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Town Council - Council Minutes
Minutes of the October meeting of this Council held at the Council Chamber Broad Street on Monday 20 November 2006 at 8pm..
Present were Clls Evans (in the chair), Jermy, Jervis, Palin, R Went, Wolfenden and Woods
Also present were Cll Rose(SCC), PC Skuse, the Press and 1 member of the public.
1. Apologies
Apologies were received from Clls Curtis, Caswell, Derges, Fisher, Groom, Revell and S Went.
2. Interests
No interests were declared.
3. Minutes of the last meeting
The minutes of the meeting held on 16th October 2006 were approved and duly signed.
4. Matters arising
It was unclear whether the white lining had been renewed at the junction of Bardolph Rd with St Johns Rd. It was agreed that this be checked.
5. Correspondence
2 requests had been received to sponsor the provision of memorial seats in the town.
These were agreed in principle. Castle Lane and the Staithe were considered suitable
locations.
WDC re community engagement with market town and Kessingland meetings to be
held at Lowestoft on 7, 13 and 14 December. Cll Evans would be attending.
WDC paper from Chief Executive (paper CG665) relating to the above and other
matters appertaining to the delivery of services by WDC.
WDC re next area forum to be held at the Community Centre at 7.30pm on 29
November.
Copy e mail from Cll Rose to Ms S Gage (SCC) proposing enforcement checks once
new HGV signage was in place.
WDC re street naming at Keep Rise and Upland Hall Farmhouse.
Mr L Fenn thanking Council for Christmas lights donation.
Office of the Patient and Public Involvement Forums offering attendance of a member
to explain the progress of the Forum. It was decided not to take up this offer at this
time.
SCC leaflet A Land Managers Guide to Rights of Way in Suffolk.
Sizewell A End User Consultation announcement.
Dorcas Shepherd confirming that WDC had granted permission for use of the Staithe
site on 21 - 24 June 2007 for her wedding. The Council previously had agreed in
principle that the Riverside Centre could be hired for this purpose subject to the
requirements of regular users.
It was agreed that the Council would enter a team for the Brains of Bungay Quiz
2007.
Broads Authority Local Development Framework leaflet. Copies were distributed.
WDC with information about the Waveney Prospectus and the appointment of PWC
as consultants in relation to this.
Mr C Reeve with the latest report from the Waveney Community Forum. Copies were
distributed.
Letter from Cll Evans to Cll McGregor (SCC) about matters relating to north-south
bypass for Bungay.
Bungay Sea Scouts seeking a donation for renovation of their building at Bungay
Staithe.
SCC with details of weight restriction signing. To be considered the Traffic
Committee.
6. To receive a report from the meeting held on the 6th November 2006
This meeting was attended by Cll Evans, Caswell, Derges, Fisher, Groom, Jermy,
Jervis, Palin, Warnes, R Went, Wolfenden, and Woods. Apologies were received
from Clls Curtis and S Went.
Plan W8379/5, Mr N Wright, erection of a replacement garage at 18 Dukes Rd was
recommended for approval.
A Halesworth Town Council paper Development of Management Responsibility and
Functions from Waveney District Council was considered. It was agreed to meet at
7.30pm before the next full meeting to discuss what devolved functions the Council
would consider taking.
The following payments were approved and cheques duly signed:-
Mr ANewberry, litter pick and Riverside, £225.38; Bt PLC, phone accounts, £176.21;
Waveney District Council, business rate at Staithe, £9.10;
Cll Groom referred to continuing problems in Kings Rd. Cll Jermy said that ASBOs
should be used to deal with this matter.
Cll Warnes said that shop keepers in Cross Street had asked whether it was proposed
to pedestrianise this street. It was noted that SCC had not consulted the Council about
this.
7. Police Report
PC Skuse reported that 32 crimes had been reported since the last report was made to
the Council. Steps were being taken to address the problems in Kings Rd and the
nuisance being caused had reduced.
Cll Palin said that he did not favour the proposal
to install a light on the playing field adjacent to Kings Rd.
