12th March Minutes 2012

 

MINUTES of MEETING held on 12th
March 2012

PRESENT C.Cook(Clerk),
H. Longman, S. Hannant ,  J. Berry, M. Ball, P.
Jackson, J. O’Leary  L. Chenery, W. Kemp & A.
Tomkinson and PCSO K. Nightingale

  1. 1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE received
    from A. Tomkinson (County Councillor)
    for late arrival
  2. 2.
    DECLARATIONS
    OF INTEREST –
    Chairperson asked for any declarations of interest. None
    declared
  3. 3. MINUTES  OF  THE
    PREVIOUS  MEETING
    held on 13th February 2012
    were  agreed as a true representation of
    meetings

Proposed by S. Hannant  seconded by J. Berry

4. COUNTY/DISTRICT
COUNCILLORS, COMMUNITY POLICING,
LOCAL ORGANISATIONS, CLUBS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES -– REPORTS / INFORMATION.

PCSO K. Nightingale gave an update on SNT
Members and organisation of response and communication aided by the use of new
technology. He gave information on the crime statistics over the past
year.

A. Tomkinson (County Councillor) commented that
there had been no      increase in
Council Tax

W. Kemp (District Councillor) commented
that the joint core strategy will progress as planned. He also outlined the
background to the new initiative which will encourage parishioners to have
their say and get involved in shaping the services delivered in their
community.

Village Hall had their AGM at the end of
February. Main priority is to progress the planned renovations.

Queens Jubilee celebrations suggested so
far include a diamond shaped orchard, some planting/display on VH front bank
and the annual fete/five a side.

WI has offered their help/involvement

Horticultural Club will plant planters with a
red, white and blue theme in the spring.

Steering group has been established to
progress the NCC good neighbour scheme.

Winter Warmer Packs (30) have been
received. Only a few have been issued. It was suggested that these are stored
for distribution next winter.

EDP pride of Norfolk Award and WI forward
to the future award. The display   of a
sign in the Notice Board and display of actual plaques in the VH was suggested
at the last meeting. A proposed layout was presented for the Notice Board sign.
Costs would be £72 (Brass) and £46 (Plastic). Clerk will change layout of
plaque and e-mail to Councillors. If there are no objections or further changes
Clerk will order plaque in green plastic.

5. MANAGEMENT AND
MAINTENANCE OF P.C. ASSETS

The AGM of the playing field
assn did not occur. Article to newsletter.

6.
HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC CALMING/FOOTPATH MATTERS

Footpath by Rectory and on Low Rd are now passable

7. PLANNING

Application from M. Gaze and Co Ltd
regarding consolidation of retrospective and new development. A letter of
objection from Maurice & Caroline Leybourn of Mill Rd was circulated.

8. CHEQUES

C. Cook                   Photocopies newsletter etc                    £92.20

Postcrete for Community Composting

NTTVH                       Hire of Hall                                           £8.50

NACS                         Materials for compost bins                    £614.97

CountrysideSupplies    Materials for compost bins                    £230.17

C. Barber                     Shredder                                              £600.00

Paul Mitchell Sacks      Sacks for composting                           £234.00

K. Cox                         Wardens wages                                    £45.60

Cash                            Petty Cash                                            £30.00

Cheques which
are required to progress the Community Composting project are included on the
above list. These will then be issued subject to receipt of grant monies

Proposed by S.Hannant  seconded by  J. Berry that cheque payments be authorised.

It was agreed
that Clerk can raise cheques outside of meetings for other materials etc for
the Community Composting Scheme

9. PARISH PLAN

Some of fencing for the Community Composting area has been installed.
Steering group meeting to be arranged.

Under half of the Environmental improvement grant has been spent. An
article to newsletter and letter sent out by Aran Services has resulted in a
number of new enquiries.

An advance planning meeting for this
Years Youth exchange visit happened this weekend

10. COMMUNICATION

The details of a Motor Vehicle Course for
16-18 year olds to be included in the April newsletter.

Articles for April newsletter to include
police information, playing field AGM & community composting etc

11. GENERAL DISCUSSION

Nothing put forward for discussion

12. DATE OF NEXT MEETING 16th APRIL 2012

NOB meeting closed at 8.30pm

 

Signed………………………………………………………..Date……………………

Cookies For Comments Image