To Note Members Present and to Receive Apologies for Absence
- Present
- Chair Jill Tyler, Councillors Derek Fletcher, Adam Robertson, Chris Thomas, Clare Varela, Rachael Arnott, Paul Radforth. East Suffolk Councillor & Suffolk County Councillor Craig Rivett, East Anglia Transport Museum Tim Major
- Apologies
- Julie Hall, Melanie Vigo DiGallidoro
To Receive Any Declarations of Interest Regarding the Agenda
Councillors Adam Robertson and Chris Thomas declared an interest in item 12 as Councillor Robertson lives on The Dales and both are part of the Residents Against Noise and Speed pressure group. Councillor Tyler declared an interest in item 7 as she is a school governor.
To Consider Applications for Dispensation
It was approved by all that the above were non pecuniary and Councillors could stay during these items.
To Agree and Sign the Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of 1st December 2021
Resolved: It was RESOLVED by all that these were a true and accurate record 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 – County 10 million for drainage so Councillor Rivett has enquired about historic areas in Carlton Colville. Installed 10,000 LED streetlight in Suffolk
- East Suffolk Councillors – 2023 Norse contract will cease and transfer to LATco. Larger mitre gate for flood defences in Lowestoft harbour.
- Patients Participation Group at Rosedale Surgery – Next meeting February. Cars parked outside pharmacy and doctors making it dangerous. Clerk written to surgery to see if anything to could be done.
- IMPACT Detached Youth – Not present
- East Anglia Transport Museum – Carol service in conjunction with St Peters church held on 11th December. December was successful a few issues with parking. Decisions to be made about opening this year. May this year 50 years of the museum opening.
- Allotments – Not present
- Carlton Colville Community Centre – Next meeting 25th January
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.
What is the latest on A146 Beccles Road crossing? - data does not meet the criteria eligible for crossing Councillor Craig Rivett and Melanie Vigo DiGallidoro will see if there is anything else to do. Write to Highways authority and ask question about calculation.
To Allow John Shanahan Executive Head of Everitt Academy to Provide an Update for the Town Council and Answer Questions from Members of the Public
Summary given of the history of the school including a new trust from April 2022. Specialist provision for pupils with social, emotional and mental health issues who struggle to access a mainstream setting. 11-16 year olds. Classes of no more than 8 and 2/3 adults. Work closely with specialist services. Aim to get children to leave with 5 qualifications to have positive futures. Questions from Councillors and public were addressed.
To Agree Payments for December 2021
List was circulated prior to meeting. It was RESOLVED by all that all 4 online payments totalling £2317.41 and 3 direct debits totalling £189.51 be paid. Receipts of £1000 from East Suffolk Council towards Jubilee Mugs and £720 towards a purchase of a new bin at The Graylings. Spend v budget circulated. Bank Statement and reconciliation for November were signed.
To Appoint an Internal Auditor for 2021/2022
Resolved: It was RESOLVED by all to appoint Suffolk Association of Local Councils to be the Internal Auditor for year ending March 31st 2022.
To Consider a Request to Develop a Climate Change Action Plan – Councillor Chris Thomas
Resolved: It was RESOLVED by all to defer this to next month due to time restraints.
To Consider Updated Plans for the Queens Platinum Jubilee 2nd June 2022
Next meeting in January 19th 7 pm Zoom
To Receive an Update from Suffolk County Councillors about Speeding on the Dales
Adam to share information from police Craig Rivett so he could compare with the Highways information. Deepdale /Airedale speed bump chase up with Melanie Vigo DiGalidoro. Continue to encourage public to report to the police.
To Consider a Request from Lowestoft Town Council to Request Suffolk Highways for Yellow Lines to be Marked Around the Junctions in Hollow Grove Way to Try and Stop Parking There
Resolved: It was RESOLVED by all to support this and also add a suggestion to lengthen the already existing parking bays.
To Agree the 2022 Action Plan
Resolved: It was RESOLVED by all to agree the plan.
To Note Correspondence and Decide Any Actions from Rosedale Surgery About the Need for Larger Premises
Surgery information had been passed to District and County Council for assistance.
To Discuss Any Matters in Abeyance for Next Meeting or Not Noted Anywhere Else on the Agenda
Community Garden – Whatsapp group set up. Update on reports each month – clerk had added a website page. Table at Jubilee event. Signage up very soon. Tree planting 22nd January 10 am. Christmas Lights winner was very pleased and this should continue each year. Skate park graffiti to be added to next agenda.
To Close the Meeting
Meeting closed at 8.20 pm
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