 12, paragraph 10(2) of the Local Government Act 1972.

2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

  1. To receive the apologies for absence received in advance of the meeting.

  2. To consider the reasons for absence provided.

3. DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS IN ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

4. MINUTES

To confirm as a true record the minutes of the Town Council meeting held on 9 December 2025.

5 . PLANNING APPLICATIONS

  1. To consider Planning Applications received.

  2. Planning and Development Issues –

    • a. Taylor Wimpey Estate.

    • b. British Legion Club Site, North Road.

    • c. Tilia Estate – planning conditions.

    • d. Brierley Development.

    • e. 47 High Street (formerly the Pack Horse Pub).

    • f. Morrison, High Street.

    • g. Costa Coffee, High Street.

    • h. Millbry Hill.

    • i. 49 Levenside.

    • j. Mind Shop.

    • k. Old Natwest Bank.

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6. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  1. To agree the monthly statements for December 2025 circulated on 7.1.26.

  2. To note the payments made in December 2025 (attached at Appendix 2).

  3. To review the recommendations made by the Finance Committee at their meeting on 2 December 2025 and agree the amount of Precept for 2026/27.

  4. To receive the Portfolio Management fee increase information.

7. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION Town Council

  1. Strategic Objectives for 2025/26:-

    • a. Cobbles.

    • b. Parking.

    • c. Endeavour Footpath.

  2. Press Releases / Newsletter – to approve the draft newsletter circulated via e-mail on 7.1.26.

  3. Legionella Risk Assessments.

  4. Scout Hut.

  5. Trees.

  6. Banking Hub.

Committees and Working Groups

No meetings have taken place.

North Yorkshire Council

To receive the response from Area 2 about the parking on Levenside circulated on 19.12.25.

Police

To receive the Police report.

YLCA

  1. To receive the White Rose Updates.

  2. To receive the Training E—Bulletins.

  3. To receive the Law and Governance Bulletins.

  4. To receive the Chief Executive bulletins.

Correspondence/Complaints received

No items received.

Items tabled for information

None received.

9. EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

  • In accordance with Paragraph 1 (2) of The Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, the Town Council can RESOLVE that the press and public be excluded from the meeting to deal with items of a confidential nature.

The next Town Council meeting will take place on Tuesday 10 February 2025.

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APPENDIX 1

PLANNING APPLICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE

TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON 13 JANUARY 2026

Applications Received

ZB25/02200/MRC – 1 College Mews – Application for modification / variation of condition 2 (drawings) – change pitch room to flat roof – new drawing number 002B for previously approved application ZB25/01197/FUL.

ZB25/01966/FUL – Commercial House, 10B Bridge Road – Full planning approval for the change of use of offices to regularise previous planning approval ZB24/01812/FUL.

ZB25/02205/MRC – Tallow Cottage, 39A Levenside – Application for modification / variation of condition 2 (plans/drawings) – change solar panel amount and position for previously approved application 22/00219/FUL as new drawing 1773/3P received by North Yorkshire Council on13.12.25.

ZB25/02239/FUL – 16 Roseberry Avenue – Application for a single storey side extension, single storey rear extension, internal alterations & loft conversion with dormers.

ZB25/02429/FUL – 51 Levenside – Subdivision of existing dwelling to form 3no. dwellings, together with associated external alterations and demolition, boundary treatments, landscaping, and hardstanding (amended red line boundary received on 18 December 2025).

Applications Granted ZB24/01933/FUL – 5 The Garth – Erection of a single storey side extension.

ZB25/01761/ADV – Roundabout Cricket Field Traffic Circus – advertising consent for 5no. external non illuminated sponsorship roundabout signs.

ZB25/02036/FUL – 19 Queens Drive – Application for a two storey rear and single storey side extension. ZB25/01332/FUL – Millbry Hill Stokesley Store, 47 Levenside – External alterations.

