BLOFIELD PARISH COUNCIL

 

Minutes of the Blofield Parish Council meeting  held on

Tuesday 5th September  2006 in Margaret Harker Hall at 7.30p.m.

 

Councillors Present Mr. D. Ward (Chairman)

 Mrs. S. Rose, Mrs. G. Butler, Mrs. B. Dawson,  Mrs.P.Wilson,  

 Mr. B Murphy, Mr. M.Tetlow, Mr. J.Clabburn, Dr.D.Pilch, Mrs. Perry  and Mrs D.R.Wyatt (Clerk)

 

            Also present were, County Councillor C. Mowle, P.C.Fox and 30-40 members of the public whom the Chairman warmly welcomed

 

2838     TO ACCEPT APOLOGIES OF ABSENCE

             Mr.Buffini and Mr. Sowerby.

 

2839     DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS

 To declare interests as they become necessary.

 

2840    OPEN FORUM

“Suspend Standing Orders”

·        Police       

            P.C. Fox gave his report verbally, stating that he had observed speeding on Yarmouth               and Lingwood Rd. Ten of the calls had related to the A47 by-pass.

·        5 crimes had been recorded, four of which had been detected and dealt with

·        8 motorists had been dealt with to varying degrees for speeding through the village. Hard copy of report would be forwarded to Clerk.

·        Garden Farm – Storage Container

            Mr. D. Carding spoke for residents against the application for a storage unit at Garden               Farm. This was a very long, detailed and civilised discussion, from a very crowded         room, after which the Council stated that the residents might consider forming a         Group. Chairman thanked them all for their supporting  contributions received and                   for bringing them to the meeting.

            County Councillor C. Mowle will forward a letter of support.

·        Traffic matters in The Street.

            County Councillor also explained with clarity, the proposal put forward by Norfolk       County Council regarding changes in parking etc in The Street. It was agreed that           there indeed had been confusion and that the confirmed proposal of parking                           extensions, moving of Bus Stop, plus additional road markings and the fibre optic         sign were very much appreciated. Mr. Mowle will now report back and the process                  will be put in hand. Copy will be forwarded to the Clerk.

            The rules regarding opening of Globe Lane have not changed at this present time.

·        Margaret Harker Hall – Football area.

·        Complaint received from resident whose property is adjacent to the above. The noise and language are  getting out of hand.

            District Council to contact officer in charge of Open spaces at Broadland District           Offices. 

“Resume Standing Orders”

 
2841    MINUTES OF THE  PARISH COUNCIL MEETING held on Tuesday 18th July     2006, and Planning meetings of 25th July and August 8th and  were signed as being  true records. All Agreed.

 

2842    LITTER/DOG BINS/DOG FOULING.

            Moving of Dog bin from outside shop premises to end of Francis Lane has been            completed. Complaint from resident whose garden is behind the bin, resolved, it was            agreed to leave it where it was.

            No reply yet from Wherry Housing re: West View, Dog bin.

 

2843    BUS SHELTER CLEANING.

Notices requesting cleaner for the Heathside Bus Shelter, have been posted on the village notice boards.

 

2844    CHURCH WALL REPAIRS.

            Mr. Murphy will bring details to the next meeting.

 

2845    TREE WORKS

            BDC have been requested to inspect trees on land near Oak Wood to                          check if any are eligible for TPO’s.

            Branches reported to be overhanging footway by the Rectory, will be attended to in       the next few days.

            Tree inspection at St. Andrew and St. Peter’s Church, work is now imminent.

 

2846    HIGHWAY MATTERS

Growth at Church Alley, by Old Hairdressers, reported by concerned resident, Clerk to report to the relevant authorities.

E-Mail received from resident regarding various  traffic matters, all of which the Council are aware. Noted.

 

2847    EXPENDITURE

           

Clerk’s Salary Standing Order July   (2006.2007)                                  266.66

 

100631 – Margaret Harker Book                                                             7.99

100632 – J.Darby – Church Grass                                                        120.00

100633-  Norfolk Accident Rescue Servic e   s137.                              50.00

100634 – Mr. R. Mitchell – Bins                                                             80.00

100635 – Blofield Florists                                                                        20.00

100636 – BR’s Ground Maintenance                                                    435.00

100637 – Clerks Expenses                                                                   115.77

100638 – Heathlands – Recycling refund                                              950.00

100639 – Mrs. Patterson – Bus Shelters                                                  85.00

100640 – Mr. Allsop – Bus Shelters                                                        85.00

100641 – Heathlands                           2nd half year Grant                    600.00

100642 – The Courthouse                    2nd half year Grant                    600.00

100643 – Margaret Harker Hall           2nd half year Grant                    600.00

 

Total payments                                                                                  4015.51                            

                                                                                                             

 

RECEIPTS

 

Customs & Excise VAT                                                                       476.68                                                

 

            Total Receipts                                                                                      476.68                                                                                 

 

                                                                                                                                  

            BALANCE AT BANK

 

            Community Account               50087041   04.08.06              £17739.28

            Business Premium Account    70176915   29.06.06                  9252.41

            Business Reserve Account      30623741   04.07.06                  7832.29

 

            Total                                                                                                      £34823.98

 

The above cheques were agreed for payment, proposed Mrs. Rose, seconded Mrs. Butler. Unanimous decision.

 

            Donations. It was agreed that a list should be compiled of those previously donated to   and why and decide when these requests should be heard.

