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WRENTHAM ANNUAL PARISH COUNCIL MEETING WAS HELD ON THE 24TH MAY 2010 IN
THE VILLAGE HALL AT 7.30.P.M.
Persons Present
The Chairman Mr D. Reeves
Councillors;
Mr P. Wright
Mrs S. Walker
Mr D. Walker
Mr R. Middleditch
Mr D. Fletcher
Mr S. Sallows
Mr J Liddell
The Clerk Mrs a. Day
Also present; District Councillor Mr J. Goldsmith
Apologies;
Ms. A. Evans, Mr K. Perry, Mr D. Bunkell and S.C. Councillor Mr T. Goldson.
Prior to the start of the Meeting Lady S. Gooch and Mr Michael Horton of Benacre Estates Ltd came to speak to the Meeting of their plans. They spoke of the old Boggis Electrical Building and how they were hoping to convert the front into a contained flat with a shop
underneath and working units at the back. They spoke of renovating Pyes Hall Farm and their pleasure in seeing all Wren Business Park units full.
Woodfarm Barn Educational Centre is worked on a loss and to make this more cost efficient they are hoping to rent out the building for different uses weddings etc., but before this can be done the kitchen has to be enlarged.
The Coastal line at Benacre is being eaten away by the sea and there are plans to find ways to slow down the process.
The Chairman thanked Lady Gooch and Mr Michael Horton for attending.
Declaration of Interest
There are no declarations of lnterest.
Election of Chairman
lt was proposed by Mr J. Liddell and seconded by Mrs S. Walker that Mr D. Reeves,
should be re-
Vice-
lt was proposed by MrJ.Liddell and seconded by Mr S. Sallows that Mr D. Bunkell should
be re-
Election of Treasurer/ Proper Officer
lt was proposed by Mrs S Walker and seconded by Mr P. Wright that the Clerk Angela Day should carry on as Proper Officer/Treasurer. Agreed
Election of Officers of the Finance committee
Mr. David Walker, Mr. Stanton Sallows, Mr. David Fletcher, Mr David Bunkell and Mr
David Reeves. Were elected en-
Election of Officers for the Planning Committee
It was proposed by Mr P.Wright and seconded by Mr R. Middleditch that David Fletcher, Mrs Sally Walker, Mr John Liddell and Mr Keith Perry should form the Planning Committee. Agreed
Minutes of the previous meeting and the Annual Parish Meeting held on the 19th april 2010.
lt was proposed by Mr J.Liddell and seconded by Mr Wright that the minutes of the previous Meeting should be signed as a true record. Agreed.
lt was proposed by MrJ Liddell and seconded by Mr Walker that the Annual Parish Meeting minutes should be signed as a true record with one alteration. The bowls club played at Skegness not Scarborough.
Matters Arising
A letter has now been received from the Charity Commission regarding the transfer of the village hall to the Parish Council.
Planning
DC/10/0260/FUL Permission Granted to construct replacement single storey rear extension and conservatory. At Bells cottage, 98 Southwold road, Wrentham.
DC/10/0150/FUL Permission Granted for the installation of solar panel and supply of air source heat pump and construction of new public footpath. At Garage Block, Oak Hill close, Wrentham.
DC/10/0531/FUL Construction of a rear conservatory at Long Barn Mill Lane Wrentham. lt was proposed by Mr J. Liddell and seconded by Mrs Sally Walker that this should be recommended. Agreed by all.
Correspondence
Letter received from Mr & Mrs Hall Re; Accident at Church Corner B1127.
Mr & Mrs Hall have written regarding their son’s accident at the Church corner asking if signs should be considered to slow down traffic on this dangerous corner. It was agreed that a letter should be written to Suffolk County Council Highways and a reply to Mr & Mrs Hall.
Letter received from Mr T. Albone Re; speeding traffic in Southwold Road
Mr Albone is concerned at the speed of traffic and has written drawing a plan of a calming method he has seen implemented in other villages. He has also volunteered to train to use the speed gun. The Chairman will write to Mr Albone.
Speed Gun
Several residents in Reydon and Southwold Road have volunteered to train to use the speed gun. Councillor Wright has taken the names and addresses and will pass this onto the police training officers.
Allotments
Mr Reeves has contacted the water board regarding laying water onto the allotments. They will come back when they are ready to do this with a quotation. lt was agreed that a cheque may be drawn to cover this so that the work can commence without waiting for the next Meeting. This was proposed by Mr Fletcher and seconded by Mr Liddell.
Proposed handrail to memorial steps at St Nicholas church.
This is now going ahead and Peggs will contact the Parish Council when the work is finished.
The Royal British Legion has been informed.
Fancy Hat Fun Day August 15th 2010 and Best Kept village.
The Clerk said that more progress has been made but feels that more stalls are needed, crafts etc., The Best Kept Village application forms have now been received and the Clerk has now completed them and sent it back.
Casual Vacancy
Mrs Deborah Songhurst has applied for the position of Councillor. lt was proposed
by Mr P.Wright and seconded by Mr D. Fletcher that Mrs Songhurst should be co-
documents to be completed.
Date of Next Meeting
The next Parish Council Meeting will be held on the 21st June 2010 at 7.30p.m.
There being no other business the Meeting closed at 9.40p.m.
