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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 16th October 2006 at 8pm.
Present were Clls Evans (in the chair), Fisher, Jermy, Jervis, Palin, Warnes, S Went, Wolfenden and Woods
Also present were PC Skuse, the Press and 1 member of the public.
1. Apologies
Apologies were received from Clls Curtis, Groom, Revell, R Went and M Rose (SCC)
2. Interests
Cll Palin in matters relating to Bungay in Bloom.
3. Minutes of the last meeting
The minutes of the meeting held on 20th September 2006 were approved and duly signed.
4. Matters arising
Cll Evans reported on a successful visit to Bungay High School.
Cll Evans reported that the Riverside project had received a EEDA award but
not the principle one. He had attended the planning peer group review meeting at
Waveney District Council.
Cll Evans and the Clerk had attended the Environment Agency event at the
Riverside.
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Cll Evans had formerly opened the refurbished Fisher Theatre.
5. Correspondence
The following correspondence was received:-
WDC re proposed road closure on 26 December 2006 from 9am to 12.00 noon for
Waveney Harriers Boxing Day Meet. Approval was recommended subject to standard
conditions.
Bungay Joint Tourism Committee advising next meeting to be held on 17 November
2006 at the Castle Visitors Centre.
Suffolk County Council publication : A Better Way for Suffolk.
Environment Agency publication : River Views.
Mrs J Chamberlain and Mr C Elliott letter opposing proposed highway lighting
improvements in Boyscott Lane. Members reiterated the need for the improvements
but agreed that the lights should be shielded where appropriate to prevent 'overspill'
of light.
SCC confirming that white lining at the junction of Bardolph Rd with St Johns Rd
junction would be done within the next few weeks.
SCC community safety forums on anti-social behaviour to be held at Bury St
Edmunds and Hinton.
Mr I Gosling with a copy of a letter sent to SCC re proposed waiting restrictions for
Flixton Rd. It was noted that the Town Council had made recommendations on this
matter to SCC.
SCC temporary closure of A144 Market Place, Earsham Street and Chaucer Street to
carry out resurfacing works and for the telecom cabling works, 28/29 October, 4/5
November and 11/12 November 2006 with diversions via B1062 and A143.
Revd. R Robinson about highway safety issues relating to Boyscott Lane. It was noted
that this matter had been brought to the attention of SCC who had agreed to review
and put forward proposals. No proposals had yet been received. SCC to be contacted
further.
6. To receive a report from the Planning Committee and decisions from Waveney District Council
It was reported that the Committee meet on 2 October 2006. Present were Clls Evans,
Caswell, Derges, Fisher, Palin and Warnes. Apologies were received from Cll
Wolfenden.
The following plans were considered:-
W10377/6/7, Mr R Long, conversion of garages/store/meeting room to dwelling, rear
of Castles Restaurant, 35 Earsham Street. Approval recommended.
Wl64854/2, Mr S Hicks, cement render to front elevation, 21 Broad Street. Approval
recommended.
W19852. Ms C M Spall, demolition of chimney stack and breast to rear wing, Dukes
Farm, St Johns Hill. Approval recommended.
W19836, Andrew Hall, construction of a single storey side extension, 24 Joyce Rd.
Approval recommended.
The following decisions were received from Waveney District Council.
W14943/1, Mr D McMorran, 2 replacement sash windows to front elevation, 20
Southend Rd. Approved.
W19820, Mrs C Sampson, construction of a granny annexe, 23 Beccles Rd. Refused.
7. Finance & General Purposes Committee
The Committee met on 2 October 2006. Present were CUs Evans, Groom, Jenny, R
Went and S Went. Apologies were received from CU Woods.
It was agreed to reimburse the £721 insurance premium paid by Bungay Youth
Association. It was to be recommended that a range of insurance quotes be obtained
before the next renewal.
A report was received on WDC Statement of Licensing Principles and street
licence/consents.
It was agreed that the upper back panel of the proposed new bus shelter in St Mary's
Street should be enclosed and that toughened glass be used.
It was agreed that the
Town Council would be responsible for the public notice board in the new shelter.
It was recommended in relation to control of dogs that WDC should provide dog
wardens. Dog control measures should be implemented for Castle Hills, the Castle
Bailey, Stow Fen, the Staithe and the Old Grammar Field.
It was recommended that the Council should not bid for the Common Going to be
sold in auction shortly.
