OLD BUCKENHAM PARISH COUNCIL.
Minutes of the Meeting held on Thursday 7th April, 2005
Present: Mr. A. Joel, Chairman, Mr. N.Cawston Vice Chairman, Mesdames Leeder, Marshall & Ziman Messrs, Craven-Romain, Guyton, Norton & Oliver.
Also present Joan Jenkins, Mike Bartlett and John Baskerville.
1. Apologies: Councillors Mr. T. Crook and L. Darrah
2. Minutes of Meeting: held on 3rd March, 2005 approved.
3. Matters arising: No comments
4. Meeting closed: to allow public participation.
5.
Meeting resumed:
6. Mr. Baskerville, County Councillor reported on:
· Planning application for disabled ramp in high school.
· Park & Ride, opened last week at Thickthorn, we are better served in Norwich than any other city.
· Adrian Joel on behalf of the parish council, thanked John Baskerville for the last four years as County Councillor.
7. VAP: A new plan and proposal for a recreation ground is to be sent to the VHMC in time for next weeks meeting. The Old Buckenham 2000 Trust have turned down a request for a grant for a one-day skate park, but when a permanent facility is allowed they will be able to help.
8. Village Hall: Youth workers asked to attend Village Hall AGM but were told only inhabitants of the village were allowed as it was against their constitution, PC representative to raise it at their meeting next week and ask the question.
9. Village Hall report: Following the AGM of the VHMC there is still the same committee as last year. They are very concerned about the state of the car park and this is to be further discussed.
10. The Green: The Parish Council are still awaiting the result of the planning application for the amenity area. People have been asked to write in with their support for the scheme. An official date for the decision is uncertain at the moment but it could be late April. A quote has been received, for refurbishment only, of the childrens play area. The sum is approximately £2,450 + VAT. The suggestion has been made that the Council source some grants and completely replace the old equipment for new, the clerk is to make enquiries.
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10 The Green cont/ .
The Green Right Proprietors are planning to place two more dog waste bins and two litter bins around the Green and have asked the parish council for their thoughts. The parish council have suggested that the dog waste bins be placed at 1) Dog bin , Mill Road Corner 2) Dog bin, opposite St. Andrews Close towards Manor Corner. Litter bin 1) opposite Hovis House amongst the trees. Litter bin 2) outside the school by the tree that was trimmed last year. Adrian Joel to ask shop if they will hand out bags for dog waste. The War Memorial is beginning to look very good, the paving slabs still need to be replaced, but this should be done very soon. The Old Buckenham 2000 Trust gave a grant, Friends of the War Memorials and local donations also helped to pay for this. Tree debris is still where EDF left it.
11. Norfolk County Council:
1) Norfolks Second Local Transport Plan consultation on priorities, clerk to complete.
2) Norfolk on the move booklet kept on file
3) Local Bus Contracts being reviewed to start September 2005.
12. Breckland:
1. a) Local Development Framework
b) Local Development Framework community involvement . A housing association still has permission for 8 houses
in St. Andrews Close but dont have the money to build. VAP have been asked to set up a public meeting and ask where housing could be built, parish council to pay for hire of room.
2) Standards Committee agenda for information
3) Standards
Committee amendment to Item 7 on agenda, for information..
4) Breckland Community News keep on file.
5) County Council Election 5 May 2005, notices posted.
6) Town & Country Planning Act 1990 Tree Preservation Order 2005 No. 13, keep on file, these orders are to prevent damage and destruction.
7) Breckland 4 Business card put on notice board, on line support for businesses.
8) Recent changes to ordering of goods/services keep on file.
13. Highways:
Potholes in Harlingwood Lane, Cake Street up to Old Hall Farm, outside Ottermer Cottage, Cake Street, Manor Corner drain flooding, Hargham Close, clerk to follow up.
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14. Planning Applications:
1) 3PL/2005/0396/F Mr & Mrs Ricketts, 4 Chattergate extension to dwelling, voted 8 in favour, unanimous
2) 3PL/2005/0424/LB Christine Bakewell Barkers Cottage, Ragmere Road conversion of loft over garage to residential accommodation re-affirmation on listed building.
3) 3PL/2005/0433/0 Miss H Evans-Lombe, Church Farm, New Buckenham variation of condition on pp 3PL/2002/0315/O to extend period for submission of reserved matters for 3 years not applicable.
Planning Permission
granted by Breckland
4) 3PL/2005/0140/F Barrie Dickinson, 50 Fen Street erection of wooden workshop (retrospective)
5) 3PL/2005/0100/F Mr & Mrs Hunt Poplar Farm, Fen Road conversion of outbuilding to tourist accommodation.
Breckland -Development Services
6) 3PL/2005/0159/O Lansdowne, 22 Fen Street erection of dwelling (renewal) to be heard on 11th April 2005 Elizabeth House, New Committee Suite, commencing at 09.30.
7) 3PL/2005/0250/F 47 Hargham Road erection of one dwelling, garage and garden room (revisions to 3PL/2004/1391/F) to be heard on 11th April 2005 Elizabeth House, New Committee Suite, commencing at 09.30.
8) 3PL/2005/0034/F Eel Farm, Fen Road conversion of agricultural building to residential annex (revised application)
15. Accounts approved:
(1) Mr. R. Ziman Community Car 128.42
(2) OBVH Committee Hire of hall for Parish Council - £12.00 + Hire of Hall for Annual Parish Meeting £16.50 = £28.50
(3) Norfolk Playing Fields Association membership renewal - £15.00
(4) Mike Read reimbursement for kitchen fittings in Village Hall - £1,737.00
(5) Furnishing Contracts new stage curtains in Village Hall - £1,684.14, No.s 4 & 5 are finances involved in the WREN claim.
(6) Clerks salary Jan March inclusive - £561.60 + expenses £14.33 = £575.93
(7) NCAPTC - annual subscription - £175.65
(8) Received refund from Breckland Council for overpayment on Amenity Area planning application £55.00
16. Correspondence:
CPRE Houses & Gardens 2005 Fieldwork
Open Space Spring 2005 Volume 28
Attleborough Area Partnership reports of March meetings and Members News sheet.
Parish & Town Councils New National Agreement on Salaries and Conditions of Service clerk to attend.
Defra Partnership in rolling out broadband to rural communities
Quality Parishes and Parish Planning.
West Norfolk & Breckland Rural Transport Partnership Community Transport Guide for Norfolk.
Garner Groundworks Ltd., - Advertising services.
Parish & Town Councils Norfolk Link
Keep above information on file
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17. Mr. A Joel District Councillor reported on:
· The new waste vehicles are on the road
· The County Council are setting up Explore Peddars Way by bus from 27th March this will meet up with trains at Peterborough and Cambridge, it starts from Thetford to Swaffham via all the villages along Peddars Way, £3 for one person for day rover ticket.
18. Councillors reports:
Norman Cawston reported that in under twelve months they have raised enough money for the next Senior Citizens Christmas lunch party.
19. Clerks report : Nothing to report.
Meeting closed 9.25 pm
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