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A meeting of the Parish Council was held on Monday the 14th day of NOVEMBER 2011 at
the Methodist Chapel, Bell Street - commencing 7.30pm.
COUNCILLORS PRESENT: - Mr Garland (Chairman), Mrs
Batten (Vice Chair) Messrs. Glasscock, Cooper, Storey, Lawrence and Mrs McGeeney. Also present Sqd Leader Neilds.
APOLOGIES - received from Mrs Smith,
Mr Lambert, Mr Reeve & Mr Spanswick.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST - none declared.
MINUTES of the last meeting were taken as read, agreed and
duly signed by the Chairman.
PUBLIC SPEAKING - no public present.
MATTERS ARISING
1 RAF Feltwell - Sqd Leader Neilds advised that
late night flying continues for the present. The work on the A1065 to make a
new entrance onto the base should be finished by the end of November, on time.
The chairman expressed thanks for the large number of American personnel that
attended the remembrance service. Nothing further to report Sq Leader Neilds left the meeting at 7.35pm.
2 SNT - email advising of
downward trend in crimes for W Norfolk.
3 Risk Assessment - quote
from Monster received re zip wire Clerk waiting for clarification on quote,
next meeting. Manhole cover has been done. Mr Lawrence did report. Teen shelter
one of the Perspex panels has been damaged with a sharp object & needs
removing, Clerk to get removed and quote to replace. Double doors to c/rooms
have also been damaged with sharp object but ok at moment. Wall on boundary of playingfield is showing signs of deterioration, Clerk to
write to owners. Tree stump near cub hut has large hole could prove dangerous, Clerk to obtain quote to have removed/grinded
out. Whilst doing inspection Mr Lawrence heard a noise from the c/rooms upon
investigation he fount that
three lights were left on, a toilet was blocked and another the water was
running permanently - Clerk to write to football club re these matters. Playingfield was generally clean, a lot of leaves &
branches laying around. Mr Lawrence felt the play
equipment was showing signs of wear & tear. Mr Reeve to
carry out next inspection.
4 REGBIO - Cq for £500 received to keep area
vacant for another 12 months under same terms as previous. Clerk advised Mr
Waters has sprayed area for £15, Clerk had contacted
some members of the Council to approve this as it would have cost more if it
had to be done at a different time. Mr Storey queried this decision.
5 Changing Rooms - NFN
6 Land Registry - NFN
7 War Memorial - letter
received from Ms Cock re work completed. Chairman advised brick pillar needs monitoring, it was felt that this was the responsibility of
the Church
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8 Long Lane - letter from
Highways apologising for the signage problems during
these works. The most appropriate way of addressing the settlement problems are
being considered by the relevant officers and the Council will be consulted
about the extent and timing of any work in due course. In the meantime the
condition of the road surface will be monitored and maintained by the local
team to keep it safe.
9 High Street - Signs -
in hand.
10 Oak Garden - Mr Lambert has strimmed
this.
11 KL&WNBC - LDF - Clerk read out email received from Ms
Truss MP , she has recently met with Natural England
and urged them to review their position in relation to the stone curlew buffer
zone. We will be kept updated on developments.
12 Report to Highways - Mr Storey would look at the drain in Hythe Road to see if work been
done. Footpath in Hill Street, a small amount of tarmac has been laid but this
makes no difference to the damaged surface, Clerk to write again.
13 Wall, The Beck - no work yet done to
repair wall.
14 Parking, Bell Street - email from resident re vehicles parking
on grass in Bell St & Wilton Rd - this was discussed, Clerk to advise
sender to contact Highways as they are responsible for these verges.
15 NCC - all Councillors received
copies of email re highway proposals, this was discussed and agreed that no
bids would be submitted. Settlements water surface management plan - Minutes of
stakeholder meeting on website - plan showing possible flood problem areas in Feltwell
from surface water.
16 Report to Highways - letter advising the depression near “the
Old Ship” on the Southery Rd has been inspected and
works to rectify this have been issued to the contractor and will be completed
when resources are available, in the meantime warning boards have been erected
and these will be regularly checked. There is a scheme in next years programme for a thin veneer
surfacing for the Oakfields Estate. Some schemes have
been dropped back in the programme due to funding
cuts so this will not be done this financial year. Further schemes to complete
the estate will be programmed for future years. The “No Through
Road” sign has been ordered and will be erected when received. Nightingale Road
will be inspected and any work required to defective trenches will be
programmed.
17 Incinerator Campaign - Each Councillor
received copy of email re funding support, after discussion it was agreed not
to make any donation at the present time.
18 Rangers Visit - Clerk advised most work carried out that was
reported, waiting list of areas covered.
CORRESPONDENCE
19 NCC - updating on Highway services. Norfolk
Matters. Year book. Better broadband for
Norfolk information sheet no2. Methwold Warren, Methwold - planning application
additional information. Poster re May Gurney grants for recycling.
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20 Active Norfolk -
2012 Olympic pledge. Leaflets.
21 WNBC - Planning scheme of delegation - update - this was
discussed and clarification required, Clerk to email. Core
strategy - notice of adoption. Mayor’s design in the environment awards
- nominations by 27.1.12.
22 Breckland DC
- consultation of LDF Specific consultation.
23 Wash Estuary - conference being held 29/11
at Long Sutton.
24 East of England - conference for councillors re planning being held 21/11.
25 NALC - Consumer champions needed. Norfolk
link. Two vacancies on executive committee nominations invited. Initial training for Clerk’s & Councillor’s.
Autumn seminar 17/11 at Sandringham.
26 Queens Diamond Jubilee Beacons - a guide.
27 National Westminster Bank - ahead for
business.
28 Came & Co - parish matters newsletter. Notification
of change of address.
29 Brochures - 2 Train. Clerk’s & Council’s direct. Wicksteed. Whitehouse. Woodberry.
Glasdon.
AJP Publishing. W&S. Furniture
at work. Parish magazine.
30 CHEQUES - were signed for the following - L Peckham £636.25, Cash £15, Methodist Church £28, S Sargent £113.49, CGM £195, Viridor
£69.72, Berryman £141.84. VAT refund received and allotment rents banked.
31 PLANNING - none for this meeting. On the 25th
November the following was APPROVED by 4 Councillors
- Ms J Hall - 1 Munson’s Place - 2 storey extension to form granny annex.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
32 Parking Outside School - Mrs Batten
advised that a recent newsletter from the head mistress advised that parking on
the yellow lines outside the school gates was being permitted to help with
parking problems. The Council believes it is illegal to park on these areas and
it was agreed to write to the SNT & the school re this matter.
33 Crosshill - Lodge Road - it
was agreed to obtain cost to cut back the lower branches of this tree to level
it up and improve visibility.
34 Parking on Footpaths - SNT to be asked to look at vehicles
obstructing the footpaths in the village especially in Long Lane & Oak
Street.
35 Report to Highways - Falcon Rd footpaths - Mr Garland advised
that recently workmen had scrapped off the surface of the paths and scattered
lumps of tarmac leaving the surface more dangerous than previous, Clerk to
report.
36 Poor TV Reception in Village - a lot of
people losing channels since digital switchover, Clerk to try and determine why
these problems are occurring.
37 Remembrance Sunday - a lot of people attended. Mr Storey felt
that the police should be asked in the future if vehicles can be stopped
entering Bell Street at the Oak St junction to prevent the traffic problems
that occurred during the service.
Next meeting to be held 12th December 2011.
Meeting declared closed at 8.40pm.
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