Weybourne Parish Council
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 4th January, 2017 at the Village Hall, Weybourne. – 7.30pm.
Present: Peter Gallally (Chair), Walter Wood, Ruth Gallally, Mike Rayner, Robin Woodhouse, Pat Floyd, Andy Crawford, Penny Taylor and the Clerk. Also present were D.Young (NNDC), and three members of the public.
*** Having received apologies from Janice Rose it was agreed that Peter Gallally should chair the meeting.
1a. To receive and consider apologies
Apologies were received and accepted from J.Rose. Apologies were also received from M.Baker (NCC).
1b. To receive Declarations of Interest on Agenda items
WW declared a personal interest in 5(j).
1c. To note resignation of parish councillor
The Clerk had received the written resignation of Mike Rayner who had served the council over many years. The Chair thanked MR for his input and wished him well for the future. The Clerk would notify NNDC Electoral Services accordingly starting the statutory procedure with an announcement on the notice board.
2. To approve the minutes of the meeting held 12/12/16.
The minutes, which had already been circulated, were accepted as a true record.
3a. Public Participation (requests to speak on agenda items)
Parishioners requested to speak on item 5(d).
3b. To receive reports from County & District Councillors.
*** D.Young (NNDC) reported on the following :- (a) the Local Government Boundary Commission had published its draft proposals on the new ward boundaries with the number of District Councillors being reduced from 48 to 40 and placing Weybourne in a new “Coastal” ward which would run from Upper Sheringham to Morston. (b) UK Power Networks had set up a Priority Services Register to help vulnerable people in the event of a power cut (c) a 1960’s revival festival is to take place at Cromer on St.Georges Day. (d) the NNDC Development Committee turned down the councils plans for a car park in North Lodge Park, Cromer. (e) NNDC is to receive a share of the Governments new Community Housing Fund.
3c. To receive Police Report.
No report received.
4. Finance:
(a) To approve invoices for payment:-
P.Bullimore £246.20 (clerks salary), HMRC £61.60 (tax on clerks salary)
Weybourne V.Hall £15.00 (hire of hall), P.Bullimore £31.70 (clerks expenses)
E-on £46.98 (electricity – lights), T.T.Jones Electrical £52.85 (light maintenance)
*** The payments, as scheduled on the agenda, were approved
5. Planning:
(a) To note information/decisions received from NNDC since last meeting
The following was noted :-
PF/16/1459; Extn and Alterations at 4, Springfield Close – permission given.
(b) To consider planning applications received since agenda was printed.
None received.
(c) To receive update re listing buildings.
The Clerk had been informed verbally that NNDC does not communicate with the owners as the “Local List” does not effect the legal status of the property. The PC would be writing when the outcome was known (see December minutes).
(d) To receive & consider update re 25 & 25a Pine Walk.
Parishioners expressed their concerns and asked that a member attends the proposed site meeting (12/1/17) to obtain the correct roof height re PF/16/1371. D.Young (NNDC) was also concerned with this height and future development of this site. He would be submitting his written report to the committee. Members were becoming exasperated on this matter as many of their concerns appeared to have been ignored by NNDC. It was agreed that JR represents the PC at the forthcoming site meeting with PG attending as first reserve.
(e) To note/consider NNDC’s draft response re BT payphones.
The response was noted with Weybourne PC not objecting to the removal of the phone box adjacent to the bus shelter.
(f) PF/16/1566; Change of use of outbuilding at Highfields, The Street.
The Clerk was instructed to request that NNDC allows more time for the PC’s response.
(g) PF16/1626; Erection of 7 dwellings opposite the Maltings Hotel;
All members were familiar with this application with representatives of the developers having attended PC meetings. It was agreed to support this application.
(h) PF/16/1683; Formation of Access/Relocation of summerhouse at Jericho Hse
(i) LA/16/1684; Formation of opening in boundary wall at Jericho Hse.
The PC objected to the above. Members wished to reiterate their previous comments (email 9/11/16) expressing their concerns re damaging the old flint wall thereby changing the historic frontage when a suitable drive already exists. Members also objected to the relocation of the summerhouse
(j) PF/16/1690; Erection of Extns at The Beeches, Sheringham Rd.
It was agreed to support this application.
(k) PF/16/1732; Alterations & Conversion of Cart Shed at Abbey Farm.
As with item 5(f) the Clerk was asked to obtain further time before submitting a response.
6. Highways & Footpath matters:
(a) To further consider neglected gardens in the village.
D.Young (NNDC) was making enquiries on this matter and hoped to report back to the next meeting.
(b) To further consider parishioners letter re lorries in Church St/Station Rd.
A further email had been received and it was agreed to direct this to the NCC Highways Engineer for a response. This item would be removed from the agenda.
(c) To receive update re state of Shelter and Bus Stop area (RG, PG, & JR)
It was agreed to remove this matter from the agenda until there was something further to report.
7. Meetings & Conferences (to receive reports and announcements)
No new announcements or reports.
8. Allotments: To receive report re allotments (RW).
RW reported that he still had vacancies. The Clerk had received approx. two thirds of the allotment rents and would be reporting at the next meeting on this matter.
AC asked members to note that the poultry restrictions were still in force. He had also had a break-in at his allotment shed.
9. Village Hall:
(a) To receive report re Village Hall (PF)
PF reported that the main work was done and the committee was meeting next week to consider the way forward. LED lighting was being considered for the hall.
(b) To receive update re registration of village hall and land.
No further news.
10. Cemetery & Churchyard:
(a) To receive update re repair to step at eastern gate of churchyard (JR)
Carried forward to the next meeting.
11. Harry Dawson Playing Field: To receive report re HDPF (PT)
PT had nothing to report.
12. Weybourne Community Fund: To receive report re WCF (RW)
RW stated that the Senior Citizens Party was coming up on 22/1/17.
13. To note/consider Draft Recommendations for Electoral Review of N.Nfk.
Already covered by D.Young (NNDC) in his report – see 3(b).
14. To receive General Correspondence (not included in agenda items above)
Christmas card from N.Lamb MP and information via D.Young on re-cycling.
15. Public Participation (comments/other matters)
No comments etc…
16. To confirm date of next meeting – future agenda items.
This was confirmed for Wednesday, 1st February, 2017 – 7.30pm.
