2. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
These were approved as circulated.

3. MATTERS ARISING
None

4. CORRESPONDENCE

a) Broads Authority - Local Development Framework Booklet on the Issues & Options for the Core Strategy. The Chairman read through the booklet and highlighted some points of interest to the councillors, one being about Parish Plans in that there are 100 parishes within the Broads area but only 15 have produced Village Plans.

b) Brown & Co - Confirming that the trees at High Hill, Hickling are on their agenda to be assessed and dealt with accordingly. Mrs G Smith also confirmed that the trees in question do have a preservation order on them so will not be cut down. The allotments in Hickling are still under discussion about actual acreage we rent from Brown & Co, this matter is to be dealt with before the Parish Council can look at any rent review for 2006.

c) The Countryside Agency - On the 16th August the Countryside Agency issued the conclusive map of registered common land and open country for East England and the enclosed map shows Hickling's two pieces of common land as previously agreed.

d) NNDC Local Development Framework - The revised edition of Statement of Community Involvement which has been submitted to the government.

e) NNDC - Stakeholders Workshops Area Forum Meeting 9th November at Sea Palling. The councillors agreed on the five most important topics for Hickling and the enclosed form was completed and returned.

f) Barbara Wilcox - The Clerk has been liaising with Barbara about hiring the hall for a Slimming World Meeting every week. The actual day to be decided as Mondays was the day requested, but this is inconvenient to the council so Clerk will try to arrange another day.

g) R A Clarke - A letter suggesting the Caretaker and Clerk should fill in forms P46 to be retained by the Parish Council, and enquiries made as to whether tax should be paid on interest accrued on the monies the council has invested. Clerk to investigate

h) Broads Authority - A booklet giving a brief description of the work achieved over the last year of the Broads Authority's Planning and Development Team.

i) Norfolk Police Authority - A copy of 'Accessing your Police in Norfolk - The Future' detailing the various developments for Police Stations in the county.

j) The Poppy Centre - A request for financial support for a new building in Stalham but the council felt we should be giving priority to our own projects. Clerk to respond

k) Stalham & Happing Partnership - Invitation to their AGM 27th October.

l) Mrs P Watton - A letter thanking the council for forwarding the Broads & Rivers Open Churches leaflet and that the PCC is involved in this project, with Pam as the link person who will keep the council informed of any developments.

m) Hickling Hunnies Playgroup - A letter informing the council that the WAC care funding has now ceased for them. (see 7b1)

n) The Play Inspection Company - The report on the children's play area on the Recreation Ground. (see 7c)

READING MATTER CIRCULATED - None

5. TREASURER'S REPORT

a)

b) Budget to Date. Distributed

c) Precept calculations 2006/2007 was deferred as not all councillors present.

6. PLANNING

a. NNDC New Applications -
1. Dovecote, Doves Corner - Erection of Single Storey Rear Extension - following a site meeting this application was supported, noting that the plans quoted Concrete Tiles but owner confirmed he would using Pantiles.

2. Cartref, Doves Corner - erection of Single Storey Rear Extension & New roof to provide First Floor Living Accommodation - following a site meeting this application was supported

b) NNDC Decisions. - None

7. PARISH COUNCIL PROPERTY REPORTS

a) Staithe.
1. The Clerk confirmed that the Wet Berth Waiting List had been distributed and the person residing at a Catfield address was on the Hickling Electoral list

b) Community Hall

1. The rental for the Hickling Hunnies was to remain at £13.50 per day with no further charge for the extra hours on a Wednesday, as their funding had now ceased for the Wrap Around Care.
Mr P Sparks proposed and Mrs G Smith seconded and all were in agreement that this motion be passed. It was noted that a levy for fuel may be implemented if fuel costs escalates.
Clerk to respond.

2. Other rentals charges to remain at £12 per session for parishioner, £15 per session non parishioners, and £20 per session for Businesses.

Mr Tony Woodman & Mr David Pugh arrived at 8.55pm & 9pm respectively giving their apologies for being late.

c) Recreation Ground

1. The safety check on the Recreation Ground Play Area was completed on the 20th September 2005 but unfortunately did not compare well with modern day standards and regulations. The report had only just arrived so will be discussed further at a later date.

d) Allotments

1. Rents for allotments had to be deferred again as Clerk still waiting reply to the email to Mr C Birch regarding the acreage that is rented from the Mills Estate.
Clerk to contact him again.
When rent invoices go out shortly Clerk to inform Allotment holders of the position regarding rents for next year.

CONFIDENTIAL SESSION

The Chairman asked for a proposal that a resolution be introduced, under the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960 to exclude members of the public and the press in order to consider items in a confidential session. Mr P Sparks proposed, and Mr T Woodman seconded, such a motion. All were in approval.
The Chairman thanked the parishioners for their attendance as they left the meeting.

The council had four applicants for the two councillor vacancies, after much thought and discussion a ballot was held of which Mrs D Mayhew and Mr B Noye were selected and co-opted onto the council. Clerk to respond to all applicants and forward the new councillor names to the District Council.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Monday, 7th November 2005 at 7.15 pm in the Community Hall.

There was no further business and the meeting was closed at 10.05pm

10/10/05 THESE MINUTES ARE UNCONFIRMED UNTIL APPROVED BY FULL COUNCIL