Parish Council - Minutes 28th February 2006

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF WORSTEAD PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY

28 FEBRUARY 2006 AT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL, WORSTEAD

PRESENT:

Cllrs.: S. Henderson, J. Tilley, , R. Charman, J. Parker, R. Barrett, T. Rose, S. West .

APOLOGIES:

Cllrs.: K Uglow, G. Paterson. District Cllr. Wilkins, County Cllr. Moore.

ALSO PRESENT:

1 Member of the public (Chairman Worstead Aminity Society).

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Chairman Henderson thanked Cllr. Paterson for taking the Chairmanship during last month’s meeting and welcomed on board Cllr. West

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

The member present did not wish to make any comments.

ACTION BY

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MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 24 JANUARY 2006

Cllr. Parker proposed to accept the minutes as a true record, seconded by cllr. Tilley, agreed by all. The minutes were duly signed by the Chairman.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: left the room Cllr. West for ITEM: 016A1b.

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MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES (for information only):

Cllr. Tilley had thoughts about the parking at Worstead School, these were discussed under ITEM: 016C1

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FINANCES:

BUDGET STATEMENT: Cllr. Parker proposed to accept this as a true record, seconded by Cllr. Barrett, agreed by the Cllrs. present

- Invoices: Audit Commission: carry out Audit for Year ending March 2005: £120.00 + £21.00 VAT, accepted for payment.

- Cllr. Rose agreed to be the third signatory for the Barclays Bank Account. Clerk to get necessary paperwork

- Two Worstead Woven sold (income £12.00).

Clerk

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SUBCOMMITTEES:

Planning:

Ref.: 20060120: Erection of garden shed, Woodacre, Sandy Hills: these plans were seen by Cllrs. Barrett, Parker and Henderson. They supported the application and as such was sent to NNDC Planning (deadline 10.02.06).

Ref.: 20060310: Erection of single-storey rear extension, Benefield House, Swanns Yard: it was made clear that the only neighbour had been consulted about the roof height and was satisfied with it. Cllr. Barrett proposed to support the application, seconded by Cllr. Rose and agreed by all.

PERMISSION:

Ref. 20051864: Erection first floor rear extension, Woodside Cottage, Broad Rd

Leisure and Recreation:

KICKING WALL:

The kicking wall is up and well received by the young people. It may seem better to cover the back of the wall as well (approx. costs £100.00). To be discussed at the next meeting.

MUSEUM OF THE BROAD: Garden & Leisure Show 2007. Cllr Rose informed the Council that Worstead Events had been approached by them to cover a loss of approx £2,000.00. Nothing seems to be finalised yet and it was agreed to write and ask for a Business and Financial plan, how will they limit liability, inconvenience to the village and inform them to write to Worstead Farms Ltd for the usage of the fields.

Highways:

GREEN AT THE SCHOOL:

It was established that selling of land to the LEA is not an option, but they are looking in to leasing the land of Worstead Farms Ltd.

The issue of improving the area near the pond (Norfolk County Council claims ownership of the pond) was discussed and it was resolved to ask Worstead School for quotes to make the area suitable for parking for Staff and make a grant available when the quotes are received.

FOOTPATH NORTHVIEW:

It was agreed to have the survey carried out Friday 21 April 2006. Clerk to inform Planning & Transportation, the School and Mrs. Smith.

Notification of Property Addresses:

Plot 2 adjacent Laburnum Cottage will be: Meadowsweet Cottage.

Queen Elizabeth Hall:

Quote for further redecoration: this quote is a continuation of work carried out in 2005, when 3 quotes were received. The quote was submitted by Mr. Yaxley, who had satisfactorily carried out the first stage of that job. It was agreed to accept the quote of £2,241.00 (balance of 2 years of grants £2,235.00) although the Chairman believed, that the work could be carried out by volunteers, thus making it cheaper.

Cllr. Rose asked to see a quarterly financial report, because it was agreed at the time that the grants would only be given when the finances were very low (public money)

Clerk

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PARISH PLAN:

A Steering Group was set up during the successful public meeting of 28.01.2006 and a financial plan has been set up and a grant application of £1,500.00 has been sent off. The decision on the grant will be taken on 23.03.2006. Further news at the next meeting.

