BLOFIELD PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Blofield Parish Council meeting held on Tuesday 9^th September 2008 in HEATHLANDS COMMUNITY CENTRE at 7.30 pm.

Cllr. M. Tetlow - (Chairman)

Cllr. Mrs. G. Butler Cllr. Dr.D.Pilch.

Cllr. B.Murphy Cllr. Mrs. P.Wilson.

Cllr.J.Marney Cllr. Mrs. S.Toothill

In Attendance

Cllr. C.Mowle – Norfolk County Council

Cllr. D.French – Broadland District Council

Mrs. D.R.Wyatt - Clerk to the Council

Four members of the Public also present.

3243 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Mrs. J. Perry, Mrs. S.Larson, Mrs. B. Dawson, Mr. D. Ward. and Mrs. L. Copping.

3244 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

To receive declarations of interest both prejudicial and personal referring to

Member	Minute No & Heading	Nature of Interest
Mr. M. Tetlow Mrs. P. Wilson Mrs. S. Toothill Mr. M.Tetlow	Blofield Courthouse Blofield Courthouse Allotments Focal Point	Personal – Management Committee Personal – Management Committee Personal – Environmental Committee Personal -

3245 OPEN FORUM “Suspend Standing Orders”

Norfolk County Councillor Chris Mowle updated Council on the situations referring to the Boundary Committee. Opinions appear to veer towards “Status Quo”

Discussion also included Social Support systems and Age Concern.

New kerbing and reconstruction on Yarmouth Road is on the Highways schedule for next year.

The puddling on Yarmouth Road has already been reported.

District Councillor D.French agreed with Cllr.Mowle about the Boundary Committee discussions.

Councillors and residents were urged to forward their views.

Little to report about Garden Farm as he had been unable to attend the meetings held.

Norfolk Constabulary report

1. 30^th July - Fear of Provocation of Violence-A47 Road Rage Type Incident

2. 2^nd Aug –Criminal damage to Dwelling –The Street

3. 5^th Aug-Criminal damage to building other than dwelling-Heathlands

Resume Standing Orders.

3246 PARISH PLAN

Mr. Richard Squires (Community Development and Liaison Officer ) from Broadland District Council attended to explain to the Council about a Parish Plan. Various brochures were looked at and several councilors expressed interest in the scheme. Mr. Squires offered help if required in the future and left the meeting. After discussion it was decided to explore this further and to place on a future agenda

3247 MINUTES OF LAST MEETING

Minutes of Planning meeting of 1st April, 24^th June,8^th and 29^th July and also minutes of Parish Council meeting of 13^th May and 24^th June 2008, plus Finance meeting of 8^th July were agreed as true records Proposed by Mr.J.Marney and seconded by Mrs. G.Butler.. Planning minutes signed by Mr. M.Tetlow (Chairman) in the absence of Mrs. J. Perry.(Planning Chairman)

3248 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Chairman had nothing to report that was not covered by the Agenda.

3249 ALLOTMENTS

Mrs. S. Toothill presented a list of people interested in obtaining an allotment to the council.

It was explained that each interested party must write in individually and that currently there was no knowledge of suitable land available. Mrs. Toothill stated that she would contact the signatories on the list and inform them, so that the council could record their interest for the future.

Council will check Allotments Act and Plot sizes.

3250 CHURCH GRASS CUTTING

The cutting of the Church grass three times a year has not been satisfactory and it was agreed to request prices for regular cutting which would not leave cuttings behind to make the churchyard untidy. Three quotations will be sought.

Dr.D.Pilch offered to assist Mr. B. Murphy as Tree Warden and the Clerk will notify Broadland District Council.

3251 HIGHWAY MATTERS

Reply from Highways explains that they have not carried out any works to resolve drainage

issues. A large carriageway patch has been completed on the Southern end which was necessary, as it needed replacing

Woodbastwick Road -. This was reported to me two weeks ago, a replacement is on order, however it was not an illuminated bollard but my intention is to use a reflective yellow sleeve on the new post

Church Alley, is a Public Right of Way and not adopted a adopted highway, therefore it’s not cut as part of our overall cutting programme. Concerns have been reported to the Countryside Team.

at County Hall to take the appropriate action.

Councillors discussed the North Street flooding and the sewerage being forced through the manhole.Regular occurrence when there is heavy rainfall.

3252 PLANNING

Planning Application No. 20081164 – Development of Blofield Surgery was considered by the Council who could find no objection and notified Broadland District Council accordingly.

3253 EXPENDITURE

To consider donation to Margaret Harker Hall towards Car Park / Kitchen.

` It was agreed to offer a donation of £1000 towards this project.

Proposed Cllr.Dr. D .Pilch and seconded. Cllr J. Marney

To consider donation to Vitalise – a caring charity.

Does not fit Council’s citeria.

Annual Return for year ended 31^st March 2007 now received.

Noted

To consider and approve cheque payments and balances where applicable.

