Minutes of the meeting of Blofield Parish Council held on Tuesday 27th September 2005 in Margaret Harker Hall at 7.30p.m.

 

2700 PRESENT

Mr. D. Ward (Chairman), Mr. Sowerby (Vice Chairman) Mrs. S. Rose, Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Perry, Mrs Wilson, Mr. Pilch, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Clabburn  and Mrs D.R.Wyatt (Clerk.)  Several parishioners also in attendance.

 

Chairman welcomed Councillors and members of the public.

 

2701   APOLOGIES of ABSENCE

Mr. Tetlow, Mr. Buffini, Mrs. Dawson and County Councillor Mr. C. Mowle.

 

2702 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.

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

 

2703 OPEN FORUM

“Suspend Standing Orders”

Mrs. Sue Larson reported that the Play area fund currently stands at £9776.06 with four more events planned for this year to hopefully increase this further. There has been a gradual increase in Community Involvement which is very pleasing and thanks to all who have helped with the projects.

 “Resume Standing Orders”

 

2704 MINUTES

The minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 16th August 2005 were agreed to be a true record. Chairman duly signed.  Unanimous decision.

 

2705 MATTERS ARISING

 

Parking in the Street (Minute 2691)

Letter received from New Market Residentials re Estate Agents and Kimi’s hairdressing, which was read to Council and it was agreed that this would be put on hold until work finished.

 

Casual Vacancy for a Councillor (Minute 2693)

Clerk was informed by Broadland District Council that we should have twelve councillors so Mrs. P. Wilson was duly co-opted to fill the vacancy. Proposed by Mr. Buffini and seconded by Mrs. Dawson. Unanimous decision.

 

Faculty Report (Minute 2693)

Papers are now with the Clerk to forward to the Church together with relevant paperwork.

 

Churchyard Maintenance (Minute 2693)

Grass cutting – contract renewal.

The elected Committee has not met as such but areas to be decided and marked on a plan for ease of quoting and future changes.

 

Footpath from the old Yarmouth Road through to the Church.(Minute 2693)

Problem now resolved. No further action required

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2706 EXPENDITURE

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

 

Clerks Salary paid by Standing Order.

100592 Blofield Courthouse 1st ½ yr Grant                                                             600.00             

100593  Heathlands ditto                                                                              600.00

100594 Margaret Harker Hall ditto                                                                          600.00

100595  Clerks expenses £37.50, Postage etc £79.52                                             117.02                                              

100596 NPTC – Clerks Training.                                                                              90.00

Total payments                                                                       £   2007.02

 

 

RECEIPTS

BACS – VAT repayment                                                             832.87                 

Total Receipts                                                                        £ 832.87

 

BALANCE AT BANKS

 

Community account              50087041  02.09.05                       16314.80

Business Premium account                    29.06.05                         9165.68

Business Reserve account   30623741  04.07.05                         7697.37  

 

                                 Total   £ 33177.85

2707    PLANNING

          

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR DISCUSSION

 

Planning Application 20051234 – High Noon Farm, Blofield.

No Objections.                                             

Planning Application 20051022 – Land adjacent to 6 Holly Lane – Appeal.              

Holly Lane not considered suitable for additional traffic.

Planning Application 20050973 – Change of Use of agricultural land to extend doctor’s surgery Car Park on land to the east of Blofield Surgery, Plantation Road, Blofield.

No Parish objections. Going to Committee 5th October 2005

 

Decisions received from Broadland District Council.

20050834 – 4, CuttonsCorner, Blofield                             Full Approval

20050993 – 34, Blofield Corner Road                               Full Approval

20050916 – Plantation Park, Plantation Road.                 Full Approval

20050976 – Ardenholme, Plantation Road                        Full Refusal

20051022 – Land adjacent to 6, Holly Lane,                     Full Outline refusal

20051081 – Vale Farm, Blofield Road, Lingwood             Full Approval

20051112 -  Rear of 22, Blofield Corner Road,                 Full Approval

 

Enforcements

2005ENF180 – Garden Farm, Sale of pools – breach of condition.

2005ENF242 – Garden Farm – change of use of land

2005ENF235 – Garden Farm – stationing of Burger van on site within disabled parking bay.

2005ENF120 – Land adj: to Holly Lane, extension of curtilage, change of use from Agriculture to standing storage of vehicles/plant and keeping of horses.

2005ENF325 – Untidy land adj: to 52, Blofield Corner Road.

 

Norfolk County Council – Planning & Transportation.

Copy letter of objection from the NCC for granting of a A & D 4799 licence No 1050689 to C. Branson, 8, Hunters Close.

Planning Application 20041700.

Request from Mr. David Evan-Jones for any information which would assist them in proving that the fencing at “Stradsett” Woodbastwick Road, Blofield Heath is incorrectly positioned.

Councillors suggested that he check aerial photographs held at Gressenhall Museum.

 

Mrs. Perry left the meeting at 8.40pm.

 

2708  HIGHWAYS

Little Plumstead Hospital – “No construction traffic”All signs are now in place.

 

2709 CORRESPONDENCE

BDCouncil – Broadland Culture & Leisure Strategy – meetings 28th – 30th Sept:

Nobody available at present.

BDCouncil –Meeting at Kings Head Car Park.

To be arranged.

BDCouncil – Broadland Volunteer Fair – October 29th, 10,00am at Dussindale Centre.

Nobody available.

BDCouncil – Notification of Housing Needs and Stock Condition Survey.

File for future reference.

Heathlands Community Centre

Thanks for re-cycling cheque which will be put towards the Roof Fund.

Heathlands Community Centre.

Clerk to request Community skip

Blofield PCC – Lime Trees.

Request for inspection of the Lime Trees to receive a report on their condition

Blofield Courthouse Management Committee.

Quotation for Car Park refurbishment. Clerk to reply.

NCAPTC – Invitation to Buckingham Palace Garden Party 2006 and AGM November 12th – County Hall. Clerk to return form for Garden Party.

Noted.

NPTP – Induction sessions for Clerks and Councillors & Initial Training for same.

Clerk to attend. Payment agreed

Electoral Commission – Focus Group October 25th.

Noted

 

2710 ANY OTHER BUSINESS – FUTURE ITEMS FOR AGENDA

 

                        Request from Blofield Heath Post Office Stores to move Dog litter bin from outside to Francis Lane.

                        Proposed by Mrs. Rose and seconded Mr. Pilch.

                        Chairman asked if there was anybody present willing to take on the School Governor’s position as owing to             his workload he felt he was not attending as regularly as was required.

                        There were no offers forthcoming.

                        Conversation regard access of properties and parking in Church Road.

                        Request for something to be done about dropped kerbs in Mill Road and hedging Allens Close.

                        Chairman requested details to be given to him and he would forward these to the correct authorities.

 

Next meeting date November 8th at Heathlands at 7.30pm.

 

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

at 9.20pm.