Parish Council Minutes 2010.
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WHISSONSETT PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON 7TH JULY 2010 AT 7.30 P.M. IN
WHISSONSETT VILLAGE HALLCouncillors Present: Cllr D Burton (Chairman), Cllr S Dye and Cllr J Plume
Others Present: 15 electors
1. Welcome and to consider accepting apologies for absence received
Cllr Burton welcomed those present. There were no apologies to be accepted.2. To receive any Declarations of Interests
No interests were declared.3. To confirm and accept Minutes of the 5th May meeting
Cllr Dye proposed the minutes, which had been circulated, be accepted as a true and accurate record of the meeting. Cllr Plume seconded the proposal. Carried by the Council4. To report on any matters arising from the minutes of 5th May (not on agenda)
There were no matters arising.
The Chairman adjourned the meeting for the Public Participation period.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
The creation of the village appraisal has come to a halt. The possibility of its publication was discussed. Mrs Blake commented that the appraisal had flagged up some residents that had offered to get involved with the Community Car Scheme but when contacted, they had changed their minds. Mrs English offered to put something in the magazine about help being needed, Mrs Blake told her that if any advertising for helpers is done, it must be made clear that the scheme can only be used for trips such as doctors, dentists, hospitals, etc. It was felt the Post Office would be a good place to put an advert.The Planning application for the Old Bell property was discussed. The Chairman informed those present that if the application gets ‘rubber stamped’ then it will automatically go in front of the Development Control Committee. The Chairman had had conversations with Breckland about this application. Cllr Plume said it is essential that the residents write individual letters to the District Councillor, Mr John Labouchere and Mr Mark Kiddle-Morris, the County Councillor.
There are beehives on the allotments and Mr Hart was stung by a bee recently. However, no-one can be certain that it was a bee from the hives that stung him and the situation of the bees will be monitored.
Regarding the EDF problem, Mrs Stangroom said that the Church is not going to dig up the path now as it would have cost £10,000
The Chairman resumed the meeting.
5. To discuss any Planning issues
Breckland – 3PL/2010/0590/F Dr Moondi & Ayling, Lower Farm Barn, proposed porch and detached double garage with 1st floor storage area, application withdrawn.Breckland – 3PL/2010/0184/F Mr John Plume, Springfields, replace the existing flat roof with a pitched roof, permission has been received
Breckland – 3PL/2010/0479/F Mr J Newton, 2 London St, convert garage to lounge/play room & create first floor bedroom above (this has been circulated and Breckland informed there are no objections), planning permission has been received.
Breckland 3PL/2010/0370/F Mr J Tench, The Lodge, erection of kitchen extension, planning permission has been received.
Breckland 3PL/2010/0543/F Mr Ulph & Ms Bailey, The Old Belll, erection of a dwelling. The Parish Council objected to this application. The Clerk will send Breckland the letters and emails showing the objections.
Breckland 3PL/2010/0616/F Mr Marshall, Ivyside, replacement cart store/front extension to bungalow. The Parish Council did not object to this application.
6. To discuss any Highways issues
Cllr Dye has not met with Mr Shaun Simpson yet. There are still issues regarding pot holes and the junction of Dereham Road and Stokes Hill is still a problem. Highways did come and spray a marker line. There is still flooding at Brick Kiln Farm and some pot holes have been filled in. A digger will have to be used to deal with the allotment problem and Highways will not do it. Cllr Plume proposed costings be done regarding this work and Cllr Dye seconded this proposal, carried by the Council. All the Parish Councillors will carry out a village walk-about. This was planned for Thursday 15th July at 9.45 a.m. and they will meet at the village hall car park initially.7. To discuss Play Equipment project progress
It was decided that the brochures obtained from Mr Ulph will be looked at when the village walk-about is done, as they are quite bulky and will take time to digest.The Clerk had contacted RoSPA and had received verification that the inspectors who carry out the inspections on play areas are qualified annual inspectors RP11. The Clerk was asked to contact RoSPA again and ask them to send a letter to the Parish Council stating this fact.
