Beckham East and West Parish Council

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Draft Minutes of East and West Beckham Parish Council

 Meeting Held on Thursday 9^th September 2021

Present. 

Cllrs. R. McNeil Wilson, (chairman),G. Place,  D. Barrass, R. Batt, J. Dovey,  K. Lord,  T. Toyne,                  Dist Cllr. P. Butikofer.   Ed. Monford-Smith (Broadland Housing)J.Stibbons(clerk)

The chairman opened the meeting at 7.00pm.  

1. There were apologies from County Cllr. E. Vardy.

 

2. Declarations of Interest. Cllr Batt  declaration an interest in item 7   (Affordable housing)

3.   Comments and questions from members of the public. 

A member of the public has asked a councillor if it was possible to arrange a short

course on using the Defibrillator.  The cost of this would be quite high and there would

necessarily be a limited audience.  The council decided to enquire if St John’s Ambulance

could give the necessary instructions.

 

4.   The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 8^th July 2021  having been previously circulated, it was proposed by Cllr. Toyn that they be accepted as correct. This was seconded by Cllr. Batt and approved by the members present. The chairman then  signed the minutes.

5.    Matters arising from the Minutes. A mock-up of the boards to be installed in the village hall to commemorate the West Beckham R.A.F. station during the war were displayed for approval. 

It  was agreed to fund the cost of £208 being £52 for each of the four boards.

 

6.    Reports from County, District or Parish Councillors.

District Councillor P. Butikofer. 

The Banksey paintings are causing a lot of interest no the sea wall at Cromer.

Green Build has been cancelled for this year.

The community is being encouraged to work together to improve the environment with re-wilding

and tree planting.

There have been problems with Motorhomes and wild camping during the summer . District

Council car parks are not to be used. Toilets have been emptied in the public toilets and blocked the

drains.

The completion of Splash has been put back due to a delay in the supply of concrete. The total cost

is expected to be £12million. 

An increase in new housing has become a necessity especially in houses to rent. The District Council have already purchased fourteen houses to rent to temporary residents.

Any householder with spare rooms should contact NNDC.

7.  Affordable Housing   Mr. Ed. Munford-Smith (Broadland Housing)  This item was taken after item 2 in the agenda to allow Mr Smith to leave after his presentation. 

The site near the Church had difficulties because of access and also the church being an Ancient Monument. The members assured Mr. Munford-Smith that the building is of relatively recent construction and not listed. The Parish hopes to take over the ownership of the playing field.

 The movement of cars from the two sites was expected to be about 24  per day.

 The plans can be carried forward with either a specific meeting,  an open day or a written discussion paper produced. All the houses will be built with full  insulation and a simple systems for heating.

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If Anglian Water will solve the problems at the pumping station  houses would be connected to the existing sewage system.   Failing that individual disposal systems will be installed. the meeting hoped that Broadland housing would bring pressure on Anglian Water to improve the situation. 

The chairman thanked Mr. Munford-Smith and he left the meeting at 7.47pm

8. Digging up Norfolk.    Councillors agreed to support the pressure group trying to achieve a more rational approach to the route of future underground cables from the offshore wind farms.

9. Playing Field   

The Safety Inspection for July/August was carried out by T. Toyn.   

All the equipment was in a satisfactory condition.

The Inspection for  September/October will be carried out by R. Wilson.

 

10. Financial matters.

Bank Balances at 9/9/2021   Current a/c £6009.04 Savings a/c £20429.51

There were no outstanding invoices to be approved.

12.   Correspondence  

All correspondence received by email had been forwarded to members.

13. Matters for information only or for the next agenda.

Confirm the number of payments left to come from Hall Farm Solar.

There being no further business the chairmen closed the meeting at 8.46pm

The next meeting of Beckham Parish Council will be held on Thursday 11^th November

 

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Draft  Minutes of East and West Beckham Parish Council

 Meeting Held on Thursday 8^th July 2021

Present. 

Cllrs. R. McNeil Wilson, (chairman),G. Place,  D. Barrass, R. Batt, J. Dovey,  K. Lord,  T. Toyne,  County Cllr. E. Vardy.  Dist Cllr. P. Butikofer.J.Stibbons(clerk)

The chairman opened the meeting at 7.00pm.  

1. There were no apologies.

 

2. There were no Declarations of interest. 

3.   There were no comments and questions on the agenda from members of the public.

 

4.   The minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 20^th May 2021  having been previously circulated, it was proposed by Cllr. Dovey that they be accepted as correct. This was seconded by Cllr. Place and approved by the members present. The chairman then  signed the minutes.

5.    Matters arising from the Minutes. The members of the former Solar Community Fund Committee were invited to attend the Parish Council meetings.

It was noted that the hedge at the Playing Field had been cut.

 

6.    Reports from County, District or Parish Councillors.

County Councillor Eric Varney   introduced himself. He is a retired police officer, now living at High Kelling. He served twenty eight year in the force. 

Potholes seem to be a problem with many parishes. The number for reporting these is 0344 800 8020.

District Councillor P. Butikofer. Read the District Council Chairman’s report given at the annual general meeting. A copy of the report is attached to these minutes. 

Cllr Toyn reported that there had not been much progress with the community shop in the past few weeks.

Cllr. Dovey has met with the Felbeck Trust. Over the three sites in excess of one thousand hours work had been carried out. The West Beckham allotment site is working well. There is already a rare butterfly on the site. There will be a meeting there on 30^th July to discuss progress. Future improvements include the track, seating, signage, bird screen and hide. The estimated cost is £3600 over three years. A educational board and possibly a donation box.

Dog walking will not be permitted during the ground nesting season.

It was proposed by Cllr. Dovey that a donation of £500 should be made. This was seconded by Cllr. Lord and carried.

A notice board with a published plan is needed at the gate which should include details of permitted dog walking and any other restrictions. 

7.  Affordable Housing   Mr. Ed. Munford-Smith (Broadland Housing)  was unable to attend the meeting.  He will be invited to the September meeting.

8. Solar Community Fund.    In future agendas the Solar Fund will be at the beginning of the meeting to allow any former committee members present to speak.

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9. Playing Field  There is no further update on the fence or the renewal of the lease at present.

The Safety Inspection for July/August was carried out by T. Toyn.  There is Ivy growing on the fence posts which Stuart Thurtle will be asked to remove.

Inspection for  September/October will be carried out by R. Wilson.

10. Flooding at the sewage pumping station. Work has been carried out to reduce flooding at the

Pumping station. There is now a continuous smell and the pump can be heard running.

 

11. Financial matters.

Bank Balances at 8/7/2021   Current a/c £7367.68 Savings a/c £20429

The following outstanding invoice were approved for payment:- 

Rospa Playing Field Inspection £86.40

J. Stibbons Salary/expenses £582.45

HMRCPAYE£122.80

12.   Correspondence  There was no correspondence

13. Matters for information only or for the next agenda

The allotment rents have been collected by Kathryn Lord and banked.

Here being no further business the chairmen closed the meeting at 8.37pm

The next meeting of Beckham Parish Council will be held on Thursday 9^th September