Weybourne Parish Council

Weybourne Parish Council

MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting held on
Wednesday, 4th July, 2018. at the Village Hall, Weybourne. (7.30pm)

Present: Pat Floyd (Chair), Janice Rose, Walter Wood, Peter Gallally, Ruth Gallally,
Robin Woodhouse, Andy Crawford, and the Clerk. Also present were D.Young (NNDC), and nine members of the public.

1a. To receive and consider apologies
Apologies were received and accepted from P.Taylor. Apologies were also received from S.Butikofer (NCC) and PC.Gower-Smith.

1b. To receive Declarations of Interest on Agenda items
No interests declared on agenda items.

2a. To approve the minutes of the meeting held 6/6/18.
The minutes, which had already been circulated, were accepted as a true record subject to one amendment. The amendment was as follows :- 8(a) at the final sentence, after the word “skip”, insert the words “to be funded by the parish council”.

2b. To note resignation of member on 19/6/18.
As members were aware David Heley had resigned on 19/6/18. NNDC Electoral Services had been informed and the statutory notice re electors rights to call an election had been placed on the notice board. Members will be informed whether an election will take place at the next PC meeting. The Clerk reminded members that the main parish council elections will be taking place in May, 2019.

3a. Public Participation (requests to speak on agenda items)
A parishioner requested to speak on items 10a and 15.

3b. To receive reports from County & District Councillors.
*** D.Young (NNDC) reported on the following :- (a) Hilary Cox from Cromer awarded an MBE (b) Full Council approved the provisional out-turn for the year to 31/3/18 showing an underspend of £994k. (c) cautious forecasting suggests a deficit increasing to £2m over the next three years; no specific plans in hand to address this (d) leases for the two gypsy/travellers sites (Cromer & Fakenham) to be renewed.
(e) Liberal Democrat motion for NCC to review its recently imposed DIY waste charges was defeated. (f) £250k from the Community Housing Fund warded to Holt Housing Society to acquire 4 dwellings.
*** S.Butikofer (NCC) reported via email :- (a) concerns re the mobile library service being subject to cuts; it is a lifeline to lonely/vulnerable people. (b) plans submitted by Orsted to the Planning Inspectorate for the Hornsea Three Windfarm; N.Lamb MP is hosting a public meeting in Holt on 12/7/18 (c) request for approval from the PC regarding the white lines in Church Street (d) charges imposed at the recycling centres

3c. To receive Police Report.
Reported via email :- (a) three crimes in the parish since the last meeting; no further details supplied (b) the current SNAP priorities include “scam awareness”. (c) be cautious re opening windows in hot weather (burglary opportunities).
4. Finance:
(a) To approve invoices for payment:-
P.Bullimore £255.70 (clerks salary), HMRC £63.80 (tax on clerks salary)
Weybourne V.Hall £16.00 (hire of hall), P.Bullimore £39.41 (clerks expenses)
E-on £60.34 (electricity), T.T.Jones Electrical £54.49 (street light mtce.)
*** The payments, as scheduled on the agenda and listed above, plus three additional payments, were approved. The additional payments were as follows :-
E.Farrow £55.00, VAS mtce., Secret Gardens £76.00, grass cutting, and Philip Hall Timber Products £570.00, HDPF equipment.

5. Planning:
(a) To note information/decisions received from NNDC since last meeting
The following was noted :-
PF/18/0667; Erectn of outbuilding at The Gullies, The Street – Approved.
(b) To consider planning applications received since agenda was printed.
The following planning applications would be dealt with under the PC’s new policy with members contacting the Clerk with their decisions by the due date.
PF/18/0880; Extn at Old Orchard House, The Street, Weybourne.
PF/18/0982; Outbuilding in rear garden at Slys Close, The Street, Weybourne.
(c) PF/18/0996; Erectn of extn. & roof light; 16, Home Farm Rise.
It was agreed “no objections” to this application.
(d) To receive update re Hornsea Windfarm.
As already stated in SB’s report a planning application had been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate and had been accepted on behalf of the Secretary of State. The Clerk reminded people of the meeting, being chaired by N.Lamb MP, in Holt on 12th July. A newsletter, dated June 2018, had been published by Orsted.
(e) To receive update re Affordable Housing
NNDC had been notified of the PC decision regarding not considering the allotment land. A negative report, from the Planning Officer for Major Projects, had rejected the allotment site since the last meeting and therefore the quest for suitable land goes on.
D.Young (NNDC) would clarify the position with a local land owner in the village and the Clerk would make enquiries regarding land off the A149 in the west of the parish.
(f) PF/18/1067; Demolition of garage & erectn of extn; 33, Beck Close.
It was agreed “no objections” to this application.
(g) PF/18/1058; Conversion of Dwelling to 2 units; Gasche’s, The Street.
It was agreed “no objections” to this application.

