Minutes of the meeting of Blofield Parish Council held on Tuesday 25^th April 2006 in Heathlands at 7.30p.m.

2785 PRESENT

Mr. D. Ward (Chairman), Mr. Sowerby (Vice Chairman) Mrs. S. Rose, Mrs. G. Butler, Mrs.J.Perry Mr. G. Buffini, Mrs. P. Wilson, Mrs. B. Dawson, Mr.B.Murphy Dr. D. Pilch and Mrs D.R.Wyatt (Clerk.) Four parishioners also in attendance.

Chairman welcomed members of the public.

2786 APOLOGIES for ABSENCE

Mr.J.Clabburn, Mr. M Tetlow and County Councillor Mr. Christian Mowle

2787 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS

Mrs. S. Rose – Treasurer Hemblington Church and Blofield WEA.

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

Mrs. Butler and Mrs Dawson – Landowners

Mr. D. Ward – Broadland District Council, Parish Council.

Mrs. P. Wilson – The Courthouse

Mrs. Perry – Margaret Harker Hall.

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

Mrs. Dawson declared interest in Heathlands Social Club as a member.

2788 OPEN FORUM

Parishioner raised the question again about the waste bin by the Fish & Chip Shop and the state of the grass nearby. The dog bin removal by Heathside Post Office Stores was also mentioned.

“Suspend Standing Orders”

No reports received.

Resume “Standing Orders”

2789 MINUTES

The minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 14^th March and 4th April 2006 were agreed to be true records subject to “Treasurer of WEA” being listed under Mrs. Rose’s, Declarations of Interest. These were proposed by Chairman and seconded by Mr. Sowerby. AGREED Clerk would amend for Chairman to sign later.

2790 MATTERS ARISING from the minutes.

Dead Branch – Oak Tree, Church Ally

Letter received from Broadland District Council stating that this was being checked and they would report back.

Parking in The Street.

This appears to have improved outside Market Residential properties but the problem seems to have moved to Garden Road . Still being monitored.

Discussions took place regarding Globe Lane as there were rumours about it being partly opened.

2791 EXPENDITURE

Clerk presented reports for the 14^th March and 25^th April, these were agreed. The following cheques were proposed for payment by Mr.Sowerby, seconded by Mr. Buffini and agreed unanimously.

Dr. Pilch confirmed that the grass at the Church had been cut and confirmed that it would be advisable to contact him before each cut, this was agreed also by Mrs. Butler. Clerk to write to BR’s Ground Maintenance.

HEATHLANDS – REPRESENTATIVES REPORT.-Summary.

Report Given by Mr. G. Buffini.

Being brought into the ‘problem’ via the Parish Council, I only heard one side of the story “banging on the Social Club door without response”. I think now that the banging may have been too hard, too often and caused the Social Club to ‘cock a deafun’.

This has caused a petty dispute. There are enough people in the village to support the hall by attending its activities, when the organisation is better.

I think that the Social Club should protect its identity, in fact promote it, but without isolation. A good deal of laissez faire is called for. It does not need treaties or agreements, just an objective to put houses in order and target a successful village hall.

When requests for grants are scrutinised, best both ‘teams’ are seen to be working together.

Councillor was interrupted by parishioner against procedure. No further discussion reported.

Chairman agreed with this report and again was interrupted. Closure.

Mrs Dawson stated that she felt thanks were due to Sue for all her hard work. Council agreed.

Chairman left meeting temporarily whilst Planning was discussed.

2792 PLANNING

            20060407 – 17, Ropes Walk, Blofield – Single Storey Rear Extension  

            20060460 – 1, Braydeston Drive , Blofield. – Single Storey Rear Extension 

20060482 – 57, Mill Road , Blofield – Front Dormer Windows – Flat to Pitched roof on Rear Dormer & New Balcony.

20060540 – 26, Pound Lane , Blofield – Single Storey Side Extension.

20060569 – 69, Blofield Corner Road , - Revised proposals.

There were no objections to any of the above.

Broadland District Council Decisions

20060265 – 74, Mill Road , Blofield Heath – Full Approval.    

2793 CORRESPONDENCE

Broadland Homewatch Association.

Invitation to attend AGM at Thorpe End Village Hall. Councillors given copies will attend if available.

Broadland District Council –Intention of adoption of modified Local Plan.

To be adopted after 10^th April – Clerk to file for records.

Norfolk County Council – Development at Little Plumstead Hospital .

Clerk to reply as instructed.

NRCC – Invitation for Chairperson only for Garden Party at Mannington Hall.

Unable to accept

Blofield Courthouse. Thank you letter.

Clerk to reply and acknowledge thanks for donation towards the Car Park works.

Traffic, Garden Street , Parishioners letters.

Copies of letters to be forwarded to County Cllr. C. Mowle and Highways.

Breaches and Planning Control – Garden Farm, Blofield.

Reply received to our letter of 20^th March. Parishioners now concerned about beer allegedly being sold from one of the large Garden Chalets. Clerk to report this for investigation.

2794 ANY OTHER BUSINESS – FUTURE ITEMS FOR AGENDA

Parishioner had reported that Blofield bus shelter had been painted black. This has not been clarified.

Signage and B.T.Post left at Blofield Corner Rd , Heathway. To be reported and request made for collection.

Dr. Pilch asked if there were any vacancies on the council. Clerk explained our quota was twelve.

Mrs. Wilson asked how often we alternate venues for our meetings. Mrs. Dawson offered to check the situation with West View and Brewster Court and report back.

Mr. Sowerby suggested the walking of the footpaths take place on 22^nd May for Blofield departing from the Car Park, Kings Head at 7.00pm and Blofield Heath 30^th May departing from Heathlands at.7.00pm.

Future

                  Financial Regulations Update.

                  Standing Orders review

Next meeting (Annual meeting of the Parish Council) May 23rd 2006 at Heathlands 7.30pm .

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

at 10.00pm .