8. To discuss Land Registry
The Chairman arranged a meeting with Mr David Ewing of Butcher Andrews, solicitors in Fakenham, to discuss registering various parcels of unregistered parish land. He was accompanied to the meeting by Cllr Plume. The position was explained to the solicitor and they were advised how to proceed and advised of costs. Cllr Plume explained to those present why this item was on the agenda and informed them that the cost would be £1,700 plus V.A.T., making £2,200. Cllr Plume proposed the transactions go ahead, seconded by Cllr Dye and carried by the Council. The Chairman asked Cllr Plume if he could action this with Butcher Andrews and liaise with them until completion and to report back to the Council with progress reports. This he kindly agreed to do.9. To discuss Correspondence
Cllr Burton had received a letter from Mrs English regarding the pictures that had been removed from the walls of the village hall.The Chairman adjourned the meeting for another Public Participation period so this problem could be discussed.
Mr and Mrs Ireson spoke to those present about pictures that had been removed and replaced. Back onto the walls. The pictures that were up in the village hall were donated it was stated by residents and they are part of the village heritage. One resident felt the pictures that had been taken down, and were still down, should be put back up. Mrs Ireson enlighten those present as to the state of play regarding the pictures.
The Chairman resumed the meeting again.
Cllr Burton read out the list of mail that had been received by the Clerk.
A letter had been received from Mrs Pegg mentioning Mr Ulph’s hedge that is bounding his property with the High Street. It needs cutting and is causing a problem. It will be looked at during the village walk. She mentions that Mr Weemes has weeded, removed self-seeded sycamore and thoroughly cleaned and tidied the area of the Village Sign. A letter of thanks will be sent.
A letter had been received from Norfolk Accident Rescue Service asking for a donation. Cllr Dye proposed a donation of £50.00 be sent to them, seconded by Cllr Plume, carried by the Council.10. To discuss data protection document
Cllr Burton proposed the data protection document be adopted, seconded by Cllr Plume, carried by the Council.11. To authorize any necessary Financial Transactions
Mr Blake, Community Car Scheme £49.20 Gary Lake £30.00
Norfolk ALC Summer Conference £40.00 Norfolk Accident Rescue Service £50.00
Cllr Plume proposed these financial transactions be authorized, seconded by Cllr Dye, carried by the Council.12. To discuss registration of right of way footpath
Cllr Plume had been investigating this situation quite thoroughly and had discovered that the Church footpaths are not actually called footpaths. A definitive map statement needs to be created. Legal advice has been taken. It seems user evidence needs to be obtained from 30 people. Cllr Plume decided it was not being pursued any further. Cllr Burton proposed that the idea not to pursue it any further should be a definite decision and this was seconded by Cllr Dye and carried by the Council Cllr Plume was thanked for all the work he had done on this subject.13. To receive items for next agenda
Update on land registry
Village Appraisal
Play Equipment
Parish Walk
Grant for seat update14. To confirm date and time of next meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 26th August 2010 at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall. There will be no September meeting and the meeting in October will take place on Thursday 14th October.There being no further business to discuss, the meeting finished at 9.20 p.m.
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WHISSONSETT PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON 5TH MAY 2010 AT 7.00 P.M. IN
WHISSONSETT VILLAGE HALLCouncillors Present: Cllr G Rutter, Cllr D Burton and Cllr S Dye
Others Present: 6 electors and Mrs Hubbard, Parish Council Clerk
1. To elect the Chairman for forthcoming year and receive signed
declaration of acceptance form
Cllr Dye proposed Cllr Burton for the position of Chairman of the Parish Council, seconded by Cllr Rutter, carried by the Council. Cllr Burton accepted the position.2. Welcome and to consider accepting apologies for absence received
Cllr Burton welcomed those present to the meeting. There were no apologies to be received.Cllr Rutter had sent a letter informing the Parish Council that he wished to resign as Chairman of the Parish Council and also wished to resign completely from the Parish Council. He was thanked by Cllr Burton for his hard work whilst on the Parish Council.
