To Note Members Present and to Receive Apologies for Absence
- Present
- Chair – Julie Hall, Vice-Chair – Jill Tyler, Councillors Paul Radforth, Clare Varela, Derek Fletcher, Ryan Williams, Rachael Arnott, Adam Robertson Suffolk County Council – Melanie Vigo DiGallidoro, East Suffolk Council – Craig Rivett (7.30 pm) Chair of Allotments – David Peek, East Anglia Transport Museum – Tim Major Members of the Public 1
- Apologies
- Councillor Chris Thomas
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 2nd March 2022
Resolved: It was RESOLVED by all that these were true and accurate and they 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 - 98.5% pupils received a place at one of their preferred schools. Gull Wing progressing. Leaving Care service high praise from Ofsted. www.greensuffolk.org to find ways of being carbon friendly. Recycle glass properly not in blue or black bins. New cabinet member for equality and communities. 2 surplus fire engines donated to Ukraine.
- East Suffolk Councillors – Council tax £150 rebate A-D band. Question was asked from Adam Robertson about how long it will take to get a refund if you do not have a direct debit – no definitive answer was on the information. Registration open for the new beach huts. Robot pets for dementia and care groups purchased. Survey open about Fireworks on Council owned land until 20th May.
- Patients Participation Group at Rosedale Surgery – Meeting 5th April report to follow.
- IMPACT Detached Youth – not present, back in the community.
- East Anglia Transport Museum – Museum back open again for the season. Deliveries of parts for the new tram depot arriving. 29th May special event to celebrate 50 years. Thanks to Craig Rivett for donations recently.
- Allotments – Issue with Water tank – Councillor Derek Fletcher to visit. School is ongoing.
- Carlton Colville Community Centre – report was circulated. Thank Elaine Rogers for all her help with the booking system and doors so far.
- Carlton Colville Community Kitchen and Wildlife Garden – 2 events had taken place to erect and fill wooden planters. Funding had been secured for a storytelling chair.
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.
No questions from the public.
To Note the Sad Passing of Wendy Miles
To note the sad passing of Wendy Miles a former Parish Councillor and to send condolences to her parents.
To Agree Payments for March 2022
Resolved: It was RESOLVED by all to agree 12 online payments totalling £6655.79 and 2 direct debits for £84.15 Receipt £210.00 grant from ESC for Tiller for primary school. List was circulated prior to meeting. Spend v budget circulated. Bank Statement and reconciliation for February and March to be signed.
To Consider Updated Plans for the Queens Platinum Jubilee 2nd June 2022
10 Air cadets to help out. We are not running the fancy dress as it has not been advertised and resources are stretched. Fire Engine confirmed. Purchased prizes for the stalls. Roles and responsibilities will be issued. Bus confirmed by East Anglian Transport Museum for public thanks to Councillor Craig Rivett for his kind donation towards this.
To Consider the Request from Lowestoft Town Council
Resolved: It was RESOLVED by all to support Lowestoft Town Council to go ahead with the bus shelter.
To Note the Ongoing Issues from Member of the Public with Aveling Way Green Space
It was agreed that the clerk would arrange a meeting with Richard Hackney of Norse, Craig Rivett, and Councillor Clare Varela onsite to agree a solution on how this should be cut going forward.
To Note Work Will Commence Mid-April on Queens Jubilee Bench
To note work will commence mid-April on Queens Jubilee Bench in Rounces Lane, groundwork and installation by Ian Robertson.
To Consider the Following Planning Application
Planning Application: DC/22/0924/FUL
Address: 8 Lowestoft Road
Proposal: Construction of a New Dwelling
Recommendation: Approval with the following notes: Close to a flood risk area (Kirkley Stream), believed to be in proximity of 20 metres to the water course.
To Discuss Any Matters in Abeyance for Next Meeting or Not Noted Anywhere Else on the Agenda
Spring Clean 29th April – 2nd May for Clean for the Queen – Councillor Racheal Arnott will be doing her own litter pick during this time. Chapel Road - cars from the Castleton Road Roundabout has had lots of near misses with cars parked close the exit contact PC Chris Pallett. Councillor Adam Robertson wanted it noted that comments from a member of the public re speeding around the area had been dealt with – clerk confirmed that PC Chris Pallett had contacted the member of public.
To Close the Meeting
Meeting Closed at 8.15 pm