HOCKWOLD-CUM-WILTON
PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES
OF THE PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE METHODIST SCHOOLROOM ON TUESDAY 12
JANUARY 2010 AT 7.30 pm
Mr
T Fothergill )
Hockwold-cum-Wilton Parish Council
Mr
T Gossage )
Mr
D Baker )
Mrs
T Sismey )
Mrs
L Arbour )
Mr
M Storey District Councillor
Mr
A Lawrence District Councillor
PCSO
Ester Bortz
PCSO
Claire Law
Apologies
for absence had been received from Squadron Leader Neild RAF Lakenheath, NCC
Tony White, Parish Councillors Mrs M Eade, Mrs D Barrett and Mr M Denney.
The
Chairman Mrs Raburn welcomed PCSO’s Bortz and Law and District Councillors
Mr A
Lawrence and Mr M Storey to the meeting.
1.
MINUTES
Resolved:
That the Minutes of the meeting held on the 8 December, previously
circulated, be approved and signed by the Chairman. This was proposed by Mr T Gossage and
seconded by Mr D Baker.
2.
MATTERS ARISING AND CORRESPON DENCE
Police:
PCSO Bortz reported that what happened to the Red Lion has also happened
to one of the pubs in Feltwell. They
have spoken to someone from Punch Taverns who said they are looking to put
someone in the Red Lion in due course.
They said they were well aware of the problems the landlord caused, and
hopes to get the right person next time.
They have not found the person responsible for the break-in at the
Rectory of the 26 November 2009, and were aware of the break ins on the
allotments. The police warned the
councillors that there has been an increase in oil thefts in the area. These can take place any time during day or
night.
Murfitt
Industries: A letter has been received from the
Environment Agency in reply to the clerk’s letter about insurance claims. They are aware that some residents have made
claims following the fire, but are not aware of the outcome of these and have
no reason to be involved. They are not
aware of any mechanism for an individual to claim direct from Murfitts. Also received a letter from Lakenheath Parish
Council thanking for sight of the correspondence between Hockwold and others
regarding the Old Chicory Factory. This
matter was discussed at their last meeting.
Although there is a little concern about the activities on this site the
Parish Council decided that without evidence of any wrongdoing/infringement of
regulations there is really no action to be taken. The chairman has received a copy of the
Certificate of Lawfulness granted to Murfitt’s under planning reference
F/2006/0740/CLP from Forest Heath District Council, copies of which have been
given out to councillors.
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Precept
2010/2011: The clerk has worked out the figures for
this year, copies of which were sent out with the Minutes for councillors to
read and digest. The final estimated figure for 2009/10 spending was £11651.00
just under last year precept of £11800.00.
After some discussion it was agreed that our precept figure for 2010/11
should be £12,400.00 which is an increase of just over 5%. It was proposed by Mr Gossage and seconded by
Mrs Arbour all the councillors were in agreement.
Boundary
Committee – Unitary: Letters have been received from the
Borough Council of King’s
Recycling:
A letter has been received from the Waste & Recycling Officer
regarding the clerks letter to them asking why they will not take all plastics
i.e. food trays, butter/margarine tubs etc etc. Her reply is that they have only ever taken
plastic bottles of any kind, with a screw top, and included with her letter a
leaflet entitled ‘GREEN BIN’ what we do and don’t collect’. A copy of this was given out to councillors.
Village
Hall: Mr B Moss the Secretary of the Village Hall
Committee has written to the Parish Council informing them that the Hall
committee are keen to take up the offer of a Salvation Army Clothing Bank, and
did the council wish to have any input regarding the siting of the bank. He also asked if the council would like him
to arrange with Nick Ross for the independent audit and an oversight report for
the Charity Commission, which as Trustees of the Hall the Parish Council is
required to send. It was agreed that Mr
Moss should arrange for this report and that the Village Hall should sort out
where the clothing bank should be placed.
The clerk will write to this effect and give Mr Moss the date and time
of the Annual Parish Meeting in March.
Allotments:
As councillors are all aware sheds on the allotments were broken into on
the night of 1 January 2010. The police
were informed and a scene of crime officer met with the Chairman and clerk on
Monday 4 January 2010. He was able to
take a few fingerprints. Another
officer came and saw the chairman that afternoon and was given the names and
addresses of all the allotments holders, especially the ones with sheds, he
will check with the shed holders to find out if and what was taken. The clerk has received a request for an
allotment from a Mr Burman who lives in the village, she will write to him and
explain that his name is on the waiting list for an allotment.
NCC –
Adopted Local List of Validation Requirements for Planning Applications: A copy of this letter has been given out
to Councillors, which informs them the Government has introduced a mandatory
Standard Application Form for all
planning applicants which it is hoped will provide a
quicker,
more decisive and efficient planning service.
