Minutes of Carlton Colville Town Council meeting at Carlton Colville Primary School, Gisleham Road, NR33 8DG on Wednesday 6th July 2022.
The meeting started at 7.00 pm
Minutes
- To Note Members Present and to receive and approve apologies for absence
- Present
- Chairperson Julie Hall, Vice Chairperson Rachael Arnott, Councillors Chris Thomas, Derek Fletcher, Clare Varela, Adam Robertson Suffolk County Councillor – Melanie Vigo DiGallidoro. East Anglian Transport Museum – Tim Major, IMPACT Detached Youth – Ian Castro Members of the public 2
- Apologies
- Councillors Ryan Williams, Paul Radforth – Chair of Allotments – David Peek East Suffolk Councillor Craig Rivett
- To receive any declarations of interest regarding the agenda
Councillor Robertson declared an interest at Item 13 as a member of public had requested he bring up speeding around the Ashburnham Way shops. This was a non-pecuniary interest and Councillor Robertson could take part in the discussion. - To consider applications for dispensation
N/A - Councillors to be reminded of the requirement for them to individually update their Register of Interests as appropriate
Noted - To agree and sign the minutes of the Town Council meeting of 1st June 2022
It was RESOLVED by all that these were a true and accurate record 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 7.- Suffolk County Councillors – Archive questions to County about how this service is being used now.
- East Suffolk Councillors – not present
- Patients Participation Group at Rosedale Surgery – not present
- IMPACT Detached Youth – A lot more engagement, going well, trust is building
- East Anglia Transport Museum – Will be open 4 days a week at end of July. This weekend a special event. Foundations started today on the first of the new buildings
- Allotments – Lowestoft in Bloom at the school on Monday and thank you to everyone who helped fill the Jubilee Bench last Saturday.
- Carlton Colville Community Centre – Report to be forwarded.
- Carlton Colville Community Kitchen and Wildlife Garden – More benches in 27th July and 17th August Wildlife pond. Problem with water on site talk to Greener Growth to come up with a solution – Derek to find out who can deliver to fill water tanker.
- 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. Member of Public raised concerns about speeding around Gisleham Road/Rushmere Road area. Clerk to email PC Chris Pallatt. Road collapsing again in Hall Road – Clerk to email Councillor Melanie Vigo DiGallidoro to try and get a multi-agency approach to solve this. - To consider an application from Amanda Clarke to join the Town Council
It was RESOLVED by all that Amanda Clarke should join the Town Council and she was welcomed in. - To note the resignation of Jill Tyler and thank her for her services
The Town Council would like to extend their grateful thanks to Jill for all her hard work and dedication to the community during the time of her service and wish her well for the future. - To agree payments for June 2022
It was RESOLVED by all to agree the 7 online payments totalling £2701.98 and 3 direct debits totalling £117.18 Spend v budget circulated Bank Statement and reconciliation for May 2022 were duly signed - To discuss the recent Queens Platinum Jubilee event on 2nd June 2022
The Town council expressed their thanks to the East Anglian Transport Museum for the bus service provided. Councillor Clarke said that the stall holders were very happy with the event and help and welcome they received and would like to attend again. Monies raised on the day would be split between the church, the scouts and a donation to the Cadets. Book Vouchers would be issued to the school for the loan of equipment. Overall this was seen to be a success with only small issues like the signs including no dogs and no parking on site. It was agreed that another event would take place next year. A small sub committee to be set up to discuss ideas and dates etc in due course. - To consider donations – General Power of Competence – Localism Act 2011 ss 1-8
It was RESOLVED by all to donate £200 to Children with Cancer UK and £200 to the RNLI for their help and support during the recent Jubilee Event. - To consider graffiti and anti-social behaviour highlighted in the area recently
Clerk to look into parishes that have engaged with a Graffiti artist take forward. Councillor Thomas to find out from the community partnership ideas that came from the Youth survey and also the potential of having lighting at the Skatepark at Carlton Meadow Park. Councillor Robertson wanted it noted that he had had complaints from residents about anti-social behaviour at Ashburnham Way shops and car park. Clerk to forward the owners details. - To consider and approve the costs for repairs to stop cock at allotments and toilet/sink repairs at the office.
It was RESOLVED by all to agree the quote of £725 for repairs to the Stock Cock at the allotments and that the office repairs were to go ahead when a suitable plumber was found. - To discuss any matters in abeyance for next meeting or not noted anywhere else on the agenda
Community Cuppa first one held July 1st at Uplands Community Centre only 5 people attended but for the next event banners will be up for more advertising, 1st Friday of every month for one year. - To close the meeting
Meeting closed at 8.15 pm
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