Minutes
of the Annual Parish meeting of Blofield
held on
Mrs. S.
Rose (Chairman)
Mrs. G.
Butler, Mr. D.
Ward , Mr. J. Clabburn, Mrs. B. Dawson,
Mr. Buffini, Mrs. J Perry
and Mr. B. Murphy. Mr. C. Mowle (
Also
present were 4 members of the public
Chairman
welcomed members of the public and explained council
procedure to them.
Mr.
Braithwaite.
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ABSENT.
Mr. M.
Tetlow and Mr. Sowerby.
Mr. M.
Tetlow –
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.
None
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT-2005
The Parish Council has met every
six weeks during the year, with meetings alternating between
Heathlands, Margaret Harker Hall and The Court House.
Traffic still remains a problem
on most of the roads throughout the two Villages. The 20mph
speed limit in The Street is not being adhered to and we are
still petitioning for flashing 20mph speed limit signs.
Parishioners carried out a survey on traffic concerns and
200 forms were returned. These are being used to back up our
concerns to Highways Department. Traffic counters were
installed were installed for one week, these were placed in
an inappropriate location and during the school holidays. A
further counter will be installed in a more appropriate
location later on in the year, during school term, and
hopefully, with the survey forms those results will ensure
the signs are erected.
Work has been completed on The
Court House to provide disability access to comply with the
Disability Act which became law in October 2004.
Tenders have been obtained for
the repair and maintenance of the Church wall and permission
from the Diocesan Board is being sought to carry out the
work. Mr. Bond has agreed to spray the wall to control the
weeds before this takes place and Mr. Darby continues to
maintain the Churchyard.
The Parish Council has considered
66 planning applications during the year and four meetings
of the Planning Committee were convened as necessary.
Draft Architects drawing has been
submitted by Flagship Housing Association to Broadland
District Council for the proposed development of 12
affordable houses in Blofield and this has been favourably
received. Flagship are now awaiting funding to carry out the
work and the development will be ring fenced in perpetuity
for the residents of Blofield and Blofield Heath. Mrs.
Butler and myself met with a representative of the Highways
department to discuss the placing of “no construction
traffic” notices on
At the March meeting the budget
and precept were agreed for the present financial year.
Broadland District Council has
resurfaced the area of the King’s Head Car Park, which
they lease on our behalf from the Brewery. A 2hr waiting
time has been added to the signboard. The Bus shelters have
been redecorated and payments made for the cleaning of them.
The agreement with Brundall
Parish Council for the burial ground has been renewed.
Grants have been paid half yearly to the three Village Halls
and a donation made to the Air Ambulance Service.
Mr. Tetlow has continued to
manage the village website on our behalf. A watching brief
is being kept on the activities and development at Garden
Farm.
I would like to thank members for
all the help and support given to me during the year and to
Mr. Sowerby as Vice Chairman. On your behalf I would like to
thank Mrs Wyatt for her help and support during the year, we
found earlier in the year how difficult it was to function
without her during her illness.
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CHARITY REPORTS.
Blofield in Need and
Blofield Education Charities
– These accounts had not been completed. A copy of these
would be presented as soon as possible.
Blofield Fuel Charity–
Still with Auditor- will supply later.
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VILLAGE HALL REPORTS.
Heathlands
– Report was presented to the Council and a copy is
attached to the minutes.
Margaret
Harker Hall. Copy to be forward to Clerk – to be attached
to minutes.
It
was alleged that the premises were dirty/untidy and was
going to have a spring clean during the next month.
Suggested that a “Henry” type vacuum cleaner be
purchased to assist with this. Who is responsible for
cleaning and how often?
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS.
Blofield, Brundall
and District Pensioners Association
expressed their displeasure at various aspects of business
at Garden Farm. Letter attached to minutes.
In
answer to parishioners question Councillor C. Mowle stated
that he had not supported the change in any way. Broadland
District Council had the decision to make.
Letter
received from parishioner stating concern of loutish
behaviour and mini-motor cycle use along
Heathlands reported
that they too were suffering from intimidating behaviour.
Resident
asked if there could be a waste bin by Fish & Chip shop,
Chairman stated that this was a Parish Council matter and
would be brought up at the next meeting.
Mr.
Clabburn wanted it placed on record that the speeding of the
motor bikes on
P.C.Bassham
explained to the assembly the extent of the area patrolled
by the Acle Police base.
Resident
reported a happening at Heathlands which had caused
concerned.
There
being no further business the Chairman thanked all for
coming and closed the Parish meeting at
There
being no further business, the Chairman thanked all for
coming and closed the meeting at