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Minutes of the March meeting of this Council held at the Council Chamber Broad Street on Monday 19 March 2007 at 8pm.
Present were Clls Evans (in the chair), Fisher, Groom, Jermy, Jervis, Warnes, R Went and Woods
Also present were The Press and 2 members of the public.
1. Apologies
Apologies were received from Clls Palin, S Went and Wolfenden
2. Interests
No Interests were declared.
3. Minutes of the last meeting
The minutes of the meeting held on 19 February 2007 were approved and duly signed.
4. Matters arising
It was noted that no report had yet been received from Mr Sampson of
Suffolk County Council(SCC). Cll Rose(SCC) had advised the Clerk that it would be
available in March.
It was agreed that the question of a Town Plan be considered further by the
Finance & General Purposes Committee.
Cll Evans reported that a further meeting of parties interested in the Honeypot
Project would be held on 14 May 2007.
the Clerk would check further with the Canoe Club about the use of the
Riverside Centre for an outdoor activities course.
Cll Evans reported on a successful visit by the school group.
Cll Evans reported that the Chamber of Trade were happy with the proposed
indexed town street map.
Bungay Safer Neighbourhood Team would be launched at the Rainbow Store
on 26 March at 2pm.
5. Correspondence
The following correspondence was received:-
Waveney District Council(WDC) advising a best value inspection of planning
services in June 2007. Cll Evans volunteered to attend a focus group meeting relating
to this.
Greater Norwich Housing Market Assessment Newsletter.
SCC advising consideration of measures to protect a resident's fence in Castle
Orchard.
SCC advising of a temporary 10 and 30mph speed limit on the A144 (Bungay to
Ilketshall St Lawrence section) to facilitate carriageway repairs.
SCC advising that refurbishment of the Falcon bridge in bridge Street was expected to
commence in early June and would take approximately 4 months.
WDC street closure applications for Bungay Chamber of Trade for 20 May, 15 July
and 2 December. These were approved subject to standard conditions generally and
appropriate diversions for the 15 July closure to reflect the fact that Bridge Street may
be closed to traffic for bridge repairs.
WDC with ROSPA annual inspection report for Bungay Common Play Area.
WDC advising that Section 106 funds of £1618 were available for expenditure on the
Outney Common Playground. It was proposed and agreed that if allowable this be
spent on carrying out improvement works required by the above inspection report.
WDC notice of Town Council elections on 3 May 2007.
WDC with details of new bylaws for the seashore, promenades
WDC giving notice of the appointment of Jo Archer as Rural Community Cohesion
Officer.
Ms P Plews re continuing vehicle erosion of the grass triangle at Staithe Road.
WDC thanking Council for response to Local Development Framework matters.
Audit Commission re appointment of external auditor. Commission proposed to
extend the appointment of the incumbent auditor Lubbock Fine for 2006/2007. This
was agreed by the Council.
6. To consider plans received, receive a report from the Planning Committee and
receive planning decisions from WDC
The following plans were considered:-
DC07/0648/FUL, Mr & Mrs D Masterson, construction of 2 storey rear extension, 44
Kings Rd. Approval recommended.
DC07/0687/FUL, Mr S Avery, construction of 2 two storey detached dwellings,
corner of Old Grammar Land and Hillside Road West. Approval recommended but
noted that yellow lines needed on Old Grammar Lane to ensure that the cars of those
visiting the proposed properties do not impede the movements of fire engines in and
out of the fire station.
DC/07/0690/LBC, D & A Brook, internal and external alterations, 26 Earsham St.
Approval recommended subject to the annex only being used in association with the
main house.
The Planning Committee met on 3 March 2007.
Present were Clls Evans, Groom,
Caswell, Fisher, Palin, Warnes and Wolfenden. Apologies were received from Cll
Curtis and Dergess.
The following plans were considered:-
DC/07/0509/LBC, Lady Beecham, internal & external alterations and repair, 17
Earsham Street. Approval recommended.
DC/07/0407/FUL, J Uttings & Sons, construction of 2 dwellings with garages, land
adjacent, 133 Beccles Rd. Approval recommended but members requested that the
Planning Authority consider whether the proposed development is forward of the
building line. Cll Groom advised that this plan had subsequently been withdrawn
from WDC and submitted to the Broads Authority.
The Committee received information about a proposed T-mobile installation in the
Sewerage Treatment Works of Hillside Road East and no adverse comments were
made on the proposal.
Cll Evans reported from WDC a large response to the future land use consultation,
much of it against any further development.
It was proposed and agreed to relocate the bench and bin at the junction of Annis Hill
Lane and Hillside Road East on the verge opposite the skate board park.
Cll Evans reported that he would be meeting Mr T Nursey about the proposed
directional sign for the shops in Upper Olland Street. Cll Evans had subsequently
been advised that planning consent would be needed but if commissioned by the
Town Council it could be dealt with under the permitted development provisions.
