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Town Council - Council Minutes
Minutes of the March meeting of this Council held at the Council Chamber Broad Street on Monday 18th April 2006 at 8pm.
Present were Clls M Evans(in the chair), Fisher, Groom, Jervis, Palin, R Went, S Went, Wolfenden and Woods
Also present the Press and Mr C Reeve.
1. Apologies
Apologies were received from from Clls Caswell, Curtis, Derges, Jermy, Revell, Warnes and M Rose(SCC).
2. Minutes of the last meeting
Subject to it being noted that the Clays plan on pi277 was recommended for approval the minutes of the meeting held on 20 March 2006 were approved and duly signed.
3. Matters arising
Nothing further heard about the posters but the Clerk noted that the County Council could not approve this as they were fixed to others property. pl280; Cll Groom reported that the last dog bin had been put in place in Mountbatten Rd. Cll Evans noted that the dog bin at the Castle was not working properly. Ian Gregory will be asked to look this. The question of replacement of a bin in Wharton Street car park was being considered.
4. Correspondence
The following correspondence was received:-
Suffolk County Council(SCC) Bird Flu Fact Sheet.
SCC advising that the modification order relating to Byway 30 had not been
confirmed Inspector.
SCC Local Transport Plan 2006-2011.
Waveney District Council(WDC) advising revised arrangements for distribution of
agenda and minutes for WDC meetings. They would be available free on the
Council's website but hardcopies would continue to be available but a charge would
be made.
Suffolk Constabulary giving details of revised boundaries for neighbourhood policing.
WDC rough sleepers count.
WDC re Events in Bungay publication.
Grouped Parish Council of Flixton, St Cross and St Margaret South Elmham asking
for support for Public Transport Travel Vouchers for people who live where no buses
run. It was agreed that support be given.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council draft core strategy issues.
WDC giving notice of an appeal by Mrs J Balls and Mrs M Evans against refusal to
grant planning consent for site rear of 22 St Mary's St.
WDC giving notice of Local Elections on 4 May 2006.
WDC re proposed temporary closure of Bridge St on 31 October 2006 6pm to
10.30pm. Approved subject to standard conditions.
Ms A Plews proposing bollards at the grass triangle in Staithe Rd to prevent cars
parking on the grass and causing erosion. Agreed to recommend to SCC.
WDC with amendments to plan for temporary car park at picnic site at end of Outney
Rd.; approach would be via the end of Outney Rd and not by a new access road under
the existing footbridge as originally proposed. Council approved this change.
Donation application from Bungay Festival.
Information on use of Probation Team
for Town Improvements.
Donation request from Childline Midalnd & East Anglia.
Information on Suffolk Community Barn Own Project.
Notice about Clean
Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005. These matters to be considered by the
Financial & General Purposes Committee.
5. Planning
The following plans were considered:-
W8607/10, Wherry Veterinary Group, construction of proposed treatment and stable
blocks, land adjacent to Utilux, Hillside Rd East. Approval recommended.
W14008/3, Mr & Mrs L Moller, construction of 2 storey rear extension Orchard
House, St Margaret's Rd. Approval recommended.
The Planning Committee met on 3 April 2006. Present were Cll Evans, Derges, Fisher, Palin and Wolfenden. Apologies were received from CUs Caswell, Curtis, and Revell. The following plans were considered:-
W19686, Mr M Doubleday, 2 storey rear extension, 28 Queens Rd. Refusal recommended. Concern was expressed about the mass of the 2 storey extension and its effect on neighbouring property which would suffer loss of light.
W12097/5, Mrs N Demetriou, construction of a detached garage, The Garden House, 3 Flixton Rd. Approval recommended.
W1300/17, Adnams & Co Ltd, provision of additional fire escape door, The Fleece PH, St Marys St. Approval recommended.
The following decisions were received from WDC:-
W6746/4, Peter Edwards, retention of garden shed, 9 Rose Lane. Approved.
