At a meeting of the Parish Council held on Monday 16th January 2006, there were present Mr. J. Nichols, (Chairman), Mr. G Alderton, Mr. P. Offord, Mr. J. Blowers, Mrs. G. Soanes, Mrs. T. Townend, Mrs. E. Hilton, Mrs. E. Hume, Mr. S. Perks, Mr. S. Lewis and Mr. K. Wood.. Pc D. Boggis, County Councillor M. Cherry, District Councillor B. Hunter and 6 parishioners also attended. County Councillor A. Barron had contacted the Clerk to explain that she would be unable to come to the meeting until 7.30p.m.
There were no apologies.
Declarations of Interest. Mr J. H. Nichols (Chairman) declared a personal and prejudicial interest in the planning application by Badger Builders.
The minutes of the previous meeting held on 12th December were approved and signed.
Declaration of Interests. The Chairman declared a Personal and Prejudicial Interest in the planning application to construct two bungalows on a disused builders yard, Mr. Perks declared a Personal Interest in the same application.
Police Report. Pc Boggis told the meeting that in December there were 9 reported incidents in Blundeston, 4 were in relation to H.M.P. Four crimes had been detected and 5 undetected. One involved an incorrect tax disc, one was an attempted burglary in Flixton Road, but no entry had been gained. A car was damaged in Market Lane, two fence panels had been removed in Lound Road. Pc Boggis said that there was a strong suspicion that most of the damage to property, including the damage to the Village Notice-board in The Street every weekend for the past month is probably caused by someone coming back home in the early hours under the influence of alcohol. He reported that “Neighbourhood” Policing is being muted by the Police authorities this will give officers a much larger area to cover and could be in force by 2007. Councillor Hunter reported that he had contacted the Authorities regarding the Parish Councils concerns over the extra traffic which will be generated by the building of 800 houses in Oulton and he has been assured that when the exits from the site have been overviewed some early planning will be carried out to try and resolve the problem. Councillor Cherry reported that work was still being done in Oulton Street to finish the traffic calming measures, and everyone was concerned that the work was taking so long to complete. He informed the meeting that the Highways Department had now completed it office move and was now at Newcome House, Newcome Road. Mr. Blowers reported on the Local Forum Meeting held in Somerleyton on 14th December. Most of the meeting was taken up by people from Oulton Broad complaining about Street Lighting, Double Yellow lines and Parking. Blundeston Bowls Club had been awarded a grant at the meeting, this will be used to complete the paving work at the club by surrounding the green, making the area safer for disabled persons. 
Planning. 
The Chairman explained that he would have to leave the room when the application by Badger Building for construction of two bungalows on the site of a disused builders yard in Hall Lane was discussed but he would close the meeting in the meantime to allow the public to give their opinions on the plans on display, he explained that under the new planning rules anyone can request permission, in writing beforehand, to speak at the Development Control Meetings held in the Town Hall. Mr. George said that he was willing to answer any questions parishioners may have. Mr. Lewis asked if the site was within the Village Envelope. Mr. Perks Snr. said that he hoped that if this plan was approved other peoples land would be considered favourably too. When there were no more questions Mr. Nichols left the room. Mr. Blowers took over the chairmanship of the meeting. A copy of the local plan was scrutinised and as the scale was small and the line thick it was not clear whether the proposed development was within the Village Envelope, Mr. Wood proposed that it would be advisable to discover if the land was within the boundaries before making any decision. It was agreed that the Clerk should contact the Planning Office to have the situation clarified and ask if the Parish Council would be allowed time for the plan to be discussed at the next P. C. Meeting before the Development Control Committee met.  Mr. Nichols came back into the room and retook the chair.
The application by Mr. Brearly 42, Lakeside Rise, for single storey side and rear extensions, new pitched roof over garage and porch was approved
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Accounts. The following accounts were proposed for payment by Mrs. Soanes and seconded by Mr. Lewis.
		Denes High School, (Colour printing for Parish Plans	 70. 00
		Blundeston School (Printing Parish Plans)			122. 40
		J. M. Clayton (re Parish plans)				    8. 97
		W.D.C. Grasscutting						562. 15
		J. Blowers (gas for beacon)					  18. 00
		Lubbock Fine (Annual Audit fee)				141. 00
Correspondence.
The next Northern Parishes Liaison Group meeting will be held in Blundeston Village Hall on Tuesday 21st February and Mrs. Sayer had written to say that the Officers from the Planning Department who have agreed to come and speak at this meeting have requested that it begin at 7p.m. A letter had been received from W.D.C. asking if any Parish Councillors would be interested in an Informing Session on Planning Procedures and Guidance, it had been determined that the proposed session would not be a repeat of the information which will be given at the Northern Parishes meeting, the clerk was asked to reply and say that several Councillors are interested and they would prefer an evening meeting. Suffolk Preservation Society sent a letter informing everyone about the £13,000 raised to help with the Pakenham Water Mill Appeal. Norfolk C.C. had sent details of the Norfolk Minerals and Waste Development Framework. The Broads Authority had provided details of their Local Development Framework Sustainability Appraisal. W.D.C. had sent the Local Development Framework Inspectors report on the Statement of Community Involvement. The Highways Agency had provided leaflets with the East of England Roadworks and Traffic Information details. Karen Hubbard sent details of a roadshow called A Trickster Event about bogus callers with leaflets, these would be given out later to members of the Sunshine Club. A Best Value Review of open Spaces in Waveney Questionnaire had arrived. The Chairman agreed to complete this and send it back.  
Other Parish Business.
Mr. Offord asked if anyone knew how often road sweeper lorries came around the village as he had removed several wheelbarrow loads of rotting leaves from the corner of Market Lane close to his property. Mr. Blowers reported that the Village Hall floor had been patched where a hole had appeared recently, it was agreed that Mr. Lewis would arrange for a contractor to inspect the joists under the floor and a decision would then be made about getting repairs carried out. Mr. Perks reported that he had discovered that Hydrants are not maintained nowadays, he found this out when someone set fire to his haystack recently and the fire engines were unable to connect to the Hydrants locally, therefore giving the fire more time to take hold. Mr. Lewis informed the meeting that there will be a Disco in the Village Hall  on 25th February to raise funds for the Party in the Park which will be held on June 17th this year.
15 minutes for parishioner input.
Mr. Oldman said that if the entrance to Pickwick Drive was widened there would be not problem for drivers entering from the east end of Market Lane, Mr. Nichols said that nothing could be done now, the parish Council had objected to the entrance when the plans for the development were first proposed, but the Highways had over ruled these objections and were quite happy with the entrance as it is.
There being no further business the meeting closed, the next meeting will be on February 6th at 7.30p.m.

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