MINUTES of MEETING held on 11th April 2011
PRESENT C.Cook(Clerk), H. Longman, S. Hannant , J. Berry, P. Jackson, L. Chenery, M. Saunders and W. Kemp
- 1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE received from J. O’Leary & A. Tomkinson (County Councillor). M. Saunders has decided to resign from the Council due to work commitments. Chairperson thanked Mike for his contribution during his time on the Council.
2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – Chairperson asked for any declarations of interest. None declared
- 3. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING held on 14th March 2011 were agreed as a true representation of meetings
Proposed by L. Chenery seconded by J. Berry
4. COUNTY/DISTRICT COUNCILLORS, COMMUNITY POLICING, LOCAL ORGANISATIONS, CLUBS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES -– REPORTS / INFORMATION.
W. Kemp (District Councillor) reported on shared services. He thanked Council for their support during his term of office.
E-Mail received from Police with crime figures and notification of replacement of SNAPS meetings with consultation events.
PCC has formed a Church Room steering group. H. Longman to contact group.
Community Shop steering group have prepared a plan of action.
- 5. MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF P.C. ASSETS
Grant received from WREN (£25,000) for phase 4 of the play area renovation. Installation in April with a site meeting arranged for 18th April prior to commencement of installation.
Picnic/Party to celebrate Royal Wedding planned to take place on Playing Field.
CCTV installation. We were unsuccessful on the previous grant application, which was decided by an on-line vote. Another Grant has been applied for and await response. This grant was only for a maximum of £2000 so have applied for VH and Playing Field set-up only.
Replacement of damaged fencing on Links Way has been completed
Grant for £3400 awarded for Community composting. Steering committee meeting to be arranged to progress suggested site(s) and implementation.
Grant for insulation etc needs to be re-applied for. S. Hannant offered to help in this respect.
6. HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC CALMING/FOOTPATH MATTERS
Grit bins on College Rd and Hampton Ave. Bin in position on Hampton Ave. . The grit bin on College Road has not been installed in agreed position until we are aware when salt/grit will arrive.
Clerk to check with Highways if a survey would help in their planning of repair.
7. PLANNING
Marsh Cottage application has been withdrawn
8. CHEQUES
BT Phone & B/B (Incl in 2010/11 accounts) £93.73
D. Crisp Repair Fencing £80
NALC Subscription £142.89
C.Cook Clerks Wages, Photocopy N/L etc £466.15
SNC Dog Bin Service £201.85
K. Cox Wardens wages £25.68
Proposed by S. Hannant seconded by J. Berry that cheque payments be authorised.
- 9. PARISH PLAN
The progress of proposals resulting from Parish plan taking into account the Vital Villages seminar to be left until new council in place.
Youth exchange programme has been granted funding by EU. Some funds still required for travel.
10. COMMUNICATION
New website. All our information has been transferred. Clerk is awaiting user name and password.
Articles for May newsletter to include. Request to promote bus services to Norwich, Parish Meeting, uncontested election, bonfires and use of air rifles.
11. GENERAL DISCUSSION
Nothing to discuss.
12. DATE OF NEXT MEETING 9th May 2011 which is AGM and Parish Meeting
NOB meeting closed at 8.30pm
Signed…………………………………………………….Date………………………
