Winterton Parish Council Minutes
19 April 2007
| Present: | David Neve (Chairman) | Chris Barlow (Vice Chairman) |
| Alan Hodds | Richard Blayney | |
| Brian Jewell | Di Jones | |
| Richard Greensides | Keith Harrison | |
| Pam Winter Clerk |
The twenty-four residents that had come along to the meeting and PCSO's Pete Williamson and Steven Banes were welcomed.
1.4 To consider apologies: Cllr Child had sent apologies.
2.4 Declarations of interest: Cllr Barlow - Parish Plan Action Group. Cllrs Jones and Greensides Village Hall Committee. Cllrs Neve and Jones In Bloom. Cllr Greensides Allotments.
3.4 Public Discussion:
The PCSO, Pete Williamson gave a report on the crime figures for Winterton. The PCSO's are to target the vehicles parked on Beach Road throughout the summer. It was suggested that no parking notices should be put up facing the oncoming traffic. He then left magazines and posters to be distributed around the village. No residents had any further questions for him and both PCSO's were thanked for coming along to the meeting.
A resident asked the views of the Parish Council regarding the proposed mobile phone installation in the church which is so close to the school. Following a short discussion the councillors, with the exception of one, were not in favour of having the mast. One of the councillors had also received concerns raised by residents. Father Adrian, who was at the meeting, explained the background to this request by QS4 Ltd. Details of the proposed installation were put in the March newsletter but some residents had not received it. A petition has been started and Father Adrian will contact the company to ask for a delay in the response date of 23 April so that the residents can respond to the proposal.
Three young lads attended the meeting and asked if it would be possible to have a basketball net, the same as at Hemsby. They suggested the playground off Winmer Road but this area is for younger children and there are a lot of elderly residents around the playground. The Parish Council agreed this suggestion and will investigate a site on the playing field, Somerton Road.
Paul and Kevin, who look after the bus shelter cleaning, asked if they could repaint this again. The Parish Council agreed to this and they will be paid for the extra time spent completing the job. They were thanked for their hard work which is valued by the residents.
Mrs Daglish handed over a copy of an objection to Planning Application 06/07/0257/F which they had sent to GYBC Planning & Development Dept.
4.4 To receive a report from the County/Borough Councillors none present and no apologies received.
5.4 To confirm minutes of the previous meeting: These were signed as a true record by the Chairman.
6.4 Report matters arising from the minutes not already on the agenda; for information only. Nothing to report.
7.4 Planning Applications/Decisions:
06/07/0257/F Development of bungalow and garage adjacent to Swiss House, Bush Road. The Parish Council was opposed to this application as the Planning application was originally for a single storey bungalow with no dormer windows. Planning restrictions on the site appear to have been ignored.
06/03/0858/F Revised drawings for a detached garage at Eastern Lights, Beach Road. The Parish Council were concerned about the height of the roof which they consider inappropriate; the building could be changed to something else in the future.
06/07/0336/F Cricket pavilion to provide changing facilities for Winterton on Sea Cricket Club at the Playing Field, Somerton Road. The Parish Council had no objections to this application.
8.4 To agree payments in accordance with the budget:
GYBC |
Annual Rent for Playing Field |
£1 |
Mrs Winter |
Salary |
£498.66 |
Mrs Winter |
Postage Jan, Feb, March |
£49.92 |
Mr Neve |
To draw cash for bus shelter cleaning for April 2007 (2 x £30) |
£60 |
NCAPTC |
Annual Subscription |
£204.86 |
BT |
Telephone bill |
£75.50 |
|
Cancelled wrong payee |
|
Mr Harper |
New door for changing rooms on Playing Field |
£69.32 |
Village Hall |
Hire of Hall by Youth Club April-May 07 |
£30 |
Parish Church |
Half yearly maintenance |
£1,200 |
Precept cheque from GYBC received £13,262.50 paid into Parish Council Deposit account. The Clerk was asked to ascertain if the one off payment for playground equipment was included in this payment .
