Minutes of a meeting of Blofield Parish Council, held on 17th
February 2004 in The Blofield Court House at 7.30p.m.
Mrs. S. Rose (Chairman)
Mrs. G. Butler, Mr.A.Braithewaite, Mr B. Murphy,
Mr. M. Tetlow, Mr. D. Ward , Mr. J. Clabburn, Mrs. B. Dawson and Mrs
D.R.Wyatt (Clerk)
Also present were 10 members of public
.
None
2500 ABSENT.
Mr. Buffini, Mr Sowerby and Mrs Perry.
Mr. M. Tetlow – Blofield Court House
Mrs. S. Rose – Broadland District Council , Hemblington School
Governor and Chairperson of Blofield Fuel Charity.
Mrs. Dawson & Mrs. Butler – Landowners
Mrs Dawson Heathlands and Fuel Charities
Mr. D. Ward – Broadland District Council, Parish Council & Trinity
Trust.
Mr. Braithewaite – Blofield Court House.
2502 CRIME REPORT (Forwarded by P.C. Marshall )
Read out by the Clerk.
“End
of year crime figures were 62, 9 less than in the year 2003.Main complaints were
problems with youths and speeding traffic. Since Autumn 2003 we have been
running an additional double crewed car from 1400 to 0200. Blofield has given us
fewer problems with youths than almost any other parish and checks are made on
the trouble spots as much as possible.
Speed
checks have been carries out a the 20mph zone, Woodbastwick Road and Blofield
Corner Road. This has resulted in a few prosecutions. Overall the problem is not
as bad as people think and the accident statistics for Blofield are very good.
I
am still running my Monday night club at Heathlands Social Club which about 15
youths attend each week. Last week was the third anniversary of the opening of
this club.
An
offender was due in court recently for various offences including one burglary
and one attempted burglary at two of the shops in the High Street, during
September 2003.
During
the Spring of last year several cars had their fuel lines cut and petrol taken.
Three people were arrested after being caught in the act at Thorpe. The
ringleader of these is now serving four years for some serious crimes. Although
only the Thorpe crime was cleared up it is believed that these three were
responsible for the eight Blofield crimes. I would like to think that 2003 was a
good year and hope 2004 will be the same. P.C. Marshall”
Several
parishioners attended the meeting in response to Planning Application No.
20040097 Garden Farm Garden Centre, 58, Yarmouth Road.
A
well presented report was read out to all present and a copy is attached to the
minutes held by the Clerk.
Mrs
Rose (Chairman) explained that she could not answer in any depth as if she was
called upon by Broadland District Council to
speak about the application it had to be clear that she had not compromised
herself. The parishioners were assured that both she and Cllr D. Ward would do
all they could to put this case to the planning Committee at Broadland District
Council.
Further
response read out by parishioner opposing the application, a few of the reasons
given were, environmental, night blight and further disturbance to nearby
residents by alarms etc, just to name a few. Mrs Rose responded by reading a
list of what the original planning application was for and there was no quarrel
with any of the items.
The
minutes of meetings held on 6th and 29th January were
confirmed and signed by the Chairman as being correct reports. Proposed Mrs.
Butler and seconded by Mr. Tetlow.
RURAL HOUSING (Minute 2486)
Letter
received by Mrs. Rose from Flagship, which was read out to the Council.
Summary
was “did the Council approve of Flagship to buy land previously discussed and
land-bank it for future use.” Council all agreed. Mrs. Rose to confirm as
Clerk had not received the letter.
VILLAGE TRANSPORT SURVEY-Report from Mr. D. Ward (Minute 2488)
Cllr
Ward attended the recent meeting held at Blofield to discuss bus services which
are being cut at will as Norfolk County Council states that each service
has to pay its way. There are grants available to set up a door to door car
service which if merged with other parishes could be a viable proposition.
However the Parish Council has to supply funds on a regular basis and after 5
years the external funding is withdrawn. Also on the down side, disabled persons
have to have their own carer as drivers are not allowed to assist. Therefore
charges will be doubled for the disabled passengers. Councillors felt they
needed more information, Clerk to enquire from various sources and bring to next
meeting.
Mrs
Rose also reported a future meeting to be held at Broadland District Council
when members of the public will be able to put forward their views.
Date
to be supplied later.
Mrs
rose stated that she had referred the matter regarding the bin outside shop and
had been informed that the Broadland District Council should not have emptied it
at all. Suggested placing plastic bag inside and when full, removing it to the
commercial bin.
His
recommendation was N.F.Coverdale at approximately £16033.42 plus V.A.T.
Start
early March –end of April. Unanimous decision to accept and go ahead.
Churchyard Maintenance ( Minute 2488)
Mrs
(Chairman) contacted Broadland District Council Conservation Officer after their
Budget had been decided.