6. Highways & Footpath matters:
(a) To receive update re the restoration of the pond in Beach Lane
No further news since the last meeting.
(b) To receive update re white lines in Church Street & Station Road.
The extension of the white line in Church Street was discussed following SB’s request for an approval, but there still appeared to be a discrepancy as to what the length of the line needed to be. (a parishioner disagreed with the county councillors proposal).
(c) To receive update re “gates” on A149 near cemetery.
The Clerk was asked to enquire as to when the works would be carried out. It was hoped the gates would be in place before the peak holiday season in August.

(d) To receive update re Community Transport Scheme for Weybourne
The Clerk informed members that North Norfolk Community Transport served Weybourne on a regular basis. The Clerk was asked to obtain some posters/adverts to be placed on the notice board to promote this service.
(e) To note Highways Parish Partnership Scheme – 2019/20.
The Clerk informed members that NCC was again running a scheme, as in previous years, for 2019-20. It would be a 50/50 scheme and applications closed in Dec.2018.

7. Meetings & Conferences (to receive reports and announcements)
N.Lamb’s Village Tour – nearest meeting point would be High Kelling (30/8/18)

8. Allotments:
(a) To receive report re allotments (RW)
RW reported that (a) a skip had been used as requested (b) the notice board had been repaired, and (c) still plots available.

9. Village Hall:
(a) To receive report re Village Hall.
A report had been received and would be circulated (email + paper copy). This report referred to 9(b) – see below.
(b) To note reply from WVHMC re public parking (non- hall users).
The WVHMC could not allow general public parking. As had already been stated in the past the car park needed to be available for hall users, otherwise without such a facility bookings would decline.

10. Cemetery & Churchyard:
(a) To note/consider letter from parishioner re War Memorial & path thro C’Yard
Following a letter of concern from a parishioner members again discussed the war memorial. Approx. two years ago the PC had the memorial cleaned and inspected at a cost of £750 and were informed by a stonemason that nothing further could be done to preserve the lettering/names on the memorial. A possibility of an additional memorial in the shape of a lectern, to stand adjacent to the main memorial, thereby preserving the names of those lost, was considered. It was agreed at the time that the church would try and progress this matter and it would be funded by the Weybourne Community Fund. As this would not directly involve the PC it was removed from their agendas. It was agreed that the Clerk makes enquiries with the Church to see if this project could be progressed and to put the matter back on the PC agendas.
The footpath running from the small east gate to the main entrance was discussed and it was agreed that something more “substantial” was needed. The Clerk had been informed by the Church Fabric Officer that this was currently being considered by the PCC and it was agreed to await developments.

11. Harry Dawson Playing Field:
(a) To receive report re HDPF (PT).
The Clerk had received copies of the HDPF AGM minutes and Accounts which would be circulated. There was no report from PT who had offered her apologies.

12. Weybourne Community Fund: To receive report re WCF (RW)
RW informed the meeting that the “Fun Day” would be on 12/8/18.
13. Governance: To receive update re Data Protection Regulations.
The Clerk had nothing further to report.

14. To note/consider installations re Deep History Coast
Details of the NNDC plans re the installations etc had been circulated to members and they were approved. The Clerk was instructed to write back accordingly requesting that toilets are installed and extra waste bins are provided.

15. To consider parishioners concerns re Communications (Phone, TV, B’Band)
Following concerns from a parishioner there was a lengthy discussion regarding Mobile phone signals, TV, and Broadband. The Chair closed the meeting and invited parishioners to speak..This was a very extensive subject and opinions differed as to what was being received in the village. Some people claimed to receive an excellent phone signal and good internet speeds but others did not. The Clerk was asked to investigate and report back to the PC.

16. To receive General Correspondence. (not included on agenda)
An invitation to attend the WW1 Commemoration event on 11/11/18 at the Muckleburgh site was received and accepted.

17. Public Participation (comments/other matters)
The following was raised :-
Road signage still not replaced at the Church St/A149 junction; Clerk to deal with.
Exposed metal/rubbish on beach; Clerk to remind Hilary Cox (NNDC).
Empty dwellings being used as affordable housing; D.Young (NNDC) to deal with.

18. To confirm date of next meeting – future agenda items
This was confirmed for Wednesday, 1st August, 2018. (7.30pm)
PG requested that an additional dog bin be considered for the car park.