3. To receive any Declarations of Interest
No interests were received.4. To co-opt new Parish Councillor onto the Council and receive signed declaration of acceptance form
Cllr Burton proposed that Mr John Plume be co-opted onto the Parish Council, seconded by Cllr Dye, carried by the Council. Cllr Plume signed the declaration of acceptance form and was issued with the notice of interest form to complete.5. To elect the Vice Chairman for forthcoming year and receive signed
declaration of acceptance form
Cllr Burton proposed Cllr Dye for the position of Vice Chairman of the Parish Council, seconded by Cllr Rutter, carried by the Parish Council. Cllr Dye accepted the position.6. To confirm and accept Minutes of the 25th March meeting
Cllr Rutter proposed the circulated minutes be accepted as a true and accurate record of the meeting, Cllr Dye seconded the proposal, carried by the Council.7. To report on any matters arising from the minutes of 25th March (not
on agenda)
There were no matters arising.The Chairman suspended the meeting for the Public Participation period.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
Mrs Blake spoke about the dangerous pot holes in the village. Cllr Dye and Cllr Plume will try to meet up with Shaun Simpson and tour the village and look at pot holes
The Chairman closed the Public Participation period and resumed the meeting.
8. To discuss any Planning issues
Breckland 3PL/2009/1169/F Stangroom Bros Ltd, Hamrow Farm, demolition of existing outbuilding & erection of new general purpose agricultural storage building, planning permission has been received
Breckland 3PL/2010/0370/F Mr Tench, The Lodge, erection of kitchen extension. The Parish Council did not object to this application and Breckland will be informed.9. To discuss any Highways issues
This item had been discussed under Public Participation.10. To discuss Play Equipment project progress
The Clerk will contact Mr Ulph and find out how to retrieve the brochures. There is still some money left from the Village Appraisal project and Norfolk Rural Community Council may allow the money to be used for a community project such as play equipment.11. To discuss purchase of new seat progress
The Awards For All application will be sent within the next couple of days.12. To discuss Correspondence
The following correspondence had been received and will be circulated:-
Town & Parish council forum newsletter, copy of Signpost magazine, Norfolk Link, info on training + other info, Breckland standards committee agenda and minutes. 27th AprilLetter from Janet Stangroom to the Parish Council informing it that EDF electricity had informed her that they were able to lay a cable in a trench from the High Street via the Church Lane.
13. To discuss data protection document
This was adjourned until the July meeting.14. To authorize any necessary Financial Transactions
W. Blake (community car ££126.40) and Glasdon Manufacturing (grit bins) £392.92
Cllr Plume proposed the above transactions be authorized for payment, seconded by Cllr Dye, carried by the Council.15. To ratify end of year accounts and accept Annual Return
Cllr Burton proposed the end of year accounts be adopted and the annual return, this was seconded by Cllr Dye, carried by the Council.16. To receive items for next agenda
Play Equipment
Data Protection document
Land Registry
Registration of Right of Way footpath17. To confirm date and time of next meeting
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday July 7th 2010 at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall.There being no further business to discuss, the meeting finished at 8.00 p.m.