9.4 To receive a report from the Youth Club no representative present.
10.4 To receive a report on Coastal Erosion:
Terry Byrne reported that the AGM of the Coastal Erosion Group had been held recently and had returned the same management team to office who will continue to work on behalf of the village. Winterton Ness has been returned and the high water line is 30-40 metres in front of the café, however, south of the café there has been a lot of erosion due mainly to wind damage. Complaints and opposition to the dredging application have been ignored and this has been agreed. An all party parliamentary group, chaired by Norman Lamb, has been set up with an interest in erosion and the Winterton Group will continue to monitor the situation.
11.4 To receive a report from the Playing Field Committee:
A revised increased costing has been received from GYBC for the refurbishment of the changing rooms. Following a short discussion it was resolved that the Parish Council funds will be used to start this refurbishment and also use the £1000 from GYBC previously given and £500 donated by the Cricket Club. Estimates will be obtained for flooring and new showers which are the most urgent items to be refurbished.
It was resolved that the fees for use of the Playing Field by the Cricket Club and Football Club for this year would be as follows:
£300 Cricket Club
£75 - Football Club
Hemsby's football team would like to use the playing field; fees to be agreed.
Following a discussion it was proposed by Cllr Blayney and seconded by Cllr Jewell that the Committee be disbanded and the funds transferred to the Parish Council accounts. Cllr Blayney to obtain relevant forms to close the accounts. It was also agreed that at the AGM of the Parish Council that a new committee be formed.
12.4 To receive a report from the Parish Plan Action Group:
No further news on the new equipment for the children's playground.
Community Connections transport co-ordinator role interviews have taken place.
Low Road the utility services are under the road and a resident has raised concerns about the increase in heavy vehicles using the road. Low Road currently has 30mph speed signs at one end and small wooden signs placed stating access only.
Rural North Tenants Association had a meeting which was well attended; Cllr Barlow gave a report on the draft emergency plan she has prepared. The Parish Council agreed that the Borough Council could have a copy of the emergency plan when Cllr Barlow had completed it.
13.4 To receive a report on the Village Hall:
Terry Byrne, Vice Chairman of the Village Hall Committee, reported that emergency repairs have been made to the windows, the floor has been polished and spare keys for the electricity cupboard have been cut. A garage sale will be held on the 29 July and a village fun day will be held on the 26 August this year to raise funds for the hall. Norfolk Property Services have been sent a letter regarding the purchase of the lease for the village hall.
14.4 To receive a report on Health The telephone system was not transferred over to Martham when the surgery was empty. Nothing else to report - a meeting with the Coastal Village practice to be arranged.
15.4 Correspondence there was nothing to report from the correspondence received; items are on the agenda.
16.4 Quality Status this will be discussed at a later meeting.
17.4 Allotments following a letter sent to all allotment holders a meeting is to be arranged to discuss the agreement.
18.4 Parish Councillors responsibilities: Suggestions had been passed to all councillors and will be formally agreed at the Annual General Meeting of the Parish Council.
19.4 Poor's and Braikenridge Charities The six new trustees of the Charities were formally welcomed; details will be sent to the Charity Commission. The new trustees are Father Adrian Ling, Richard Greensides, Coral Warnes, Val Blake, Joan Wacey and Margaret Wells. They were handed a box containing all the past history and the accounts of the charities.
20.4 Footpaths copies of a footpath map were passed to all councillors by Cllr Hodds; a brief discussion followed on a footpath from Low Road that has been recently closed by the new landowner. It was agreed that a letter be drafted expressing concerns and once approved it will be sent to Natural England for their comments. It was also resolved to walk the footpaths in June or July and will be an item on the next agenda.
21.4 The future of Parish Council Pre-Liaison and Liaison meetings. Following a brief discussion it was agreed to go ahead with these meetings provided they were not held on the third Thursday of any month.
22.4 Items requiring attention/updates:
It was agreed that a working party will sort through the old correspondence held by the Clerk; a date to be arranged.
23.4 Items for the next agenda:
- A request from the In Bloom team to reimburse Jeremy with the cost of the ducks eaten by the otter on Duffles pond. A report from the In Bloom team was read out.
- A request for a No Ball Games sign on the green beside the village hall.
24.4 To confirm the date of the meetings in May:
- Annual Parish Meeting 3 May 2007 in the Church Room.