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Draft Minutes of East and West Beckham Parish Council
Meeting Held on Thursday 13th January 2022
Present. Cllrs. R. McNeil Wilson, (chairman), G. Place, D. Barrass, R. Batt, J. Dovey, K. Lord T.Toyne,
County Cllr. E. Varley, Mr. Patrick Peal. D.L. Mrs. M. Clarke, Mr. J. CableJ.Stibbons(clerk)
Mr. Patrick Peel, D.L. as a representative of the Queen was in attendance to present the Queens award is for Enterprise and Voluntary service.
Mr. Peel informed the meeting that the actions of the Lord Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenants is to support the Citizens. They will help where ever invited.
Mr. Peel them made a presentation of the plaque to commemorate the cooperation shown by the community during the Covid 19 pandemic. The plaque was accepted by Mrs. Mel. Clarke as the main co-ordinator of the volunteers.
The chairman thanked Mr. Peel and Mrs Clarke and called for a round of applause.
The chairman opened the Beckham Parish Council meeting at 7.23pm.
1. There were no Apologies
2. There were no Declarations of Interest.
3. There were no comments or questions from members of the public.
4. The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 11th November 2021 having been previously circulated, it was noted that a question from the Mr. Clarke concerning any update on the proposed affordable housing had not been included. This section of the minutes will be amended and presented to the next parish council meeting for approval.
5. Matters arising from the Minutes. First Aid courses and Defibrillator instruction are to be arranged at a later date.
A footpath leaflet is to be printed.
6. Reports from County, District or Parish Councillors.
County Cllr. E. Varley.
Norfolk pilot scheme helps pregnant women quit smoking.
Researchers at East Anglia University (UEA) and the University of Cambridge have developed an anonymous text service designed to help mums-to-be quit smoking. MiQuit provides free support, sending tailored advice and information directly to their phones. The results of this pilot being run in Norfolk may help the service be taken up across the country, helping many more people live healthier and happier lives.
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service
A Team of 16 young people in Norfolk are heading for a brighter future after learning new skills with Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service.
The young people undertook a 12-week personal development course, at Norwich and Dereham, and their hard work has seen them earn the Prince’s Trust Certificate in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills, as well as Emergency First Aid at work. The learners also did work experience with local charities. All young people aged between 16 and 25, who are not in work, training or education are eligible to take on the
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Team challenge and learn new workplace skills to help get them into employment or aid
In finding volunteering and training opportunities. Participating does not affect any benefits. Travel costs are reimbursed.
The Team programme is delivered from Norwich, Dereham and Kings Lynn.
Anyone wanting to enrol in the Prince’s Trust Team Programmes in January should email [email protected]
7. Playing Field
Safety inspections were carried out. All was satisfactory.
8. Road Safety. A148 Lodge Corner. The Freedom of Information report from the police was very unsatisfactory. It would be very costly to install a roundabout at the junction. There were more audited accidents at the Lodge Corner junction than the Felbrigg junction where a roundabout has been installed however the accidents at the Felbrigg junction were more serious.
NCC Highways will not consider changing the speed limit.
A firm plan is needed to enable Councillor Vardy to take this problem forward. There is a need to gather information and write a proposal to Highways. It would be beneficial to have a meeting with Upper Sheringham parish council and the National Trust chaired by Cllr. Vardy and to include Steve White – NCC Highways engineer.
Cllr. Wilson will contact the chairman of Upper Sheringham to discuss further.
9. Financial matters.
Bank Balances at 13/1/2022 Current a/c £7041.59 Savings a/c £31878.02
The following outstanding invoices were approved for payment:-
J. Stibbons Salary and expenses £594.45
HMRC PAYE £122.80
S. Thurtle Maintenance £845
10. Correspondence C.A.B request for donation.
It was proposed by Cllr. Dovey that the council should give a donation of £50. This proposal was
seconded by Cllr. Lord and approved.
All other correspondence received by email had been forwarded to members.
11. Matters for information only or for the next agenda.
The sleeper bridge on the footpath has sunk. Cllr. Dovey to report.
A discussion on the Jubilee celebrations will be on the next agenda.
There being no further business the chairmen closed the meeting at 8.43pm
The next meeting of Beckham Parish Council will be held on Thursday 10th March 2022
