Minutes Jan 10th 2011

SOUTH CREAKE PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the South Creake Parish Council Meeting held in the Ostrich Function Room on Monday Jan 10th 2011 at 7 30pm.

Present: Councillors R Wakeman, G Allen, D Cox, C Gardner A Harvey, T Harrison, V May, R Maslin, the Clerk, Borough / County Councillor M Chenery of Horsbrugh, Mr Peter Morris, West Norfolk VCA and 11 Parishioners.

1. In the absence of the Chairman, Councillor L Ringwood the Chair was taken by the Vice-Chairman, Councillor R Wakeman who welcomed all present to the meeting.

2. Apologies for absence.
It was agreed to accept apologies for absence from Councillor L Ringwood (holiday)

3. Declaration of Interests on Agenda Items
There were none declared.

4. Public Participation
It was resolved to adjourn the meeting for Parishioners Questions and Statements, The Borough / County Councillor's Report and a talk by Mr Peter Morris.
Mr Morris informed Councillors that owing to Norfolk County Council's proposed spending cuts there would be changes in the way in which the Emergency Plan would be organised, he would be attending a meeting on January 12th. Mr Morris also gave details of Norfolk County Council's Trading Standards Service invitation to Parishes in West Norfolk to make an application to set up "Cold Calling Zones" in their area. Mr Morris also mentioned that funding was available for large projects through the Jubilee Millions Project.
Councillor M Chenery of Hordbrough informed Council of the need for the Borough and Council to tighten their belts in the coming financial year this would result in a number of cuts to services. Councillor Chenery also mentioned the proposed Power and Recycling Centre to be built in West Norfolk for which a referendum would be held.
Mr Paul Hart informed the meeting of a possible grant from Norfolk Rural Community Council for the construction of the bridge to the Playing Field, other major funding applications were being made for the construction of the Memorial Pavilion.
Councillor Mrs A Harvey reported that all cups and trophies previously kept at the old War Memorial Institute had been handed to her for safe keeping.
The meeting resumed.

5. Minutes
It was resolved that the minutes of the meeting held on December 6th 2010, copies of which had been circulated to members and were available in the hall be approved and signed by the Chairman.

6. Matters Arising from the Minutes for Information Only
There were no points raised

7. Correspondence
The following general correspondence had been received and the contents noted.
a. Norfolk County Council: Further details of the proposed Power & Recycling Plant to be constructed at King's Lynn. No comments were received from Councillors.
b. Borough Council: Mini Service Review - Parish Council Elections: It was noted that from December 1st Parish Councils would be charged the full cost of organising and running all Parish Elections.
c. Barclays Bank: Details of the proposed closure of the Burnham Market Branch.
d. Norfolk Police Authority: An invitation to attend an Open Meeting to discuss the Police Budget for 2011 - 2012. No Councillors expressed a wish to attend.
e. Norfolk RCC: Details of DEFRA's consultation on proposed changes to the waste regulations which would impact volunteer managed facilities such as Village Halls and Sports Pavilions.
f. Borough Council Standards Committee: Voice recording of Parish Council Meetings. A recent meeting of the Standards Board requested that information be sent to Town and Parish Councils encouraging them to include within their Standing Orders an item regarding the voice recording of their meetings. This would be an agenda item at the February Parish Council meeting.

8. Highway Matters
a. Highway Gritting Routes: The Clerk gave details of the information received from Norfolk County Council which stated that the main condition for gritting was for one road in and out of a village to be covered there could be no deviation from the set routes. The main suggestion at the present time appeared to be for Parish Council's to provide more grit bins. The Clerk suggested that a full consultation on gritting in the village should be an agenda item during the summer months.
b. Potholes: Potholes and a bad area of highway surface were reported near the Old School and The Green.

9. Footway Lighting
It was noted that light number 9013 Fakenham Road required checking.

10. Finance
a. Accounts for payment. It was agreed that the following accounts should be paid.
* 101267. Clerk's Salary and Travel December. Ł165.60
* 101268. Clerk's expenses 05/10/10 - 10/01/11. Ł20.46
b. Finance received, the following amounts were noted.
* Play Area Committee. Inspection Fee. Ł90.00
* Alliance Leicester. Bank Interest. Ł96.25
c. November Financial Statement. The November Statement circulated to members was noted, approved and signed.

11. Planning Matters
a. 10/02048/F Conversion of redundant Stable Block to elderly parents unit annexed to house and long term as a holiday unit. Cranmer Cottages, The Common. Application recommended for approval by consultation.
b. 10/00093/Tree.Con. Crown reductions Willow trees, The Green. It was noted that planning permission for the work to be carried out had been received.

12. Rabbit and Mole Control - Playing Field
Councillor C Gardner reported that control measurers had been delayed due to the extreme weather conditions. Some work on rabbit control had been carried out and work on mole control would commence shortly.

13. It was noted that the next Parish Council meeting would be held on February 7th 2011 when the lease for the Memorial Pavilion and Council's Standing Orders would be agenda items.

With no other business the meeting closed at 8.25pm.

THESE MINUTES WERE APPROVED BY THE FULL COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 7th 2011