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APPENDIX 2

STOKESLEY TOWN COUNCIL – DECEMBER 2025

ACCOUNTS REPORT

Payments

Supplier Reason Value £
Salaries Weeks 35 – 39 5884.77
HMRC PAYE/NIC Month 9 1790.63
Sage IT Support 123.60
Clear Business Phone / Internet 85.76
C G Robinson & Sons Grass Cutting– Open Spaces / Trees 4932.25
Wigin Landscaping Tree Work – MonthlyPayment 250.00
MBP Groundcare Hedge Work SLA 347.50
British Gas Electricity– Open Spaces / Toilets 116.96
Wave Water – Open Spaces / Toilets 501.96
PPS New SoapDispenser – Open Spaces / Toilets 62.34
Direct Business Supplies Wallgate SoapDispenser – Open Spaces / Toilets 203.92
Broadacres – Town Close S137 Donation 105.00
Wave Allotments Water 122.30
Christmas Plus Christmas Lights – Purchase / Maintenance 5457.60
Christmas Plus Christmas Lights – Purchase / Maintenance 729.00
Barclays Bank Charges - Miscellaneous 8.50
Town Hall Trust MeetingRent x 3 292.00
Town Hall Trust Lantern WorkshopRent – Events 114.00
Stewart Forbes Electric socket – Events 388.80
Zoe’s Place Donation – Events 187.50
Daniel Liversidge Photographer - ~Events 100.00
YLCA Training 27.40
Total 21831.79

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Minutes

STOKESLEY TOWN COUNCIL

The Meeting of the Town Council was held on Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 7 pm in Stokesley Town Hall

Present : Cllrs Sally Atkinson, Mike Canavan, David Cook, Claire Craster, Bryn Griffiths, Chris Johnson, David Oxley and Gary Yuille.

Town Clerk – Mrs Julie McLuckie and 2 residents.

In accordance with the notice of meeting a public forum session took place from 7pm to 7.15pm.

The residents in attendance confirmed that they were just in attendance to observe the meeting.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) – Cllr Griffiths updated members on the NYC budget concerns and that they are proposing a Council Tax increase of 4.99%.

1/13/01/26 NOTICE OF MEETING

RESOLVED that the public notice of the meeting had been provided in accordance with Schedule 12, paragraph 10(2) of the Local Government Act 1972.

2/13/01/26 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

  1. RESOLVED that the apologies for absence from Cllrs Carey and Sowerby be received .

  2. RESOLVED that the reasons for absence provided be agreed.

  3. RESOLVED that the letter of resignation from Cllr Olivia Dell-Price be received and it was noted that the Clerk has commenced the co-option process.

3/13/01/26 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS IN ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

None declared .

4/13/01/26 MINUTES

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Town Council meeting held on 9 December 2025 be agreed and signed as a true record.

5/13/01/26 PLANNING

  1. The following Planning Applications were received and reviewed. RESOLVED to confirm approval of all the comments submitted as detailed.

Cllr Griffiths as a member of NYC Planning Committee observes and offers advice only regarding planning applications discussed.

Applications Received

ZB25/02200/MRC – 1 College Mews – Application for modification / variation of condition 2 (drawings) – change pitch room to flat roof – new drawing number 002B for previously approved application ZB25/01197/FUL. RESOLVED no objections.

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ZB25/01966/FUL – Commercial House, 10B Bridge Road – Full planning approval for the change of use of offices to regularise previous planning approval ZB24/01812/FUL. RESOLVED no objections provided there are no issues in relation to the provision of parking spaces in relation to the change of use.

ZB25/02205/MRC – Tallow Cottage, 39A Levenside – Application for modification / variation of condition 2 (plans/drawings) – change solar panel amount and position for previously approved application 22/00219/FUL as new drawing 1773/3P received by North Yorkshire Council on13.12.25. RESOLVED no objections.

ZB25/02239/FUL – 16 Roseberry Avenue – Application for a single storey side extension, single storey rear extension, internal alterations & loft conversion with dormers. RESOLVED no objections.

ZB25/02429/FUL – 51 Levenside – Subdivision of existing dwelling to form 3no. dwellings, together with associated external alterations and demolition, boundary treatments, landscaping, and hardstanding (amended red line boundary received on 18 December 2025). RESOLVED that the Clerk has reported that the information has yet to be uploaded to the Planning Department website and therefore the Town Council is unable to respond.

