Geldeston Parish Council

 

Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting

held on Wednesday 15th March 2006

At 8.00pm in the Village Hall

COUNCILLORS PRESENT:    P Cracknell (Chairman);        M Fenwick;      A Norman;       S Rolt

 

                                                 

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC PRESENT:        Mr & Mrs Gascoyne;   Mr & Mrs Streames;

Mrs Cox;         Mrs Cutter;            Mrs Fuller;          Ms Palmer;          Mrs Pugh        

                                                   

Minutes taken by Colin Barrett

 

1.      Apologies for absence:    K Loffstadt;      J Crowfoot

2.      Declarations of Interest:         None

3.   Crime Report:   None available

 

4.   Minutes: parish council meeting of 18 January 2005


Acceptance proposed:       MF;                     Seconded:    AN             All agreed.

 

 

ACTION

5.         Matters Arising:

 

5.1.   Playground:    
There was only one response for someone to take on the repairs and monitoring and work has now commenced on rectifying the most urgent areas as identified in the recent inspection report. Progress to be reported at each meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.2.   Sports Field:   
The clerk reported that he had received a letter from Mr Ashe advising that their next step is to seek a report from a chartered surveyor on the terms to be agreed. AN mentioned that this had not been raised at the Poors Trust meeting and would enquire as to why this is required.
MF had started to erect the new pedestrian gate but had been requested to stop as the position chosen was considered too close to the front window of Mr & Mrs Gascoyne and possibly too near the bend in the road. Mr Gascoyne wished to congratulate the parish council for suggesting such a gate and it was agreed that the gate position be reviewed in the light of the NCC offer of extending the pedestrian paving along to the chosen gate location, the visibility from the bend in the road and regarding proximity to households.

 

 

 

 

 

5.3.   Sluice Gate Fencing:    No action or response yet from the Environment Agency. The clerk to continue to chase.

 

 

CB

 

5.4.      Council Web Site      It was explained that this site is for the whole parish to use. It was agreed that the clerk discuss with A Norman the best way in which the parish council can use this site. The clerk mentioned a repeated offer from “The Channel” of free assistance to set up a web page to link with an existing site or to provide a new site if required.

 

 

 

 

5.5.      Notice Board            On-going  

 

 

5.6.      Composting              A meeting of the steering group had been held and a planning application can be made, the cost being £132.50. Proposed by MF; seconded by SR and agreed.. David wear had agreed to be the main contact. MF to place an article in the parish magazine.

 

 MF

5.7. Parish Tree Warden     Mr & Mrs Gascoyne offered to take on this role. PC explained the basic function and said he would pass on an information guide on this role. He also mentioned that there are courses available.

 

 

 

 

5.8        Local Development Framework         A meeting had been held on 8th March at which 30+ people attended. PC tabled a letter from Sir Philip Dowson stating that site 604a  adjacent to Heath Road is not to be available for housing.. There were considerable points of opposition to each of the sites and these views to be passed to South Norfolk Council (Copy on Council minutes only). It was suggested the clerk write to thank Sir Philip for his letter.

 

 

 

 

 

CB/PC

CB

6. Correspondence

Sent:                                                                                                                             

Rural Action East Final Parish Plan claim

SNC Planning Application return – 80 The Street

SNC Playground inspection payment

Audit Commission – Fess payment

 

 

 

 

Received requiring decision/Action

SNC LDF – Statement of Community Involvement –response deadline 21 April 2006-03

SNC Gypsies & Travellers 31 March 06 Parish & Town conference. Supporting paper PC & CB attending

SNC – Vibrant Communities Event, Hadiscoe 7 pm on 26th April – Any interest?

NRCC -  Meeting/discussion on Water Resources 6.30pm 23 March & Narborough

Land Management Information Service – Aerial & OS map information on CD £84/yr

Norfolk Parish Training – Training on Chairmanship skills £20; Initial Clerk & Councillor training £30; Bursary training for Clerks & Councillors £75 - £275; Playgounds & Open Spaces £20; Parish Plans £10/£30.

The Local Channel – Free web site offer – Sent FAX to show an interest – can link up

Gillingham Parish Council – response to traffic hazard letter – Response required ?

 

For Information:

SNC – Housing Issues & Activity – LDF information

P Dowson – re LDF site 604a – Noted and added to LDF file

Broads Authority – LDF scheme Dec 2005 – Dec 2008: sent email query re Local Plan

Broads & Rivers Leader+ Programme – Showcase event 10 am – 3 pm 16 May Harleston

Networking East - Newsletter

 

7.   New Issues:  None this month

 

 

 

 

8.   Parish 10

8.1.    The Geldeston signpost for Geldeston at the Gillingham Road/Gillingham Dam junction is missing. Car parking at this junction and at the westerly bends of Gillingham Road were again raised as being hazardous.

 

 

 

 

9.     Committee Reports

Development  &  Parish Plan –

Nothing other than that reported on LDF this month re development.
Parish Plan final grant request submitted on the promise of getting the required 3 copies of the Parish Plan and final Action Plan to the Rural Action East by the end of the month.
AN tabled and proposed acceptance of a new Action Plan sheet covering building developments, seconded by SR and agreed. The clerk to add to the draft copy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CB

 

Finance – Internal review accounts in need of completion.

 

 

 

Emergency Planning – The clerk has requested another flood management meeting with SNC and Broads Authority.

 

 

 

 

Snakes Lane/Sandy Lane – Outstanding but now stressed as urgent to revive.

 

 

  

 

Village Hall – Some help offered by ladies within the village to make up the required curtains. AGM set for Monday 3rd April. At 8 pm. Village hall accounts now included on the web site.

 

 

10.  Finance
 Insurance cover:  All persons working for the PC on a regular basis (including volunteers) are required to be notified to the insurers.

Monthly account statement for March meeting tabled and discussed.
Proposed for acceptance by:     SR                       Seconded by:    MF              All agreed

Payments for approval: (See Finance Sheet)

All items proposed for acceptance by:   SR                   Seconded by:   MF      All agreed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.       Planning

3 Kells Acre – Withdrawn.

 

 

12.       Any other business  -  .None

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Meetings:

Next meeting:              12th April 2006 at 8 pm

 

Future meeting dates:  To be agreed with the Chairman and advised

Suggested dates are:    

17th May (AGM)(Statutory) & Annual Parish Meeting

14th June

19th July

No August meeting

13th September

18th October

15th November

No December meeting

 

 

The meeting ended at     9.40    pm

Geldeston Parish Council Income & Expenditure Statement March 2006