<p> MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PARISH COUNCIL HELD ON 9th February 2015 7pm, Dickleburgh and Rushall Village Centre, Dickleburgh</p><p>PRESENT: Cllrs Keith Ambrose (Chair), John Adlam, Terence Blacker Chris Davy, Terry Clarkson, Andrew Goodman, Paula Mason, Keith Moore, Julie Munnings IN ATTENDANCE: Ann Baker (Clerk), Members of the Public: Dist. Cllr Wilby, Mr. A. Wilson, Mr. B. Potterton</p><p>Public Forum: Martin Wilby reported that the annual litter pick is being supported by SNC, there is a draw of £200 & every entry will receives £20; the Community Awards were held last Friday – some of the local winners were a volunteer car club & Declan Jones at Tivetshall; the Cabinet are meeting next week to discuss the budget – there will be re-investments in the two leisure centres; the Community Action Funds will have grant funding for local neighbourhoods to apply too; a queried was raised as to how far leisure was supported in other areas of SN – various support is happening – a feasibility study up near Poringland, where a need can be evidenced – there is support of the infra-structure with the addition of new housing – example of this is at Harleston wreck; there is some support for footpaths in our area by local landowners</p><p>Ben Potterton – suggested that the ‘Interreg’ programme may support some PC work – European funding (re- PROW), details will be forwarded to the PC; parking – conversations have been had with Mr. Richard’s & some parents - some of whom consider the PC unapproachable. With the rising roll there is a need to engage with parents, explore the options in a wider context. </p><p>Alastair Wilson - representing the PCC - the Church yard project has looked at the old graves, which have been mapped & logged, next phase is to move them - the estimated cost is around £2,000 - to move the stones & line up along the wall. The discussion considered the PC's responsibility to provide graveyard space, the option to split the movement in two, the long-term & short-term issues. It was agreed the Parish Council would discuss the whether it would fund the scheme. In the meantime Mr. Wilson would contact two local contractors for quotes & the PC to would provide the third. </p><p>19.17 Paula Mason arrived </p><p>The meeting was reconvened at 19.51</p><p>181. To consider accepting apologies for absence - none</p><p>182. To approve the minutes of the last meeting held on 12th January 2015 - approved Cllr. Clarkson, seconded Cllr.Moore, item 179 – the mound - still waiting for weather to be suitable & turf to be available </p><p>183. To receive any declarations of pecuniary and other interests from members on any item to be discussed – none</p><p>184. To discuss matters arising from the minutes of the last meeting – for information purposes only incl.</p><p> a. Children in Care Project – there will be a commemoration in July to include the school & scouts – a picnic with fund raising element was suggested; aim to refurbish the children’s graves, connecting them to Bradreth’s grave, a plaque, a garden, the tracing of descendants of the children, a statue & booklet – funding also to be sought. Next meeting 5 th March, 3.15 at the Church rooms – to be confirmed Cllr Blacker offered to be contact for this next meeting b. Road patching on Harleston Road – the costs of the repairs it was felt were not very satisfactory, were Highways prepared to repair the damage to Harvey Lane/Langmere Road as a result of the diversion? c. Football shed - had been recently broken into, spray cans used, shed turned round. Cllr Davy & Mr Seaman had righted the shed, tidied up & carried out necessary repair work. Thanks were extended to them for this voluntary work d. Tree surgeon – proliferation of hedge cutting along Langmere has occurred, including the walnut; a mail from Norfolk Records Office with maps of Langmere Common show that the Common extends on both sides of the road, the willow & a tree that has been blown over are the PC’s responsibility; Action - email to be sent to Mr. Shimell to this effect, Clerk to contact Danabour to confirm date for the work </p><p>185. To receive the Monthly Financial Report from the RFO, including notification of payments made over the last month  Figures – only three payments this month, four items coming in; received £10 from Barclays following a complaint;  year end – rapidly coming & several invoices still not received - Hancox, TT Jones, Tim P, radiator bill – Action - Clerk to contact Tim Playford for an invoice  Electric bill – those paid at start of year were already a year old, so there were 2 years worth of billing; company at St. Clements is a very low standing charge; Dr. Surgery has a similarly tariff, each suits the job therefore will keep with separate suppliers  Cllr Davy was thanked by the Chair for his diligence. Approved Cllr Ambrose, seconded Cllr Blacker </p><p>186. To receive & approve the costs of the Licence for the Village Centre Campus – the ultimate aim is to have one licence to cover the campus, with a small committee to oversee – Village Centre, Bowls Club, the new tenant in Sports & Social Club, with the cost being shared; Cllr Davy will raise invoices for sharing the costs. Approved Cllr Clarkson, seconded Cllr Blacker</p><p>187. To receive & discuss the Clerk’s Report where appropriate – received & approved </p><p>188. Planning Applications as received from South Norfolk Council:</p><p> a. Planning Application 2015/0005 - Common Farm, Common Road, Dickleburgh - to replace front door & frame, repaint exterior rendered walls & exterior woodwork – it was resolved to recommend approval b. Planning Application 2015/0061 - Low Brook House, Semere Green Lane – variation of condition 3 of planning permission 2003/0177 – to allow annexe to be used as a 1 bed holiday let from March 2015 – as there was no structural change it was resolved to recommend approval c. Planning Application 2015/0170 - Land rear of Half Moon Public House, The Street, Rushall - change of use of land to 10 touring caravan pitches (adults only site) & erection of new washroom & shower building – materially nothing changed, but visually Highways have intervened the visibility was not adequate, some hedging will be taken out to give a clearer sight for access & egress – it was resolved to recommend approval d. To consider any application which may have been received prior to the meeting & which the Councillors have previously been informed 189. To receive consultees reports of planning decisions made by SNC: a. Planning Application 2015/1676 - Land north of 7 Merlewood, Dickleburgh - to build 2 bed bungalow - Refusal - 6th January 2015 b. Planning Application 2014/1147 - College Farm, Dickleburgh Road, Rushall - use of annexe as independent dwelling - Approved with conditions - 13th January 2015 c. Planning Application 2014/2553 - Weggs Farm, Common Road, Dickleburgh – PD Change from barn to dwelling – Withdrawn – 13th January 2015 d. Planning Application 2014/2434 - Land Rear of Half Moon Public House – change of use of land to 10 touring caravan pitches & erection of new wash room & shower building - Withdrawn – 21st January 2015 e. Planning Application 2014/2341 - Common Farm Barn, Common Road, Dickleburgh - fixing of Sky dish to east elevation of house - Approved with Conditions - 29th January 2015</p><p>190. To receive information & take any necessary action regarding the Doctor’s Surgery – waiting for SN now, Action -Clerk to contact SNC to check progress & give Cllr Clarkson as contact until next meeting </p><p>191. To consider the options for the use of the Social Area at the Village Centre - Michael Wilby will be the new tenant in the Social Club, aim to sign the contract by March 1st – Mr. Wilby has been in touch with Health & Safety, brewery’s etc, he hopes to be up & running presently, an annual lease, with a 3 month trial period, the equipment will remain & there will be an internal repairing lease – upholstery will be cleaned; aim is to run a variety of events – curry nights etc. </p><p>192. To consider the information & take any necessary action regarding the Bowls Club - Cllrs. Clarkson, Davy & Munnings met with members of the Bowls Club – Mr Ray Dorrington (Chair) & Mrs Jan Logan (treasurer) the offer of a deal - £200 rent with a licence reduction. As the Bowls Club pay only a small fee they were happy to retain their own licence. The concerns related to maintenance, agreed they would be responsible for the internal repairing lease; acknowledged that the loan owed to the Sports & Social Club will be paid to the Village Centre</p><p>193. To consider & take any necessary action with regard to car parking on the Parish Council site - discussion included the confirmation of that the draft Travel Plan has been ratified by the School Governors; various options for dropping children off were considered, walking buses etc. but it was agreed that a further follow-up meeting of interested parties was required. There are some unanswered questions to be addressed & piecemeal solutions are not the answer for the overall review of the site – Action - Clerk to contact Mr. Richards & Cllr Moore will co-ordinate a meeting for March </p><p>194. To consider the PCSO Match Funded Partnership scheme produced by Norfolk Constabulary – agreed to invite them to March meeting, at 6.30 – Action – Clerk to arrange</p><p>195. To consider a Neighbourhood Watch scheme - this item was discussed – it was agreed that the PC would advise residents about Neighbourhood Watch Schemes & it would be their responsibility to follow through – Action –Cllr. Blacker offered to prepare a short piece for the Monthly magazine </p><p>196.To receive & note the ‘Reporting & Filming Guidance of Parish Council Meetings’ as issued by NALC – received & accepted</p><p>197. To receive matters of information from Councillors :-  Cllr Adlam – Dickleburgh Moor - the landowner is considering some options for the site - interest in using the area as a wetland site – Mr. B Potterton, along with a group of trustees are formulating a project ; there are various factors to be considered & it would be useful to have more details regarding funding streams, trustees, impact on the area, village, environment, tourist. Action – Clerk to contact B. Potteron John has cut the playing field for Scole Lads  Cllr Davy – hedge on field – doesn’t require cutting at present, can be left until autumn time, but the nets are in poor condition  Cllr Blacker – Upper Vaunces - SNC refused, Planning Inspector supported & Eric P over-ruled, TCI have until 27.02.15 to appeal; litter pick – very successful last year, will contact James Richards; footpaths – signage is scandalous – removed, knocked down, broken - if there is a problem please contact Cllr.Blacker who will mark up on map & then look to ask Robbie Loynes to replace posts; poster for St. Clements – designer would scan, re-type for £150, suggested approach Paul Playford to see if he could do something </p><p>198. To receive items for the next agenda and confirm the date of the next meeting: Mon. 9th March 2015 , 6.30pm at Dickleburgh & Rushall Village Centre:</p><p>Items for March meeting - Church Graves project; </p><p>There being no further business the meeting ended at 21.35</p><p>Signed……………………………………………………………………… Date…………………………………………………………………. </p>