Present.
Cllrs. R. Wilson, (chairman), J. Dovey. G. Place, R Lewis, R. Moreton A. Sweeney
Dist Cllr. M. Knowles, Mr. M. Render (The Heart Foundation) and eight members of the public. J. Stibbons (clerk)
Defibrillator. (item 3 on the agenda)
The chairman welcomed Mr. Martin Render of The Heart Foundation and asked Mr Render to give the meeting some background and details of installation and use of a defibrillator.
To put heart attacks into perspective there were 200 deaths in the UK per year from fire while there were between 70,000 and 100,000 deaths from Cardiac Arrest many occurring in the early morning.
Defibrillators are designed for untrained people to use. They are a long-term project and may not be used for years. They are guaranteed for ten years and the annual costs are around £120 per year. The cost of the machine is between £1600 and £2000. An emergency phone would cost £350 to £400 to install with a £50 per year for a sim card.
The chairman thanked Mr. Render Mr. Render left the meeting at 7.58pm.
The Chairman opened the E. and W. Beckham Parish Council meeting at 8.00pm.
1. Apologies County Cllr. M. Baker PCSO Guy Slade PCSO N. Jonas
2. Co-option of candidate to fill the casual vacancy.
Kathryn Lord was the only applicant to the advertised vacancy for a parish councillor. She moved from London to live in the village in 2013 and wishes to have more input into village life. She has experience in business management.
The chairman called for a written vote and it was unanimously confirmed that Kathryn Lord should be invited to become a parish councillor.
4. Declarations of Interest.
Cllrs. Dovey, Lewis, Lord and Sweeney declared at interest in item 8 on the agenda. (Community Fund)
Cllr. R. Wilson declared and interest in item 7 (Allotments)
5. Minutes.
The Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on Thursday 24th May 2016, having been previously circulated, it was proposed by Cllr. Place that they be accepted as correct. This was seconded by Cllr. Dovey and approved by the members present. The chairman then signed the minutes.
6. Matters arising from the Minutes. None
7. Any reports from the Police, County or District Councillors
Dist. Cllr. M. Knowles
North Norfolk District Council do not wish to continue with devolution. Shared services may continue on a permanent basis with other local district councils as a cost saving exercise.
8. Community Fund.
Allotment holders will notify the council if major work is needed on the track in future.
There could be five village entrance signs but the actual number will be decided when the total cost has been obtained from Highways Highways will provide a grant for half the cost.
It would be beneficial to replace the “Give Way” signs at the corners of Long Lane with “Stop” signs.
The owners of the barn at Manor Farm, East Beckham are to asked if a Defibrillator could be placed on the end of the building as this is central to that part of the village.
It was proposed by Cllr. Sweeney that two “Elwood” seats should be placed in West Beckham and two in East Beckham. The cost quoted for supply being £2089.
This proposal was seconded by Cllr. Dovey and carried. The clerk was instructed to order four seats and attempt to agree a discount on the price.
The formation of a Trust Fund was discussed and it was agreed that this should be an item on a later agenda.
9. Financial matters.
Invoices for approval and signing:-
R. Harrod Allotment roadway £1080
Aylsham Computers Supply laptop and printer £494.80 (refunded by grant)
An revised budget was presented to the members which showed an increase in the use of the Solar Grant funding in order to progress some of the proposals from the Solar Fund Committee.
It was proposed by Cllr. Place that this revised budget should be accepted. This was seconded by Cllr. Dovey and carried.
10. Planning.
Ref PO/16/07771 Site for erection of two, two-storey detached dwellings Land off
Sheringham Road, West Beckham. The Parish Council supported this application.
11. Correspondence.
(1) Wheatsheaf. Request for letter from parish council to assist in a grant application. This has already been dealt with by the chairman and clerk due to time restraints.
(2) Upper Sheringham Parish Council. Re. a planning application for change of use at Lodge Farm from agricultural to the storage of building material. Upper Sheringham PC are opposed to this application because of increased industrial use and more traffic at the Lodge Hill junction.
E&W Beckham parish council agreed to write to NNDC planning opposing this application and asking that, as Lodge Farm was virtually in West Beckham, they should be kept informed of any new applications.
There being no further business the chairman closed the meeting at 9.22pm.
