BLOFIELD PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes
of the Blofield Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 10th April 2007
in The Court House at 7.30 pm.
2953 Councillors present Mr. D. C. Ward, Chairman
Mr. M.Sowerby,Mrs. G. Butler,
Mr. M. Tetlow, Dr. D. Pilch, Mr.B.Murphy, Mrs. P.Wilson, Mrs. S. Rose. Mrs. B. Dawson and
Mrs. J. Perry.
Seven members of the public were present also the
clerk Mrs. D.R.Wyatt.
2954 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Accepted from Mr. J.
Clabburn and
2955 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Mrs. Dawson and Mrs. Butler as
previously, declared interests in Heathlands.
Mr. Tetlow and Mrs. Wilson declared interests in
Blofield Courthouse.
2956
OPEN FORUM
No further participation well
covered at Parish Meeting.
2957 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
Minutes of the 27TH February 2007 were
agreed as correct and duly signed by the Chairman as a true record. Proposed Mrs. S.Rose
, seconded Mr B.Murphy.
2958 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Nothing to add
to Parish Meeting report.
2959 LITTER BINS / DOG FOULING
After discussion regarding lack of litter bins now,
Clerk was asked to contact N.C.C. and B.D.C to endeavor to find spots to erect
them. Private ones were removed owing to
abuse and this leaves the village badly covered and certain areas are becoming
an eyesore.
2960 CHURCH WALL REPAIRS
Councillor to forward information required
to enable faculty to proceed..
2961 TREE
WORKS
Quotations
had been received for the removal of the Oak Tree blown down at Town Pit.
Council agreed to accept quotation from Mr. Ranson for £970 pounds. Proposed Mrs.
Rose , seconded Mrs. Butler. All agreed that it
was a matter that needed urgent attention.
Further
quotations are awaited for the tree work at the Church.
It
was reported during one of the inspections that a large Oak in the centre of
the Churchyard needs attention. Quotations will be obtained for this work.
2962 HIGHWAY MATTERS
No reply has yet been received from NC.C Highways
department regarding our request to meet and discuss opening
2963 PLANNING
None
2964 EXPENDITURE
Clerk’s Salary Standing Order
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100657 – N.Fox – Town Pit
Fees 2007. (Paid as 2006/7 cheque) 100658 – Mr. M.Tetlow –
Website Fee 2007/2008 100659- Allianz Cornhill 2007/2008 Insurance 100660– NCAPTC – subscription 2007/8 100661 – NRCC fee 2007/2008 100662 – Clerks expenses as
listed Total Payments RECEIPTS - None
Total Receipts BALANCE AT BANK Community
Account 02.03.07
Business
Premium Account 30.03.07
Business
Reserve Account 04.04.0
Total
DONATIONS After
much discussion it was decided to forward donations to:- Blofield
Bowls Club £300.00 upon production of invoice for much needed mower. Balloons
4 Hearts (Angioplasty equipment)
£50.00 Heathlands Community Centre
request will be re-considered when
copies of
three quotations can be presented. Cheque
payments and donations were proposed by Mr. D.Ward
,seconded Mrs J.Perry. 2965
Acceptance
of the above cheques and Donations was proposed by Mr.D.Ward and seconded by
Mrs.J.Perry. |
200.00 42.16 1354.90 407.09 15.00 130.79 £2149.94 £6880.63 £19340.96 £17915.60 £444137.19 |
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2965 COUNCILLORS
INPUT.
It was reported that problems with outside lads
disturbing elderly residents were prevalent at West View and the Clerk was
asked to contact P.C. Fox.
Bus Shelter at Blofield had been used for graffiti,
which had kindly been removed by Mr. Sowerby. Council thanked Mr. Sowery for
his assistance in acting so swiftly.
Councillor was very concerned about the young children
crossing at Doctor’s Rd as the lorry traffic was increasing rapidly.
Highways needed to be contacted about drainage at
Corner of Yarmouth Road and The Street.
2966 CORRESPONDENCE.
Broadland District Council –Planning Forum and Guildelines to questionnaire.
Mrs. S.Rose to complete and return.
Broadland District Council – LDF Parking Standards
supplementary Planning doc.-Noted.
Broadland
District Council – Pilot Graffiti removal initiative scheme. Agreed it
was a good idea.
Broadland District Council “Listening to you
Views”leaflet.Completed leaflets to be returned by Councillors.
Broadland District Council –
Consultation on Clean Neighbourhoods Act.
BDC and Communities and Local
Government – Unitary Status.- noted
Society of Local Council Clerks
– Invitation to Clerk to attend Annual meeting April 28th - £6.50
Council agreed costs to be
shared.
Audit Commission – Confirmation
of Appointment of External Auditor.
Letters from:-
Mr. D. Reid – suggesting consideration be given to
providing a seat in the Blofield Heath Bus Shelter
Noted.
Mrs. Patterson – thanking Mr. Sowerby for his removing
of graffiti so quickly.Noted
Heathlands, Margaret Harker Hall and The Court House
expressing their thanks for the recent final grant cheque of 2006/7 and
confirmation of the £1400 grant awarded for 2007/8.- Information
Heathlands letter of March 2nd –re meeting
of Heathlands and Social Club.Copy given to all Councillors.-
No decision made.
Heathlands letter of March 28th – informing
us that they have been granted a Full Premises licence. -Information.
Department of Constitutional Affairs
– Memorial Safety. Noted.
2967. FUTURE
BUSINESS
Clerk will, after the May meeting,
bring all outstanding matters to the attention of the Council to be dealt with.
2968 Date of next meeting was confirmed as 8th
May, which will be the Annual meeting of the Parish Council and held at the
Court House, Blofield, time 7.30. Councillors requested , if possible to attend at 7.00pm as Mr. Bunce
wishes to discuss the exterior of the building before nightfall.
Chairman thanked all for coming and closed the meeting
at 9.30pm