MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF WORSTEAD PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON
TUESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2000
IN THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL, WORSTEAD AT 7.30P.M.
PRESENT
K Uglow (Chairman) L Gray W Nash G Paterson C Rance K Wilkins
APOLOGISES
R Charman V Fairhurst
ALSO PRESENT
A Hurrell (press) P Wilkins (District Councillor)
00/49 MINUTES OF THE MEETING
HELD 22nd AUGUST 2000
The minutes were found to have an item missing. The clerk agreed to correct them & clerk
present them for signature at the next meeting.
00/50 MATTERS ARISING
Worstead Woven - Mr Uglow is still pursuing the Tourist Office about the sale of
the books.
Plaques – The wording for the three plaques was presented to the Council for approval.
They will read:- For
Mr Wilkinson
In memory of Norman Wilkinson (Wilkie) in Worstead from 1971 - 1997
An affable gentleman . Took great care of this organ.
For Mr Wagner
This plaque was carved by Anton Wagner (Woodcarver) Born Oberammergau 1940
Worstead Village enjoyed his great skill and friendship from 1977 –1995
For Mr Amies
This tree was planted on Saturday 20th May 2000 in memory of Bernard W T Amies
who worked tirelessly for the good of this Parish for over 50 years.
Primary Care Trust Consultation document – Members felt they did not know enough to ALL
comment. The clerk agreed to obtain a copy for each member so that they can study
this before the next meeting. Mrs Wilkins was thanked for her input.
A charge of £7.50 had been imposed by Barclays as an interest penalty when the money
was moved from the HIBA to cover the Worstead Woven cheque. The clerk should clerk
write to Barclays asking that this be refunded and if no satisfaction is received look
at other options.
The BPA has been run down & should be closed. Clerk
Bills to pay proposed seconded
L Gray (bal. of prizes) £40.00 G Paterson K Wilkins
District Audit £257.68 L Gray C Rance
The clerk should ask for an explanation of the large rise in the audit bill.
00/52 PLANNING
MATTERS
New
Plans
Erection of detached garage, Fairfields, Lyngate, these plans had been dealt with
under the Chairman & nearest member rule who had supported the aplication.
The Council were asked to ratify this. 1 member abstained all others agreed.
Development
Control Notice
Change of use of single storey outbuiding to single dwelling: Post Office,
Back Street – recommendations approval subject to conditions
00/53 CHURCHYARD GATES
Mr Paterson had managed to get a copy of the drawing of the gates. This will be
used to obtain some more quotes.
00/54 TRANSPORT & TRAFFIC
A meeting had been held between members of the Road Safety Group, Mr Prior,
Mr Shaw & Mrs Cullingham regarding traffic problems in the village but the
situation is currently an impasse.
The road safety group needs to take a view of the whole parish not just the
problem of heavy vehicles through the centre. It needs to be seen to be working
with the Parish Council and should ideally channel requests for action through the
council this would ensure that all members of the public have an opportunity to
come to the open meeting and be sure their opinions are being heard. It would also
avoid confusion as in the case of the survey which was sent out recently which
councillors were not aware of until after the event.
Bus Service Variations notice had been received that service nos 36 & 36A were
changing.
Parapet Repairs notice had been received of parapet repairs. The only one in this area
was Bengate Cattle Creep on the A149.
00/55 CORRESPONDENCE
Police Annual Report Mrs Wilkins will read this & report back. KW
An article re flu jabs had been received. The article is too long for the Parish
Magazine but they should be asked to include a reminder notice. Clerk
Quality of Life questionnaire L Gray to complete. LG
Adoption poster to be displayed. KU
Norfolk Accident Rescue Service request for donation. The clerk should request clerk
more information.
Association of Town & Parish Councils meeting Tuesday 7th November the clerk clerk/KU
and chairman will try to attend.
A letter had been received giving notice that District Youth Workers will be
operating in the area. The clerk should inform the local schools.
00/56 ANY
OTHER BUSINESS
Youth
Club
Mr Shaw had expressed a desire that equipment from the old youth club should be
handed over to the County Youth Service. It was felt however that the equipment
which had been bought with Parish Council funds should be kept within the Parish
for use by any future groups. It is important therefore that these items are identified
as quickly as possible. The Youth Club still has a bank account which is open.
This account should be closed and any remaining funds transferred to the Parish
Council to be kept in reserve for any future youth projects. Mrs West is thinking about
starting a club to follow on from the Acorn Playscheme. This type of well managed clerk
project would be welcomed. We would need to involve the Youth Service and the clerk
should try to arrange an open meeting to include them on the first Tuesday or Thursday in December.
Two letters had been received about weeds spreading into gardens on Max Carter Close.
Mr Uglow will ask Mr Swan to deal with this KU
A member was asked to become a trustee. Mr Paterson proposed Mr Uglow,
seconded by Mrs Wilkins. All agreed.
This survey is due to take place in early summer 2001 but councillors felt
this was too long to wait. Mr Uglow will write to the Commanding Officer asking KU
for it to be brought forward. Mrs Wilkins stated that she had already spoken to
North Norfolk about this and it was not possible. Mr Uglow will copy and distribute
the letter to the Post Office & the Parish Magazine.
The repairs to the gates have been carried out however there is damage to the fence surrounding the gas tank. The villasge hall committee should be informed. KU
Mr Charman should be asked to repair the hole in Rouen Road. clerk
MEETING CLOSED 9.50pm