Minutes of meeting of Blofield Parish Council held on Tuesday 1^st March 2005 at Heathlands. at 7.30p.m.

2615 PRESENT

Mrs. S. Rose (Chairman)

Mrs. G. Butler, Mr. J. Clabburn, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Braithewaite, Mr. Buffini, Mr. Tetlow District Councillor C. Mowle and Mrs D.R.Wyatt (Clerk) and two parishioners.

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

2616 APOLOGIES

Mr. D. Ward, Mrs. B. Dawson and Mr. Sowerby.

2617. ABSENT

Mrs. J.Perry.

2618 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS

Mrs. S. Rose – Treasurer Blofield W.E.A.

Mrs. S. Rose – Chairperson of Blofield Fuel Charity.

Mrs. Butler – Landowners

Mr. D. Ward – Broadland District Council, Parish Council & Trinity Trust.

Mr. Braithewaite – Blofield Court House

2619 OPEN FORUM

Suspend Standing Orders.

County Councillor Mr. C. Mowle apologised for not attending sooner.

Mr. Oxley expressed his concern regarding Planning Application 20050126 4 Cuttons Cormer,Hemblington.

Resume Standing Orders.

2620 MINUTES

Of the parish council meeting held on 18^th January 2005 were agreed to be a true record and duly signed . Proposed by Mrs. G. Butler and seconded by Mr. D. Ward. Unanimous decision.

2621 MATTERS ARISING

Blofield Court House (Minute 2610)

Mr. Braithewaite stated that the lift purchased for disabled persons, had not been used in 6months. It has therefore been moved to another room.

Church Maintenance. (Minute 2610)

Difficulty in obtaining further quotations. Today a Mr. Telford (recommended by Clerk of Old Catton) has been in contact and a meeting has been arranged on Tuesday 8^th March at 9.a.m. Mrs Rose, Mrs Butler and Mr. Murphy to attend. Mrs Hall to be notified.

Mr. Ward (our third option) has been contacted but indirectly, to ring back.

Traffic – The Street.

To request a further “minute man” check in July, to be placed outside the Library. Also prices for “optic lights” as seen in Thorpe End.

Mr. Sowerby had previously pointed out that the minutes of 18^th January omitted to state that P.C. Marshall had promised to monitor the speed of traffic on The Old Yarmouth Road.

This item covers the omission and P.C. Marshall has been reminded.

Kings Head Car Park (Minute 2610)

Negotiations are still in progress hopefully work should begin March There are large holes in the highway in front of Car Park entrance.

Bus Shelters. (Minute 2610)

Clerk to contact Venture Scouts who have decorated these before in exchange for a donation to their funds.

Alternatively if not available contact Stealth Explorer Unit, who are seeking funds.

Society of Local Council Clerks.

Clerk stated that she had been unable to attend the Training session held at Sheringham on March 26^th.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Updated brochures had been received and Mrs Rose explained to Mr. C. Mowle our involvement with the project.

Mrs. Rose stated that approaches had been made regarding housing for single/divorced males. There appears that there is nothing for males in this situation.

2622 EXPENDITURE

The following cheques were proposed for payment by Mr.J.Clabburn and seconded by Mr. G. Buffini unanimously agreed for payment.

Clerks Salary paid by Standing Order.

100555 D.Moore – dog bins 94.00

100556 Broadland District Council – Garden Waste Coll: 34.00

100557 Blofield Courthouse – 2^nd 1/2yr Grant 550.00

100558 Heathlands Community - ditto 550.00

100559 Margaret Harker Hall - ditto 550.00

100560 Clerks Expenses £37.50,Postage etc £45.83 87.50

Stationery £4.17

Total payments £1865.50

RECEIPTS

Total Receipts NIL

BALANCE AT BANKS

Community account 04.01.05 13245.82

Business Premium account 30.12.04 9108.82

Business Reserve account 04.01.05 7647.71

Total £ 30002.35

Annual Return for year ended 31^st March 2004.

Audited accounts received back from the District Auditor and notices displayed on notice boards as required.

Mr. C. Mowles leaves the meeting at 8.15pm.

2623 PLANNING

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR DISCUSSION

Planning Application 20050126 – 4, Cutton’s Corner, Hemblington – Strong Objection

Planning Application 20050150 – Dallas Shack Lane, Blofield. No objection

Planning Application 20050173 – Clematis Cottage, Orchard Close, Blofield No objections

Planning Application 20050218 – Old Post Office, Yarmouth Rd. Further information required.

Decisions received from Broadland District Council.

Application 20041759 – Nowich Camping Garden Centre – Full Approval

Application 20041874 – Land to rear of 62 & 68 Mill Road, - Refusal.

Application 20041878 – 74, Blofield Corner Road – Full Approval

Application 20041965 – Land to the Rear of 115, Yarmouth Rd, Blofield. – Outline approval.

Application 20041976 – Barn No. 2. Perownes Farm - Full Approval

Application 20041981 – Barn No. 1. Perownes Farm - Full Approval

Application 20050006 – Ardenholme, Plantation Rd, Blofield - Full Approval

Application 20050048 – Brook Hill, Brundall, Road, (Revised) - Full Approval

2624 DONATION/SUBSCRIPTION

Request received from East Anglian Air Ambulance.

Council decided to donate the same sum as donated to Accident and Rescue.

The sum of £50 will be donated under Section s.137.

Norfolk Rural Community Council.

Subscription Form agreed – Associate members, non- voting. £15.00

Proposed Mrs.S Rose and seconded by Mrs. G. Butler.

2625 CORRESPONDENCE

Norfolk County Council - Traffic Management Act

Notification that this appointment has been passed to Mr. Sam Ralph,

Stealth Explorer Unit.

Donation request. To contact and see if they would be willing to paint bus shelters, for a donation.

Broadland District Council – Statement of Community involvement.

Clerk to complete and return.

Norfolk County Council – Temporary Traffic Order.

Affecting U59282 Hall Road and U59313 Holly Lane, for the purpose of installation of new ducts and cables. – Posted to Notice Boards.

Norfolk County Council- Normit – The Norfolk E-tool project.

Disc sent from emergency Planning Officer.

Filed for reference.

Heathlands Community Centre

Letter of thanks for 2^nd instalment of yearly Grant.

Bus Shelters.

Receipts received from Mrs. Patterson and Mr. Allsop. Mrs. Patterson stated that it was hoped that the shelters would be painted for the summer.

The Electoral Commission

Notification that proposed North Walsham West division should be renamed North Walsham West & Erpingham division

.

Mid Norfolk M.P. (Mr. Keith Simpson)

Further reply to earlier letter of the 14^th December together with attachment copy letter from Mr. David Law, the Traffic Management Officer which explained the Constabulary’s position.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. - Freedom of Information Act 2000

Notification that the Primary Authorised Authority is the Clerk to the Council and the secondary authorisation Chairman of the Council.

Defra

Reply forwarded again regarding incorrect address for mailings.

Standards Board for England.

Notification of consultation meetings over the next few months.

2626 ANY OTHER BUSINESS – FUTURE ITEMS FOR AGENDA

General complaints regarding litter in Village.

Overgrown hedge on Danesbower Road.

Intrusive conifers – Fox Lane Lingwood.

Mr. Braithewaite to supply a location plan for Clerk to locate residents and request remedial action.

There being no further business the Chairman thanked everyone for coming and closed the meeting at 9.10pm.