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Brancaster Parish Council
BRANCASTER PARISH COUNCIL-DRAFT MINUTES 7.6.11
A Parish Council meeting was held in the Simms Reeve Institute, Brancaster, on Tuesday, 7th.June . 2011 at 7. pm.
PRESENT
Mr, A.Townshend [Chairman]; Mrs. J.Sands, Ms.C.Borthwick; Messrs., J.Snelling, J.Petchey, R.Lawton, S.Bockjng and R.Seppings
Also present were 20 electors and WNBCllr. T de Winton
1..APOLOGIES FOR ABSence
Messs. N.Linge and C.Southerland
2.DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Ms.C.Borthwick & Mr,S.Bocking
3.MINUTES
Agreed and signed as correct.[prop. JP, sec. RL]
4.MATTERS ARISING
Brancaster green common lane - corres 1,2 & 6 were read out.
1. Agreed [prop. CB, sec.JS with one abstention [RS]to reply to P.Stuart to inform him that the matter had been well documented over the past several months and the PC did not instigate the removal of the barriers. The lane remained a public right of way/carriage way and was a matter for NCC Highways.
2. Letter from T de W read out and noted.
3. NCC reply from K.Rands - Agreed to leave the matter of the southern end of the lane to the BCMC. Re the rubble, prop. AT, sec.JP, that Mr,JT be asked to remove this. Passed by 6 votes for and 1 against, with I abstention.
Seven Edges Lane gate, Brancaster - The Parish Councikilors had inspected this. Agreed that the new bank was on the old sheepwalk. Agreed to arrange a site meeting with the EA and Mr.Mason of Little Tenchleys. Prop. JP, sec.RS
Derelict car at Old Lifeboat Inn - Agreed to contact WNBC following advice from NCC Highways.[prop.JP, sec.J.Sands]
Footpath signs for beach bank Corres.4. Site meeting had been held. Prop.JP, sec.Ja.S that PC proceed with the footpath signs as offered by National Trail.
Repairs to hard - Work now done. . Donation of £400 to be sent to NT.
BSSC boundary posts- JS reported that this had been looked and would now be left until the end of the season.
Broad Lane cherry trees - Inspection by TPO officer to be arranged.
Holly hedge corner - Some cutting back had been done
Cemetery railings refurbishment - No enquiries had been made in writing although some interest shown.
Parish Council website - See item 10
5.REPORTS FROM PC REPS.
Sea defence meeting: Report by AT. Following site meeting it had been agreed to put up signs on the flood bank, wording to be agreed.
BFC: Report by RS. All going well. New harbour leaflet had been amended and was satisfactory.
Powell s Site meeting: Clerk had been invited to attend. New developers promised an electricity outlet on the green for the PC.
AT reported that the millstone and metal wheel had been removed to a safe place.
Market Lane Parking [corres.7] Reply from JT. RS stated that the parking was quite bad at times.
Shooting on Barrow Common - Reply from JT. Stated that his had been vermin control. M de S of BCMC stated that they had no knowledge of any shooting. CB stated that inadequate warning signs had been put up.
Agreed that the law needed clarifying. Matter to be brought up at the next BCMC meeting.
6. FINANCE
[a] Invoices for payment: Prop. JP, sec. RL that the following be paid:
Lyreco £58.26
Norse [playing fields maint ] £754.86 [Brancaster] £264.65 [B.S.]
WNBC [dog bin service] £123.40. Agreed that PC must have assurance on Bank Holiday weekends emptying
C.Jones [grass seed for cemetery] £9.98
B.Welsh [repairs to notice board] £90
SHDCRHAssn. Annual payment £200
[ b] Accounts 2010/11
These, having been audited internally by Mr.J.Davies and pronounced satisfactory, were duly adopted by the Council and the Audit Return signed by the Chairman. Prop. RL Sec. JS
[c] Other financial matters:
invoice for repayment of VAT on sports equipment; following much deliberation, it was resolved [prop. JS,. Sec.JP[ that a donation of £1300 be made to BCSC.
[d] Income
WNBC [ paper recycling] £53.50
7. PLANNING
1. Land Northwest of Half Acre, Brancaster. Defer decision until tree felling
plans have been seen.
2. North House Objection [prop. JS. Sec. JP. ] agreed with I abst. CB
3. 11 Boughey Close, Brancaster. No objection.
