Present Councillor M Oldfield (Chair)
Councillor T Carter
Councillor D Holland
Councillor C Holland
Councillor C Lawrence
Councillor C Mitchell
District Councillor M Kiddle Morris, 1 member of the public
1. Apologies for Absence.
Apologies for absence had been received from Councillor R Payne who was on
business and this was accepted.
2. Declaration of Interest.
There were no declarations of interest.
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting.
The minutes of the meeting held on 1 October 2007 having been circulated were
approved and signed.
4. Matters to Report.
4.1 Local Development Framework Presentation.
Councillor Carter apologised for being unable to
attend the presentation as he was ill. Councillors Oldfield and Holland
reported that Litcham is to be included as a service centre but it has
reached its limit for sustainability for schooling and health care. A
Class B Service Centre would only be developed as the housing needs are
identified. More houses are to be built at Great Massingham which is
outside Breckland but the children may well attend the Litcham High
School which could mean that local children are unable to obtain
places. The local landowner had requested that an area of land be
included for development and he is to be contacted regarding this and
the possible provision of an open space and play area. No information
has yet been received as to how development will take place i.e. if 100
houses are built in the first year will no more be built over the
remaining period of the Framework. Information will be forwarded from
Breckland as to who has requested land to be included in the settlement
boundary in the Framework when the Site Specifics are sent out for
consultation in about September 2008.
4.2 NCAPTC Autumn Seminar on Young, Old, and Diverse 8 November.
No one would be attending.
4.3 NCAPTC Breckland Area Meeting-Understanding the Planning System 13 November
No one would be attending.
4.4 Breckland Council Open Evening 3 December.
No one would be attending.
4.5 Breckland Council Holiday Activities programme.
It was agreed to reply to the survey stating that the Parish Council would support.
There was an activity organised in 2007 to which no
one attended and District Councillor Kiddle Morris has informed
Breckland Council to contact Richard Bailey.
4.6 Advertising The Green for registering as an open space.
The questionnaires from the Open Space Society was
agreed and copies are to be delivered to the Chairman and placed in the
Post Office, on the website and in the Church and Village Magazine.
4.7 Open Space.
It was agreed to await further developments.
4.8 Breckland Council Post Office Network Survey.
There are to be three separate phases of the
closures and the Post Offices would be informed for the first phase in
January and public notification in March. District Councillor Kiddle
Morris would be doing the reply to the survey.
4.9 Homecoming Parade for the Light Dragoons 19 November.
The date and time for this was noted.
4.10 Dereham and District Tourist Association 22 November.
The date and time was noted.
5. Planning.
5.1 Applications.
5.1.1 3PL/2007/1555/F-The Old
Rectory Mileham Road-replace flat roof on existing
garage with pitched roof.
NO OBJECTION.
All were in favour
5.1.2 3PL/2007/1686/F-Cedaville Front Styreet-domestic extension.
NO OBJECTION
All were in favour
5.2 Decisions.
The following decisions were noted:-
5.2.1 3PL/2007/1477F-Lime Kiln Barn Back Lane-proposed
extension & alterations to existing
dwelling. Permission
5.2.2 3PL/2007/1528/F-3 Council Houses Lexham Road-erection
of garage
Permission
5.2.3 3PL/2007/1297/F-23 Church
Street-proposed dwelling Withdrawn
This was withdrawn as there had been an objection
from the Highways Officer as there is no ability to drive forward out
of the property onto Church Street.
5.2.4 3PL/2007/1278/F-Priory Cottage 34 Church Street-single
storey extension.
Permission
5.3 Enforcements.
5.3.1 7 Lexham Road.
The members wished to tidy up the frontage to the
property where goods were being sold and Breckland Council Enforcement
Officers and Peddars Way are to be contacted.
5.3.2 7 Weasenham Road.
Breckland Council and Peddars Way are to be
contacted regarding the vehicles at this property.
6. Correspondence for circulation.
6.1 The Playing Field
6.2 NCAPTC Norfolk Link
6.3 CPRE Light Pollution Guidance Notes
6.4 Open Spaces Society Getting Greens Registered
6.5 Dereham Local Action Group minutes 25 09 07
6.6 Open Space Autumn 2007
6.7 Breckland Council-Agenda
7. Highways
7.1 General.
Norfolk County Council are to be contacted to complete the works started and to
amend the Slow sign on Back Lane. A finger post was broken at the junction of
Weasenham and Wellingham Road and there continues to be flooding on
Dereham Road near to the fishing lakes. The Son of Sam signs have been booked
but no date has been given for the erection.
7.2 Replacement of posts on the Green.
It was agredd to replace the broken posts. The numbers needed would be
available for the next meeting and then a quotation obtained from Rougham
Sawmills for oak posts.
8. Finance.
8.1 The budget sheets had been circulated and these were approved.
8.2 Balances:
Business 30 Day account
Balance at 31 08 07 13347.34
Interest 37.18
Balance at 27 09 07 13384.52
Current Account
Balance at 31 08 07
1610.99 Less-Direct Debits E-on
Energy- 60.82
Cheques authorised 03
09
07
1245.76 1306.58
304.41
Plus Receipts-Breckland Precept 3937.50
Balance at 27 09 07 4241.91
Less unpresented cheques authorised 01 10 07 219.68
4022.23
Amount available for Section 137 :483x5.64= £2724.12
Spend to Date :£ 18.00
Cheques for authorisation:
565 B J Leigh Salary-Oct 209.68
566 Norfolk County Services Graveyard cutting 380.60
569
Open Space Society
Booklet
10.00
568 Dereham CAB Donation 50.00
8.3 Membership of The Open Space Society.
The membership had been agreed to be paid by direct debit annually and this was
confirmed for the current year.
8.4 Upgrade of Street Lighting.
The further quotation had not yet been received although the company had informed
the Clerk that some of the work was not necessary. It was agreed to await the
receipt of the quotation before deciding the course of action.
8.5 Annual Audit for 2006-2007.
A letter had been received from the Audit Commission requesting more details on
the payments to the Clerk and other payments and that the Internal Auditor had not
filled in Section 4 correctly. The Clerk is to obtain the necessary information and
forward this to the Audit Commission.
8.6 Precept 2008-2009.
A lengthy discussion took place concerning the setting of the precept for 2008-2009.
It was thought that the heritage Map should be updated and that reserves should be used to reduce the precept.
It was proposed by Councillor C Holland and seconded by Councillor D Holland that the precept be set at £6000.
This was agreed by a majority decision.
9. Clerk’s Corner.
9.1 Salary scales for Clerks.
The salary scales for Clerks from April 2007 had now been agreed and the details
would be available at the next meeting.
10. Matters for the next meeting.
10.1 Dates of meetings for 2008.
10.2 Clerk’s Salary.
10.3 Affordable Housing Survey.
10.4 Tree preservation orders.
10.5 Heritage Map.
10.6 Footpath:Nar Valley Way.
10.7 Bulb Planting.
11. Date of the next meeting.
This was confirmed as Monday 3rd December 2007 at 1930 to be held at The Jubilee
Hall Litcham.
The meeting closed at 2135.
