12th February 2026
MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
Held in the Board Room, Rudding Park Hotel on 12th February 2026
PRESENT: Chairman N MacDermid, Cllrs A Dewsnip (Vice Chairman) C. Dickinson, T Hall, and S Gallimore. Also in attendance NYC Cllr A Paraskos, M Richards (Clerk) and 1 resident.
- Apologies: Apologies for absence were received and accepted from Cllrs K Tharby and J Locke.
- Declaration of Interest and Notification of changes in the Members’ Register of Interest: None.
- Public participation. No items submitted.
- Minutes of the previous meeting on 8th January were proposed as a correct record by Councillor Dickinson and seconded by Councillor Hall. The Chairman then signed the minutes.
- Matters arising.
Dealt with as part of the agenda.
Planning
c) 26/00413/FUL – Demolition of existing side extension and erection of replacement side extension. Stonecroft House, Plompton Rd, Follifoot.
As the applicant was present, the Chairman suggested this change in the agenda and invited the applicant to outline the background to the application, whilst he displayed the existing and proposed layout plans and elevations. The applicant explained that the existing extension had become dilapidated, was leaking and therefore required replacement. He described the proposed replacement with details of the materials to be used and how it would be of much better quality and more in keeping with the rest of the property. Councillors agreed with this assessment, had no questions and resolved that a SUPPORT response be submitted.
a) 25/04275/LB – Installation of an electric car charger on an external wall. Orchard Barn, 3
Wingate Court, Plompton.
The Chairman displayed the location of the charging point, and although councillors thought a lower location on the wall may have been preferable, a SUPPORT response was agreed.
b) 26/00225/FUL – Modifications and extension of existing single storey extension. Addition of
roof window and alterations to fenestration. April Cottage, 4 Rudding Dower, Follifoot.
Councillors briefly discussed, reviewing the existing and proposed elevations but had no observations or objections and agreed to SUPPORT the application.
d) 26/00139/COU – Change of use of part of first floor of existing building to form café. Follifoot Park Riding Centre, Pannal Road, Follifoot.
The Chairman displayed the location plan with the existing and proposed room layout. A councillor, who was familiar with the building, explained that it was a large, virtually unused space, and the proposed development would be of potential benefit to the community. Councillors discussed and agreed with this opinion although some questions were raised about potential disabled access. It was agreed however that this was a question for the Planners and a SUPPORT response would be submitted.
Decisions
e) 25/00786/REMMAJ – Reserved matters application for Phase 1a (Tennis) seeking approval of access, appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale for the construction of a new tennis pavilion, outdoor tennis courts, access, car parking, landscaping, and associated engineering operations and ancillary works pursuant to outline planning permission reference: 23/01184/OUTMAJ – Rudding Holiday Park Rudding Park Follifoot.
GRANTED
f) 25/00787/REMMAJ – Reserved matters application for Phase 1b (Grounds Shed) seeking approval of access, appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale for the construction of a new grounds shed, with access, parking, landscaping, and associated engineering operations and ancillary works pursuant to outline planning permission reference: 23/01184/OUTMAJ
Rudding Holiday Park, Follifoot.
GRANTED
Councillors noted the above 2 decisions at e) and f) and had no comments.
Other
g) Northern Gas Network structure, Plompton Road.
The Chairman reminded councillors of the background to this case and advised that, although a further response had been received from NGN, the matter had not been resolved and further discussions would need to take place.
7. Chairman’s communications.
a) Trees on unregistered land off Spofforth Lane.
A resident had expressed her concern regarding damage to her telephone line from the trees as above. She had been unable to ascertain responsibility for the trees as the land, off Spofforth Lane, is unregistered. She had approached Openreach but had not received a helpful response.
As there is some potential for more widespread damage, the Chairman suggested that both Openreach and NYC Highways be formally contacted to determine whether a solution could be reached. He will provide the clerk with a What3Words location.
b) Kissing Gate. As well as the remedial work to the structure (as agreed with the contractor), a resident had suggested that some improvement and consolidation was needed for the surrounding groundworks. Councillors agreed and the clerk will inform the contractor.
c) To note – the Chairman had been informed that Openreach will roll out full fibre broadband throughout the village later in the year.
Other items included as part of the agenda.