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Development
Services Newsletter:
This first newsletter is available to
view on the Borough Councils website. A
copy of this letter has been given out to councillors.
NCC –
Street Lighting Policy – introduction of part night lighting:
Notification has been received that six units in Hockwold will come
under the part night lighting. Three
lights in
BCKLWN
– Local Development Framework – Core Strategy:
A proposed submission document has been put together and will be
formally published on the 13 January 2010.
Any representations about this document can be made up to the 24
February 2010. The clerk has a copy of
this document if any councillors wish to read it.
War
Memorials Trust: A letter has been received from this Trust
inviting the clerk or a councillor to attend a ‘looking after war memorials
conference’ on 4 March 2010 at the Small Hall at The Guildhall in
Side
Table:
Waste
Core Strategy Submission Draft (not our area).
BCKLWN – Details regarding Fasterfuture campaign to bring super-fast
broadband to King’s Lynn & West Norfolk-poster put on NB and copy of letter
given to councillors. NCC map of
gritting routes for the winter.
3.
PLANNING
APPLICATIONS/PERMISSIONS/REFUSALS
Freedom
Recycling: It was decided to leave until the next
meeting to arrange a date to visit Freedom Recycling. A letter has been received from NCC Planning
acknowledging receipt of our views regarding the application to allow the
recovery of fuel from source separated edible oils and fats.
Ref:
09/02111/F Name: Mr & Mrs K Ladell
Hockwold Lodge, Cowles Drove
Location
– Hockwold Lodge, Cowles Drove Hockwold, Thetford
Details
– Proposed Rear Extn (retrospective)
The
parish council raised no objections to this application. The extension is in keeping with the
surrounding buildings, and not over-looking any other properties. This was proposed by Mr Fothergill and
seconded by Mrs Sismey – a vote was taken, four members for the application,
one member against.
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Planning contd…….
Ref: 09/02186/O Name: Mr G I Allsop
Location
–
Details
– Site for construction of four dwellings (outline)
This
application had previously been withdrawn. Now re-submitted with alteration to
the entrance. The parish council again
raised no objection to this application as long as all the planning regulations
are met i.e. village guidelines and any others applicable. This was proposed by Mr Fothergill and
seconded by Mrs Sismey. A vote was taken
three voted for the application two voted against.
Permissions:
Ref:
09/01788/F – Mr & Mrs R Farebrother – Retrospective application for
construction of dwelling incorporating basement and detached garage to land to
west of 5 and 7 Nursery Lane.
Permission
Recorded
Refusal:
Ref:
09/00639/F – Mr C Guy - Permanent agricultural dwelling to replace existing
temp. agric. dwelling at land at Island Farm, Cowles Drove. Hockwold. Mr Storey said he spoke very strongly in
favour for this application at the meeting of the Full Planning Committee.
Refusal
Recorded.
4.
BILLS
OF ACCOOUNTS
Payments: 12.1.10 MHB Services Ltd – Lights Maintn.
(Jan.) £ 99.50
Mr
M Moore – Bus shelter £ 22.00
Mrs
G Taylor Wages (Jan.) £397.64
)
Telephone £ 26.70 ) £455.51
Postage £ 31.17 )
30.12.09 E.on –Street Lighting – Nov.09 £193.64
Receipts: 7.12.09 Business Base Rate Tracker Acc.
Interest £ 1.29
It was
proposed by Mr Gossage and seconded by Mrs Arbour that these accounts be paid.
5. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Potholes:
It was reported that there are numerous potholes in the village
especially along
Overhanging
Bushes: It was reported that Mr N Ross has cut back his trees at
Grit
Bins: It was reported that the grit/salt bins have
recently been filled up. The question of
having a git bin on the corner of
5
Recycling
Bins: It was reported that not all the green
recycling bins were emptied last Friday the 8 January 2010. This was because the recycling vehicles were
all called back to their depots at 12.00 noon, because of the weather?
Planning
Meeting: Mrs Sismey said about the planning meeting
being held at Downhill Market on the 21 January 2010. She will let the clerk know if she can go, if
so the clerk will attend with her.
Mr
Storey the District Councillor complimented the council about the warmth of the
hall, saying that he has been coming to the meetings for twenty years and this
was the warmest he has ever been!!
It was
agreed that the next meeting of the Council will be held on Tuesday 9 February
2010
At
7.30pm.
Distribution:
One
copy to each member of the Council
One
copy for Mr T. White Norfolk County Councillor
One
copy to Mr A Lawrence District Councillor
One
copy to Mr M Peake District Councillor
One
copy to Mr M Storey District Councillor
One
copy to RAF Lakenheath
One
copy to Downham Market Police Station
Two
copies for display within the village
One copy
for Hockwold’s Website
One copy for the Minute Book