Thurlton Parish Council

12th March 2018 Meeting

MINUTES of MEETING held on 12th March 2018

 

PRESENT C.Cook(Clerk), P. Jackson, J. Seaward, M. Ball, J. Lucy,  A. Jones , J. O’Leary, W. Kemp (District Councillor)

  1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE ) M.Stone (County Councillor)
  1. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
  2.  Chairman asked for any declarations of interest. None declared
  • MINUTES  OF  THE PREVIOUS  MEETINGS held on 12th February 2018 were  agreed as a true representation of meetings

 

    1. Proposed by J. Lucy seconded by J. O’Leary
  • COUNTY/DISTRICT COUNCILLORS, COMMUNITY POLICING, LOCAL ORGANISATIONS, CLUBS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES -– REPORTS / INFORMATION.W. Kemp (District Councillor) reported that recent fly tipping incident has been resolved  SchoolVillage Hall  J.Lucy presented Village Hall Accounts and suggested that committee  could do with at least one more member. Article to newsletter suggested.

 

    1. John Seaward is monitoring situation on the Parish Councils behalf. Primary school to become part of Hobart Academy.
    2. M. Stone (County Councillor) e-mail report received and circulated
    3. Police  e-mail received and circulated
  • MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF P.C. ASSETSWorking party in December at which goal posts were moved and top soil applied to areas of wear. Review of situation required to see if further top soil and seeding/turfing required. We  have receive a donation to help with this work from Rav Fair (£200)To receive suggestions on planned maintenance of playing field. Agreed to employ mole catcher again this year as required.Benches to the amenity area at top of Links Way have been installed. Memorial plaques have been fitted. Thanks to P. Hoadley for his help in this respect.Removal of telephone box on Beccles rd. Await communication as to responsibility. Clerk to progress.

 

  1. To progress litter pick on 11th April. A few more volunteers would be welcome.
  2. Suggestion that benches/notice board on Beccles road need attention/painting. Offer by resident to paint benches to be progressed.
  3. Replacement boat seat assembly received. Working party arranged for this Wednesday to fit.
  4. Beccles company have removed toddler area fence panels, blasted and powder coated and replaced..
  5. Items from last year’s play area inspection include pathway edges and surfacing on toddler area. Quotes received for the resurfacing /repair of the toddler area etc. At a previous meeting, it was agreed to postpone any decision until we receive further infrastructure levy payments from the Beccles Rd development.
  1. HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC CALMING/FOOTPATH MATTERSProblems with flooding on Hall farm corner are ongoing. Recent problem resolved by flushing out culverts. Is there a long-term solution other flushing out culverts on a regular basis?  Clerk awaiting information regarding cost and placement of flood warning signs
  2.  Damage to Beccles Rd/ Church Rd footpath caused by ploughing has been resolved.
  3. To consider any outstanding Highway/Footpath matters
  • PLANNINGAn application from Mr Wayne Snell Priory Farm Barn, Low Road, Thurlton (2018/0040) for replacement of dilapidated cartridge with detached outbuilding incorporating double garage, annex and stables. Refurbish agricultural barn to storage facility. New garden veranda. This application was not on tonight’s agenda as not received until Thursday of last week. However as there are currently no objections from neighbours or other consultees it was agreed that this application could be discussed at this meeting. No objections proposed by J. O’Leary seconded by J. Lucy

 

  1. Application 2018/0454 for new agricultural barn at Manor Farm Low Road was discussed and agreed. Proposed by J. O’Leary seconded by P. Jackson.
  1. CHEQUES

CAN                                       Subscription                                        £20.00

  1. Robertshaw Wardens Wages £39.38

Sutcliffe Play                          Boat seat assembly                              £640.84

NARS                                     Donation                                             £25.00

  1. Cook Petty Cash                                           £30.00

Norfolk Copiers                      Copy Charge                                       £29.50

Buckenham                             Blast Cleaning Powder Coating etc    £3900.00

Proposed by J. O’Leary and seconded by M. Ball that cheque payments be authorised.

  • COMMUNICATION

 

Information on requirements of new Data protection acts (May 2018) to be progressed

Articles to newsletter to include community reaction to recent snow problems, shop,  Litter pick, dog poo, village hall etc

  • GENERAL DISCUSSION

 

To discuss items for possible inclusion on a future agenda. Nothing raised.

 

 

        DATE OF NEXT MEETING APRIL 9th 2018

 

   

NOB meeting closed at 8.10pm

 

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

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