4. Spindrift,B rancaster Staithe. Objection.
5. No. 4 the Maltings. No objection
6. Duffields. No objection
Proposed Triton Knoll offshore windfarm
JS expressed concern for the local fishermen whose catches may be restricted. Agreed that PC not in favour of this proposal. Prop. JS sec.CB. 6 for I abst.
8. BARROW COMMON
See under MA
9. CHOSELEY ROAD [ENCROACHMENT]
A hedge had been removed on the west side of Choseley Road and a new laurel hedge planted which appeared to encroach onto the highway and outside the boundary of the property. Prop.AT, sec.RL that NCC Highways be informed and a site visit requested..
10. PARISH COUNCIL WEBSITE
Agreed [prop. RS, sec.CB] that enquiries be made to NALC and locally and prices obtained.
11. CORRESPONDENCE
1. P.Stuart - green common lane. See under MA
2. T de Winton - green common lane.Noted
3. NCC Highways - boundary by Old Lifeboat Inn, Brancaster
4. National Trail - footpath signs to beach
5. Mr.Hill - planning application re. Spindrift. Noted
6. NCC Karl Rands - green common lane
7. J.W.Thompson - green common lane and Market Lane
8. G.Patrick - 1-9 Dale End.
9. Env. Agency - Sevebn Edges Lane
10. Norfolk Police - new PCSO for area.
11. P.Stuart - Parking at playing field for parishioner. Parish Council had
no objection to parking by parishioners but accepted no responsibility
12. WNBC Proposed incinerator. Prop. RS, sec.SB that letter of
objection be sent. Agreed with I abst. RL
12. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
JP broken manhole cover in Butchers Drove; potholes.
CB shingle on roads outside public houses.
Ja.S Pot hole by A149 footpath near oak tree.
JS Rubbish dumped inSeven Edges lane.
SB & RS Info given Letter to NT
AT overgrown footpath SR Ins to Cross Lane
Public session
1 - 9 Dale end highway. [Mr Hamer]
Development at Spindrift.
Simms Reeve Institute registered at LR
Common lane south end.
Holly Hedge corner - path?
Harbour Road unsuitable for mobility scooters
Visual impact on coastal developments[ refer to SACS]
Green common lane - ownership and shooting issues. [refer to Enc. Act]
Disruption of meetings by members of the public.
The meeting closed at 9.10 p.m.
A Parish Council meeting was held in the Simms Reeve Institute, Brancaster, on Tuesday, 7th.June . 2011 at 7. pm.
PRESENT
Mr, A.Townshend [Chairman]; Mrs. J.Sands, Ms.C.Borthwick; Messrs., J.Snelling, J.Petchey, R.Lawton, S.Bockjng and R.Seppings
Also present were 20 electors and WNBCllr. T de Winton
1..APOLOGIES FOR ABSence
Messs. N.Linge and C.Southerland
2.DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Ms.C.Borthwick & Mr,S.Bocking
3.MINUTES
Agreed and signed as correct.[prop. JP, sec. RL]
4.MATTERS ARISING
Brancaster green common lane - corres 1,2 & 6 were read out.
1. Agreed [prop. CB, sec.JS with one abstention [RS]to reply to P.Stuart to inform him that the matter had been well documented over the past several months and the PC did not instigate the removal of the barriers. The lane remained a public right of way/carriage way and was a matter for NCC Highways.
2. Letter from T de W read out and noted.
3. NCC reply from K.Rands - Agreed to leave the matter of the southern end of the lane to the BCMC. Re the rubble, prop. AT, sec.JP, that Mr,JT be asked to remove this. Passed by 6 votes for and 1 against, with I abstention.
Seven Edges Lane gate, Brancaster - The Parish Councikilors had inspected this. Agreed that the new bank was on the old sheepwalk. Agreed to arrange a site meeting with the EA and Mr.Mason of Little Tenchleys. Prop. JP, sec.RS
Derelict car at Old Lifeboat Inn - Agreed to contact WNBC following advice from NCC Highways.[prop.JP, sec.J.Sands]
Footpath signs for beach bank Corres.4. Site meeting had been held. Prop.JP, sec.Ja.S that PC proceed with the footpath signs as offered by National Trail.
Repairs to hard - Work now done. . Donation of £400 to be sent to NT.
BSSC boundary posts- JS reported that this had been looked and would now be left until the end of the season.
Broad Lane cherry trees - Inspection by TPO officer to be arranged.
Holly hedge corner - Some cutting back had been done
Cemetery railings refurbishment - No enquiries had been made in writing although some interest shown.