The following cheques were approved for payment and cheques duly signed:-
F Morrow, work at Riverside Centre(£65.50), Civic Service(£68.00), other property
maintenance(£14.00)., total £147.50. Mr ANewberry, Riverside and litterpick,
£81.60; New Beginnings Florist, Civic Evening, £75.00. WDC, rubbish collection
Riverside, £65.38.
It was agreed that £25.00 be paid to the Royal British Legion for the wreath and that
Cll Caswell be reimbursed £25.00 for the 2005 wreath.
It was agreed that the War Memorial be cleaned in advance of 11 November.
8. Allotments
It was agreed that allotment rents remain at £7.50 per full allotment for the year 2006/2007. It was agreed that Bungay Allotment and Gardens Asscoaition would become the Council's agent for the purpose of supervising the maintenance and re-letting of vacant allotment plots subject to a majority of current allotment holders being members of the Association and this balance of membership being continued. There would be no requirement for allotment holders to be members of the Association. The Council were agreeable that full allotment plots be sub divided into half allotments on re letting if the number of applicants exceeded the vacant plots. Community Service project wished to put up a plaque at the allotments making reference to the work carried out there. This will be considered when details are known.
9. SCC Locality Budget
It was agreed that £250 be allocated to the Toddlers group and that balance be divided between the Guide Hut(45%), Stakeboard Park(45%) and Bungay in Bloom(10%)..
10. Police Report
PC Skuse reported that 29 offences made been recorded since the last meeting. These
included 2 of burglary, 1 of possession of a class C drug and 2 motor vehicle crimes.
The detection rate in the sector at 46.6% was the highest in Suffolk. There had been a
7% reduction in reported crime since the same time last year.
The police were working with the residents of Kings Rd to deal with problems caused
by youths in this area.
In response to questions he outlined the problems experienced in enforcing the
through north-south HGV ban while still allowing access for vehicles visiting the
town.
Cll Fisher noted that contractor's vehicles parking opposite the entrance to the surgery
were a traffic hazard.
Cll Evans noted that the Four Towns bus was visiting the town on Friday evenings.
11. Operation of the Riverside Centre
The Clerk reported on the visit of Richard Caborn the Minister for Sport to the Centre
for the Environment Agency event.
One or two maintenance problems had arisen in relation to the door key pad and
blocked gutters. The latter had been dealt with and the suppliers of the key pad been
asked to deal with the problem. Vegetation adjacent to the decking and along the boat
dyke had been cut and arrangements were to be made to clean the decking.
It was
agreed to improve the external lighting at the Centre.
It was agreed that a fee of £7.50(inclusive) per hour would be charged for occasional
evening use by community groups.
BACT has requested an extra key for the lift.
12. Council Representatives
Cll S Went reported that the Fisher Theatre Bar Restaurant would be open for lunch
and evening meals.
Cll Fisher reported that a Festival Meeting would be held at the Council Chamber on
13.11.06.
Cll Jervis reported that the reprint costs of the Bigod Way leaflet would be £600.
Grant aiding had been sought and the Council would be approached if there was a
short fall.
Cll Palin reported on a meeting with SCC and South Norfolk District Council about
the services offered by All Hallows Hospital.
13. County Councillors Report
Cll Roses apologies having been noted the Clerk reported on an e mail received from Cll Rose on various topical matters.
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14. District Councillors Report
Cll Woods reported that he and Cll Groom would be having a further meeting with Mr Archer and asked that relevant matters to be referred to him so that they could be discussed at the meeting.
15. Cheques for payment
The following payments were approved and cheques signed:-
Mr A Newberry, Riverside and litterpick, £85.36; WDC, rural project officer contribution less monies owed to TC, £3951.16(section 137 payment); EAC Document Solutions, photo-copy, £56.75; C M Stanforth, window cleaning Riverside, £52.88; Mr C Caswell, reimbursement for 2005 wreath, £25.00(section 137 payment); Royal British Legion, for 2006 wreath, £25.00(section 137 payment); Wish Upon a Star, donation, £1500(section 137 payment); Bungay in Bloom, donation, £200(section 137 payment); SB Cleaning, maintenance at Riverside, £80.00; Bungay Castle Trust, reimbursement re architect fees Riverside project, £1362.28.
16. Other business
Cll Evans reported that a publisher was seeking the support of the Town Council for a new Bungay magazine. It was noted that as this publication was dependent on advertising revenue as were other local publications it would not be appropriate for the Council to endorse it but it would be happy to contribute copy relating to the activities of the Council from time to time.
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