WHISSONSETT PARISH COUNCIL Next Meeting
The next meeting of the above named Parish Council will be held in the VILLAGE HALL on Wednesday 7th July 2010 at 7.30 pm. All members of the Council are hereby summoned to attend for purpose of considering and resolving upon the business to be transacted at the meeting as set out hereunder.G Hubbard
1st July 2010 Clerk: - G Hubbard (Mrs)
Tel/Fax 01362 693427
AGENDA
1. Welcome and to consider accepting apologies for absence received2. To receive any Declarations of Interests
3. To confirm and accept Minutes of the 5th May meeting
4. To report on any matters arising from the minutes of 5th May (not on agenda)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD – Reports from Councillors (if present)5. To discuss any Planning issues
Breckland – Dr Moondi & Ayling, Lower Farm Barn, proposed porch and detached double garage with 1st floor storage area, permission rec’d
Breckland – 3PL/2010/0184/F Mr John Plume, Springfields, replace the existing flat roof with a pitched roof, permission rec’d
Breckland – 3PL/2010/0479/F Mr J Newton, 2 London St, convert garage to lounge/play room & create first floor bedroom above (this has been circulated and Breckland informed there are no objections)
Breckland 3PL/2010/0370/F Mr J Tench, The Lodge, erection of kitchen extension
Breckland 3PL/2010/0543/F Mr Ulph & Ms Bailey, The Old Belll, erection of a dwelling
Breckland 3PL/2010/0616/F Mr Marshall, Ivyside, replacement cart store/front extension to bungalow6. To discuss any Highways issues
7. To discuss Play Equipment project progress
8. To discuss Land Registry
9. To discuss Correspondence
10. To discuss data protection document
11. To authorize any necessary Financial Transactions
12. To discuss registration of right of way footpath
13. To receive items for next agenda
14. To confirm date and time of next meeting
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PUBLIC NOTICE
WHISSONSETT PARISH COUNCIL
The next meeting of the above named Parish Council will be held in the VILLAGE HALL on Wednesday 5th May 2010 at 7.00 pm. All members of the PUBLIC are invited to attendAGENDA
1. To elect the Chairman for forthcoming year and receive signed
declaration of acceptance form2. Welcome and to consider accepting apologies for absence received
3. To receive any Declarations of Interest
4. To co-opt new Parish Councillor onto the Council and receive signed declaration of acceptance form
5. To elect the Vice Chairman for forthcoming year and receive signed declaration of acceptance form
6. To confirm and accept Minutes of the 25th March meeting
7. To report on any matters arising from the minutes of 25th March (not on agenda)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD – Reports from Councillors (if present)
8. To discuss any Planning issues
Breckland 3PL/2009/1169/F Stangroom Bros Ltd, Hamrow Farm, demolition of existing outbuilding & erection of new general purpose agricultural storage building, planning permission received
Breckland 3PL/2010/0370/F Mr Tench, The Lodge, erection of kitchen extension9. To discuss any Highways issues
10. To discuss Play Equipment project progress
11. To discuss purchase of new seat progress
12. To discuss Correspondence
13. To discuss data protection document
14. To authorize any necessary Financial Transactions
15. To ratify end of year accounts and accept Annual Return
16. To receive items for next agenda
17. To confirm date and time of next meeting
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Notice of Annual Parish Meeting
A meeting of the Parish will be held at the Village Hall on Wednesday 5th May 2010 at 8.00 pm. All members of the Public are invited to attend.AGENDA
1. Welcome and Apologies for Absence
2. Minutes of the meeting held on 14th May 2009
3. Report from the Mr J Labouchere, the District Councillor and
Mr Mark Kiddle-Morris, County Councillor, if present4. Report from the Chairman of the Parish Council
5. Reports from Village Clubs/Organisations
6. To discuss any intended Forward Plans
7. Any Other Business
8. To set date for next meeting
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WHISSONSETT PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON 25TH MARCH 2010 AT 7.30 P.M. IN
WHISSONSETT VILLAGE HALLCouncillors Present: Cllr G Rutter, Cllr D Burton and Cllr S Dye
Others Present: 6 electors. County Cllr Mark Kiddle-Morris, Dist Cllr John Labouchere, Miss Lucinda Leonard and Mrs Hubbard, Parish Council Clerk
1. Welcome and to consider accepting apologies for absence received
The Chairman welcomed those present and no apologies were to be received as the three Councillors were present. Because of the resignation from Mr Ulph there are now only three Parish Councillors on the Parish Council.2. To receive any Declarations of Interest
No interests were received.3. To confirm and accept Minutes of the 18th February meeting
Cllr Burton proposed the circulated minutes be accepted as a true and accurate record of the meeting, Cllr Dye seconded the proposal, carried by the Council.4. To report on any matters arising from the minutes of 18th February (not on agenda)
