1. APOLOGIES
were received from District Councillor S Partridge, County Councillor
C How and Mr T Woodman
2. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING
These were approved as circulated.
3. MATTERS ARISING
The missing Planning application for Burwell Acres Ref 20050733 PF -
permitted on the 20th July 2005, it was proposed by K Moody and seconded
by B Noye and all agreed that the minutes dated 5th September 2005 be
changed accordingly.
Item 7b - It was noted that G Smith and L Beales are not members of
the HLHG.
Item 11 - The word 'been' was replaced by 'being'.
All were in agreement that these be changed in the minutes.
4. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Stalham & Happing - The agenda for the meeting 7 Nov and the
minutes for the meeting of 12 Sept. It was noted that S&H are inviting
all villages to join in with a Happing Festival 2007, more details to
follow.
b) NWACTA - Dial a Bus Service Update + Poster advertising the service
has been put in the GAM board and details to be included in the next
month's newssheet.
c) NCC - Reorganisation of the coroner's office. Letter put in GAM board.
d) Mr R Steele - Change of boat at the Parish Staithe.
e) CAB - Donation request this to be included in the January 2007 agenda.
f) Stalham & Happing - A letter asking about walks from moorings
or circular walks in Hickling, after a discussion it was clear that
Hickling couldn't contribute to this request.
g) W H Brown & Co - Hickling Community Hall estimate.
h) Norfolk Playing Field Assoc - Newsletter was passed to D Mayhew.
i) NNDC - Agenda, passed to K Moody.
j) NNDC - Local Government Elections 3/05/07, Booking of the Community
Hall. See 7b
k) NNDC, Mr R E Brodie Senior Planning Enforcement Officer - Update
on Martins Nest situation.
l) Norfolk Constabulary - Safer Neighbourhoods E-bulletin October 2006
m) Allianz Cornhill Ins. - Confirmation of addition to insurance re
tables/chairs in shed.
n) NNDC - Casual Vacancy - Confirmation that no election is required
to fill the councillor vacancy and the Parish Council can co-opt if
so wishes. It was agreed to leave this vacancy open until the next full
elections in May 2007. Clerk to write and thank applicants and will
keep their letters of application on file ready for the elections.
o) Mr M Dougherty - Letter applying for Councillor Vacancy, see 4n
p) Mrs E Rothney - Letter applying for Councillor Vacancy, see 4n
q) NNDC - Re planning application for conservatory in Mill Close
5. TREASURER'S REPORT
a)
| W Diss |
£ 50.00 |
| S Chapman (Imprest) |
£ 14.04 |
| B G Brooks |
£ 65.00 |
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Receipts received |
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9/10/06 - 6/11/06 |
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£ 329.82 |
b) Budget
to Date - Distributed with agenda.
6. PLANNING
a) NNDC New Applications
- None
b) NNDC Decisions
1. Seven Oaks, Calthorpe Street, Ingham - Erection of Single-Storey Extension
for B&B, Use & Conversion of Stables/Garage to Residential Use
and One Unit of Holiday Accommodation - permit
2. Beaconsfield Farm, Ingham Road - Erection of Two Single-Storey Extensions
revised plans - permit
3. Whispering Reeds Boat Yard - Quay Heading Replacement - permit
7.
PARISH COUNCIL PROPERTY REPORTS
a) Staithe
1. Dredging - Due to other information coming to the Parish Council's
attention, another discussion took place regarding whether to still proceed
with the dredging of the dyke (see minutes 9/10/06, item 7a). Various
views were put forward and a vote taken, with the result of 6 votes for,
1 abstentions and 1 objection that the dredging goes ahead.
Clerk to confirm with other participants who had previously agreed to
contribute 25% of total cost and arrange for appropriate licence's. Mrs
V Tallowin to contact land owner and confirm that the spoil can be put
on his field. Mr D Pugh declared an interest and refrained from voting
as being one of the boat owners having problems.
2. Unpaid Dry Berth no 71,
the Recorded Delivery letter was returned with 'Gone Away' and the telephone
number not accepting incoming calls it was agreed to move the boat with
a notice informing the boat owner that the Parish Council will be taking
steps to the disposing of the boat in some way. Clerk to arrange notice.
b) Community Hall
1. NNDC would like to rent the Community Hall on the 3rd May for local
government elections. It was proposed by D Pugh and seconded by K Moody
that the cost be £105 for the hall and electric, but the heating
to be an extra £20 which was proposed by K moody and seconded by
B Noye and all agreed that these figures be forwarded. Clerk to complete
form and return and inform the playgroup of date.
c) Recreation Ground
1. The fencing on the corner of children's play area will be deferred
until a quote has been received from H Nudd.
d) Chapel Pond
1. Removal of debris is still waiting for Mr S Pegg to action. Clerk to
follow up.
9. VILLAGE PLAN UPDATE
The first Village Plan Community
Hall committee will meet on the 7th November and will report back to the
council in due course.
10. ALLOTMENTS
The Major Mills estate have
agreed that the vacant allotment at Eastfield Road can be offered to outsiders
of Hickling if the Parish Council so wish. Clerk to include in newssheet
again this month.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING - Monday, 11th December
2006 at 7.15 pm in the Community Hall.
There was no further business
and the meeting was closed at 9.15pm
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