REPORT OF THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT THE MEETING HELD ON

26 MAY 2009 IN THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL

PRESENT: Cllrs. S. Henderson, S. Harris, J. Lowe, R. Barrett, S. Cole, G. Paterson.

APOLOGIES: Cllrs. M. Carlos (holiday), S. West (ill), K. O’Hara.

ALSO PRESENT: 9 Members of the Public, District Cllr. Wilkins.

09/05A	PCSO KNIGHTS: The PCSO was not present and had not forwarded any information
09/05B1 B2	EXTENSION OF EXISTING GRAVEYARD: Father A. Long had been invited to talk about the pending extension of the graveyard. The Diocese has given the meadow to the Parochial Church Council for £1.00. The plans are to extend the existing graveyard, which is now full, to the end of the meadow. An area will be set aside for the interment of ashes. It will have to be registered with the Land Registry, estimated cost £500.00 and fenced in, financial assistance is probably needed, but wheels can now be set in motion. District Cllr. Wilkins advised Father Anthony to find out if Planning Permission is needed because of the change of use of the land. He will investigate this. It was suggested as well that the Community Payback team may be able to help with the erection of the fence (and the shelter) to reduce costs. Father Anthony commented that anybody living in the village, regardless of religion, may be interned into the village’s graveyard. He was thanked for his clear explanation. PLANNING AT HEINZ FACTORY: An employee from Heinz explained about the pending installation of a water softening plant, which will be beneficial to the environment. A resident from Station Road, who did not attend the meeting for this planning, was happy with the planned changes.
09/05C	DISTRICT / COUNTY COUNCILLOR: - North Norfolk District Council: Is the cleanest District Council in the country. - LDF: Site Specific and Landscape is now up for Consultation.            The Barns Policy has not been accepted and will go out for consultation            again in the near future. - Local Government Review: the consultation period is now closed. The   Conservatives have said they go with what the locals want. - Waste and Grass cutting: has been put out to tender, to include that when it   rains a lot, there will be more cuts and when there is little rain, there will be   less cuts. -Stalham: a letter of protest about the way NNDC made decisions had been sent to   various councils. District Cllr. Wilkins made it clear that decisions about where the   affordable housing should go have not been made yet.