Teenagers are entering a derelict property on London Street. Breckland Council will be informed of this problem.The Chairman suspended the meeting for the Public Participation period.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD –
To receive report from District Councillor John Labouchere
Dist Cllr Labouchere informed those present that at Breckland there is an Anti Social Behavour team and they could help with the teenager problem if necessary. Regarding the Boundary Committee and the single unitary status, the situation has been discussed at the House of Lords and the idea surrounding Norwich is going ahead. The Conservatives will appeal against it. But it has been forced through against all recommendations. The idea of shared facilities with South Norfolk is ongoing. Breckland’s Chief Executive Trevor Holden is leaving in July and going to another County. Breckland may share the next Chief Executive with South Norfolk. If the Boundary Committee suggestion does not go through, the status quo will remain.To receive report from County Councillor Mark Kiddle-Morris
He said Mr Holden will be missed and he echoes what Mr Labouchere said about the unitary situation. It was not considered viable. Norwich City Council will gain many of Norfolk County Council’s assets. He explained that some potholes were filled in but the filling has come out. However, they will be repaired properly in the Spring. Some residents are discontented regarding the situation. Highways will have a very large increase to their budget because of all the necessary work.To talk to representative from Norfolk Rural Community Council, Miss Lucinda Leonard
For funding applications she said that 3 play providers need to submit quotes. Sometimes companies will carry out free play designs. Good consultation and evidence is vital. She mentioned that Breckland will match fund up to £20,000 and there is also money available through Reach and Communities. She also thought setting up a small Sub Committee might be useful. Colkirk Parish Council has bought some good equipment and the Clerk will investigate what company was used. If an application for funding was drafted out, she would be prepared to look at it and she suggested referring to Breckland’s play strategy.To discuss grass cutting with Mr Gay Lake
The question of whether the Parish Council should pay for the cutting of the big laurels at the cemetery railings was discussed. Cllr Burton felt the owner should perhaps be responsible. Mr Lake will meet with some Parish Councillors and look at the work involved. He mentioned that moles are again a problem and he was asked to do the same as last year, which was just rake them over. A price will be determined for the extra work Mr Lake will be required to do.A resident queried whether he could cut some hedges and was informed he could and he will put up some sheep netting.
Another resident queried who owned the land at Church Close and she was told it was Broadland Housing.
The Chairman closed the Public Participation period and resumed the meeting.
5. To discuss any Planning issues
Breckland 3PL/2010/0184/F Mr John Plume, Springfields, Colkirk Road, replace the existing flat roof with a pitched rood. The Parish Council had no objections to this application.Breckland 3PL/2009/1200/F Dr Moondi & Ayling, Lower Farm Barn, proposed porch, and detached double garage with first floor storage area. The Parish Council had no objections to this application.
6. To discuss any Highways issues
There is a large pothole on Colkirk Road on the right angled bend. It is so large it is considered dangerous. The Clerk will inform Highways. There are also large dangerous potholes on Springwell Road outside Springwell Cottage and on the Colkirk and Oxwick Road, about 300 yards from the Horningtoft junction. Again the Clerk will inform Highways.7. To discuss Play Equipment project progress
Mr Ulph still had the play equipment brochures, so the Clerk will endeavour to try to get him to pass them on to a Parish Councillor.8. To discuss grit bins
Cllr Dye met with Mr Shaun Simpson and viewed possible locations for 2 new grit bins. One will be placed on the southern junction of East View and the other on the north eastern side of the north south lane on the western side of the brick wall. The Clerk will order the bins and ask that they be delivered to Cllr Burton’s house.9. To discuss purchase of new seat
The Clerk had received a funding application pack from Awards For All. This will be completed and sent off in time. The Parish Council chose a black Stanford seat from the Glasdon brochure at a coast of £772.00 On the application form it will show that the labour for the installation will be provided at no cost.10. To discuss Correspondence
A letter received by Cllr Rutter from Christopher Sutton regarding the derelict property on London Street. Apparently it is owned by Mr & Mrs Holland. Cllr Rutter will visit the Breckland offices and speak to Debbie Wragg, the Enforcement Officer.
Cllr Rutter had received a letter from Mr Cy Campbell explaining how the costs are calculated regarding the maintaining of the website, domain hosting and naming costs.
