MINUTES of MEETING held on 9th June 2014
PRESENT C.Cook(Clerk), H. Longman, S. Hannant , M. Ball, J. O’Leary L. Chenery, P. Jackson and W. Kemp (District Councillor)
- APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE received from M. Somerville (CountyCouncillor)
2 .DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Chairperson asked for any declarations of interest. L. Chenery declared an interest in the Local Plan.
- MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING held on 14th April 2014 were agreed as a true representation of meetings
Proposed by J. O’Leary seconded by S. Hannant
- COUNTY/DISTRICT COUNCILLORS, COMMUNITY POLICING, LOCAL ORGANISATIONS, CLUBS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES -– REPORTS / INFORMATION.
W. Kemp (District Councillor) reported that within his budget he has some grant funding.
Proposed plans for Village Hall car park including signs etc were discussed.
MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF P.C. ASSETS
Drilling of holes, on ball court, to resolve drainage problems, was done during the working party to fit the three new benches on the playing field and cycle racks opposite shop
We have received this year’s play area inspection report.
The inspection report give only ‘Very Low’ and ‘Low’ scores which is excellent news. Various items, replacement bolt caps etc. to be dealt with. Purchase of further wet pour repair kit suggested. Signs are highlighted as advisable. Step edges to Village Hall to be repainted.
Last fencing planned for play area may be made available when properties are built to rear of Queens Head which may release the current fencing on the Playing Field / Pub border.
- HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC CALMING/FOOTPATH MATTERS
Most of pot holes have been repaired. Repair to damage to pavement at bottom of Links Way to be resolved
The cats eyes have recently been removed on Beccles Road. Is this preparatory to re-surfacing, if so when and will the cats eyes be replaced? Communication to Highways highways suggested (See comments under planning)
- PLANNING
Conditions of the Planning Permission granted to the waste recycling centre at Crossways Corner include work to improve the visibility splay at the junction. This will mean some loss of screening but the trees and hedges will be replaced with new planting further back into the site. This will be a much needed improvement and we should urge highways to enhance this with better signage and road markings and replacement of broken signs. It would be a great improvement if a double white line was put on the main road to prevent overtaking when approaching the junction. Communication to Highways regarding this and items mentioned under item 5 to be progressed.
Development on the land at rear of the Queens Head has been approved.
The situation regarding the site specifics on the latest Local Plan consultation was discussed at previous meetings. It has been agreed that we need to speak to the Inspector directly at the appropriate stage.This is timetabled for July/August this year.
Land next to Blaen Waun, Low Road. The most recent application was refused.
A previous refused application appeal happened in May at which H. Longman represented the Parish Council. . We await the inspectors determination. The inspector was very thorough and visited the site before the hearing
- CHEQUES
C. Cook Newsletter copies, materials for benches etc £229.05
J. K Youngman Internal Audit £40.00
NTTVH Hire of Hall £9.50
Community H/Beat Defib + stainless steel cabinet £2020.00
K. Cox Wardens Wages £29.45
D. Bracey Play Area Inspection £72.00
Proposed by J. O’Leary seconded by S. Hannant that cheque payments be authorised.
2013 community composting credits have been received (£608) as has £220 from community litter pick. Some of these monies have been allocated as agreed at last meeting (£450) The costs of installing the benches on the playing field and the cycle racks opposite the shop were increased by over £200 for metalwork and postcrete for fixing same.
Defibrillator has been ordered and has arrived today. We await stainless steel cabinet
Ian has suggested that as the defibrillator should cover both Norton and Thurlton villages a more central location would be on the wall of the pub if the landlord were willing.
Need to arrange and advertise awareness training and find a volunteer to look after the equipment. Chairperson recorded a vote of thanks to C. Cook for his part in raising the funds for this project.
- PARISH PLAN
To review localism bill, the big consultation and quality status as and when information available.
Heather suggested at April meeting that we need to revise our Parish Plan, perhaps with a short questionnaire in the newsletter and follow up with an open day event. This might be an opportunity to gauge the level of opposition, (or support), for the Local Plan prior to the Inspectors review, find out how residents feel about road safety issues and look at areas that we are not addressing. Suggested that we do this at one of Village Hall Coffee mornings. 9th July suggested.
10. COMMUNICATION
To consider communications received other than that on circulation
Letter and email from Post Office regarding the village having a post office facility of some sort together with H.Longman’s e mail in response was discussed
Articles for July Newsletter to include Defibrillator appeal, open day on 9th July, petty removal of bolts/caps etc
- GENERAL DISCUSSION
Nothing raised
12. DATE OF NEXT MEETING 14th JULY 2014
NOB meeting closed at 8.40pm
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