SOUTH CREAKE PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the South Creake Parish Council Meeting held in the Ostrich Function Room on Monday June 7th 2010 at 7 30pm.

Councillors, L Ringwood, Chairman, R Wakeman, G Allen, D Cox, T Harrison, A Harvey, V May, R Maslin, the Clerk and 5 Parishioners.

1. The chairman welcomed all present to the meeting.

2. Apologies for absence.
It was agreed to accept apologies from Councillor C Gardner (work commitments), apologies were also received from Borough / County Councillor M Chenery of Horsbrugh.

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. Mr Paul Hart: Informed the meeting that the Annual General Meeting of the Trustees of the War Memorial Institute would be held in the Ostrich Function Room on Wednesday June 16th at 7 30pm.

The meeting resumed.

5. Minutes
It was resolved that the minutes of the Annual Parish Council Meeting held on May 10th 2010, copies of which had been circulated and were available in the room be approved and signed by the Chairman.

6. Matters Arising from the Minutes for Information Only
a. Section 106 Agreement – Leicester Road. The Clerk stated that he had no new information at the present time.
b. Village Seats. Councillor R Wakeman reported that he had replaced the wooden slats on the two seats opposite the village green.
c. The Burn. The Chairman informed members that the Environment Agency would be clearing the weed from the Burn.

7. Correspondence
The following general correspondence had been received and the contents noted.
a. Norfolk Accident Rescue Service. Request for a donation. It was agreed not to make a donation at the present time.
b. Norfolk Sports Council. Details of the Annual General Meeting on June 10th 2010. Councillor R Wakeman stated that he would be attending.
c. Norfolk County Council. Letter informing Council that the village had been short-listed by the EDP Pride in Norfolk Award for a visit by the judging team. In addition it had been short-listed for the CPRE, Best use of Green Space Award.
d. Norfolk County Council. Copy of the Core Strategy and Minerals and Waste Development Management Polices Development Plan Document.

8. Highway Matters
a. Potholes. It was noted that the pothole in Leicester Road had not been marked for repair and the road surface was breaking up in Back Lane adjacent to the ford.
b. Speed Watch Report. Councillor R Wakeman stated that he had nothing new to report.

9. Footway Lighting
It was noted that lights nos. 9006 an 9024 required attention.

10. Finance
a. It was noted that the following accounts had been paid under the late payments (interest)act 1998.
* 101239. County Records Office. Photocopying the Playing Field Conveyance Document. £5.00
* 101240. Norfolk Rural Community Council. Councillors Training Day Fee. £30.00
* It was resolved that the following accounts should be paid.
* 101241. Norse Commercial Services. Grounds Maintenance. £1233.16
* 101242. MHB Services Ltd. Lighting Maintenance. £128.24
* 101243. Clerk’s Salary and Travel May. £165.60
* 101244. Clerk’s Election Fee. £6.00
* 101245. BMACCS Grant 2009, 2010. £200.00
* 101246. Mr R Wakeman (Screwfix). Village Repairs. £19.48
b. Financial Statement. The financial statement for April and May was considered, approved and signed.
c. Annual Return. The Annual Return Section 1, Accounting Statement and Section 2 Annual Governance Statement was considered approved and signed.
d. Finance received. It was noted that the following amounts had been received.
* Borough Council Precept. £8543.00
* Tennis Club Rent. £2.00
* Bowls Club Rent. £4.00
* Borough Council Election Fee. £6.00
* Allotment Rents. £363.00
* HM Revenue & Customs VAT Payment. £575.45

11. Planning Matters
a. 10/00770/CU Change of use from Parish Institute Building to dwelling at 25 Front Street. It was resolved to recommend approval.
b. 10/00901/F Installation of air-to-water-heat pump at 1 Leicester Meadows, London Lane. It was resolved to recommend approval.
c. Housing Needs – South Creake. The Clerk reported the receipt of a letter from Michael McNamara Associates requesting information on the housing needs in the village, having been in contact with a Housing Association and to Local Farmers there would be an opportunity to obtain a plot of land for 10 houses for local people. There followed a discussion at which concerns were expressed at the lack of information made available, the lack of employment in the area and the affordability of the proposed housing for local people. Comparisons were made with the problems encountered with the housing in Leicester Road and the end result. It was then agreed that the general opinion of the meeting was, that there was a housing need in the village but any proposed housing should be for local people and affordable.
d. Playing Field and Village Green. The Chairman informed members that the Playing Field and Village Green had never been registered with the Land Registry. On the advice of the solicitor acting for Council he would like to propose that the registration of the two areas of land should be carried out. The Playing Field should course no problems and the cost would be in the region of £40. The Village Green could be more difficult as few documents were available. It was then resolved that the Village Green and the Playing Field should be registered with the Land Registry.
e. Proposed Wind Farm – Jacks Lane. Councillor Mrs A Harvey giving a comprehensive report on the Community Liaison Group Meeting she had attended at Stanhoe on May 19th, stated that approximately 15 members had attended. The main points considered included the storage of electricity at peak times, environmental issues and tree and hedge planting. and noise issues. It had been noticed that the Swaffham turbine was quieter than those at North Pickenham. The possibility of the now smaller site being enlarged at some future date and the effect the site could have on Barmer Church. The location of the underground cable from the proposed site to its connection with the National Grid. The difference in the cost between on shore and off shore sites. Councillor Mrs Harvey concluded her report by suggesting that either a Public Meeting should be held or a questionnaire delivered to house holders in the village. This would give the Parish Council some idea of the views of Parishioners on the proposed project. The general view of the meeting was that a Parish meeting, if held would only be attended by those actively against the project this resulting in no balanced views being obtained, bearing in mind at each Parish Council Meeting there was a period when Parishioners could state their views on any subject concerning the village.

12. Allotment Matters
The Clerk informed the meeting that Mr Day would be giving up the area of land at the Back Street Allotments. All the Bamboo had been removed but the wooden shed would remain. Suggestions were required for the future use of the site, one suggestion already received was that the site should contain a fruit orchard. Councillor G Allen expressed concern at the rabbit netting surrounding the site which could cause problems in future years. The possibility of it being used temporally for grazing was considered. It was agreed that the Clerk should contact Mr Day regarding details of the date when he would be vacating the site.

13. It was noted that the next full Council Meeting would be held on July 5th 2010

With no other business the Chairman closed the meeting at 8.45pm.

THESE MINUTES ARE UNCONFIRMED UNTIL APPROVED BY FULL COUNCIL