The Parish Council has held
10 meetings during the past year.
New signs have now been
installed but following concerns raised by the Parish Council the signs have
been moved to ensure the drivers of large lorries etc have sufficient warning
of the weight restriction.
Esker
The Chairman was disappointed to report the illegal dumping of crab and shellfish waste on the Esker. The waste had now been removed.
Provision of a footpath on
the Wiveton/Cley Road.
Thanks to the team of volunteers who helped with the
provision of the new footpath, it was an excellent village effort. Particular thanks to Derek and Carolyn
without their support the footpath would not have been possible. The Parish Council has financed the
majority of this project but was very grateful to receive a donation of £300
from Cley Parish Council, £100 from Blakeney Parish Council and £250 from the North
Norfolk District Council.
Realignment of the River
Glaven
The Parish Council have been
informed that Defra might not be able to fund this project this year and
therefore it is possible that the project may never happen.
Councillor Bernard Crowe and
the Chairman had attended a site meeting regarding the proposed re-routing of
the River Glaven. The Chairman was
pleased to report that English Nature had taken on board the concerns raised
regarding the protection of the salt marsh habitat and the need to look after
the wildlife in this area.
Traffic Calming Signs
The Chairman has produced traffic claming signs which have been sent to Norfolk County Council for their consideration.
The following planning
applications have been considered during the past year:
á
Display of
non-illuminated direction sign at Leatherpool Place, Leatherpool Lane – Refusal for the display of advertisement
á
Mrs R M Stocks, Bones
Cottage - Retention of
lean-to extension at Bones Cottage -
Permission for Development
á
Wiveton Hall, Marsh
Lane - Conversion of part of barn to holiday unit -
Amended proposal which is as
follows:
ÒThe proposal is for a part conversion of the north barns at Wiveton Hall into holiday accommodation rather than a residential unit.Ó
The Parish Council had no objection to this application, they felt that there would be no objection to this application from the conservation authority. However the Parish Council was disappointed that this will be used for holiday accommodation instead of residential use.
á
2 The Willows, Chapel
Street, Wiveton - Erection of rear Extension
The
Parish Council had no objection to this application.
á
Rev P Norwood - Un-blocking and re-glazing of window at
St MaryÕs Church, The Street, Wiveton -
Approved.
á
Halcrow - Blakeney Freshes
Planning Application for
non-technical survey.
á
APT -
Proposed Orange Base Station in Blakeney / Wiveton Area (Cell number NRF
0194 – Pre-application
Consultation - This application has now been
deferred until further information is available regarding the proposal to site
the mast on the Church Tower. The
Councillors had discussed this application at considerable length and agreed
the Chairman should prepare a response urging that the alternative site of the
Church Tower is given further consideration.
á
Application for a
proposed installation of O2 dish at St Nicholas Church Blakeney
There
appears not to be a health and safety issue with regard to the location of the
school. Blakeney Church would
receive the income
á
Conversion of part of
barn to holiday unit at Wiveton Hall, Marsh Lane - Permission for Development.
á
Alterations to part
of barn to facilitate conversion to holiday units at Wiveton Hall, Marsh Lane,
Wiveton - Listed
Building consent
á
Erection of fifteen-metre
telecommunication pole with microwave dish – Cley Ate, Hall Lane,
Wiveton. The proposed 15-metre pole was reduced to 12 metres,
which is a much more acceptable height.
The installation of the pole will be used for the Ambulance and Police
Authorities – Permission for development.
á
Application for a
proposed installation of O2 dish at St Nicholas Church Blakeney There appears not to be a health and safety issue with
regard to the location of the school.
Blakeney Church would receive the income
á
Telephone
Exchange The proposed 15 metre pole has been reduced to 12
metres which is a much more acceptable height. The installation of the pole will be used for the Ambulance
and Police Authorities.
Discussions are ongoing.
á
Conversion of part of
barn to holiday unit at Wiveton Hall, Marsh Lane - Permission for Development.
á Broadview, Hall Lane, Wiveton : Erection of Garden Shed / Log Store Permission for development
Standing Orders
The following standing orders have been agreed by the Councillors:
i) The present Agenda is acceptable
ii) The Parish Council would meet for a minimum 10 meetings per year
iii) A O B will be replaced with Items for Information on the Agenda but no decision would be made on items brought up under Items of Information. These items would if necessary be included on the next Agenda.
iv) Order of business would remain as it is
v) 4 Councillors would be required to constitute a forum at meetings
vi) The Councillors had the right to request anyone to leave the meeting
vii) Declaration of Interest
á All Councillors would be required to declare an interest
á Once a declaration had been declared the Councillor would take no part in the discussions
á The Councillor would not be entitled to vote if they have declared an interest.
á If requested the Councillor could be invited to provide a point of clarification
viii) A vote could be taken by either a show of hands or secrete ballot
ix) Sub Committee decisions would need to be ratified by the full Council
x) Delegation of power to the Clerk/Financial Officer to remain as at present. The Clerk as the Executive Officer of the Council would advise the Parish Council on correct procedural matters.
xi) Election of Chairman - The Councillors would have the opportunity to elect a Chairman at the Annual General Meeting each year.
xii) The Councillors agreed that all correspondence sent out on behalf of the Parish Council was entirely confined to the views expressed and approved by the Councillors