• 9th January 2012 Minutes

    THURLTON PARISH COUNCIL

    MINUTES of MEETING held on 9th January 2012

    PRESENT C.Cook(Clerk), S. Hannant ,  J. Berry, M. Ball, P.
    Jackson, J. O’Leary, L. Chenery & W. Kemp (District Councillor)

    1.
    APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE received from H. Longman
    & A. Tomkinson (County Councillor)

    1. 2.
      DECLARATIONS
      OF INTEREST –
      Chairperson asked for any declarations of interest. General
      interest in community composting application as this is submitted by Parish
      Council
    2. 3. MINUTES  OF  THE
      PREVIOUS  MEETING
      held on 12th December 2011
      were  agreed as a true representation of
      meetings

    Proposed by M. Ball 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
    changes to the planning application system. He suggested that proposals to
    encourage Councils to only put forward material planning objections to
    applications are already part of this PC’s procedures.

    E-mail report  from Police. 3 recorded crimes in December.

    Village Hall report.  Specifications and drawings will be submitted
    to builders before next VH meeting. VH to receive a donation from the Country
    Fair.

    The Frolic will be held in August 2012

    We await further information on use of
    Church Room.

    Nothing appears to be happening with
    regard to SAM training. Agreed to remove from agenda.

    There is a drop in event to promote the
    NCC good neighbour scheme in the Village Shop on Saturday 14th January between 9am and 3pm. Article to February newsletter.

    EDP pride of Norfolk Award and WI forward
    to the future awards. Display of plaques etc to be progressed

    5. MANAGEMENT AND
    MAINTENANCE OF P.C. ASSETS

    To consider any current requirements with
    regard to Playing Field etc

    The petition presented to
    the last PC meeting asking for a Skate Park on the playing field to be
    progressed by the next elected Playing Field Assn. Gate to restrict access to
    playing field and suggestion of adult keep fit equipment also to be progressed
    by this Assn.  The AGM of playing field
    committee to be published in the February newsetter.

    Movement of dog bin to other side of Sandy
    lane was discussed. Only suitable placement would be further down Sandy
    Lane on a telephone post for which new fixings and permission may be required.   No action at present.

    6.
    HIGHWAY/TRAFFIC CALMING/FOOTPATH MATTERS

    The Parish Councils involvement in various
    aspects of Highway and Footpath maintenance was discussed. Agreed that the
    Parish Council should await proposals resulting from the Localism Bill etc.

    7. PLANNING

    The planning application for Community Composting on allotments was
    considered. As Parish Council is applicant each Councillor has in interest in
    this application.

    Approvals received for replacement garage at Reedings, Low Rd and change to
    approved roof covering of pan tiles to insulated powder coated profile steel
    sheeting in dark grey .Details of approvals and conditions on circulation.

    CHEQUES

    Norfolk ARS                Donation                                              £25.00

    Thurlton Church            Donation                                              £200.00

    BT                               Phone & Broadband                             £99.08

    C. Cook                       Clerks Wages etc                                 £350.08

    HMR&C                      Clerks Tax (PAYE)                              £92.60

    NTTVH                       Hire of Hall                                           £8.50

    K. Cox                         Wardens wages                                    £21.28

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

     

    1. PARISH PLAN

    Community Composting  planning application should be determined by
    27th February and an extension of time to spend grant has requested.
    Steering group meeting to be arranged.
    Suggested that contractors be employed for some of works to use the
    grant monies.

    Applications for insulation etc from the Environmental improvement grant
    are still being progressed. Update on spend has been requested.

    Funding application for Youth exchange programme has been successful. Meeting
    of SNARYJE (South Norfolk Assn for Rural Youth Join Europe) to be arranged.

    10. COMMUNICATION

    Articles for newsletter to include shop,hairdresser’s opening hours. J. O’Leary will do an article on the good
    neighbourhood drop in event at the shop on the 14th January which
    could include information on shop and hairdressers.

    Article to assess interest in a joint community event to celebrate the Queens Jubilee suggested.

    11. GENERAL DISCUSSION

    No comments or suggestions
    12. DATE OF NEXT MEETING 13th FEBRUARY 2012

    NOB meeting closed at 8.20pm

     

     

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

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