8. Clerk’s correspondence
a) Parish Council workshops. Dates still not fixed. The clerk has requested 3 places and he will inform councillors when dates confirmed.
b) Post Office notice board. The contractor has inspected and advised that repair/refurbishment
is the most cost-effective solution. He recommends however, that a lead “canopy” should be set into the stonework to prevent future water ingress. Councillors agreed but noted that permission needed to be sought from the property owner, before work proceeded. Cllr Hall commented that the Plompton notice board was also in need of repair and the clerk undertook to refer it to the contractor.
c) Harrogate Town Council – The new Town Council is proposing to develop its own Neighbourhood Plan. As part of the process, it is being suggested that adjoining parish councils should be involved so that potential joint interests can be considered. To that end, a joint meeting proposed. The Chairman indicated his intention to take part and invited other councillors to attend also if they so wished. The clerk will follow up with the Town Clerk.
d) Healthcare messages. Various Health “Toolkits” have been received from the Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, with a request that they be shared as widely as possible throughout the Parish. Councillors agreed and the toolkits will be promulgated via the website and FaceBook page.
9. Parish Matters
a) Plompton.
Cllr Hall confirmed that some of the outstanding issues as previously notified had at last been resolved. The tarmac has been repaired and white lines re-drawn but the black and white marker posts are still to be replaced, nor have the car parts been removed. Cllr Paraskos will follow up.
He also provided a plan showing all the relevant gullies which will be repaired. Unfortunately, this does not include the main A661 gully which needs extensive work and this cannot be done until the new financial year.
b) Village upkeep
Noted that the ditch adjacent to Oak House on Pannal Road, is full of water. The Chairman will provide the What3Words location to the clerk who will notify NYC Highways.
c) Designated Parish Council Police Representative? The clerk will enquire the current position with NYP.
d) Guilders Bridge – inconsiderate/dangerous vehicle parking. The clerk will raise again with NYP and request occasional police presence/patrols.
10. Road safety
a) VAS Speed Sign – Cllr Dickinson provided the latest data and observed there were no significant issues to report. The Chairman thanked Cllr Dickinson for his continued efforts.
b) Haggs Road. The installation of the 40mph marker posts along with road markings have now been completed. Councillors were pleased to note and any comments from residents are awaited!
c) Implementation of 20mph zones. The clerk has forwarded the request to the NYC Highways Safety Officer for the introduction of a blanket 20mph zone throughout the village ie changing all current 30mph limits to 20mph.
d) Consideration is being given to implementing a speed survey outside the Riding School, although it is noted that this is currently a 60mph zone. The Chairman agreed to check the feasibility of pursuing this option and will report to the clerk. The possibility of a similar exercise on Rudding Lane was deferred until the next meeting.
11. Follifields
a) The Chairman and Cllr Gallimore undertook to review the recommendations in the ROSPA report and summarise outstanding issues for the next meeting.
b) The clerk will remind the contractor for the work needed around the goal mouth area and the replacement of the rotted gatepost.
12. Finance
a) Review of finances, approval of expenditure.
. Balance at the bank on 12th February 2026 in Current Account £402.26 and Deposit Account £25,408.89, total £25,811.15. Bank statements to be initialled by the Chairman in confirmation, as part of his payment authorisation process. Monthly Reconciliation –reconciliation as at 12th February was provided, with receipts and payments in the period
8th January to 12th February, reconciling to the account balances shown above. Councillors then unanimously agreed the 4 amounts below for payment.
| Clerk’s salary | M Richards | £308.26 | Bank transfer |
| PAYE | HMRC | £205.50 | Bank transfer |
| Room hire – Rudding Park Hotel | M Richards | £25.00 | Bank transfer |
| Room Hire – Village Hall | Village Hall | £192.00 | Bank transfer |
b) The Chairman briefly ran through the Summary and Cumulative budget statements explaining the updates from January receipts and payments. Councillors had examined the budget statements prior to the meeting and had no questions or comments.
13. Items for the next meeting
a) Date of Spring Litter pick
b) Memorials for Ceris Sladdin and Unice Cansfield
The meeting finished at 9.20pm
Date of next meeting – Thursday 12th March 2026, commencing at 7.30pm. To be held in the Board Room in the Main House of Rudding Park Hotel.