Minutes of a  meeting of Blofield Parish Council  held on Tuesday 11^th May 2004 in Heathlands at 7.45p.m.

2526  PRESENT

Mrs. S. Rose (Chairman)

Mrs. G. Butler, Mr.A.Braithewaite,  Mr. M. Tetlow,  Mr. D. Ward , Mr. J. Clabburn, Mrs. B. Dawson,  Mr. Buffini, Mr. Sowerby (V.C)  and Mrs D.R.Wyatt (Clerk)

Also present were 5 members of public

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Chairman welcomed members of the public and explained council procedure to them.

2527  APOLOGIES

Mrs. Perry, Mr B. Murphy

2528  ABSENT.

Mrs. Perry, Mr B. Murphy

2529  DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS

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

2530 OPEN FORUM

Report received from P.C.Marshall who was at the meeting and commented that he would do all that he could to back the Council in their speeding requests. Currently he is trying to get the counter, which also records speeds. He will continue to monitor the School area  and has explained that many requests have to come from the Parish Council. As soon as the report is available it will provided for our use. Flashing lights would be the most effective without arousing annoyance.

Chairman stated that we have been down this path before and were informed that we could have them at our expense, but we will pursue this again.

Resident asked about HGV who are travelling Bullacebush Lane There. followed a lengthy debate regarding various issues of the transportation problem in Blofield. Council will check previous Planning Application regarding weight and width restrictions regarding area that now looks like a mini Trading Estate. Resident requested permission to deliver circular to residents to acquire their views. An excellent idea and we will follow it up with P.C.Marshall’s report when received.

Abuse of Car Parking spots discussed also.

2531  MINUTES OF THE PARISH COUNCIL  MEETING held on 30^th March and Planning meeting held on April 21st 2004 were confirmed and signed as being a true record.- All agreed.

2532  MATTERS ARISING

Bus Services (Minute 2516)

Following Mrs. Rose’s first meeting with Mr. Pope there has been another arranged with Mr. Pope and Mrs Parks to further discuss our problems with accessing Acle and Gt. Yarmouth daily. There are people who work there and need transportation.

Contact with Emma Luxford revealed a Grant was available to the Parish Council for a person such as Mr. Fuller to transport persons by arrangement. Unanimous decision for the Parish Council to pursue this.

Blofield Court House (Minute 2516)

Mr. Braithewaite stated that work will start soon, under his supervision and he sees no problems that cannot be overcome.

Church Maintenance.(Minute 2516)

Looking good with the exception of conservation area, which will be attended to shortly after seeding. Volunteers working very well, to be congratulated.

Nothing heard from Contractor regarding type of weed killer being used on tree-stump yet.

Flooding – Mill Road. (Minute 2520) No reply yet.

Dog bins (Minute 2516)

To be erected shortly.

Heathlands Village Hall- (Minute 2518)

Owing to Mr. Murphy’s absence there was no information regarding the Football Club.

The Boundary Committee.(Minute 2538)

Changes in Ward boundaries resulted in the suggestion that Hemblington be hived off from Blofield and placed with Wroxham Ward. A letter pointing out how ridiculous this was had been forwarded owing to the time-scale. Clerk has received confirmation of receipt of letter.

2533  WEBSITE.

Heading in by error, nothing to report

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2534  EXPENDITURE.

Cheque list presented to Council unanimous decision for payment.

Monies held on behalf of the Brewster Court Day Center will now be re-paid in three equal parts to :-

Heathlands Day Center, West View Community Fund and Brewster Court.

2535  PLANNING

Planning Application 20040721

18, Harker Way,

Dormers to Rear.

No objections, but felt dormers were overbearing and out of keeping with surrounding area.

Planning Application 20040699

Greyfriars

Lower Globe Lane

Blofield  

Single Side Extention

No objections.

2536 CORRESPONDENCE

2537  ANY OTHER BUSINESS – FUTURE ITEMS FOR AGENDA

Margaret Harker Hall – Request for financial assistance.

Mr Tetlow attending to gate – Church Ally – Thank yous expressed.

Mr. Buffini – Borton Road Site.

There being no further business the Chairman thanked everyone for coming and closed the meeting at 9.30pm.