Weybourne Parish Council
MINUTES of the Parish Council Meeting held on
Wednesday, 6th June, 2018. at the Village Hall, Weybourne. (7.30pm)

Present: Pat Floyd (Chair), Janice Rose, Peter Gallally, Ruth Gallally,
Robin Woodhouse, Andy Crawford, Penny Taylor, and the Clerk. Also present were
fifteen members of the public.

1a. To receive and consider apologies
Apologies were received and accepted from D.Heley and W.Wood. Apologies were also received from PC Gower-Smith, D.Young (NNDC), and S.Butikofer (NCC).

1b. To receive Declarations of Interest on Agenda items
No interests declared.

2. To approve the minutes of the meeting held 2/5/18.
The minutes, which had already been circulated, were accepted as a true record subject to one minor amendment. The amendment was as follows :- Item 8(a) third line; “He intended to you use his truck…..” Delete the word “you”.

3a. Public Participation (requests to speak on agenda items)
Many parishioners had attended to speak on item 5(e) – Affordable Housing and 8(a) Allotments. In view of this the Chair took item 5(e) next (see minute further on).

3b. To receive reports from County & District Councillors.
*** D.Young (NNDC) reported via email on the following :- (a) new Chair appointed at NNDC (Nicholas Coppack); Vice- Chair is Brian Hannah (b) the new Splash Centre is due to be opened in early 2021; the rest of the site is due to be developed with the cost budgeted at £10.7m. (c) the Sports Hub based around the indoor tennis facilities at Cromer are on track for opening in May, 2019; the cost budgeted is £3.45m.
*** S.Butikofer (NCC) had offered her apologies.

3c. To receive Police Report.
*** Police Report received via email (a) one crime in the past month reported to the police; nothing to concern the PC with (b) warning re thefts taking place in neighbouring parishes.

4. Finance:
(a) To approve invoices for payment:-
P.Bullimore £291.44 (clerks salary), HMRC £73.00 (tax on clerks salary)
Weybourne V.Hall £16.00 (hire of hall), P.Bullimore £32.96 (clerks expenses)
E-on £56.52 (electricity), P.Floyd £8.65 (APM Exps), Norse £348.12 (HDPF mtce)
Anglian Water £48.17 (allot.water), Secret Gardens £76.00 (grass cutting),
Community Heartbeat £282.00 (defib.battery), NNDC £111.80 (cemetery bin)
*** The payments above, as scheduled on the agenda, along with three additional payments, were approved. The additional payments were as follows :- E.Farrow £135.00 (allotment work), K.Griffiths £50.00 (internal audit fee), and Secret Gardens £76.00 (grass cutting).
(b) To consider the following for 2017/18 :- Internal Audit Report, Governanc
Statement, Accounting Statement, and SA Certificate of Exemption.
All members had received copies of the Annual Accounts, Annual Returns, and all associated paperwork. (a) members considered and noted a satisfactory internal audit report (b) members approved the Annual Governance Statement (c) members approved the Accounts and Annual Return (AGAR) (d) members, after discussion, agreed that the SA Certificate of Exemption could be completed. Items b, c, and d, were duly signed by the Chair and the Clerk/RFO. The Certificate of Exemption from External Audit (d) would be forwarded to PKF Littlejohn.

5. Planning:
(a) To note information/decisions received from NNDC since last meeting
Nothing received.
(b) To consider planning applications received since agenda was printed.
PF/18/1032; Demolition of garage/erectn of extn at Gable End, The Street.
It was agreed “no objections” to this application.
(c) To consider Norfolk CC consultation on draft Nfk.Access Improvement Plan.
Members agreed that they did not wish to respond.
(d) To receive update re Hornsea Windfarm.
No further news.
(e) To receive update re Affordable Housing
The Clerk informed members that the following had been received :- (a) email from Cllr.A.Crawford updating members on allotment holders concerns re using this land, and (b) letter written by a tenant (TB) on behalf of many concerned allotment holders. The Chair summarised the position todate stating that the village needed affordable housing for local people and this idea of using PC land was only a tentative suggestion. She opened the meeting to parishioners who were in favour of affordable housing but, in summary, not at the expense of losing allotment gardens many of which had been cultivated for years. Many suggestions were made including tidying up the allotments to make them more appealing to prospective tenants, and inviting the local school to take an interest. The Chair stated that problems associated with the allotments could be discussed at 8(a) but opened the meeting for members to consider the way forward on this matter. She suggested members reconsider the decision regarding the allotment land and it was agreed that the allotment site would be withdrawn from NNDC’s list of areas to be considered. It was queried why the Harry Dawson Playing Field had not been looked at. Members instructed the Clerk to write to NNDC stating that the allotment gardens were no longer available for consideration as an affordable housing site.
(f) PF/18/0667; Erection of outbuilding; The Gullies, The Street.
Members agreed “no objections” to this application.
(g) To note parish council decision re PF/18/0788; Dwelling at Breck Farm.
Based on members replies to the Clerk, NNDC had been informed “no objections”.