A letter from Fakenham and Wells Citizens Advice Bureau asking for a donation. Cllr Rutter proposed a £50.00 donation, seconded by Cllr Dye, carried by the Council.
An application to renew the membership of Norfolk Playing Fields Association at a cost of £20.00. The Parish Council agreed it wished to continue with this membership.
Norfolk Association of Local Councils subscription renewal at a cost of £112.08. The Parish Council agreed to renew this subscription.
Cllr Rutter received some typed information from Mrs English enlightening the Parish Council with regards to the history of the playing field land.
Other correspondence received was Clerks & Councils Direct, Norfolk Link, Vacancy on Executive Committee at Breckland and Breckland Standards Committee minutes & agenda for 15th March meeting11. To authorize any necessary Financial Transactions
Cllr Burton proposed the following financial transactions be authorized for payment, seconded by Cllr Dye, carried by the Council.Norfolk Rural Community Council £25.00 Mr. Cy Campbell £88.44 to reemburse cost for website hosting.
Norfolk Association of Local Councils £112.08 L F Everett & Son £314.00
Norfolk Playing Fields Association £20.00 Fakenham & Wells C.A.B. £50.0012. To receive items for next agenda
To ratify end of year accounts
Data Protection document
Progress on seat purchase
Progress re the playing field equipment
13. To confirm date and time of next meeting
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday May 5th 2010 at 7.0 p.m. in the Village Hall. This will be followed at 8.00 p.m. by the Annual meeting of the Parish.There being no further business to discuss, the meeting finished at 9.27 p.m.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
WHISSONSETT PARISH COUNCILA meeting of the above named Parish Council will be held on Thursday 25th March 2010 at the Village Hall at 7.30 pm. All members of the Public are invited to attend.
AGENDA1. Welcome and to consider accepting apologies for absence received
2. To receive any Declarations of Interest
3. To confirm and accept Minutes of the 18th February meeting
4. To report on any matters arising from the minutes of 18th February (not on agenda)
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD –
To discuss grass cutting with Mr Gay Lake
To receive report from District Councillor and County Councillor (if present)
To talk to representative from Norfolk Rural Community Council (if present)
5. To discuss any Planning issues
6. To discuss any Highways issues
7. To discuss Play Equipment project progress
8. To discuss grit bins
9. To discuss purchase of new seat
10. To discuss Correspondence
11. To authorize any necessary Financial Transactions
12. To receive items for next agenda
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WHISSONSETT PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
HELD ON 18TH FEBRUARY 2010 AT 7.30 P.M. IN
WHISSONSETT VILLAGE HALLCouncillors Present: Cllr G Rutter, Cllr T Ulph, Cllr D Burton and Cllr S Dye
Others Present: 2 electors and Mrs G Hubbard, Parish Council Clerk
1. Welcome and to consider accepting apologies for absence received
The Chairman welcomed those present. Apologies were received from Dist Cllr John Labouchere and these were accepted.2. To receive any Declarations of Interest
There were no interests declared.3. To confirm and accept Minutes of the 26th November meeting
Cllr Burton proposed the circulated minutes be accepted as a true and accurate record of the meeting, Cllr Rutter seconded the proposal. Carried by the Council4. To report on any matters arising from the minutes of 26th November (not on agenda)
The Clerk has now received an application pack from Awards For All to try to obtain a grant for a new seat.The Chairman suspended the meeting for the Public Participation period.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD
Mrs Ireson reported that the painting and decorating in the Village Hall has finished. Grants will be applied for, so blinds can be purchased. The Ladies Group will be paying for some small tables. The emergency lights are now working.The Chairman closed the Public Participation period and resumed the meeting.
5. To discuss any Planning issues
Breckland 3PL/2009/1169/F Stangroom Bros Ltd., Harrow Farm, demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of new general purpose agricultural storage building. The Parish Council did not object to this application.Breckland – 3PL/2009/0916/F Messrs Ulph and Bailey, The Old Bell, construction of hall, studio with shower room and utility area and 1st floor over hall, conservatory/link block. Planning permission has been received.
