MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF WORSTEAD PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON

TUESDAY 26th JUNE 2001

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

 

PRESENT

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

R Charman V Fairhurst

 

ALSO PRESENT

P Wilkins, 1 member of the press & 2 members of the public

 

Prior to the meeting members of the public asked about the conservation status for Meeting Hill. They were told that this was going out to public consultation probably in August.

It was also reported that during the recent bad weather there had been a problem with flooding and mud etc. being carried onto the road from near the pig farm towards the village centre. They stated that it was cleared very quickly but were worried that this could become a danger in periods of prolonged bad weather.

 

                                                               

01/22                MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS HELD 22nd MAY 2001               

                                The minutes were accepted as a true record of the meetings & signed by the Chairman.

 

01/23                MATTERS ARISING

                                Bus Shelters

                                It was noted that the bus shelter at Fourcrossways had been removed. Mrs Fairhurst

                                commented on the proposal to repair the old shelter in the village centre instead of

                                removing it as originally planned that although she was in total agreement with this

                                the matter should be kept under review in case the previous abuse of this facility

                                should happen again in the future. The plans for the new bus shelter should be chased.                clerk

                                Car Boot Sales

                                A letter had been received from the District Council stating that planning

                                permission was needed for car boot sales held outside of the hall but sales

                                inside the hall were covered.

                                The clerk was asked to follow up the emptying of the bins.                                                                Clerk

 

01/24                ELECTION OF OFFICERS

                                Vice Chairman L Gray was proposed by K Wilkins & seconded  ny V Fairhurst

                                All agreed.

                                Playing fields sub committee

                                R Charman, K Uglow & C Rance were proposed by V Fairhurst & seconded by

                                 L Gray All agreed.

                                Queen Elizabeth Hall

                                J Parker & W Nash were proposed by G Paterson & seconded by R Charman

                                All agreed

                                C Rance remains as School Governor

 

01/25                FINANCE MATTERS               

                                Finance Report

The finance report was studied and accepted..

Bills for Payment.

Norfolk Playing Fields Association subscription £15

Norfolk Link subscription £3

D Jordan £20 fence

All these bills were proposed for payment by C Rance. This was seconded by

W Nash. The bills will be paid when the cheque book is returned from the auditors.

The clerk was given the approval to order 2 memorial plaques. These will be paid

for from petty cash.

 

 

 

 

01/26                       PLANNING MATTERS

                                Mrs Wilkins declared an interest and abstained from all voting.

                                Notice of decision

                                Rose Cottage Honing Row permit

                                New Proposals

Removal of agricultural occupancy restriction (condition number 3 of planning permission reference number SM4294) at Meadow Way Sandy Hills.

It was proposed by G Paterson & seconded by V Fairhurst that the Council should

Support this application and that a note should be added stating that the council feels very strongly that these conditions are outdated especially considering the contraction of the

agricultural & countryside industries. All agreed.

Erection of first floor extension at Green Gates, Meeting Hill, Worstead

L Gray proposed that the Council support the application seconded by C Rance

All Agreed.

Erection of conservatory/utility room and detached garage/store at Grange Farm House

Yarmouth Road, Worstead. W Nash proposed that the Council support the application

this was seconded by J Parker. All agreed.

 

Licence Renewal by Queen Elizabeth Hall voted no observations please continue.

 

01/27                       CHURCHYARD GATES

The small gate also needs replacing now. It was suggested that thisa be removed so

that it can be used as a pattern for the new gates.

 

01/28                       YOUTH CLUB

A new person is moving into the village shortly who is willing to help with this

project.The meeting will be arranged once they are available.

 

01/29                                TRANSPORT & TRAFFIC

                                Notes of the meeting held !2th June were presented to the meeting. A copy will be

                                sent to Mrs Cullingham & Mr Reilly. Some additions tro the list were suggested.

                                These were:-Briggate Bridge needs signs signs giving priority to traffic travelling

                                towards Honing. They would also like a 20 mph speed limit through the hamlet.

 

01/30                                CORRESPONDENCE

                                A letter had been received from North Norfolk District Council about the

                                Area Meeting at Hoveton. No one was available to attend.

                                Norfolk County Council are introducing a new way of informing Councils

                                of works they are undertaking. Where possible they will e-mail clerks.

                                Letter  from D Prior re village speed limits

                                NCC Review of Speed Management Strategy. L Gray will look at this.                                                                                                    LG

                               

01/31                                ANY OTHER BUSINESS

                               

                                A letter had been sent to Railtrack asking for permission for people to be able

                                to cross the line at the station to tend flower baskets on the other platform.

                                No response as yet.

                                The Churchyard wall and grass need cleaning and cutting. K Uglow will talk to

                                Mr Swann about this and also about keeping the grass in front of the school cut.                                     KU                                Notice boards at Withergate, Village Centre & Briggate need repairs. The                                           RC

                                position of the village notice board will be reviewed once the new bus shelter’

                                is in place.

                                Ruin Road has been repaired but needs more work. K Uglow will arrange

                                for quotes.                                                                                                            KU

                               

MEETING CLOSED 9.10 pm