Click here to see minutes of the meeting held on 13 January

For the January Finance Report, click here.

To read the Parish Council's comment on the Wellington Pub Company's latest planning application, click here.

Following the recent Affordable Housing Consultation Day at the village hall, numerous concerns have been expressed about the 2024 NYCC housing survey upon which the Council's proposal is based. It is clear that many residents were not even aware of the survey's existence.

The Parish Council was not directly consulted and has no record of any correspondence regarding the survey prior to its distribution in March 2024. We therefore contend that the survey was not sufficiently well publicised and does not present an accurate or statistically robust reflection of local housing need.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SURVEY REPORT

We urge residents to send their comments to the Rural Housing Enablers at:
ruralhousingenablers@northyorks.gov.uk

In light of the proliferation of planning and other matters affecting the whole Parish, we are seeking new councillors to add perspective and ensure that the best interests of our community continue to be served.

We liaise with the County Council and other local services on matters ranging from planning and traffic to the upkeep of the playing field and the staging of community events. While much of this work is behind-the-scenes, it is absolutely crucial for the well-being and integrity of our village and the surrounding area. Essentially, our aim is to keep Bilbrough beautiful!

If you are interested in joining the PC - or if you have any other local matters you would like to raise - please email us at clerkbilbroughcouncil@gmail.com or simply come along to any PC meeting.