6. To discuss any Highways issues
Cllr Burton will look at the ongoing water ditch problem at Wash Lane and then contact the Clerk to discuss what action he thinks needs to be taken. The pot holes have been filled in but the quality of the work was so poor that there is a pot hole problem already again. The Clerk will inform Highways of the situation.Highways will also be informed that, although the Parish Council understands that there is a salt shortage, the village does need to be salted and hopefully it will be in future years. The maps that had been sent out by Norfolk County Council showing the gritting routes, did not show any gritting planned for Whissonsett.
7. To discuss Play Equipment project progress
Cllr Ulph has had feed back from the Brisley Primary School and has compiled a summary of the responses from the children. The children have made their choices and Cllr Ulph thought that, if required, the same exercise could be done at the Litcham School. Cllr Ulph thought that what play equipment was already in existence could be renewed and a novelty swing and building apparatus could be purchased. That sort of project he thought could cost about £25,000. It was suggested that as some ideas had now been collated, that the Clerk invite Lucinda Leonard from Norfolk Rural Community Council to attend the next meeting if she was available.8. To discuss Correspondence
Norfolk Pest Control Services Ltd – offering their services. This will be kept on file.
A letter from Ms Carol Fothergill stating that, due to illness, she will no longer be able to rent half of allotment no. 7 and that she will inform Mr Hart, who rents the other half. Mr Burton, who wishes to rent an allotment, will be informed that half of an allotment is now available.
A letter from Nicola Stokes asking if she can have permission to site two beehives on the allotment of Pauline Bramman. The Parish Council did not object to this request and a letter will be sent to this effect.
Copy of an email from Mr Christopher Sutton to Debbie Wragg at Breckland regarding the continuing derelict state of The Cottage in London Street. The Parish Council agrees the owner, Mr Gerry Twist, needs to be contacted. It was thought he may live in Swanton Morley so the Clerk will contact the Parish Council Clerk of Swanton Morley village.
Wensum Valley Trust showing the cutting regime for Whissonsett Churchyard. Regarding the conservation area at the back, the Clerk was asked to contact Gary Lake and instruct him to cut the wings but do not cut the snowdrops. There are snowdrops on one of the wings.9. To discuss the purchase of Grit Bins
The Parish Council thought the village would benefit from having 2 more grit bins. One would probably be placed at East View to serve the Stocks Hill area and the other at Spring Well Corner. The Clerk will arrange a meeting with Highways and a Parish Councillor to obtain permission for the required locations. The size preferred would be 370 litres and the colour yellow.10. To authorize any necessary Financial Transactions
The Chairman proposed the following financial transactions be authorized for payment, seconded by Cllr Burton, carried by the Council.Community Car £60.30 Mazars External Audit £155.25
J Ward Internal Audit £50.00 G Hubbard salary & expenses £350.70
Whissonsett Youth Club Refund £1,284.96
G & T Lake Garden Maintenance £100.00 and £2,907.0011. To receive items for next agenda
Play Equipment
Grit Bins
New Seat12. To confirm date and time of next meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday March 25th 2010 at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall.
The following meeting (Annual Parish Council Meeting) will be held on 5th at the earlier time of 7.00 p.m. followed at 8.00 p.m. by the Annual Meeting of the Parish.There being no further business to discuss, the meeting finished at 8.50 p.m.
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Breckland residents are being called upon to roll up their sleeves and lend a hand as the Pride in Breckland team organize a community blitz. The big clean up will take place over a seven-week period starting on March 1st and aims to help reduce anti-social behaviour and improve the environment.
We all know that spotting rubbish as you walk past a local beauty spot, children's playground, or even on the street can make your heart sink. Rubbish and fly tipping ruin the picturesque look and feel of this beautiful district, and as a result, the Pride in Breckland campaign was launched to return Breckland to its usual glory.
Pride in Breckland Co-ordinator Richard Wills said: “Breckland is one of the safest places to live, however graffiti, fly tipping and other environmental anti-social behaviour can often make people feel unsafe.
