20 July 2026
HAVERAH PARK WITH BECKWITHSHAW PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON Monday 20 July 2026
Location: Beckwithshaw Village Hall
Present: Councillors – Cllr D Spence (Chairman), Cllr J Parish, Cllr M David, Cllr Mr S Swires
and Cllr Mrs S Swires.
Parish Clerk – Mrs J H Galloway
3 Members of the public were present.
Open Section for Public prior to meeting
The owner of East Lodge (at roundabout) requests help with identifying the owner/owners of the
2 Chestnut trees at the side of the entrance to their property as one of the trees is now pushing against the stone wall. North Yorkshire highways have said it is not part of the highways edge.
After reading last months minutes about our Parish Council’s decision to not join with Harrogate
Town Council‘s Neighbourhood Plan, Mr Hey offered to look into funding for the PC as he has had experience of the benefits and outcomes of these Plans at his previous residence.
- Apologies: Cllr N Hull
- Declaration of Interest: None
- Exempt Information: None
- Approval of Previous Minutes
Approval of the Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on 15 June was proposed by Cllr David and seconded by Cllr Mrs S Swires. The minutes were signed by the Chairman.
- Urgent Business: Vacancies – Co option of Mr Dave Jubb as a Parish Councillor
Proposed by Cllr Parish and seconded by Cllr
Spence. All in favour
The Co-option papers were signed by Mr Jubb and
he was welcomed by the Parish Councillors
It was noted that the revised Register of Interest
Documents were to be used in the future.
Speed Sign – After a discussion it was proposed by Cllr Mr S
Swires and seconded by Cllr David, that a
replacement VAS be purchased. Agreed by
all. Cllr Spence to check that only a SLR
type of sign is allowed and the names of
approved vendors.
Village Gateways – A design has been chosen, which will include
the Speed Limit and Village Name. It was proposed by Cllr David, seconded by Cllr Jubb and agreed by all. A copy of
the PC’s Public Liability cover to be sent to Cllr Mrs S
Swires. Cllr Mrs S Swires to send in License application.
Emergency Plan – A reviewed plan has been passed to the Clerk
for checking and amendment. Ongoing
Local NY Plan – A zoom meeting has been arranged in August.
- Finances: The bank balances at 20 July 2026 were reported to the Parish Council:
Community Account £2,910.90
Money Manager (Deposit Account) £9,375.41
TOTAL £12,286.31
Internal Audit – 6 months to be audited at the October meeting.
The external auditors have acknowledged receipt of our Certificate of Exemption
- North Yorkshire Councillor Cllr Spence has written to Cllr Hull.
- Planning: Applications
26/02905/FUL
Replacement Stable Block at Crimple Head House, Otley Road (Mr & Mrs S Cope)
The Parish Council does not object to or support the application but wishes to
make comments or seek safeguards as set out below.
The PC is concerned that the external lighting be kept minimal because of the rural
area. The PC supports the comments of the Principal ecologist.
26/03398/FUL
Demolition of a 2 storey side extension and erection of a replacement 2 storey side
extension at Valley Farm, Howhill Quarry Road (Mr Bland)
The Parish Council has no objections
- Traffic and Highways: Pothole at entrance to Williams Court repaired.
Pothole at Whinney Lane Junction repaired.
Pothole at Roundabout marked for repair
Kexgill update
New portal for reporting, Clerk to register etc.
Problems can be reported to North Yorkshire on the following webpage:
- Copse and Grass Cutting: Recontact Chevin Landscapes re clearing copse and also
ask about clearing the footpath to the cricket ground.
- Correspondence: North Yorkshire Parish Liaison – website now set up and
PC registered.
Wildfire Prevention Campaign letter
Cameras in North Yorkshire
- Councillors Questions/Comments:
Requested to inform NY re Grass edge cutting not yet
done on a stretch of the B6162 Otley Road.
There has been no response so far with regards to the
clerk’s position or new Councillors.
- Dates and time of next meetings at 7.30pm Monday 14 September 2026
Monday 12 October 2026
Monday 16 November 2026
The meeting closed at 9.45pm
Please check the website for further information – www.beckwithshaw.org
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS REQUIRED
| No. | Action | Responsibility |
| 1 | Reclaim VAT | Clerk – ongoing |
| 2 | Broadband, continuous | Cllrs Spence |
| 3 | Speed on Lady Lane, Data Loggers | Cllr David |
| 4 | Parish needs for Traffic Management | Cllrs Spence and David |
| 5 | Contact Highways – ongoing | Clerk |