The following planning decisions were received from WDC:-
DC/07/0317/LBC, Lloyds TSB, replacement of illuminated fascia board and lettering
and provision of hanging sign, 11 Market Place. Approved.
DC/06/1373/FUL, Mr & Mrs D Sinden, construction of house, land west of 9
Wharton Street. Refused.
DC/06/1245/LBC, Rosedale Funeral home, provision of wall mounted projecting
clock, 16 Upper Olland Street. Refused.
DC/06/1337/FUL, Miss P J Plews, construction of 2 and single storey extensions and
replacement roof, 44 Staithe Rd. Refused.
7. To receive a report from the Finance & General Purposes Committee
The meeting was held on 3 March 2007.
Present were Clls Evans, Groom, R Went
and S Woods. Apologies were received from Cll S Went.
It was agreed to proceed with the production of the indexed street map which would
be supplied to the Council at no cost and distributed free by the Council.
The proposed amendments to the Model Code of Conduct for Local Authority
Members were received.
Cll Evans reported on the proposed Civic Evening and award presentations.
Cll Evans said that he was considering twinning proposals.
Cll Plain reported that BACT were pleased with their chairs.
The following payments were approved and cheques duly drawn :-
Mr A Newberry, Riverside & litterpick, £81.60; P Morrow, salary arrears and
reimbursed expenses, £2233.75.
8. Traffic Committee
This committee met on 5 March 2007. Present were Cll Evans, Groom, Caswell, Fisher, Palin, Warnes, R Went and Woods. Apologies were received from Cll Jervis.
Cll Evans reported on a letter received from Cll McGregor of SCC about the possibility of constructing a Bungay Bypass. It was agreed that he be invited to the town for a day to view the problems at first hand. Cll McGregor had subsequently suggested that he would be able to visit in late May or early June.
9. Riverside Centre Report
The Clerk reported that a wireless bell had been fitted at the Centre. He suggested it may be possible to dispense with the entry key pad which had twice ceased to work by using a wireless intercom and it may also be possible to install a second CCTV monitor in the BACT room to allow them to view those seeking entry. It was agreed that the Clerk investigate this possibility further.
10. Police Report
A written report was read to the meeting.
Cll Evans reported that the police had been unable to remove a damaged and
abandoned cycle from the cycle rack because the theft of it had not been reported.
11. To consider a request to fund the planning application for the proposed
allotment stores.
This proposal had come to the Council from the Allotment Association. It was agreed that the Council would make this application on the basis of information provided by the Association and pay the application costs of £75.00 with the association paying the OS site plan fee.
12. Civic Evening
Councillors were reminded that Civic Evening and Award presentations would take place at the Community Centre on Friday 20 April. Tickets, priced £10.00 would be available shortly and distributed to members and be available for sale in the town. Members were asked to encourage attendance at the Civic Evening and entries to the various awards.
13. Council Representatives
Cll Jervis reported from the Tourist Committee Meeting would be finalising
arrangements for the reprint of the Bigod Way leaflet at their next meeting.
Cll Fisher said that the Festival Committee were hoping to finalise the programme at
their next meeting on the 12 April. A Festival Dinner was planned.
14. County Councillors Report
In Cll Rose's absence there was no report.
15. District Councillors Report
Cll Groom reported on a meeting with Mr S Archer of WDC. The question of traffic
parking problems in Wingfield Street was discussed and it was noted that the public
consultation turn-out was low and further consideration was to be given to this matter.
He reported that the result of the land use consultation had not yet been considered by
WDC.
The Chief Executive of WDC was having a tour of the town on 17 April. Cll Evans
was invited to attend.
16. Cheques for payment
The following payments were approved and cheques signed:-
B Lines, £136.30, repair work at the Riverside Centre, £136.30; Mr A Newberry, Riverside & litterpick, £81.60; H M Revenue & Customs, PAYE and NIC, £1550.65; Waveney Security Ltd, service of CCTV at Riverside, £98.70; F Morrow, repair and upgrading of CCTV computer control unit at Riverside, £242.65.
17. Other business
In response to a question from Cll Jermy, the Clerk reported that he had heard nothing further from WDC about the planning appraisal of the former Co-op building in St Mary's Street. Referring to an article in In Touch he said that regeneration should still be a priory for Bungay; an industrial area was needed to secure job opportunities. He expressed disappointment that WDC did not seem to favour additional light industrial provision for Bungay.
Cll Evans said that WDC had not come to a decision on this and Clls Groom said that he favoured light industrial development beyond the swimming pool but not adjacent to existing dwellings.
Cll Woods said that he was in favour of provision of further light industrial units.
Cll R Went noted that the service road to the bowls club was in very poor condition.
Cll Fisher asked if WDC had made any representations to WDC about the middle school proposals. Cll Groom thought not.
The meeting closed at 9.45pm
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