Wl 1608/11/12, James Hartcup, erect a new gate to entrance, 1-3 Cross St. Refused.
6. To receive a report from the Finance & General Purposes Committee and
deal with matters arising
This Committee met on 3rd April 2006. Present were Clls Evans, Groom, Jermy, R Went and Woods. Apologies were received from CU Caswell. Cll R Went declared an interest in item 7. The consultation questionnaire Two Towns One Vision was considered and option A favoured. It was decided to support the proposed 4 year electoral cycle for WDC. Details of WDC's refreshed strategic direction were received. It was agreed to accept WDC's proposed byelaw. A donation totalling £250 for Bungay in Bloom was agreed. An estimate of £200 to refurbish one of the town seats was accepted. It was agreed to purchase 15 tables for the Riverside Centre at a cost of approx. £60 each. It was agreed that the Council would try and organise sporting and other summer school activities at the Riverside Centre.
The following payments were approved and cheques duly signed:- A Newberry, litterpicking and Riverside, £74.18; Beccles & Bungay CAB, donation(section 137), £2000; Mr D Wardman, seat refurbishment, £105.60; N Purdy, signs for Riverside Centre, £343.
7. Report on local policing matters
Apologies were received. Cll Woods asked about the proposed double yellow lines at the junction of St Johns Rd with Bardolph Rd. It was reported that nothing further had been heard from SCC. They would be contacted further about this.
8. Operation of the Riverside Centre
The Clerk reported that a meeting had been held with representatives of BACT and some of the points raised had been addressed. Other matters would be considered when costings were available.
A request had been received from Ms D Sheppard to use the upper rooms of the Riverside Centre in connection with her wedding reception on 23 June 2007. This was agreed in principle subject to this use not conflicting with use of the regular users.
9. Annual Town Meeting and Annual Meeting of the Council
It was agreed that the Annual Town Meeting be held at the Riverside Centre on 11 May 2006 at 8pm. The Annual Meeting of the Council would be held at the Council Chamber on Monday 17th May at 8pm.
10. Civic Evening Arrangements
The arrangements for the Civic Evening on 21 April were reported.
11. Council Representatives
Cll Fisher reported that a Festival meeting would be held at the Council Chamber on
24 April. He hoped for good attendance so that important decisions could be made.
Cll S Went said that the Fisher Theatre work was progressing well.
Cll Wolfenden reported that a new piece of equipment was to be unveiled at the
Youth Association open day.
Cll Jervis said that the Tourist Committee were making steady progress on the Bigod
Way guide. The next meeting would be held at the Visitors Centre at 7.30pm on 10
May 2006.
12. County Councillor's Report
Cll Rose's apologies were noted.
13. District Councillors Reports
Cll Woods reported that a meeting about the future of the Area Forum would be held
on 24 April and about car parks on 26 April.
Cll S Went commented on the untidy state and poor condition of the bottle bank at the
Wharton St car park.
Cll Groom said that he would ask Ian Gregory to investigate this.
14. Cheques for payment
The following payments were approved and cheques duly signed:-
B Lines, maintenance work at the Riverside Centre, £130.78; Mr M Evans, reimbursed expenses, £18.82; WDC, inspection fee Common Playground, £35.25; N Purdy, Staithe project work, £114.70; Mr A Newberry, litter picking and Riverside, £74.18; Mr M Evans, reimbursed expenses, £25.82.
15. Other business of an important nature
Cll Palin noted that the flashing lights in Hillside Road East were not in place. In view of the lack of environment committee matters he suggested that with effect from the Annual Meeting this committee be joined with the Finance & General Purposes Committee. This was agreed.
Cll Martin reported with reference to the land clearance at the end of Pilgrims Way that WDC had confirmed that no planning permission had been applied for. Some residents had expressed concern about the removal of old fruit trees. Agent was to be warned about the danger of traveller encroachment. The meeting closed at 9.30pm
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