REPORT OF THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AT THE MEETING HELD ON

28 APRIL 2009 IN THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL

PRESENT: Cllrs. S. West (Chair), S. Cole, S. Harris, G. Paterson, J. Lowe,

                    M. Carlos.

APOLOGIES: Cllrs. Henderson, R. Barrett (Norfolk ALC Portal Meeting), K. O’Hara.

ALSO PRESENT: District Cllr. Wilkins, 2 Members of the public.

09/04A	PCSO KNIGHTS: At the time of the meeting no information was available, but PCSO Knights had sent an email (forwarded to Cllrs), passing on the following information: 5 calls were made to the non-emergency number, 2 of these about criminal damages.
09/04B	HANDYMAN: - The area of the bonfire has been seeded again and seems to improve at present. - The gate on the playing field needs major repairs or a replacement: the bars and hinges are bent due to people hanging on the gate. Cllr. Lowe will contact a “Mobile Welder” to see what he can do and give the Council a quote if possible. - Dog bin at Lyngate: Mr. Chapman suggested cutting back the hedge a bit, clear the access and placing the dog bin near the letter box. This was considered the best option by the Cllrs. present.
09/04C	DISTRICT / COUNTY COUNCILLOR: North Norfolk District Council: From now on any member of the public can put forward their opinion at any meeting (3 mins.), useful for subject like NHS, Primary Care, flood sirens, scrutiny. Prison at old RAF base, Scottow: They are looking to name the prison “Bure”, which most associate with the Bure Valley railway line. No other ideas were put forward.

Public participation finished at 19.37.