Applications Granted

ZB24/01933/FUL – 5 The Garth – Erection of a single storey side extension. ZB25/01761/ADV – Roundabout Cricket Field Traffic Circus – advertising consent for 5no. external non illuminated sponsorship roundabout signs.

ZB25/02036/FUL – 19 Queens Drive – Application for a two storey rear and single storey side extension.

ZB25/01332/FUL – Millbry Hill Stokesley Store, 47 Levenside – External alterations.

  1. Planning and Development Issues: -

    • a. Taylor Wimpey Estate – RESOLVED no further update.

    • b. British Legion Club Site – RESOLVED no further update.

    • c. Tilia Estate – RESOLVED that Cllr Canavan has still not received a response to the questions he had raised. In addition, the bungalows have still not received planning approval.

    • d. Brierley Development – RESOLVED no further update.

    • e. Morrisons, High Street – RESOLVED no further update.

    • f. Costa Coffee, High Street – RESOLVED waiting for further information on the work to take place from the Landlord.

    • h. Millbry Hill – RESOLVED no further update.

    • i. 49 Levenside – RESOLVED no further update.

    • j. Mind Shop, Bridge Road – RESOLVED no further update.

    • k. Old Natwest Building – RESOLVED no further update.

RESOLVED that the Clerk had sent a letter to the Mayor, Rishi Sunak MP and NYC Chief Executive on 12 December 2025 expressing the Town Council’s disappointment at the lack of action taken regarding the ongoing enforcement issues. The fact that Stokesley is a Conservation area and the cumulative effect of having several buildings along the High Street in a poor state of repair is not acceptable. The Town Council believes it is in the public interest to have these building brought up to a suitable standard to ensure the High Street

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remains vibrant and encourages both residents, visitors and business owners to support Stokesley. To date no response has been received.

6/13/01/26 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  1. RESOLVED that the monthly statements for December 2025 circulated on 7.1.26 be received.

  2. RESOLVED that the payments made in December 2025 (attached at Appendix 2) be received.

  3. RESOLVED that following confirmation that there has been a 2.15% increase in the number of Band D equivalent properties in Stokesley it was agreed that the precept be increased from £191,450 to £205,150 in 2026/27. This equates to a 4.90% Council Tax increase.

  4. RESOLVED that the Portfolio Management fee increase information be received.

7/13/01/26 MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION Town Council

  1. Strategic Objectives for 2025/26: -

    • a. Cobbles. RESOLVED that Cllr Griffiths would supply a contact for the North Yorkshire Council contractor so a quote could be requested to carry out repairs to the cobble area in front of the White House on West Green. Cllr Griffiths would request an update on when the repair programme would be submitted to the cabinet for consideration.

    • b. Parking. RESOLVED that the Clerk is waiting for a response from NYC to confirm that they will carry out the enforcement as previously agreed and that the wording is appropriate for the signs and the size of the signs. Cllr Griffiths to chase up the response.

    • c. Endeavour Footpath. Cllr Oxley had contacted the landowner to open discussions regarding the proposal to install a footpath, however the landowner was currently not if favour of the proposal. RESOLVED that the Clerk would ascertain if the Section 106 funds could be reallocated for another project as the cycle path was no longer an option and report back.

  2. Press Releases / Newsletter – RESOLVED that draft newsletter circulated on 13.1.26 be approved subject to the amendments received.

  3. Legionella Risk Assessments. RESOLVED that the Clerk had contacted the firm recommended by Cllr Carey but had not received a response. The Clerk would contact other firms for quotes.

  4. Scout Hut. RESOLVED that Cllrs Atkinson and Oxley are waiting for the Scouting Association to provide suitable dates to meet and inspect the building and discuss the lease.

  5. Trees. RESOLVED that the work has been completed on the trees as agreed on the Riversdene Estate. The Clerk to ask our contractor to remove a large branch that has come down on the verge leading up to the pumping station on the Riversdene Estate.