Conservation
Officer Mr. Paul White, will be sadly missed when he leaves and as yet no one is
prepared to commit themselves on the decision regarding Grant for the wall.
No
reply yet from Mrs. Hall and Mr. Darby has yet to be contacted.
Pharmacy (Minute 2488)
Cllrs
Mrs Rose and Mr. Ward attended planning meeting together with Dr. Gaskin.
Planning
application had to be refused because it was outside development area.
This
application has gone to appeal and is being held at Little Plumstead Hospital.
Cllrs
Mrs Rose ,Mr. Ward and Dr. Gaskin will attend together with other personal and
parishioners were assured that they will do all that they can. Decision will not
be made at this meeting but will be forwarded later.
Dog Bins (minute 2488)
Permission
has been given to erect these bins and they have been delivered to the Clerk.
Order was placed early February for placement by February 28th,
however to date these have not been collected.
Parish Website (Minute 2488)
Awaiting
letter from Cllr Tetlow, stating that the Parish Council are the owners of the
website “Blofield.net” to enable the account to be processed.
Mrs
Rose reported that there would not be any parish elections this year, but two
District Councillors will be required to cover Blofield, Blofield Heath and
Hemblington. Boundaries have been changed to include South Walsham & Upton.
Broadland Primary Care Trust – New Pharmacy - Noted
Broadland District Council – New House No. - Noted
Broadland District Council – Revised register of electors – Clerk to
file
Broadland District Council – District & Parish Elections
(circulated)
NCAPTC – audit information for 2004
NCAPTC – 2004 Handbook – Order 2.
NCAPTC – Norfolk Link 141
NCAPTC – Village and Town of the Year Competition - Noted
NCAPTC – Norfolk Playing Field Association - Noted
NCAPTC – Rospa’s Children Playground Inspection - None
NCAPTC – Seminar Swaffham 16th March 2004 - No
NCAPTC – Risk Assessment Cllrs & Clerks – Upton April 14th
Clerk to attend
NCAPTC – Information from the Norfolk Constabulary. – Clerk to file.
Proposed by Mrs. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Clabburn it was agreed that
the following accounts be paid.-
|
Bush
Management Fee – Court House
|
587.50 |
|
Audit
Commission
|
141.00 |
|
Clerk
Salary – Jan: Standing Order
|
233.33 |
|
Clerks
Expenses £37.50 Postage etc
£53.66
|
91.16 |
|
Stationery
|
12.67 |
|
|
2509 PLANNING
Planning Application No. 20040037
6, Rosemary Road – Rear Conservatory,
No objections suggest screening between next
door neighbour.
Planning Application No.20040097
Garden Farm Garden Centre, 58, Yarmouth Road.
Variation of condition 10 on PP010815 to
permit the sale of camping equipment.
Parish
Council strongly opposes this as intrusive and out of keeping with the area.
An
asset will be replaced by no go
area at weekends.
Planning application No. 20040193
Braydeston
House,
Lingwood
Road, Blofield.
No
objections.
20031898
Withdrawn
16, Danesbower Lane
.
Blofield NR13 4LP
Two Storey & Single Storey Front Extensions
Planning
Application No. 20031787
Leaford
Orchard
Close
NR13
4SE
Single
Storey side extension plus Double Garage at Front.
Full
Approval
Planning
application No. 20031625
Adj Hobsons, Fox Lane
Blofield,NR13
4LW
Erection
of Children’s Day Nursery
Outline
Approval
Planning
Application No. 20031652
Derwent House
Waterlow
Blofield
Single
Storey Rear Extension
Full
Approval
Enforcements:-
Wall
at Hall Paddock
passed to Planning Officer for action
14,
Church Road,
Further Site inspection 28th July 200
Cllr
Clabburn requested thinking about commencing
meetings at 7.00p.m.
Councillors
also asked to consider four weekly interval meetings instead of six.
To
discuss next meeting.
E-mail
received regarding dog bins required in Doctor’s Road Council has nowhere to
site these bins and the one by the school was removed at parent’s request.
Also
e-mail regarding Street lights – Council decided against further night blight.
Letter
received from Mr. R.B.Crisp reminding us that the 30mph speed limit on
Lingwood Road has only eight weeks to run.
Standards
Board for England
– Letter informing declaration of membership of the Freemasons and registering
and declaring paid up membership of political party associations,
Fordham
& Johns
– Offering services of access audit. Referring to the Disabled Act. We have
arranged to have our work carried out
Letter
to be forwarded to Vice chairman.
Broadland
District Council – State
of Broadland debate – March 4th, Acle Centre.
Mrs
Rose will attend.
The next meeting will be held at Margaret Harker Hall on the 30th
March 2004 at 7.30pm.
There
being no further business the Mrs Rose (Chairman) thanked everyone for attending
and closed the meeting at 10.00p.m.