MINUTE 1203
A meeting of the Parish Council was held on Monday the 10th day of OCTOBER 2011 at
the Methodist Chapel, Bell Street - commencing 7.30pm.
COUNCILLORS PRESENT: - Mr Garland (Chairman),Messrs.
Lambert, Glasscock, Cooper, Storey, and Mrs Smith. Also present 3 members of public and Sq Leader Neilds.
APOLOGIES - received from Mrs Batten,
Mrs McGeeney, Mr Spanswick, Mr Lawrence & Mr Reeve.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST - none declared.
MINUTES of the last meeting were taken as read, agreed and
duly signed by the Chairman.
PUBLIC SPEAKING - the Chairman suspended the meeting for 10 minutes
to allow the public to address the Council. Members of public raised concerns
about the condition of the footpaths & road surface in Nightingale Lane.
The Oakfields estate was included in a 3 year programme to have all the footpaths re-surfaced only part
has been done. A “No Through” sign was also supposed to have been erected. It
was advised that the residents should contact Highways as well as the Council
doing so re these complaints. Clerk would report again and enquire about the
progress of the re-surfacing programme. Sq Leader Neilds advised that he has been re-instated and will be at
RAF Lakenheath for the next 4 years. All members of public
left meeting at 7.40pm.
MATTERS ARISING
1 SNT - Feltwell has been
prioritised to target issues of anti-social behaviour in St Mary’s Churchyard & also concerns about
speeding. Warning of police officer impersonators.
2 Risk Assessment - Clerk
advised Monster required photo’s of problem’s with zip wire, this is in hand,
to determine if damage is covered under warranty. Manhole cover still not
repaired, Clerk to remind Mr Scarff. Litter collector has finished sweeping
tennis court for this year. Mrs Smith did inspection,
generally clean & tidy with no major problems. Mr
Lawrence to do next inspection.
3 REGBIO - As the period
to keep area of allotment land expires on 15th October, the Clerk
had emailed REGBIO to enquire of any progress as the land would need to be put
out to tender. Email received from REGBIO advising they still wanted to pursue
this matter and ask that the area of land is held for a further 12 months,
subject to agreement. Chairman proposed that this area of land is held for
another 12 months, same terms as previous year, all agreed. Clerk to contact
solicitor to advise REGBIO.
4 Changing Rooms -
revised business plan received. Email received from football club enquiring if
the Council would provide them with a letter confirming that they are going to
lease them the land & of the commitment of a maximum contribution of £50,000
to the project, this is required to assist them in applying for grants.
It was agreed that a letter of intent could be sent to the Football Club. They
also enquired if they could place a notice board on the grassed area outside
Central Garage, Clerk to advise that this is Highway owned so they could not
give permission but the garage may give permission for one to be placed inside
the railings on their land. Clerk has spoken to solicitor re points raised for
initial drawing up of lease and the solicitor advises to wait and see what
terms any grant body requires before progressing further, agreed.
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MATTERS ARISING CONT
5 Land Registry - NFN
6 War Memorial - Quote
received in writing to paint railings, £300, this work
is complete. All work now done, grass laid, wall repaired, railings painted
area looks very nice and it was agreed that a letter of thanks should be sent to
the volunteers of Friends of St Mary’s who carried out the work Remembrance
Sunday 13th November, wreaths to be ordered.
7 Allotment Enquiries -
Certificate received from CGM re dealing with the knotweed.
8 Village Sign - Mr
Lambert advised nearly done. Sign has been washed, post painted, new slates on
plinth these were provided by N Wilson. Mr Batten has helped with this project.
It was agreed letters of thanks are sent to Mr Batten & N Wilson for their
help, thanks were also expressed to Mr Lambert.
9 Long Lane - email from
Highways advising matter being investigated & we will be made aware of the
findings at the earliest opportunity. No response from Mr White or MP.
10 High Street Sign - in hand.
11 Oak Garden - quotes from CGM
to spray area £26 or to clear area and spray £90. Mr Lambert advised he would
try and clear area, all agreed to leave at present.
12 KL&WNBC - LDF - Clerk read out
email sent to Borough re this, it was agreed to copy to MP asking for her
support with this issue.
13 Report to Highways - Hythe Rd not yet done, footpath Hill Street in hand.
14 Wall, The Beck - Clerk has sent
letter to owners, via Goymour, who are their agents.
15 Parking Bell Street - bad accident
recently which seems to have helped to solve this problem, occasionally
resident parking on grassed area, this is safer than parking on the road.
16 Audit - no major
problems, auditor had noted that the Clerk had used tippex
(not allowed) and one area internal auditor had not completed. Completion notices
displayed on notice board as required.
17 WNVCA - donation request
- declined.
18 Residents Letter - letter advising the footpath along Hythe Road near Churchyard has been widened, this had been
requested by the Council.
CORRESPONDENCE
19 NCC - delivering local
highway improvements in partnership with Parish Councils - information on
proposals & invite to submit bids. Closing date 20/1/12 - to be discussed
next meeting. Future roll of small schools. KL&WN Settlements Surface Water
management plan - briefing notes. Norfolk Minerals & Waste LDF -
notification of adoption
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CORRESPONDENCE CONT..
20 St Mary’s PCC - Festival of
Light participation - no volunteer.
21 Boundary Commission - 2013 review of
Parliamentary constituencies - Mr Storey advised that we would not be losing
any MP’s under this review.
22 KL&WNBC - draft statement
of licensing policy - licensing of sex establishments.
23 CPRE - meeting 19/10 re
local plan. Booklet on how to respond to planning applications a 8 step plan.
24 Norse - landscape
development - services offered.
25 Society of Local Clerk’s - ongoing training
for Clerks - currently not members.
26 Jubilee Woods Project - leaflet.
27 Brochures - FLP. Wicksteed.
Littlethorpe. Parish magazines.
28 CHEQUES - were signed for
the following - L Peckham £636.05, Methodist Church £16,
S Sargent £114.70,
Post Office £138.98, B McGeeney £99.96, Anglian Water £186.69, Mazars £342,
D Gardiner £300, Viridor £56.40, CGM £720.
29 PLANNING - none for
meeting. On 2/11 the following were APPROVED by 4 Councillors
- L Hurrell, 2 Leonard’s Lane - proposed extension
and alterations. Mr & Mrs Jones - Laine House, Southery Rd -
construction of 2 storey extension, fireplace & chimney and new detached
double garage.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
30 Letter Resident Clerk advised she
has sent letter to another resident re filling up the blue bulk bin, resident
had acknowledged letter and apologised for use.
31 Report to Highways - Oakfields Estate as reported by residents. Southery Rd is very dangerous, copy of letter to be sent to
MP & Cllr White.
32 Incinerator Campaign - request for
Parish Council assistance - email to be copied to each councillor
for discussion next meeting.
33 Rangers Visit - this is
scheduled for w/e 7/11/11 - Clerk to report areas. Apparently the previous
report was not received so any outstanding area will be carried over.
Next meeting to be held 14th November 2011.
Meeting declared closed 8.35 pm.
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