  6. Banking Hub. RESOLVED that Cllr Griffiths would obtain contact information on who to apply to for a banking hub in Stokesley. Cllrs Griffiths and Johnson would draft the proposed next steps for discussion at a future meeting.

Committees and Working Groups

No meetings have taken place.

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North Yorkshire Council

  1. RESOLVED that the response from Area 2 about the parking on Levenside circulated on 19.12.25 be received.

Police

RESOLVED that the report circulated on 5.1.26 be received. A total of 13 incidents were reported between 1 December and 31 December 2025. The Clerk to forward an e-mail received via e-mail raising concerns regarding youths on e-scooters. The Clerk to ask when the front desk will be reopened in Stokesley. Cllr Griffiths informed members that two new Police Officers are due to commence work in Stokesley by the end of January. The Clerk to arrange a meeting with the new Police Constables, Sergeant and Inspector and the earliest opportunity.

YLCA

  1. RESOLVED that the White Rose Updates be received.

  2. RESOLVED that the Training E—Bulletins be received.

  3. RESOLVED that the Law and Governance Bulletins be received.

  4. RESOLVED that the Information Requests and Vacancies Information be received.

Correspondence/Complaints received

No items received.

Items tabled for information

No items received.

8/13/01/2025 EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

In accordance with Paragraph 1 (2) of The Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, the Town Council can RESOLVED that the press and public be excluded from the meeting to deal with items of a confidential nature.

The Bank Planning – RESOLVED that the Clerk advise them to remove the current application and seek pre application discussions with the Planning Department and Conservation Area Officer prior to resubmitting a revised application. Trustees would also welcome the opportunity to be included in any discussions.

Rubbish Van – RESOLVED that the Clerk write to the business owner to advise that the Town Council has received several complaints from residents regarding the parking of the waste van which belongs to one of their members of staff and to see if they can ask them to relocate the vehicle.

Spend Time in Stokesley – RESOLVED that following residents asking the question at the Parking Committee meeting what impact would the Spend Time in Stokesley campaign have on parking members confirmed that the Spend Time in Stokesley activities would take place on dates when there are no markets , therefore the Plain area would be available for parking and therefore the impact will not be as significant as on Market Days.

The meeting closed at 8.45 pm.

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Signed ……………………………………………………..Date ……………………

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APPENDIX 1

STOKESLEY TOWN COUNCIL – OCTOBER 2025

ACCOUNTS REPORT

Payments

Supplier Reason Value £
Salaries Weeks 27 - 30 4434.28
HMRC PAYE/NIC Month 7 1536.06
Sage IT Support 123.60
HFC Systems Domain – IT Support 75.12
Town Hall Trust Office Rent 4030.00
Clear Business Phone / Internet 85.76
MBP Groundcare Ivyremoval – Open Spaces / PlayArea 160.00
B&Q Drain Cover – Open Spaces / PlayArea 17.95
C G Robinson & Sons Grass Cutting– Open Spaces / Trees 2466.07
Wigin Landscaping Tree Work – MonthlyPayment x 2 500.00
MBP Groundcare Hedge SLA – Open Spaces / Trees x 2 695.00
British Gas Electricity– Open Spaces / Toilets 137.81
Initial Hygiene Contract - Open Spaces/Toilets 170.65
Direct Business Supplies Wallgate Soap– Open Spaces / Toilets 158.31
SPIOTA S137 Grant Application towards Plant Tubs 360.00
The Globe CommunityLibrary S137 Grant towards staff costs(2nd payment) 12208.00
LadyHullocks Allotments Rent 525.00
MBP Groundcare Hedge Cutting– Allotments Maintenance 150.00
Town Hall Trust MeetingRoom 60.00
Barclays Bank Charges - Miscellaneous 8.50
M J Pat Services PAT Testing– Miscellaneous 75.00
Amberol Limited Plant Tubs – Miscellaneous 2831.40
Royal British Legion Wreath – Miscellaneous 50.00
YLCA Training 73.00
Catch Designs Website Domain 114.00
Total 31045.51

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