Minutes of the meeting of Blofield Parish Council held on Tuesday 8^th November 2005 at Heathlands, 7.30p.m.

2715 PRESENT

Mr. D. Ward (Chairman), Mr. Sowerby (Vice Chairman) Mrs. S. Rose, Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Dawson, Mr. Buffini, Mr. Tetlow, Mr. Murphy, and Mrs D.R.Wyatt (Clerk.) County Councillor C.Mowle and parishioners also in attendance.

Chairman welcomed members of the public Mr & Mrs Raven.

2716 APOLOGIES of ABSENCE

Dr. Pilch, Mr. Clabburn, Mrs. Wilson

2717 ABSENT

Mrs. J. Perry.

2718 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS

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

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

Mrs. Butler and Mrs Dawson – Landowners

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

Mr. Tetlow – The Courthouse.

Mrs. Perry – Margaret Harker Hall.

Dr. D. Pilch – St. Andrews & St. Peters Church.

2719 OPEN FORUM

“Suspend Standing Orders”

P.C. Bassham reported that there had been 38 calls during October, 2 Crimes only. Another accident on the A.47 and abandoned vehicles taking up police time. Travellers had been a problem from Reepham and

diesel had been removed from Rackheath Industrial Estate. The “Mud on road” situation had been addressed, with the Environmental Agency being asked to clean up the areas. Warning again regarding walk in /opportunists burglaries. Cllrs informed P.C.Bassham of Exhibition/ meeting on November 17^th at Gt. Plumstead Village Hall. Further details were reported and taken on board by P.C.Bassham also concern over accidents/ near misses at Brick Kilns.

Contact Simon Atherton as replacement for Mr. Offord Eastern Area Road Policing based at Acle.

Residents reported Escort being parked all day in Garden Rd and Road Sweeper vehicle was turning at 18 Globe Lane and also at 19/20 Chapel Court. These areas have been attended to in the past.

County Councillor Mr. C. Mowle reported back regarding the Consultation meeting held at Great Plumstead Village Hall on the 20^th September at 7pm, referring to Little Plumstead Hospital.

Parishioners left the meeting.

“Resume Standing Orders”

2720 MINUTES

The minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 27^th September 2005 were agreed to be a true record. Chairman duly signed. Unanimous decision.

2721 MATTERS ARISING

Churchyard Maintenance (Minute 2693)

Grass cutting – contract renewal.

To be dealt with at next meeting.

Cllr S. Rose reported that a request had been put through for Mr. Darby to carry out a further cut and clear away, as growth of vegetation was again high. The cutting has been done but not cleared away yet.

Quotation received from Michael L.Blackburn for felling, trimming and clearing of dead trees in the Churchyard price £140.00. Council agreed unanimously to accept this.

It was also agreed to forward a cheque for £100.00 as a token of our appreciation to Mr. J. Brown for his grass clearing of paths etc work carried at the Church. Unanimous decision.

Discussion followed regarding close mowing or cutting of grass and returning the Churchyard to pristine condition. Will be further addressed when grass cutting contract is discussed fully.

Planning (Minute 2707) Para.5

Reply received from Mr. David Evan-Jones thanking us for the information which had been followed up.

Car Parking at King’s Head.

Chairman reported that a meeting took place between him, Mrs. Rose and Mr. Hamish Melville as there was a possibility that funding by Broadland District Council will be withdrawn. Lease has another two years to run. Information only.

Parking in the Street (Minute 2691)

A telephone call was received suggesting a meeting between Mr. Reilly (Highways Engineer) and members of the Parish Council to discuss arrangements (if any) that could be made to improve our situation. Councillors agreed that Mr. Tetlow, Mrs. Butler and Mr & Mrs Sowerby would attend this meeting, time and place of which would be arranged by Mr. Tetlow.

Mr. C. Mowle left the meeting 8.33pm.

2722 EXPENDITURE

The following cheques were proposed for payment by Mrs. Rose, seconded by Mr. Sowerby, and unanimously agreed for payment.

Clerks Salary paid by Standing Order Aug/Sept/Oct 799.98

100597 J.Darby, Church Grass 320.00

100598 Clerks expenses £37.50, Postage etc £73.79, Inks etc. 131.43

Total payments £ 1251.41

RECEIPTS

Precept 11041.00

Business Premium a/c 28.16

Business Reserve a/c 27.46

Total Receipts £ 11096.62

BALANCE AT BANKS

Community account 50087041 04.10.05 27522.83

Business Premium account 29.09.05 9193.84

Business Reserve account 30623741 04.10.05 7724.83

Total £ 44441.50

2723 SOCIAL HOUSING.

Councillors discussed ways of informing residents in need of housing, of the importance of their name being on the Housing Register held by Broadland District Council. The announcement of impending building in the Blofield area will be made in the next Broadland News and this should be delivered to all residents. Clerk to contact Broadland and monitor the progress of this publication.

2724 PLANNING

None

2725 CORRESPONDENCE

BDCouncil – 22, Blofield Corner Road, changed to 22a.

Clerk to file.

The Reve Educational Foundation – Grant notices.

Clerk to place on notice boards.

Blofield Fuel Charity

Clerk has received accounts for year ending 31^st March 2005.

Margaret Harker Hall & Blofield Memorial Ground – notification of Mr. H. Gerrard’s resignation and new Treasurer is Mrs. Sally Butler

Margaret Harker Hall.

Thank you for Parish Councils Grant Cheque

Blofield Courthouse

Thank you for Parish Councils Grant cheque.

Citizen’s advice Bureau

Request for donation for 2006/7

Norfolk County Council – Mr. Mike Jackson – New Director of Planning & Transportation.

Norfolk County Council – Local Transports Plan 2 Consultation.

2726 ANY OTHER BUSINESS – FUTURE ITEMS FOR AGENDA

Wording was agreed for the greeting posters.

No further discussion.

Next meeting date December 13^th at the Courthouse at 7.30pm.

There being no further business the Chairman thanked everyone for coming and closed the meeting

at 10.30pm.