To Note Members Present and to Receive and Approve Apologies for Absence
- Present
- Chairperson Julie Hall, Vice Chairperson Rachael Arnott, Councillors Clare Varela, Ryan Williams, Derek Fletcher, Paul Radforth, Amanda Clarke, Chris Thomas, Adam Robertson
- Suffolk County Councillor
- Melanie Vigo DiGallidoro
- Chair of Allotments
- David Peek, East Anglia Transport Museum Tim Major
- Members of Public
- 1
- Apologies of Absence
- Craig Rivett – East Suffolk Council
To Receive Any Declarations of Interest Regarding the Agenda
Councillor Rachael Arnott declared an interest at 13. Carlton Hall as she knew the applicants.
Councillor Clare Varela declared an interest at 13. Carlton Hall as she lives in close proximity.
Councillor Adam Robertson requested an item to be raised at 14 and declared an interest as he is involved with RAMS (residents against speeding).
These were considered non-pecuniary interests and they would be allowed to take part in the discussions but Rachael Arnott would not vote.
To Consider Applications for Dispensation
None
To Agree and Sign the Minutes of the Town Council Meeting of 6th July 2022
Resolved: It was agreed by all to approve the minutes 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 – Awareness of Safe Battery disposal – Suffolk waste partnership – put on Facebook page. Simple scheme for residents to buy solar panels – put on Facebook page. Lowestoft Fire Station open day 25th September 10 – 4 pm.
- East Suffolk Councillors – Not present.
- Patients Participation Group at Rosedale Surgery – Report distributed. Blood spinner been purchased by raising money from a Member of the public selling plants.
- IMPACT Detached Youth – Ian popped in and had sent in reports.
- East Anglia Transport Museum – Very busy summer. Tram arrived from Blackpool in July. Starting work on new buildings next week. Heritage weekend 10th/11th September. Request for bus for next year 4th June 2023.
- Allotments – All fine new water connection excellent at Borrow Close. School continuing open day in August went well. Jubilee Bench is doing really well.
- Carlton Colville Community Centre - No meeting in August.
- Carlton Colville Community Kitchen and Wildlife Garden – Tap had been vandalised but now been mended. Children’s Activities on Tuesday mornings had mixed attendance. A plan of events for next year to be drawn up. Wildlife pond in. Resource to be used by local schools.
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 were raised.
To Consider the Next Steps for Historic Minutes Dating to the 1800’s Handed to the Town Clerk
Julie Hall has begun to transcribe it. It was agreed to look into the possibility of displaying it at local museum Everitts Park.
To Update on Potential Street Art Project at Carlton Meadow Park
Initial meeting had taken place with East Suffolk Council. Community officer Gemma Fraser had been in touch with Ash from ABC Skateboarding and he’s really happy to be involved. She has found two other potential street artists as well as Knapple who had been used in other projects locally. Potentially a further aspect to the project for consideration by the group is working with Mike Chaplin from Suffolk Positive Futures/Catch 22 to run a weekly sports coaching session somewhere in the area (Community Partnership funding from 21/22). The aim is to offer a programme for young people that improves mental health, increases access to sport, tackles isolation and anti-social behaviour. If we can get the data showing the need he can offer weekly sports sessions at Carlton Meadow Park from April to October next year. Meeting on site with all parties to discuss to be arranged.
To Agree Payments for July & August 2022
List was circulated prior to meeting.
Resolved: It was agreed by all to pay all 13 online payments for July totalling £4608.58 and 2 direct debits totalling £94.35 and all 6 online payments for August totalling £2603.93 and 4 direct debits totalling £206.10.
VAT return for Quarter 1 had been received £809.26.
Spend v budget circulated.
Bank Statements and reconciliations for June, July & August 2022 were all duly signed.
To Confirm that the Town Council Will Be Continuing with the External Audit Arrangements and Not Opting Out of the Current Scheme
Resolved: It was agreed by all to continue with the existing External Audit arrangements.
To Consider the Purchase of a Further Waste Bin at Carlton Meadow Park at the Northwest Corner of the Basketball Court - Litter Act 1983, 5 and 6
Resolved: It was agreed by all to purchase a Dog bin at Carlton Meadow Park also Ashtree Gardens green space. Bloodmoor Bridge junction with Ridgeville and halfway up Bloodmoor Road.
To Discuss Initial Plans for Fete Next Year
It had been decided that Sunday 4th June 2023 would be the event 11 am until 4 pm. ‘Carlton Colville Fest’ (Festival). Community groups such as Scouts and Church to be invited again. All emergency services to be requested again. More food and drink stalls and children’s activities to be sourced. Bands/choirs to be looked into. Allotments to think about growing produce to show.
To Consider Planning Applications Received
- Application: DC/22/3029/FUL
Proposal: Construction of 3 detached bungalows, associated car parking and works
Address: Carlton Hall Gardens
Recommendation: Approval in Principal - Application: DC/22/3158/FUL
Proposal: Workshop extension and clear existing rear yard for additional parking facilities
Address: 62 The Street
Recommendation: Approval - Application: DC/22/3272/FUL
Proposal: Construction of residential bungalow and associated works
Address: Land rear to 55 The Street
Recommendation: Refusal – comments still stand from 2021 application - Application: DC/22/3254/FUL
Proposal: Front Extension
Address: 2 Beaumont Road
Recommendation: Approval
To Discuss Any Matters in Abeyance for Next Meeting or Not Noted Anywhere Else on the Agenda
It had been noted that 30 mph speeding signs be requested on the Dales Estate – response from SCC - As with all town or village streets which have regularly spaced street lighting along them, the Highway Code states that the speed is 30 mph unless otherwise displayed, so the need to be constantly reminded that it is 30mph is deemed unnecessary. It is only where the speed changes to another level that a sign would be installed e.g. 20mph zone.
Anchor Way/Beccles Road cycle path and main road need clearing/trimming back.
Chapel Road footpath to the Oaks needs clearing.
Bloodmoor Bridge brambles need clearing.
Community Cuppa going well possibility being used as a warm room and to provide advice.
To Close the Meeting
The meeting closed at 8.35 pm.
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