Minutes of a meeting of Blofield Parish Council, held on 6th
January 2004 at Heathlands, 7.30p.m.
Mrs. S. Rose (Chairman)
Mrs. G. Butler, Mr .G. Buffini, Mr.A.Braithewaite, Mr.B. Murphy, Mrs.
J.Perry, Mr. M. Tetlow, Mr. Sowerby, Mr. D. Ward and Mrs. D.R.Wyatt (Clerk)
Also present were 5 members of public
.
Mr. J. Clabburn and Mrs. B. Dawson.
Mr. M. Tetlow – Court House
Mrs. S. Rose – Hemblington School Governor and Blofield Charities,
Planning Committee District Council
Mrs. J.Perry – Margaret Harker Hall.
Mrs. Dawson & Mrs. Butler – Landowners
2486 OPEN FORUM (Minute 2475)
Norfolk Rural Community Council representative Melissa Adcock, and Helen Skoyles representing
Flagship Housing attended the meeting to explain the system to the Council and
to answer questions. Councillors were assured that any housing forthcoming would
be for residents of Blofield. Helen explained Flagships involvement regarding
purchasing of land and planning permissions and stated that the time factor from
start to completion was approximately 2 years. The Chairman thanked them both
for coming and answering all questions put before them.
In principle the Council were all agreed to press ahead. Decision was
notified to Norfolk Rural Community Council and Melissa Adcock was invited to
the meeting of 17th February to update them on progress.
Bus Services Several
members of the public showed their concern over the withdrawal of evening
services, recommended to contact N.C.C. with their complaints and advised of the
Village Transport Survey meeting to
be held at the Brundall Memorial Hall on January 15th at 7.30pm.
Traffic Control –Blofield one-way system.
Public member newly moved into the area requested explanation of this
item on the Agenda, which had been placed there in response to letter received
by the Chairman from the authorities. Suggestion was parking on one side of road
only. This has been raised before and as there was no change of opinion the
reply will be forwarded by the Chairman (who received this communication) and
not the Clerk. Comment made by Councillors to request the figure 20 be placed on
the red areas in The Street, which seems to be improving.
Shop owner stated that because of the two-weekly collection service, he
had to bring his bin into his premises because some parishioners were placing
their excess rubbish in it. It then meant that chewing gum was all over the
front of the premises and being transported everywhere.
District Councillors Mrs S. Rose and Mr D. Ward stated that they would
take the complaint direct to Mr. Andy Jarvis of Broadland District Council to
obtain his comments.
The “white disabled parking” lines
outside premises in The Street, were also mentioned. They seem to be confused
with yellow “no parking” lines.
Chairman thanked all public members for coming, invited them to stay but
informed them that they would not be able to participate in any other
discussions.
The minutes of meeting held on 25th November 2003, were
confirmed and signed by the Chairman as being a correct report. Proposed Mrs.
Butler and seconded by Mr. Tetlow..
2488 MATTERS ARISING
Broadland District Council – Local Plan (Minute 2477)
Chairman attended meeting on December 15th 2003 on
Council’s behalf and reported “results much as expected.”
Court House – Disabled Access (Minute 2477)
Mr. Braithwaite reported that the councillors meeting with P.V.S
Company was not as expected and recommended that we return to Coverdale with
request of holding his current price. Beighton Builders, who had not replied,
being sent copy of our specification in the hope of securing our third
quotation. Decision to be made at next Council meeting as a start is
desirable.
Churchyard Maintenance ( Minute 2477)
No reply received from Mrs. Hall and Mr. Darby has yet to be contacted
about the root work. Chairman to contact Broadland District Council Conservation
Officer after their Budget to confirm Grant available for Church wall
maintenance
Reply considered unacceptable, copy letter taken to meeting at Brundall
Memorial Hall on transportation.
Dog Bins (minute 2478) - no reply yet.
Overgrown hedging (Minute 2478)
– Swann Cottages
This has now been attended to
Report received from Countryside Agency via Brundall Parish Council, who
have invited all to attend a meeting at Brundall Memorial Hall on January 15th
at 7.30p.m.
Broadland D.C – Annual meeting with Parish Councils (Minute 2477)
No reply at present.
Pharmacy (Minute 2477)
Plans now received Refer to minute No.2491
Parish Website (Minute 2477)
Accounts now received from Mr. Tetlow.
Broadland District Council – Tree Wardens Invitation for 14th
Jan:2004. – noted
Broadland District Council – Local Air Management – noted
Broadland District Council – Section 106 Agreements - noted
Broadland District Council – Physical Activities – Older Persons
Clerk to complete and return.
Broadland District Council – Parish Forum
Clerk to complete and return.
Broadland District Council – Dog Fouling in Parish
Clerk to complete and return
Norfolk County Council – Bus changes from January 2004
DEFRA -Equine Issues - noted
Audit Commissioners Report 2002/3
Legal notification placed on notice boards as required – no comments.
Hillcroft College Charity – placed on notice boards
Domain names- noted
Cookies for a Cure – World Leprosy week -noted
Broadland District Council – Members Allowances.
Photocopies to be distributed to all councillors for February meeting.
Proposed by Mr. Ward and seconded by Mrs Butler it was agreed that the
following accounts be paid.-
Clerks Salary – Standing Order
(Nov)
233.33
Clerks Salary – Standing Order
(Dec)
233.33
Clerks Expenses £37.50
postages etc £61.52
99.02
Stationery
20.99
Receipts
Interest – BRA account
24.92
Balance Community Account (20.12.03)
£10426.41
Balance BPA
£9038.47
Balance BRA
£19714.09
Planning Application 20031898
16, Danesbower Lane Blofield
Two Storey and Single Storey Front Extensions
Objection – too large.
Planning Application 20031912
Braydeston Hall
Brundall
Single Storey Garage
No objections
Planning Application 20031881
Blofield Surgery
Plantation Road, Blofield
Erection of New Pharmacy Building and Additional Parking.
No objections.
Notice of the following decisions had been received from the District
Council: -
Planning Application 20031652 – Derwent House, Waterlow, Blofield –
Full Approval
Traffic Control – Covered in minute No.2486
Notice Boards
Clerk reported water ingress to Notice Board near Heathlands and
requested softer inners to pin onto.
Mr. Tetlow to investigate.
Diary dates The
meeting for August 3rd will be held at The Courthouse.
Barclays Bank plc required authorisation form to be signed by cheque
signatories to enable the Clerk to call for balances of accounts. Form Signed.
Thanks given to Mr. Tetlow for attending to the School Seat.
Suggestions were put forward to inform Melissa Adcock of Norfolk
Rural Community Council about the piece of land beside the Doctor’s Surgery
allegedly owned by the Norfolk County Property Services. They will then enquire
about suitability for housing.
The next meeting will be held at The Courthouse on the 17th February
2004 at 7.30pm.