MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF WORSTEAD PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON

TUESDAY 23rd JULY 2002

IN THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL, WORSTEAD

PRESENT

K Uglow (Chairman) L Gray G Paterson C Rance V Fairhurst J Parker

APOLOGISES

R Charman W Nash

ALSO PRESENT

8 members of the public, 1 member of the press and Mr P Wilkins (District Councillor)

Prior to the meeting members of the public expressed their concerns and raised objection to the planning application at Ollands Cottage. Mrs Wilkins declared an interest & left the room during these discussions.

02/30	MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 25^th June 2002 The minutes agreed as a true record & signed by the Chairman.
02/31	MATTERS ARISING Councillors & members of the public were asked to display notices around the Pariah regarding the fines for dog-fouling, The clerk should enquire whether the village sign will be completed in time for the festival. A member of the public has kindly volunteered to re paint the post for the sign. The seat is ready for collection. Mr Uglow will try to arrange for delivery at the festival.	Clerk KU
02/32 02/32 cont.	PLANNING MATTERS Mrs Wilkins declared an interest & left the room. New plans Erection of first floor extension above garage, two storey side extension and single storey rear extension at Ollands Cottage, Swan Yard There had been several letters of objection to these plans as well as verbal complaints from neighbours prior to the meeting. Discussion took place regarding these matters. The meeting was closed whilst advice was sought from the District Councillor then re-opened. Eventually Mr Parker proposed that the council object giving reasons of:- The development is out of character with the area, A right of way is being restricted Concerns regarding traffic Concerns regarding demolition of old brick & flint wall Seconded Mrs Fairhurst. Unanimous. Erection of first floor extension, Rayden, Meeting Hill No objections Proposed Mr Parker seconded Mr Paterson all agreed Erection of single storey annexe, Westfield, Meeting Hill No objection Proposed Mrs Fairhurst, seconded Mrs Gray all agreed. Notice of Decision Erection of three dwellings at site Sloley Road Worstead permit Conversion of outbuildings to two holiday units at Holly Grove Barn, Lyngate, Worstead permit.
02/33	FINANCE MATTERS The finance report showed an overspend but some expenditure could be off set against the surveyors allotment account to bring this back into balance. Bills to pay T Swann 1^st instalment re grass cutting etc. £828.75 T Swann extra work £91.00 Both proposed Mrs Gray, seconded Mrs Fairhurst all agreed. Broadland Garden Furniture bench proposed Mrs Fairhurst, seconded Mrs Gray all agreed. Bure Farm Services advert for new clerk (Mr Uglow declared an interest) £72.93 proposed Mr Parker seconded Mr Paterson all agreed. N R Asphalt repairs to Ruin Road, £4288.75 from Surveyors Allotment Fund proposed Mrs Fairhurst, seconded Mrs Rance all agreed. Annual accounts The clerk had a small problem to resolve on these. Copies would be sent to all members shortly for approval. If there was a problem with them they would be brought to the next meeting otherwise this minute should be taken as approval.	All
02/34	MEMORIALS The bench is awaiting collection. Wilkies plaque – Mrs Hill has now retired the new contact is Mrs Hitchins. .
02/35	RUIN ROAD The repairs are now complete. It was suggested that the County Council is approached to see whether they will now adopt Ruin Road & the school footway.	clerk
02/36	NEW CLERK Mrs Jo Gardner was introduced and welcomed to the council. The new clerk takes over with effect from 1^st August.
02/37	DECLARATION OF INTEREST FORMS These need to be completed and returned to the clerk as soon as possible.	All remaining
02/38	CORRESPONDENCE Police annual report to Mr Nash Committee for Racial Equality to Mrs Gray Corporate Improvement Plan & Service Improvement Plan NNDC to file Bus Strategy to Mrs Gray Agenda NNDC to file
02/39	ANY OTHER BUSINESS A letter had been received from the Village Hall committee asking the Council to pay for a directional sign, Mrs Gray proposed that the council should not pay for this although they would have no objection to a small sign being put in place. Seconded Mrs Fairhurst all agreed. A leeter had been received from the Village Hall Committee listing some work that needs undertaking on the car park and surrounds. It was agreed that these are the responsibility of the Council and they will look into what needs doing. The clerk will make enquiries about grant availability. Bittern Line there has been some confusion over the care of plants etc at the station. The clerk will look into this and try to sort out the problem. Discussion to place about the churchyard. This should go on the agenda for the next meeting. This was the last meeting for Ms Goddard as clerk. The chairman thanked Ms Goddard for her work & presented her with a gift of 2 champagne flutes. Ms Goddard thanked the council.	Clerk Clerk

MEETING CLOSED 9.20 p.m.