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WORSTEAD WOVEN:

The Clerk asked permission to approach Norfolk County Council’s Tourist Information, Wroxham Barns and some more outlets to find out whether they are willing to sell “Worstead Woven” at £5.00 a piece, offering them a 25% discount. At present, the Clerk does not know how many books there still are.

It was resolved to accept the idea of contacting other outlets.

IDA WATTS AWARD:

Parchment paper cost £5.15 for 50 sheets, Cllr. Henderson had been unable to sort out a plaque, but once the prices are agreed upon, the Clerk will approach a nephew of the late Ms. Watts for a contribution. The nephew had promised this when he spoke to the Headmaster of Worstead School.

SURVEYORS ALLOTMENT:

The Clerk would like to ask Mr. Care of Hansells where we are with this, the last communication between him and WPC was in July last year. As we are approaching a new accounts year, it was resolved to follow it up.

DOG MESS:

Unfortunately on the increase again. Cllr. Henderson had found out during the Area Parish Forum Meeting that the Environmental Health Dept. of North Norfolk District Council is very willing to help with CCTV which can take snap shots and sent them directly by email. It was agreed to invite them to our next meeting.

A summary of the Area Parish Forum Meeting was handed out and will be send with these minutes to absent members.

Clerk

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FIREWORKS:

This was a great success. Cllr. Rose told the Cllrs. Present that Mr. T. Swann had told him that the grass where the bonfire was, was in a bad condition Could he go ahead and buy grass seeds. This was agreed. Cllr. Rose to inform Mr. Swann.

CHRISTMAS MARKET:

Praise was given for this event. £45.00 had been received by the Clerk (£25.00 from the owner of the roundabout and £20.00 from a Stallholder (known), reducing the loss to £47.40. The Councillors present agreed to adopt next year’s Christmas Market as a Parish Event.

A contingency plan for wet weather should be looked into, but moving it indoors would not have the same “Christmas” feel about it.

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DISTRICT / COUNTY COUNCILLOR:

District Cllr. Wilkins and County Cllr. Moore had commitments elsewhere.

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ANY OTHER BUSINESS (for information only):

During the Public Meeting Mrs. Jane Hudson from Norfolk Youth & Community Services told about the mobile unit they can use and talk to young people. Clerk will try and find out some more information and probably invite this unit to visit the village in May (half term).

Cllr. West was volunteered as member of Leisure & Recreation subcommittee.

CORRESPONDENCE:

- North Norfolk District Council: Register of electors: amendments; Revised

Holidays, garden bin scheme Tetra Pak Trial; Day out in North

Norfolk: Pensthorpe Fakenham 07.04.2006 10 am-4 pm.

- Norfolk County Council: Norfolk Bus changes, Cancellation of busservice North

Walsham to Broadland High School from Sept. 2006

CORRESPONDENCE: (cont)

- Norfolk County Associaton of Parish & Town Councils: Norfolk Link, revised

salary scales; Norfolk Clerk of the Year 2006 competition.

- Norfolk Constabulary: temporary move of sector Inspector.

- The Playing Field: newsletter and flyers.

- The Area Partnership: meeting of minutes 2005.

- HM Revenue & Customs: Employer Pack 2006, CD Rom,Employer Bulletin.

- Sport Drainage Solutions Ltd: advertising their way of draining sports fields

- Local Council Review.

- North Norfolk Housing Trust: NNDC’s new housing association.

ITEMS FOR SUB COMMITTEE MEETING (Monday 27 March 2006)

Planning: Applications received before that date.

Leisure & Recreation: Maintenance Children’s playground

Expenditure of covering second site of kicking wall

Museum of the Broads (if received).

Highways: Quotes for parking area at the pond at Worstead School. (if received).

Queen Elizabeth Hall: Finance report ( if received)

ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA: (Tuesday 28 March 2006)

- Environmental Health Dept.: dog mess

- Sub committees: recommendations to be discussed and accepted / not accepted.

- Parish Plan.

- Clerk’s contract and pay rise.

Meeting closed at 20.47