Cll Palin asked that the Police take steps to deal with the problem of paper delivery
boys cycling without lights.
Cll Evans spoke of the success of the pub watch scheme.
PC Skuse concurred and
said that there had been a noticeable reduction in Friday night problems.
8. Riverside Centre Report
The Clerk reported that the Rainbows were using the Centre every week for their meeting and the Church group had confirmed that their move to the Centre was permanent. They may change there name to reflect this.
The external lighting had been restored to full use and the decking had been power washed. The post box had been fabricated and would be put in position shortly. The entry key pad was still not working; a replace unit was on order.
9. St Mary's Street/Market Place improvement scheme
The Clerk reported that he had been advised that funding problems had arisen in
relation to the proposed new bus shelter. He also understood that for the same reason
the proposed bollards would not be installed and completion of the resurfacing work
would be delayed to the new financial year.
It was agreed that the position was most unsatisfactory because the Council had every
reason to believe that the scheme would be completed in accordance with the agreed
plans and timetable.
It was agreed to take these matters up with WDC and SCC.
10. Bungay High School prizes.
It was agreed to provide £75.00 of funding for 3 Bungay High School prizes.
11. To appoint a Trustee to the Eliza Dreyer Homes
Cll Palin was appointed for a 4 year term commencing 1 September 2006.
12. To appoint 5 Trustees to the Bungay Town Trust
Cll Fisher, Jervis, S Went, Wolfenden and Woods were appointed for a 4 year term commencing 20 November 2006.
13. Council Representatives
Cll Jervis reported that the Bigod Way guide reprint would cost £600. South Norfolk
District Council had agreed to provide £300 and a request had been made to the Area
Forum for £200. The next meeting of the Joint Tourist Committee would take place at
the Castle Visitors Centre on 7.30 on 8th January 2007.
Cll Palin reported on a further meeting with Ian Gregory. Parents of Bungay Primary
School children were adding to parking problems in Wingfield Street. The school
should remind them of the free half hour parking concession in the Wharton Street car
park at the commencement and conclusion of the school day.
Dog bins were being
provided by the sluice at the Staithe and on the road to the golf club.
Cll R Went reported from Bungay in Bloom that planting of tubs had been completed.
Mrs Ward would like to put a Christmas tree in Dinky's Garden and this was agreed.
14. County Councillors Report
Cll Rose explained that the allocation of funding for major road schemes made it highly unlikely that a bypass for Bungay would be built. He thought that the one way lorry ban could and should be made more affective. Trading standards enforcement action once the signage issue had been addressed should help. He said that the St Mary's Street/Market Place improvement works were primarily one for WDC to sort out. The problem of satellite navigation systems containing outdated information was to be addressed by the government and this should result in regular data updates. He had been advised that the Boyscott Lane lighting improvements would be carried out in November.
15. District Councillors Report
Cll Woods reported that the strategic direction document had been discussed. A further meeting with Stephen Archer was to take place on 5th December. He hoped for a good attendance at the Area Forum Meeting on the 29th November. He said that he would take up with Cll M Bee of WDC matters relating to economic development reports and the St Mary's Street works.
16. Cheques for payment
The following payments were approved and cheques signed:-
Mr A Newberry, Riverside and litterpick, £81.60; H M Revenue & Customs, PAYE and NIC, £721.00; Bungay Youth Association, donation re insurance, £721 (section 137); Scottish Power, electric account Riverside, £363.59; CPR Graphics, sign writing, £29.37; P J Lee Hire & Sales Ltd, property maintenance War Memorial & Riverside, £72.02; Bungay High School, prizes, £75.00(section 137). An internal audit report prepared by Cll Warnes was circulated.
17. Other business
Mr Honeywood had reported to Cll Groom that the pavement was obstructed by
vegetation outside 13 Trinity Street and Ellies.
Cll Groom confirmed that the remaining dog bins would be put in place.
Cll Woods asked what money remained in the Staithe project. It was agreed this be
reported to the Finance & General Purposes Committee.
The meeting closed at 9.35pm
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