Notes from the Parish Council March Meeting
Chairman John Covill chaired the meeting the 7 Parish Councillors and 2 members of the Public.
Minutes of February Meeting: These were agreed.
Reports:
- CCC - Cllr Hazel Williams
- ECDC - Cllr Allen Alderson
Correspondence Received:
Trees within the Swaffham Prior Conservation Area -approval of treeworks at Town Close.
Trees within the Swaffham Prior Conservation Area - approval of treeworks at 45 High Street.
Road Safety Measures/Traffic Calming, Mill: No further news. Cllr Williams to check on status of schemes.
High Street Signs: No progress to report. Reply from ECDC awaited.
Parish Plan for Village: There was significant discussion on this topic and it was decided to make this an agenda item for the Annual Village Meeting and to encourage people to come along and give their views.
Play Area - estimates received for painting of equipment: Following the consideration of estimates received for the painting of the play area equipment, it was agreed to instruct Simon King to carry out the work. The remaining piece of play area furniture is soon to be ordered and this will complete the refurbishment of the play area. The annual inspection by RoSPA is due to be carried out during the month of April.
The Lodes & The Fens: Geoffrey Woollard gave a summary of the Public Meeting held on the 5th March 2008.
Planning Applications received including: Baldwin Manor, 80 High Street - refurbishment of existing corner outbuilding to provide utility area and level access shower room. There were no objections
Payment of accounts: These were agreed.
Items for the Next Agenda:
- Annual Village Meeting
- Affordable Housing
- High Street Signs
- End of Year Financial Summary
- Traffic Calming, Mill Hill
- Play Area
- The Lodes & The Fens
Open Question Time: General discussion.
Should anyone require any further information on any of the reported items above, please contact me.
The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Thursday, 10th April 2008 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. All are welcome to attend. Karen King