6. Highways & Footpath matters:
(a) To receive update re the restoration of the pond in Beach Lane
Two emails had been received from the Norfolk Coast Partnership stating that they were currently making enquiries with the Environment Agency as to whether all, or part of the “digging out” work was their responsibility and would therefore reduce the cost of the scheme to local interested parties.
(b) To receive update re white lines in Church Street & Station Road.
There was doubt as to how far the white line in Church Street needed extending and it was agreed to leave this until the next meeting when the County Councillor would be in attendance. The Station Road white line had been extended although the PC had not considered the matter any further. Following the Chair’s suggestion that this needed extending again it was agreed the Clerk makes enquiries with the Village Hall Management Committee regarding public parking (non hall users) as it would appear that the few spaces left for parking were gradually disappearing.
(c) To receive update re “gates” on A149 near cemetery.
Following receipt of a computerised image from NCC Highways members agreed that they go ahead with the project which included placing the “Weybourne” signs on the gateway and reducing the height of the current 30mph signs.
(d) To consider a Community Transport Scheme for Weybourne (PG)
Following a brief discussion the Clerk was instructed to make enquiries regarding local transport schemes and report back to the PC.

7. Meetings & Conferences (to receive reports and announcements)
The following were noted :-
Email from Hilary Cox, re Cromer Shoal Chalk Bed (PG to attend meeting)
Norfolk CC Roadshow; Cromer, 12/6/18 – Noted.
Merchant Navy Day; Monday, 3rd September, 2018 – Noted.

8. Allotments:
(a) To receive report re allotments (RW)
The Chair again adjourned the meeting for public participation following the letter from a tenant (TB) on behalf of allotment holders expressing concerns re the way the gardens were being run and pointing out matters that had been outstanding for a considerable time. TB stated that his letter, which had been circulated to all councillors, said it all, as things had been outstanding for months. The idea of an allotment holders committee was raised again in order that their spokesman could communicate with the PC. Following much discussion, when the Chair allowed parishioners to have their say, it was agreed that a skip would be obtained before the next meeting to deal with the “rubbish problem” and the notice board would be repaired a.s.a.p.

9. Village Hall:
(a) To receive report re Village Hall.
The emailed report had been circulated to members and was noted.

10. Cemetery & Churchyard:
(a) To receive update re repair of roadside/verge adjacent to cemetery lay-by.
NCC Highways contractors had carried out the work and the lay-by surface was much improved. Noted.

11. Harry Dawson Playing Field:
(a) To receive report re HDPF (PT).
PT reported that new picnic tables had been acquired and another good bingo session had been held recently.

12. Weybourne Community Fund: To receive report re WCF (RW)
RW reported on what was a very successful country fayre and a village BarBQ which was well attended.

13. Governance: To receive update re Data Protection Regulations.
The Clerk stated that the GDPR Policy and the PC’s Privacy Statement/Promise were now on the website and he would be carrying out an audit of information held a.s.a.p.

14. To receive General Correspondence. (not included on agenda)
Nothing received.

15. Public Participation (comments/other matters)
Further discussion re white lines (see 6b) and cones being placed near the station on the busy steam weekend.

16. To confirm date of next meeting – future agenda items
This was confirmed for Wednesday, 4th July, 2018. – (7.30pm)

Weybourne Parish Council

MINUTES of the Annual Parish Council Meeting held on
Wednesday, 2nd May, 2018. at the Village Hall, Weybourne.

Present: Pat Floyd (Chair), Walter Wood, Janice Rose, Peter Gallally, Ruth Gallally, Robin Woodhouse, Penny Taylor, and the Clerk. Also present were D.Young (NNDC), S.Butikofer (NCC), and one member of the public.

1a. To elect Chairman and sign Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
Pat Floyd was elected Chairman and duly signed her Declaration of Acceptance of Office.

1b. To receive and consider apologies
Apologies were received and accepted from D.Heley and A.Crawford.

1c. To receive Declarations of Interest on Agenda items
No interests declared.

2. To approve the minutes of the meeting held 4/4/18.
The minutes, which had already been circulated, were agreed as a true record.

3a. Public Participation (requests to speak on agenda items)
No requests to speak on agenda items.

