Minutes of meeting of Blofield Parish Council held on Tuesday 18th January 2005 at Heathlands. at 7.30p.m.

2605 PRESENT Mrs. S. Rose (Chairman) Mrs. G. Butler, Mr. J. Clabburn, Mrs. Perry, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Sowerby (V.C) , Mr. D. Ward, Mr. Braithewaite, Mrs. Dawson, Mr. Buffini, and Mrs D.R.Wyatt (Clerk) Also present were Mrs. Julia Corbett (Auditor) and members of the public

Chairman welcomed Councillors, Mrs. Corbett and members of the public explaining counc procedure to them.

2606 APOLOGIES Mr.Tetlow.

2607 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS Mrs. S. Rose - Treasurer Blofield W.E.A.

Mrs. S. Rose - 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 Mrs J. Perry. - Margaret Harker Hall.

2608 OPEN FORUM Suspend Standing Orders.

Clerk read out report submitted to Council by P.C. Marshal! in the event of his absence Resume Standing Orders.

2609 MINUTES of the parish council meetings held on 7th December 2004 were agreed t be a true record and were duly signed. Proposed by Mrs. G. Butler and seconded by Mr. [ Ward. Unanimous decision.

2610 MATTERS ARISING - Outstanding 2004 items.

Blofield Court House (Minute 2600) Mr. Braithewaite state that facilities were now in place for keybox with digital press button obtain key to lift for persons requiring its use. Disabled toilet doors now working correctly.

Prices were being obtained for works on the Car Park. First Aid box being checked and Accident Book located. '

Church Maintenance. (Minute 2600) Mr. Bond has agreed to carry out the killing of the weeds required before work commence~ on the Church Wall. When to be decided at the March meeting Mrs. Rose has received further names to contact regarding the work to the Church wall. W report at the next meeting.

-- Kings Head Car Park (Minute 2600) Negotiations are still in progress. .

Bus Shelters. (Minute 2600) Highways work now satisfactory. To be re-decorated.

2611 EXPENDITURE The following cheques were proposed for payment by Mr.s. G. Butler and Seconded by Mr Murphy. and unanimously agreed for payment.

Clerks Salary paid by Standing Order.

100549 N.Fox - Town Pit                                                                        180.00

100550 Heathlands - Recycling credits (12months)                                   1272.62

100551 Clerks Exps £37.50, Postage etc £58.38 Stationery £4.00             99.88

100552 M. Patterson - Bus shelter cleaninq                                             75.00

100553 G. Allsopp – ditto                                                                       75.00

Total                                                                                                     £1702.50

Receipts Interest Business Reserve account        06.12.04            24.71

Interest Business Presmium Account                  06.12.04            28.30

BDC - Re cycling credits                                                            604.67

Total Receipts                                                                           £657.68

Balances.

Community account 04.01.05                                                      13712.90

Business Premium account 30.12.04                                           9108.82

Business Reserve account 04.01.05                                            7647.71

Total                                                                                         £ 30469.43

Budget/Precept Sub- Committee Mrs. Rose, Mrs. Butler and the Clerk had met with Mrs. Corbett to discuss the Budget required during the 2005/2006 year and submitted to full Council the increased figure of £22082.00 which represented an increase of 22% on the previous precept of £18100.00.

After much discussion, which included amount that we are to retain under s.137, extensive wall repairs and Memorial Stone survey, this was accepted. Proposed Mr. Ward and seconded Mrs. Dawson. Unanimous decision.

Thanks were given to Mrs. Corbett for her assistance and advice.

Annual Return for year ended 31st March 2004.

This return having being duly audited by Internal Auditor Mrs. Corbett, was presented to Council and signed by Mrs. Rose. Clerk to forward to District Auditor.

Suspend Standing Orders P.C. Marshall arrives at 8.00pm. and Mrs. Rose invites him to clarify his report. The crime report for 2004 was two less than 2003, broken down as follows:7, burglaries, 4 non-dwelling burglaries, 9 thefts, 18 Criminal damages, 9 assaults and 12 others. In the past four years figures had dropped by 30%

The result of the speed check for The Street has been received. The trial was carried out from the 15th to the 22nd of December. This was not the best time as the School was closed for one week and as it was leading up to Christmas the traffic volume was not normal. It had been requested that the check took place outside the library as this area was further away from the shops and far enough into the Village from the flyover for drivers to have accelerated away from the traffic lights or having left the shops or having no excuse to be doing 30mph having come into the Village from the Bridge.

