Minutes of Wiveton Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 30th
March 2010
Present: G Sayers Chairman, S Beal, G Woodhouse, P Adcock, J Ramm and M Wakelin
In attendance: Councillor Marie Strong and the Clerk
Apologies: R Allen and Councillor Lindsay Brettle
Declarations of Interest There were no declarations of interest.
2 Matters
Arising
Village Green Surface Repairs
The Parish Council agreed that the next phase of the work would commence in April.
Bus Stop (provision of a ramp
for disabled access) The Chairman was pleased to report that a
ramp for disabled access was progressing. A vote of thanks was also recorded to
everyone hoe helped with the preparation work for this disabled access that had
been carried out in the past few weeks.
3 Correspondence
Wells Safer Neighbourhood Team – March Newsletter
NNDC
v Invitation for the Chairman to attend a Civic Service on Wednesday 21st April.
v Pathfinder Newsletter Issue No 2
v Local Development Framework
v Sensor recruitment opportunities for 2011
NHS Norfolk – Introduction of summary care records across England during 2010
4 Finance No financial matters outstanding
5 Planning
Jonelyn, The Street,
Wiveton - Erection of one and a
half storey replacement dwelling.
The Parish Council was very pleased to see that these new plans no longer included a garage nearer to the road which would have been in conflict with the new LDF and also that the wall by the road has also not been included.
The Councillors also noted that the new building appears not to sit exactly on the footprint of the old.
The Parish CouncilÕs conclusion in respect of this was that unless this represents a serious impediment to permission being granted they fully support this application.
6 B N H S – Affordable Housing Mary Wakelin informed the Councillors that suitable social housing land continues to be under investigation.
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A O B
Wiveton Hall Cafe – Increased Traffic - John Ramm informed the Parish Council that he had spoken to Mr McCarthy to request a discreet notice to direct visitors to access the Cafe via the Blakeney Road.
County Report from Councillor Marie Strong
Environment Agency Flood Warning Direct: The EAÕs automated system of issuing
flood warnings – both saline and fluvial – is being
scrutinised. As the lead member on the scrutiny I need any comments,
questions, praise or criticism, no later than 21 April. The more
detail you can give the better. Everything you send will be formulated
into questions and put to the EA to answer at 10.00 am on Tuesday 18 May
at a meeting of the Fire & Community Scrutiny Panel. Any member of
the public can attend.
Second Homes Council Tax
The parishes in our
division account for more second homes council tax than any other division in
the North Norfolk District, and conceivably in Norfolk. 25% of this tax
is to be taken to fuel an Infrastructure Fund which will benefit urban rather
than rural parishes. It was my understanding that all parishes would
receive full details of the proposal; since that has not happened I have now
asked, and been promised, that hard copies of a background document and a
letter asking for opinions will be sent to each of our parishes. The
deadline set for responses is Friday 23 April. In the light of the
delay in sending information I have asked for an extension but for now please
note 23 April.
Whilst your parish
may not have major infrastructure needs I think it would be helpful to the
County if you identified such needs as you visualise in the near/distant
future. Copies to me would be useful for any discussion in which I am
engaged.
Broadband and Mobile ÔPhone Reception: As promised we are gathering information as
to problems/inadequacies and will then press the commercial providers not
simply to improve current reception but invest in the next generation broadband
structure for Norfolk – and I shall emphasise for our rural areas.
But it needs everyone who uses broadband to act now: register with Eastern
Region and Broadband Uplift Scheme – www.erebusonline.org.uk
You need only put your postcode and email address but as much information as
possible will help the campaign. The outcome will be a database
pinpointing demand down to postcode level. It would be useful if you
would copy your information to me – or indeed if you have difficulty
registering. To check your speed go to: broadbandspeedchecker.co.uk
Wells Field Study Centre: You will have read that funding has
been removed from the Centre, that closure has been recommended and school
groups are being asked to transfer to Holt Centre . However with
support from many people my plea that consultation should take place prior to
closure has been agreed. A system for consultation is being compiled and
information will be released once all the details are finalised. However
please note that 7.00 pm on Monday 24 May in the Maltings
there will be a meeting for all members of the community as part of the
consultation – the main downstairs room has been booked to allow for as
many people who wish to attend. Invitations will be sent to as many local
groups as can be identified but in any case it is an open meeting. (There will
be separate meetings for schools and environmentalists groups to which
invitations will be sent.)
Shoreline Management Plan (Old Hunstanton to Weybourne): Our last chance to see the revised plan,
before it goes for ratification by the District Council and County Council,
will be on Tuesday 25 May 2010 at the Maltings
(time to be confirmed). As stakeholders we are all invited and everyone
with any interest should attend.
Recycling Centre:
Whilst realising
that cuts have to be made I am sorry to confirm that Wells recycling centre
will become Ôpart-timeÕ from Tuesday 20 April. The site will be
closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and open Friday, Saturday Sunday
and Monday. Further information and opening times can be found at www.norfolk.gov.uk/recyclingcentres.
REMIANING PARISH COUNCIL
MEETING DATES for 2010
Tuesday 25th May
Tuesday 28th June
No Meetings in July or August
Tuesday 28th September
Tuesday 26th October
Tuesday 30th November
No Meeting in December