 

            The Annual Audit Return was presented to the Council and after consultation it was       agreed that it be signed by the Chairman.

 

            Clerk also asked for authority to move Councils monies from current account to interest             bearing accounts. Unanimous decision.

 

2848    PLANNING

                        20061267        Holly Barn, Holly Lane, Blofield

                        External Alteration and New Timber Deck.

                        Parish Council had no objections.

 

                        20061272        Old Post Office Building,31,Yarmouth Rd

                        Blofield

                        Single Storey Extension.

                        Parish Council had no objections to this application as it will be an improvement                         to the area.

 

                        20061108        Land at Globe Lane, Blofield

                        4, Bungalows and 8 Houses.

                        Amended Plans.

                        Parish Council had no objections and thanked the Peddars Way Association for                        taking on board residents comments.

 

                        20061110        Norwich Camping,

Garden Farm,58 Yarmouth Road,

Blofield.

                        Non- illuminated signage                       See below

 

                        20061181        Norwich Camping & Leisure

                        Garden Farm,58, Yarmouth Road,

Blofield                                     See below.

 

Clerk requested to forward letter to Broadland District Council, referring to the             two applications above, asking for an extension of time as there were very strong            feelings within the Village about these.

 

                        Broadland Decisions since 08.08.06

                        20061088        Fairveiw, 38, Blofield Corner Road, Blofield

                        Full Approval

                       

                        20061062        Field Lane Cottages, Field Lane,

                        Full Refusal

 

                        20061063        Field Lane Cottages, Field Lane,

                        Full Refusal

 

                        20061089        18, Reve Crescent,Blofield

 

Enforcement Orders.-Same.

2005ENF458 – 20,Yarmouth Road – Breach of occupancy condition 830570

2005ENF518 – Walnut Tree Farm – works not in accordance with plans.

2006ENF173 – Garden Farm – Advertisements.

2006ENF098 – 27, Shilito Road – Building works/untidy land.

2005ENF242 – Garden Farm – Change of Use of land.

2006ENF081 – 2, Braydeston Drive – alleged untidy land.

2005ENF477 – The Cottage, Shack Lane – Exten sion not as approved plan

Ground and First floor windows are different.

2006ENF206 – The Thatch, 69, Blofield Corner.Alleged operation of boat/repair/sales business.

2006ENF292 – Kashmir Plantation Road – Erection of Front & Rear Extensions.

 

 

2849    CORRESPONDENCE

·        Letter from 19, Globe Lane, read to Council who instructed Clerk to forward details required by the resident.

·        Broadland District Council

Little Plumstead Hospital West – Informal Development Brief.

District C ouncil carrying out a consultation exercise on line, via the Planning pages of the Council Web Site.A bound copy is also available at the Council office for viewing. Comments by 29th September Noted

·         NCAPTC – AGM 2006 – Resolutions for debate. Noted

·         NCAPTC – Nomination paper for nomination of Officers for 2006/2007. Noted.

·       NCAPTC – “Raising the Standard” Invitation for Chairman and Clerk to attend Broadland Area Meeting at Broadland Council Offices on 7th Sept: at 7pm.

           Clerk to attend.

·         NCAPTC – Invitation for one of the Executive Members for your area to

            Visit and hear any pertinent issues. Contact directly through the NCAPTC office.          Noted.

·         Broadland District Council.– Invitation to the Annual Parish & Town Council - Council Offices – October 3rd 7.00pm

Mrs. Rose and Mrs Butler to attend. Clerk will also be there.

·        NRCC – “The Rural Jigsaw”

            Invitation to Council meeting 14th September – Migrant Workers- Noted

            Invitation to Conference October 14th – Affordable Housing - Noted

.           The Clerk reported that she had now received the accounts for the Reve           Educational Foundation, Blofield Relief in need Charity and Blofield Fuel             Charity – Noted

            New look Issue No. 156 “The Norfolk Link”

·        Broadland District Council -  Confirmation of TPO’s on trees in Shack Lane.

·        NRCC – Imminent threat to your Post Office –Various methods of protesting their closure. Noted

·        Parishioners e-mail on Traffic Issues and Notice board content. – Noted

 

2850     CORE STRATEGY

             The Report will be completed and forwarded to the Clerk to copy and send on to Broadland District Council.

 

2851    COUNCILLORS INPUT

Mrs Wilson was  concerned about the overhanging brambles etc from many properties in Blofield. Clerk explained the difficulty in obtaining information of who owned land etc. Pictures need to be taken to forward if not on private properties.

Blofield Courthouse.

Mr. Tetlow reported that there was a long standing water ingress problem which we ought to obtain expert advice on. Broadland District Council to be contacted in the first instance.

Dog/litter bins. Thank you was received from the owner of the Fish and Chip shop for obtaining and fitting the litter bin, which is very well used.

Nameplate

Nameplate at Blofield Corner Road/Harker Road needs attention.

 

2852    FUTURE BUSINESS

            Garden Farm – Storage Containers – Application 20061181

            Church Wall repairs.

            Footpath by Old Hairdressers – overgrown.

            Core Strategy LDF reply

            Standing Orders and Financial Regulation updates.

            Suggestions for Budget purposes..

 

2853    DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING.

Next meeting will be held at Heathlands on October 17th at 7.30pm.

 

There being no further business, the Chairman thanked all for coming, wishing them a safe journey home and closed the meeting at 10.10p.m.