MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF WORSTEAD PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON

TUESDAY 26TH MARCH 2002

IN THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL, WORSTEAD AT 7.30P.M.

PRESENT

K Uglow (Chairman) J Parker W Nash L Gray

APOLOGISES

R Charman C Wilkins C Rance V Fairhurst

ALSO PRESENT

1 member of the press & 4 members of the public

Prior to the meeting members of the public brought up concerns about: -

“Wilkie’s” plaque still waiting for PCC & the memorial bench at Woodview ordered

The residents of Meeting Hill invited the entire village to join them in a Jubilee barbeque

01/104	MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 26^th FEBRUARY 2002 These were approved and signed by the chairman.
01/105	MATTERS ARISING The old bus shelter has been removed. Mr Charman will be asked to arrange for the removal of the concrete base. A replacement lime tree has been found. This will be replanted. Plants at station. There is no problem with someone watering the plants on the platform that is in use. Volunteers needed. Put request in parish magazine.	RC Clerk
01/106	FINANCE MATTERS Finance Report This was studied and approved. Bills for payment J Parker reimbursement of cost of tree from Feltthorpe Forest Nursery £26.43 Norfolk Association of Town & Parish Councils subs02/03 £121.37 Proposed by L Gray seconded W Nash all agreed The quote for weed killer on the playing field of £275.10 plus VAT was felt to be too expensive. Mr Uglow will get another quote. Clerk will make further enquiries of NCS	KU Clerk Clerk
01/107	PLANNING MATTERS Application for erection of two polytunnels at Lyngate Farm withdrawn New applications Erection of conservatory at Elbe Farm Cottage, Sandy Hills support proposed by W Nash seconded by J Parker All agreed. Mott MacDonald in partnership with Norfolk CC revocation of 5 tonne axle weight Briggate Bridge in favour proposed by J Parker seconded by W Nash all agreed
01/108	CHURCHYARD GATES We are still trying to locate the small gate to use as a pattern.	ALL
01/109	CORRESPONDENCE Letter re RAF night flying Amendment to register of electors Adoption poster to be displayed Audit commission External audit arrangements from April 2002 clerk & V Fairhurst to read & action as appropriate NCAP&TC handbook ‘Governance and Accountability in Local Councils in England & Wales – A Practitioners’ Guide cost £9.95 to be ordered proposed LGray Seconded J Parker Leaflet re Highways department changes file Who care booklet from NHA file Joint Mental Health Strategy for Adults poster to display Rural Transport Partnership brochure file NNDC Corporate review of DC services no comment Bittern Line Partnership full group meeting agenda DEFRA campaign against illegal poisoning of wildlife poster to display NALC legal framework clerk to study Local Council Review subs due £10.99 proposed L Gray seconded J Parker all agreed Society of Local Council Clerks letter re Terms & Condition of Employment for Clerks to be circulated to all members	Clerk/VF Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk
01/110	ANY OTHER BUSINESS Suggestion for the Jubilee that more benches be put in the square. Do we need planning permission? Clerk to enquire.	Clerk

MEETING CLOSED 8.45 p.m.