Parish Council website - See item 10
5.REPORTS FROM PC REPS.
Sea defence meeting: Report by AT. Following site meeting it had been agreed to put up signs on the flood bank, wording to be agreed.
BFC: Report by RS. All going well. New harbour leaflet had been amended and was satisfactory.
Powell s Site meeting: Clerk had been invited to attend. New developers promised an electricity outlet on the green for the PC.
AT reported that the millstone and metal wheel had been removed to a safe place.
Market Lane Parking [corres.7] Reply from JT. RS stated that the parking was quite bad at times.
Shooting on Barrow Common - Reply from JT. Stated that his had been vermin control. M de S of BCMC stated that they had no knowledge of any shooting. CB stated that inadequate warning signs had been put up.
Agreed that the law needed clarifying. Matter to be brought up at the next BCMC meeting.
6. FINANCE
[a] Invoices for payment: Prop. JP, sec. RL that the following be paid:
Lyreco £58.26
Norse [playing fields maint ] £754.86 [Brancaster] £264.65 [B.S.]
WNBC [dog bin service] £123.40. Agreed that PC must have assurance on Bank Holiday weekends emptying
C.Jones [grass seed for cemetery] £9.98
B.Welsh [repairs to notice board] £90
SHDCRHAssn. Annual payment £200
[ b] Accounts 2010/11
These, having been audited internally by Mr.J.Davies and pronounced satisfactory, were duly adopted by the Council and the Audit Return signed by the Chairman. Prop. RL Sec. JS
[c] Other financial matters:
invoice for repayment of VAT on sports equipment; following much deliberation, it was resolved [prop. JS,. Sec.JP[ that a donation of £1300 be made to BCSC.
[d] Income
WNBC [ paper recycling] £53.50
7. PLANNING
1. Land Northwest of Half Acre, Brancaster. Defer decision until tree felling
plans have been seen.
2. North House Objection [prop. JS. Sec. JP. ] agreed with I abst. CB
3. 11 Boughey Close, Brancaster. No objection.
4. Spindrift,B rancaster Staithe. Objection.
5. No. 4 the Maltings. No objection
6. Duffields. No objection
Proposed Triton Knoll offshore windfarm
JS expressed concern for the local fishermen whose catches may be restricted. Agreed that PC not in favour of this proposal. Prop. JS sec.CB. 6 for I abst.
8. BARROW COMMON
See under MA
9. CHOSELEY ROAD [ENCROACHMENT]
A hedge had been removed on the west side of Choseley Road and a new laurel hedge planted which appeared to encroach onto the highway and outside the boundary of the property. Prop.AT, sec.RL that NCC Highways be informed and a site visit requested..
10. PARISH COUNCIL WEBSITE
Agreed [prop. RS, sec.CB] that enquiries be made to NALC and locally and prices obtained.
11. CORRESPONDENCE
1. P.Stuart - green common lane. See under MA
2. T de Winton - green common lane.Noted
3. NCC Highways - boundary by Old Lifeboat Inn, Brancaster
4. National Trail - footpath signs to beach
5. Mr.Hill - planning application re. Spindrift. Noted
6. NCC Karl Rands - green common lane
7. J.W.Thompson - green common lane and Market Lane
8. G.Patrick - 1-9 Dale End.
9. Env. Agency - Sevebn Edges Lane
10. Norfolk Police - new PCSO for area.
11. P.Stuart - Parking at playing field for parishioner. Parish Council had
no objection to parking by parishioners but accepted no responsibility
12. WNBC Proposed incinerator. Prop. RS, sec.SB that letter of
objection be sent. Agreed with I abst. RL
12. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
JP broken manhole cover in Butchers Drove; potholes.
CB shingle on roads outside public houses.
Ja.S Pot hole by A149 footpath near oak tree.
JS Rubbish dumped inSeven Edges lane.
SB & RS Info given Letter to NT
AT overgrown footpath SR Ins to Cross Lane
Public session
1 - 9 Dale end highway. [Mr Hamer]
Development at Spindrift.
Simms Reeve Institute registered at LR
Common lane south end.
Holly Hedge corner - path?
Harbour Road unsuitable for mobility scooters
Visual impact on coastal developments[ refer to SACS]
Green common lane - ownership and shooting issues. [refer to Enc. Act]
Disruption of meetings by members of the public.
The meeting closed at 9.10 p.m.