To Note Members Present and to Receive and Approve Apologies for Absence
- Present
- Chairperson Rachael Arnott, Vice Chairperson Clare Varela, Councillors Derek Fletcher, Chris Thomas, Adam Robertson, Ryan Williams, Paul Radforth
- East Suffolk Councillors Craig Rivett (also SCC) Myles Scrancher, East Anglia Transport Museum Tim Major, Chair of Allotments David Peek
- Members of the Public: 2
- Apologies received and approved
- Amanda Clarke, Julie Hall, Suffolk County Councillor Melanie Vigo DiGallidoro
To Receive Any Declarations of Interest Regarding the Agenda
None
To Consider Applications for Dispensation
N/A
To Agree and Sign the Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of 3rd January 2024
Resolved: It was RESOLVED by all that these were true and accurate and were duly signed.
To Receive Reports from the Following
Note: No questions from the public will be taken during these reports. Public participation is a separate agenda item at item 6.
- Suffolk County Councillors – Fostering and Adoption campaign 01473 264800 and suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/fostering-and-adoption for information. Sizewell C officially started 15th January 2024.
- East Suffolk Councillors – Lowestoft Tidal Barrier is paused not cancelled, ongoing funding being sought. Seafront project now commencing. New call in process for planning.
- Patients Participation Group at Rosedale Surgery – Nothing to report
- IMPACT Detached Youth – Not present
- East Anglia Transport Museum – Visit from Inspector part 1 has taken place. Reopening in March
- Allotments – A big thank you to Melanie Vigo DiGallidoro for her recent donation to enable the school project continues to thrive.
- Carlton Colville Community Kitchen and Wildlife Garden – Report circulated. Tree Council grant awarded £658 Greener Growth organise the planting 21st February 2024 if anyone can lend a hand leaflet delivering or on the day please attend. Men’s shed looking at building some noticeboards and other items at the garden.
- Carlton Colville Community Centre – New treasurer has been found and things continued to be progressing. It is noted to say congratulations to the Carlton Colville Pre school for their recent Ofsted Good inspection.
Public Participation
The purpose of the meeting is for Councillors to discuss Town Council Business. During each meeting the Council will allow a period of up to 15 minutes for public questions. During this time, residents can put questions to the Chairman regarding local concerns. Each question will be allocated 3 minutes. Where possible the Chairman will respond but matters may have to be deferred and placed on a later month’s agenda for discussion.
Beccles Road Crossing update required
To Agree Payments for January 2024
List circulated prior to meeting
Resolved: It was RESOLVED by all to pay all 9 online payments totalling £3907.51 and 2 direct debits totalling £89.10. Receipt of £1047.43 VAT claim for quarter 3 had been received.
Spend v budget circulated
Bank Statement and reconciliation for December 2023 were signed
To Receive an Update on Flooding
Chased MP Peter Aldous on the clearing of the ditches.
To Agree the Position of a D-Day Bench Subject to Consent by Highways
The suggested position is the bus stop at the corner of Hall Road and The Street however it was suggested that a place The Dales which has road names and links maybe more appropriate so bring back next month when this has been looked at.
To Agree the Action Plan for 2024
Resolved: It was RESOLVED by all agree the action plan as set out.
To Agree the Annual Parish Meeting Date and Speaker
Resolved: It was RESOLVED by all to hold the annual meeting of the parish on 3rd April at 6.30 pm before the monthly Town Council meeting. The clerk is trying to get the police to attend as the speaker but if not an alternative would be the Preschool.
To Update on the Neighbourhood Plan Following Inspectors Comments and Meeting with ESC
It was proposed by Clare Varela and Seconded by Derek Fletcher and Resolved: by all to approve an extension of time for ESC to respond to the examiners comments. A response by the Town Council to be submitted with their list of priorities and concerns following the comments and also a plan from ESC requested outlining the options for next steps.
To Discuss Any Matters in Abeyance for Next Meeting or Not Noted Anywhere Else on the Agenda
Skate Suffolk had agreed 10 dates during April to August to deliver Skate lessons in Carlton Meadow Park – Budget already agreed.
It was suggested that Defib/CPR training be carried out at the Community Centre one evening by Heart2Heart Norfolk. Invite to be open to Councillors and Partners, Allotment Holders and Community Centre Hirers – date to be determined.
To Close the Meeting
Meeting closed at 19:57
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