Beckham East and West Parish Council

 EWB Minutes 14th May 2015 

Minutes of East and West Beckham Parish Council

Held on Thursday 14^th May 2015

Present:          Mr. R. Wilson,   Mrs. J. Dovey,

Mr. R. Moreton, Mr .G. Place.   Mrs .B. Powell, Mrs .A. Sweeney        J. Stibbons (clerk)

Apologies   County Cllr. M. Baker. PCSO G. Bridges

Mr. Wilson opened the meeting at 7.45pm.

1. To sign Declarations of Acceptance of Office.

This being the first meeting after an election, the six members present signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.

2. To elect a chairman and vice-chairman.

Mrs. B. Powell proposed that Mr. R. Wilson be elected chairman, this was seconded by

Mrs. Julia Dovey and carried.

Mr. Wilson took the chair.

Mr. Wilson proposed that Mr. Place be elected vice-chairman, this was seconded by

Mrs. Sweeney and approved.

3. Comments and questions on the agenda from members of the public.

It was asked if there was any information on the application for a wind turbine. Mrs. Powell stated she has a file on the Applications which is available if anyone is interested.

4. Declarations of interest. The Chairman declared an interest in item 9 on the agenda

5. To approve the minutes of 12^th March 2015.

The minutes, having been previously circulated, were approved by the councillors and signed by the chairman

6. Matters arising. There were no matters arising from the minutes.

7. Reports It was noted that Mr. Mark Wright was the new District Councillor.

8. Parish Plan.

The chairman explained the idea of a “drop-in day” to get as many people involved as possible. It is not the responsibility of the Parish Council to implement any plan but will be carried out by a committee. There is discussion needed on a parish plan generally and the likely uses of the money. It was decided to have the first Parish Plan meeting on Thursday 11^th June 2015 at 7.30pm in Bodham Village Hall.

9. Planning.

It was noted that there had been a withdrawal of the appeal re-the Wind Turbine at Bodham

Application ref. PF/15/0423 Conversion of barns to five holiday accommodation units, swimming pool building/office and installation of tennis court at Rookery Farm The Street Bodham.

Mr. Wilson (chairman), having declared an interest in this item, withdrew from the discussions.

Mr. Place (vice-chairman) took the chair. After detailed examination of the application the committee decided, by a written vote, to support the proposed plans.

Mr. Wilson resumed as chairman.

10. Finances.

The Accounting Statement prepared for the auditors was discussed by the members and the Annual governance statement was agreed. Both parts were then signed by the chairman and clerk.

Cheques approved and signed:-

• No 100410 Bodham Village Hall                         £30.00
• No 100411 Stibbons (Salary and expenses)   £460.90
• No 100412 NALC  (Subscription)                        £95.35
• No 100413 HMRC (clerk paye)                            £92.00

11. Correspondence. None

12. Matters for information or the next agenda.

The chairman thanked Mr. Place for representing the Parish Council at the planning meeting

held at the NNDC offices to discuss the proposed plans for a Wind Turbine at Pond Farm, Bodham.   E&W Beckham Parish Council strongly opposes this application.

There being no further business the chairman closed the meeting at 9.15pm

 Minutes 12th March 2015

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Minutes of East and West Beckham Parish Council

Held on Thursday 12^th March 2015

Present:          Cllrs. R. Wilson, (chairman),   J. Dovey,   R. Moreton

1. Place. B. Powell,   R. Simpson,  Dist.Cllr. A. Sweeney        J. Stibbons (clerk)

Apologies   T. Driver.  County Cllr. M. Baker. PCSO G. Bridges

The chairman opened the meeting at 7.34pm.

Comments and Questions on the agenda from members of the public.

None

To receive declarations of interest.

None

To approve the minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on Thursday 8^th January 2015

It was noted that in item 6 the correct date for the planning meeting was 26^th February, not as published. This date was corrected and the minutes were then approved by the meeting and signed by the chairman.

Matters arising from the Minutes.

None

Any reports from the Police, County or District Councillors                                  

Dist. Cllr. A. Sweeney reported that at the Upper Sheringham parish council meeting concern was expressed that Highways have still not taken any action at Lodge Corner on the A148. They will be writing to Highways and also the Eastern Daily Press.The next NNDC planning meeting will discuss the Gresham`s School application and the Selbrigg wind turbine will be discussed in the near future.

Mr. Place commented that Highways were looking for improvements for pedestrians ate the Lodge Corner but there have been several vehicle accidents as well and these should be taken into consideration. Visibility towards Holt is still not satisfactory.

Parish Plan

The response from the delivery of the first information letter had been quite positive. Eight members of the community had expressed interest in becoming involved. Their Email addresses have been noted and they will be informed of progress.

The invitation cards for the meeting on 28^th March had been printed and were distributed to members for delivery.

Arrangements for the 28^th March – The village hall will be available from 9am. The open day is scheduled to run from 10.30am to 3.30pm 

Mrs. Dovey will take pictures of various items belonging to the parish i.e. Nature Area, Allotments etc. and these will be projected onto a screen.

Mrs Powell will provide tea and biscuits from the canteen.

1. Wilson and J Stibbons will be in attendance all day and other members of the parish council will help on a rota system.

There will be an Exhibition Board with information and maps of the area. 

Insurance.  

Renewal is due by 1^st April 2015. The premium is unchanged as this is the second year of a three year fixed price agreement. There was a discussion on the amounts covered. These were all satisfactory except the £2500 for play equipment. It was noted that the figure for seats and other small items was higher than necessary. The clerk is to have the necessary adjustments made. 

Financial matters.

The Financial Regulations 2014.  These regulations were discussed at the meeting of 14^th July 2014. It was proposed by Mr. Wilson that the parish council formally adopt these regulations. This was seconded by Mrs. Powell and approved.

Bank balance at 12^th March 2015 – £1991.54

Cheques sighed:-

• 100407 – Zurich  Insurance                                                      £341.56
• 100408 – J. Stibbons  Salary and expenses Nov 2014 to Jan 2015  £523.78
• 100409 – Printing Invitation Cards                                             £61.92

Correspondence (received after the agenda was published)

Planning application PF/15/0102 Erection of two-storey/part first floor extension to convert single-storey dwelling into two storey dwelling at Glabri, Back Lane, West Beckham.

The parish council supported this application.

Matters for information only or for the next agenda

Mrs Sweeney reported that brambles are growing into the Sheringham Road by the electricity sub-station and are causing pedestrians to walk in the road near a dangerous corner. The clerk is to inform the Highways Rangers.