The figures show that about 3000 cars a day pass along The Street of which about 90% are ~- driving at 24mph or under. I feel the results would have been less favourable if placed outside the Library. This is my personal opinion based on observations during non-school run hours, mainly in the early evening/teatime rush hour.

Mr. Clabbum leaves meeting at 8.20pm Clerk requested to write to David Laws and thank him for work carried out and forward copy to Keith Simpson M.P and Inspector Offord.

.P.C.Marshall supported our request for a further speed check to be carried out in the Summer, between Doctors Rd and the School junction. This will give us a comparison report to go forward with.

Mr. Sowerby leaves meeting at 8.40pm.

P.C. Marshal! was asked to enquire about "flashing lights" and" speed cameras" and report back at the next meeting.

Mr. Braithewaite leaves meeting at 9.00pm.

Resume Standing Orders

2612 PLANNING

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR DISCUSSION

Planning Application 20041946 - 20,Blofield Corner (Iat No objection

Planning Application 20050006 - Ardenholme, Blofield. No objection Planning Application 20041874 - Land to rear of 62a & 68 Mill Road, Blofield Objections

To be considered by BDC's Planning Committee

Planning Application 20041492 - Various Houses - Little Plumstead Hospital - Refusal of Reserved matters.

Planning Application 20042027 - New Application for above. Deep concerns over layout etc.

Planning Application 20041976 - Barn No.2. Perownes Farm - Revised No objection

Planning Application 20041981 - Barn NO.1. Perownes Farm" No objection Planning Application 2005002 - Town Pit Cottages - Objection.

Planning Application 20041965 -115, Yarmouth Rd (Revised) No objection.

Planning Application 20041878 - 74, Blofield Corner No objection Planning Application 20050048 - Brook Hill No objection

Decisions received from Broadland District Council.

20041808 - She's Ltd 20041946 - 20, Blofield Corner, Blofield 20041837 - Brook Hill, Brundall Road, Blofield

Full Refusal Full Approval Full Refusal

Mrs. Perry leaves at 9.30pm.

2613 CORRESPONDENCE

Norfolk County Council Notification of Temporary Road Closure Order effecting Hall Road, Great & Little Plumstead School Road, Blofield from the C441 Woodbastwick Road to the U59281 Witton Lane for access to manholes. This information was posted on Parish Notice boards.

Stealth Explorer Unit.

Donation request. Clerk to find out more and report back to the March meeting.

Broadland District Council Invitation to Tree Wardens meeting. Mr. Buffini to attend in place of Mr. Clabburn.

Society of local Council Clerks.

Training Day being held on 29th January 2005. Clerk asked for permission to attend, permission given. .

Broadland Community Safety -- Broadland CDRP Strategy 2005-2008 - Consultation Process. - Noted.

Norfolk County Council Budget Consultation Edition of Norfolk Matters. - Councillors to complete own copies supplied in "Norfolk Matters"

Norfolk Police Authority Budget Consultation 2005/2006, Monday 24th January 2005. - Cllr D. Ward to attend

Broadland District Council New "Affordable Housing Brochure - Clerk to request copies for all councillors.

Mid Norfolk M.P. (Mr. Keith Simpson) Reply received to our letter of 29t1i November 2004 complete with attachment from Norfolk County Council by Mr. Sam Ralph. Clerk to acknowledge letter and request quotation for a fibre optic sign as suggested in Mr. Ralph's letter.

The Boundary Committee for England.

Feedback invitation - Clerk to reply.

Broadland District Council Licencing News - Issue 2. - File

Broadland District Council - Norfolk County Council - East of England - Broadland District Council 2nd Information regarding the East of England Plan, consultations and spatial strategy.

2614 ANY OTHER BUSINESS - FUTURE ITEMS FOR AGENDA

Mrs Dawson requested addition to our notice re Parish meeting in the Blofield News. Clerk to confirm.

There being no further business the Chairman thanked everyone for coming and dosed tt1 meeting at 9.40Dm.