100702 – Heathlands – Help with deliveries. 100703 – BADCOG – Donation towards printing 100704 - Mr. Tetlow – Parish meeting expenses. 100705 - Cancelled. 100706 – Delivering Village Book 100707 – Focal Point – July Issue 100708 – Trees St. Andrews & St. Peters Mr. Blackburn. 100709 – Clerks Expenses 100710 – Clerks Salary Jul:/Aug:/Sept: Sub Total. 101711 – Secret Gardens 364 1^st grass cut 100712 – Mrs. P.James – Internal Auditor2007- 100713 – Focal Point – Aug & Sept: 100714 – Blofield Primary School – Donation 100715 – Heathlands 1^st ½ yr grant 100716 – Margaret Harker Village Hall Ditto 100717 – Blofield Courthouse Ditto 100718 – Clerks Expenses. Total Payments RECEIPTS Business Reserve a/c 2^nd June Business Premium a/c 2^nd June Precept 30/4 BALANCE AT BANK Community Account 4^th Sept. Business Premium Account 27^th June Business Reserve Account 4^th June Total

- 25.00 150.00 85.93 ------ 29.38 30.00 785.00 471.03 1201.47 2777.81 415.00 76.00 100.00 100.00 750.00 750.00 750.00 293.29 6012.10 101.19 52.65 13262.34 17850.52 19693.18 18579.74 £56123.44

To agree increase in cost of Focal Point leaflet printing. –

Circulation has now been increased to 900. - £30 to £50.00

Proposed Mr. M Tetlow and seconded Mrs. G.Butler.

Quotation received from Beighton Building Services for repairs to roof of Bus Shelter, Blofield Heath.

After discussion, it was proposed by Mr.J.Marney and seconded by Mrs. S.Toothill that the quotation of £366.00 plus Value added Tax to supply and fix new fascia boards and replace flat roofing felts be accepted. Also to accept the figure of £150 plus value added tax, if repairs to decking or joists should be found to be required after removal of external materials.

3254 BLOFIELDCOURTHOUSE – ROOF REPAIRS

Mr. Bunce (Treasurer) gave a detailed report on how we had arrived at current position.

After much discussion it was agreed to award the roof work to Aspect Roofing Ltd.

For a total price of £27335.20 including Value Added Tax. A deposit of 25% was agreed, to be paid once the scaffolding had been erected.

3255 CORRESPONDENCE.

The National Association of Local Councils - views on Standards Board Complaints system

These were considered and answers forwarded to National Association of Local Councils.

Blofield Parochial Church Council – letter received thanking the Parish Council for the recent tree works and drew the Parish Councils attention to the crumbling Church wall near the footpath sign pointing north up Church Alley.

It was agreed that Mr. B. Murphy checks this out, reporting back at the next meeting.

Broadland District Council - Globe Lane – Request for Clerk or Councillor to meet with Veronica Savage (Housing Project Officer) regarding an evaluation study.

Mr. Tetlow will attend if possible and other councillors notified.

Norfolk Police Authority- Policing Plan 2008/11 for year ending 31^st March 2008.

Noted. To be filed

RECEIVED FOR CONSULTATION.

Broadland District Council – Draft Supplementary Planning Document on Affordable Housing etc.

Consultation period expired on 5^th September 2008.

Nothing to add.

Broadland District Council – Greater Norwich Development Partnership.

Joint Core Strategy for Broadland- Technical Consultation 4^th August – 26^th September.

Letter copied to Councillors.

Councillors will forward individual letters if anything to add.

Review of the East of England Plan.

Consultation on draft project plan and statement of public participation.

Deadline for responses is Monday 15^th September 2008.

Noted – no response.

RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.

Norwich City Council – One Council for Norwich.

Information copied for Councillors

Noted

Broads Authority – Broads Local Development Framework

Letter copied for Councillors.

Noted.

Norfolk County Council – Boundary Committee for England.

Letter from Chief Executive David White.Copied for Councillors.

Broadland District Council – Feedback from Annual meeting for Town & Parishes. Copied to Councillors. Reply attached to minutes as Appendix 1.

Norfolk Rural Community Council informs the Council that Mr. Henry Meiklejohn is the new Development Officer for the Broadland District Council area.

Brundall Parish Council – Cemetery Regulations for 2008-2009 plus copy of Public Notice of Safety Inspection of Headstones.

Norfolk County Association of Parish & Town Councils. – General Meeting on August 28^th to discuss name and logo design change . Clerk attended.

Broadland District Council – Plots 1-3, Heath Farm Barns. Woodbastwick Road – Postal addresses.

Plot 1. – Loke Side Barn, Woodbastwick Road, NR13 4PQ

Plot 2 – North Side Barn, Woodbastwick Road, NR13 4PQ

Plot 3 – Pond Side Barn, Woodbastwick Road, NR13 4PQ.

Norfolk County Council – Invitation to Annual Emergency Preparedness Study Day.

Venue: John Innes Centre, Norwich, Research Park, Colney.

Date: Tuesday 7^th October 0930 – 1600 hrs.

Norfolk Constabulary. Letter of Support received. Reference No. CR35225/08/5 Reported 7^th July 2008

Vandalised stile at Heath Way, Blofield Heath.

Broadland District Council. – Tree Preservation order 2008 No.22.

Horse Chestnut Tree- 2, Church Alley, Blofield.

Norfolk County Association of Parish & Town Council.- Buckingham Palace Garden Party 2009.

Would the Parish Council like the Chairman’s name entered into draw?.

Council unanimously agreed.

Norfolk County Association of Parish & Town Councils.

Received the Annual Report for 2007/2008.

3256 COUNCILLORS INPUT.

Chairman reported that the stile at Heathway had been repaired. The Council thanked him for his assistance.

3257 NEXT MEETING DATE was confirmed as October 21^st in Heathlands at 7.30pm

Chairman thanked all for coming and closed the meeting.