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WRENTHAM PARISH COUNCIL HELD A MEETING IN THE VILLAGE HALL ON MONDAY 19th DECEMBER 2011 AT 7.30 P.M.
Persons Present
The Chairman Mr D. Reeves
Vice Chairman Mr D Bunkell.
Councillors
Mr D. Walker
Mr T. Robinson
Mrs D. Songhurst
Mr P. Wright
Mr S. Sallows
Mr K. Perry
Mrs G. Innes
Mrs N. Wilson
Mr R. Middleditch
Ms. A. Evans
Mr D. Fletcher
The Clerk Mrs A. Day
Also Present; S.C.C. T. Goldson and a member of the Public.
Declaration of interest
There were no declarations of Interest
Apologies were received from Dr M. Parsons
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
lt was proposed by Mr P. Wright and seconded by Mr S. Sallows that the minutes of the meeting should be approved with two alterations
1. Mr Middleditch’s name should be added to Persons Present
2. That the wording regarding the road line marking in Southwold Road be adjusted
Agreed.
Minutes of the Extra Ordinary Meeting held on the 30th November 2011
lt was proposed by Mrs G. Innes and seconded by Mr D. Walker that these minutes should be
approved . Agreed.
Matters Arising
Christmas Bazaar -
Correspondence
Letter received from Mr and Mrs Henry of Wren House, High Street, Wrentham proposing that a request is placed in the Wren magazine for volunteers to help tidy the village in the Spring and to remove litter and have a general clean up. It was agreed that this should be done.
Correspondence has been received from the National Grid as a follow up to their previous letter informing the Council of their plans for the future connection of the Offshore Wind farm to transmitters across the County. Planning Permission due to be submitted in the near future
A letter has been received from Mr Waddington with reference Councillor Robinson stating he was offended by the letter read out at the last meeting received from Benacre Estates. He requested that Mr Robinson's previous intentions to resign should not be accepted and stating that he had returned the missing notices which were advertising an event at Wood Barn Farm Benacre.
Mr Sallows and Mrs Innes in supporting Mr Robinson stated that they wished him to remain on the Parish Council, Mr Robinson stated that he wished to remain as a Councillor having not officially tendered his resignation.
Planning
A notice received from W D C informed the Parish Council that the application at Field Farm Fisheries for use of land for campsite and siting of 7 touring caravans has been withdrawn.
DC/11/1343/FUL Installation of new door opening in front elevation of 32 High Street. Wrentham. Approved, Carried.
lt was noted in approving this application that concerns of the viability of the shop and the loss of valuable floor space should this door be installed. These concerns to be passed on to the Planning Department.
DC/11/1394/FUL Proposed use of land for campsite and 4 touring caravans and retrospective consent for retention of shower and toilet block, timber chalet, fishing tackle shop and 2 storage containers. Recommended, Carried.
Village Appraisal
Mr Walker, Mr Perry and Mr Robinson have finalised the letter to be sent to residents giving the results of the Village Appraisal which was carried out earlier in the year. With one alteration it was agreed that the letter should be sent.
Queens Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic Torch Relay
The Chairman reported on the Waveney Community 2012 Olympic meeting the Clerk and he attended on the 12th December. The order has be placed for the flags and bunting. However, due to the "LOOK" book description being incorrect, the flags will now cost £200 more than first
envisaged. These have been ordered as this was done to a deadline on December 16th to avoid a further 15% being added.
Councillors present remarked on the high cost of the purchase of these items.
The Chairman has written to Mr Edward Devere Nicoll , Benacre Estate manager, enquiring if land could be made available for car parking for visitors on July 5th.
Following his reply, Mr De Vere Nicoll has been invited to the next Parish Council meeting on January 16th 2012 to discuss the Torch Relay and other matters relating to the Estate and the village. The Chairman has met a Suffolk County Council Highways official to seek permission
to place planters at 6 no.specific positions along the A12 and Dyer Terrace. Flower plants for these have been ordered through Waveney Norse.
Grit Bin, Mill Lane B1127 Junction
The Chairman has received a request from a resident from The Larches for a Grit Bin to be provided at the above location, he also stated that he would be willing to undertake to grit the road and pathways as this is a dangerously slippery area following any agreements with S C. C .
lt was proposed by Mr David Walker and seconded by Mrs Wilson that one should be purchased. Suffolk County Councillor Mr T. Goldson said that he would order one and requested for the Clerk to email him.
Date of Next Meeting
The next Parish council Meeting will be held on the 16th January 2012 at 7.30.p.m.
Any Other Business
None.
There being no other business the Meeting closed at 9.15.p.m.
This was followed by mince pies and sherry