“But by working together and taking positive action, we really can make a difference to the area in which we live and improve the quality of life in Breckland.”
By organising a clean-up event you will not only be helping to keep the district clean, you will also be contributing positively to your local community. Whether you are picking up litter, cleaning up graffiti or planting a tree, we want to hear about your Community Cleanup efforts.
The Breckland Blitz long cleaning spree will go above and beyond routine maintenance work, as teams will be removing graffiti, litter, fly tipping, overgrown vegetation and environmental eyesores. Volunteers will be provided with all the equipment they need and will be joined by the Council’s Pride in Breckland and Street Scene teams.
Last year neighbours and community-spirited youngsters gave up their free time to pick up litter and clear away rubbish in Charles Close and the recreational ground in Toftwood. Residents started off with a mass litter pick clearing unwanted and unsightly items from around the close before planting a selection of spring bulbs in their front gardens.
During the one day event, more than 12 bags of rubbish was collected through litter picking, two sofas, a TV set, three mattresses, one microwave and two fridge-freezers were taken away by Breckland Council’s Environmental Services team who were on hand to advise residents on reducing their waste and recycling more.
Last week, 23 January, The Wensum Valley Trust ran a conservation work taster day at the Scarning meadow near Ted Ellis Walk. 18 local people interested in improving their local environment undertook practical conservation tasks on the meadow. The Trust ensured that everyone had tea, coffee and biscuits so all the volunteers had to bring were warm, waterproof outdoor clothing and strong footwear!
Executive member for Communities, Cllr Theresa Hewett, said: “This is a great opportunity to clean up our communities. It’s very encouraging to see so many local people willing to give their own time to help keep their areas tidy. Their hard work, and that of the council officers, will really make a huge difference to Breckland.
“The council is committed to keeping communities clean and safe, and the efforts being made in this big clean-up show the lengths to which we will go to keep things looking tidy.”
If you would like to volunteer for the Breckland Blitz Community Clean Up or tell us what you’re doing to clean up your area, please call Richard Wills on 01362 656870 or email richard.wills@breckland.gov.uk
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Article by John Labouchere
Extensions to time limits for planning permissions
The Government has announced extensions to the time limits for implementing existing planning permissions
Following a consultation exercise between 18 June and 13 August, the Government has contacted us about the power to extend the time limits for existing planning permissions. These provisions are to come into effect on 1 October allowing planning permissions which are about to lapse to be kept alive via a simplified application procedure. As a result of the consultation, the Government has widened the power so that it now covers all eligible permissions - not just those for major development.
From 1 October it will also be possible to apply to make non-material amendments to existing planning permissions under s.96A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
Fenella Collins - the CLA's Chief Planning Advisor elaborates:-
Extending time limits for existing planning permissions – it applies to all planning permissions (rather than just major development as was the original proposal). For extant planning permissions granted on or before 1 October 2009, for development which has not yet begun, with a new planning permission subject to a new time limit. For these types of applications, the requirement to provide a design and access statement will not apply; consultation requirements are modified and plans and drawings will not have to be provided. Listed building/conservation area permissions are covered by this part.Fees for extending time limits for existing planning permissions
The current proposals on fees for the new application are likely to be (but not yet finalised):£500 for major development,
£50 for householder development, and
£170 for other sizes of developmentThe Fee regulations are not yet in place – they have to be laid before Parliament – so the fee regulations will not come into being for at least 8-10 weeks. In the meantime, planning fees are as now – i.e. as if the application were a wholly new application.
For non-material changes to planning permissions - LPAs will decide what is non-material. Listed building/conservation area permissions are not allowed to be amended in this way. There are no fees payable for non-material amendment applications.
Application forms for both of the above will become available on the Planning Portal by 1 October 2009. Applicants will have to use one or other of the 2 new standard forms, there will be a notification procedure that the applicant will have to comply with, the decision notice from the LPA must be given within 28 days..
CLG (Communities and Local Government) will be producing guidance in due course.
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