3b. To receive reports from County & District Councillors.
*** D.Young (NNDC) reported on the following :- (a) Big Society Fund to be maintained for another year but will probably cease after this with no funds coming from Norfolk CC. (b) land at Edgefield to be sold for housing (c) Free Workshop run by NNDC re “bidding for funding” on Community Transport.
*** S.Butikofer (NCC) reported on the following :- (a) bus subsidy reductions may be considered in future years (b) filming of Norfolk CC meetings was rejected (c) concerns re fly-tipping following the introduction of charges for DIY waste.

3c. To receive Police Report.
A “Cluster” newsletter had been emailed to members.

4. Finance:
(a) To approve invoices for payment:-
P.Bullimore £248.89 (clerks salary), HMRC £62.00 (tax on clerks salary)
Weybourne V.Hall £16.00 (hire of hall), P.Bullimore £33.52 (clerks expenses)
E-on £53.10 (electricity), Morston PC £57.69 (GDPR training),
E.Farrow £45.00 (VAS mtce), J.Green Payroll Serv. £70.00 (payroll fees),
Came & Co £899.15 (Insurance), Graphic Edge £15.30 (printing posters/agendas),
C.Goodwin £50.00 (mtce of website), T.T.Jones Elect £54.49 (light maintenance)
Norfolk ALC £167.61 (annual sub. 2018/19).
The payments above, as scheduled on the agenda, were approved.

5. Planning:
(a) To note information/decisions received from NNDC since last meeting
PF/18/0441; Extn at Leyford, Station Rd was approved – Noted.
(b) To consider planning applications received since agenda was printed.
None received.
(c) To consider Norfolk CC consultation on draft Nfk.Access Improvement Plan.
Papers had been sent to members via email. It was agreed to carry this item forward to the next meeting.
(d) To receive update re Hornsea Windfarm.
No further news.
(e) To receive update re Affordable Housing
There was no further news from NNDC. Members noted concerns of a parishioner who had written regarding the community field. Members had also noted parishioners concerns re using the allotment site which had been discussed at the annual parish meeting when affordable housing was raised.

6. Highways & Footpath matters:
(a) To receive update re the restoration of the pond in Beach Lane
It was agreed to carry this forward to the next meeting.
(b) To receive update re white line in Church Street
It was agreed to carry this matter forward to the next meeting. The Clerk was instructed to bring back to the agenda the Station Road white line which some people considered needed to be extended further east into Station Road.
(c) To receive update re “gates” on A149 near cemetery.
An acknowledgement had been received from Norfolk CC Highways in respect of the PC’s cheque and agreement to the scheme. The Highways Engineer should be in touch soon to progress this matter.

7. Meetings & Conferences (to receive reports and announcements)
PG, RG, PF, and the Clerk had attended a GDPR training evening at Morston.

8. Allotments:
(a) To receive report re allotments (RW)
RW reported that there were still vacancies on the allotment gardens. He was about to get Ed Farrow (local contractor) to tidy/clear some vacant allotments and help with the disposal of “green rubbish”. He intended to you use his truck to dispose of “other rubbish” such as metal and wood. The Clerk asked members permission to write off a debt relating to allotment rent after explaining the circumstances for non-payment. This was agreed by members.

9. Village Hall:
(a) To receive report re Village Hall
The Clerk referred to the report from the WVHMC which would be received by email in the future. A paper copy would be circulated.
(b) To note/consider email from Village Hall Management Committee.
The Clerk had forwarded to members a copy of the WVHMC’s reply to the PC’s communication dated 9/4/18. In it they had stated that they wished to “work together to formulate an operating agreement”. There had been no agreement or disagreement with the PC’s legal advice that was referred to in the email of 9/4/18.
10. Cemetery & Churchyard:
(a) To receive update re repair of roadside & verge adjacent to cemetery lay-by.
NCC Highways had agreed to carry out repairs. Noted.

11. Harry Dawson Playing Field:
(a) To receive report re HDPF (PT).
PT reported on another good bingo session for fund raising.

12. Weybourne Community Fund: To receive report re WCF (RW)
RW asked the Clerk to follow up on 10(a) as the WCF Community Fayre was approaching and the surface, near the field entrance, was in a poor condition.

13. Governance: To adopt Privacy Notice/Promise re Data Protection Regs
The draft GDPR Privacy Notice/Promise had been circulated to members. This was approved and would be put on the website.

14. To receive General Correspondence. (not included on agenda)
NNDC document confirming arrangements for the collection of waste at the cemetery

15. Public Participation (comments/other matters)
No comments on agenda items.

16. To confirm date of next meeting – future agenda items
This was confirmed for Wednesday, 6th June, 2018 (7.30pm).
The approval of the Accounting Statements, Governance Statement, etc. would be on the agenda.