MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF WORSTEAD PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON

TUESDAY 29 APRIL 2003 IN THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL, WORSTEAD

PRESENT

K. Uglow (Chairman), C. Wilkins, J. Parker, G. Paterson, B. Nash, L. Gray.

APOLOGIES

R. Charman, V. Fairhurst.

ALSO PRESENT

2 Members of the public & P. Wilkins (District Councillor).

03/05	MINUTES OF MEETING HELD 25.03.2003: Minutes were accepted as a true record and signed by K. Uglow.	Action by
03/06 03/06 cont.	MATTERS ARISING. Road signs: A member of the public spoke to Mr Tony Gent at NNDC to find out why the parish suddenly had road signs. It was instigated by another member of the public a few years back, supported and approved by Mrs S. Cullingham without consultation with the Parish Council. The signs are not in keeping with the village being a conservation area; Front Street now has 2 signs, 15 m apart; Watsons Yard and Swans Yard’s drive way are made even smaller now, because of the signs: Sunnyside (off Honing Row) not the right name, should be Back Lane. Some signs are put on private land without consultation with owners. Letter to go to Mrs. S. Cullingham (cc Mr. T. Gent) with these complaints. Litter picking day: the councillor who proposed this felt there was not enough support from councillors, therefore it is postponed. Benches, memory plaques: clerk did not receive any responses to letters sent to Mrs. Watlow and Ms. Watson. Will chase this up. The chairman complemented R. Charman for the nice work done with reference to the bench for Gavin O’Connor. A letter with reference to land adjacent to 47 Woodview was received from NNDC, because somebody was interested in cultivating this plot of land (the bench for G. O’ Connor is placed there). Letter to be sent informing them that Mr. Kidd at NNDC is dealing with this. Letter received from Mrs. Conner, Withergate Lane about the increase of the local council tax, because she does not see any improvements: still too much (speeding)traffic, floods in winter continue etc. Letter to be sent by clerk Worstead Wolves F.C.: after discussion it was decided to ask for a “shopping list”. The Football Club will be informed that items bought from the council’s money will remain property of the council. Elections: there are 12 nominees for 9 places. Mr. B. Nash (who is retiring) thanked the councillors for their help and support. Mrs. C. Wilkins (not electable) said it had been a privilege to be a Parish councillor in Worstead. Playing Field: the inspection has been carried out by Mr. J. Richardson of Norfolk County Council and was read out at the meeting. It was agreed to get 3 quotes for the necessary repairs and replenishment of the bark. The signs on the fence need replacing, one is badly bend and hurt a child at the Easter weekend.	Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk Clerk
03/07	FINANCE MATTERS: Budget statement was agreed. - Norfolk Playing Field Association: £15.00 membership was accepted for payment. - Invoice Queen Elizabeth Hall: £96.00 for hire of the hall was accepted for payment. - Invoice G.A. Keys. £293.75 for valuation of Queen Elizabeth Hall was accepted for payment. - Invoice Broadland Catering Equipment £1,673.21 was accepted for payment: £1,424.00 to be refunded by Worstead Festival Committee, £251.21 VAT to be reclaimed by Parish Council.
03/08	PLANNING MATTERS 8 Lyngate: application for erection of single storey side extension was supported. Development Control Committee (East): Damson Cottage – Extension to garage to form holiday unit – to be discussed 29.04.2003.
03/09	QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL E.mail from Mrs V. Savage from the Norfolk Rural Community Council points out that the Hall is owned by the Trust and not by the Parish Council. Unfortunately, the name of the Trust is not mentioned in the Conveyance. Clerk to find out, which Trust owns the Hall, a definite answer, needs to be found re. ownership. If need be, new documents will have to be drawn up.	Clerk
03/10	SURVEYORS ALLOTMENT Mr. T. Hird has found out from Mr. S. Bowles of NNDC that they have been unable to find a copy of the original lease of 18.08.1994. Mr. Hird set out a proposal in which the NNDC are the landlord. This was disputed by various councillors. The clerk will write to Mr. J. Care, solicitor, to find out who actually owns the land, even if this means getting in touch with the Landregistery. A letter from J. Care was received on behalf of Carl Bird, who is very interested in the waste site. A letter to be sent that if the lease becomes he available, Carl Bird will be considered as well as other interested parties.	Clerk Clerk
03/11	CORRESPONDENCE - NNDC: -Village Hall Grant workshops (passed to D. Bowers). - Agenda Council Meeting 23.04.2003 - Youth Connection (re. Annual parish Meeting 15.04). - Norfolk County Council: - Planning & Transportation re Sandhill Road - Letter and questionnaire about Street Lighting - Appointing Local Access Forum. - Local Transport Plan Annual Forums. - Posters: “Older people’s health and well-being day; have a say in shaping your future. - Local Council Review magazine. - Parish Newsletter. - R.A.F: night flying. - Social Local Council of Clerks. - Norfolk Rural Community Council: newsletter, diary Village Hall events, Safer Activities for Everyone. - Go East: renewable energy and the planning system. - Norfolk Playing Field Association. - Nth Norfolk Primary Care Trust: Patient Advice and Liaison Service. - Norfolk County Services: telephone survey. - Norfolk Tourism Team. - Glasdon flyer. - Mott MacDonald; result public consultation road access to Norfolk & Norwich Hospital.
03/12	ANY OTHER BUSINESS: Complaints were received about multi occupancy at 12, Max Carter Close (increase of noise, cars etc.). A letter to be sent to NNDC Housing Department to pass on this complaint. The Chairman thanked Mr. B. Nash for his longstanding services to the community as. His wit and humor will be missed during the meetings.	Clerk
	ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA: - Railway station - Play area - Road signs

Meeting closed at.9.20pm