At a meeting of the Parish Council  on Monday 15th June in Blundeston village Hall there were present, Mr. J. Nichols, (Chairman), Mr. J. Blowers, Mr. S. Perks, Mr. S. Lewis, Mr. R. Leech, Mr. G. Wade, Mr. S. Rees, Mrs. T. Townend and  Mr. K. Wood. Allyson Barron, 7 Parishioners and one visitor also attended.
Apologies were received from Mrs. G. Soanes. WDC Paul Ashdown, and New Suffolk County Councillors Colin Law and Mike Barnard.
The Minutes of the last meeting held on Monday 11th May were approved and signed.
Election of Chairman. The Clerk took over the meeting for the election. It was proposed by Mr. Blowers that Mr. Nichols remain as Chairman, Mr. Nichols explained that he would have to go into hospital in the near future and he will have to rely on the Vice Chairman. Mr. Wade seconded the proposal. In a unanimous vote Mr. Nichols was elected Chairman 
Election of Vice Chairman. Mr. Blowers proposed Mr. Perks and Mr. Wood seconded the proposal this was also carried unanimously. 
Election of Village Hall Management Representatives. Mr. Perks and Mrs. Townend agreed to remain as representatives of the Parish Council, they were duly elected.
Declaration of Interests Mr. Perks Declared an interest in the Decoy Farm planning application. 
15 Minutes for Parishioner Input A resident of Market Lane, complained about the flooding experienced last week during the torrential downpours and she said that the rainwater was not running away fast enough and was just about to come over the doorstep of her property. She wondered what had been done about this, the Clerk and the Chairman had both contacted the Highways Department over this problem during the week, and she was told that the problem has been reported many times over the past few years. It is known that there is a partial blockage of the pipe which causes a back of water at times of very heavy rain. This then overflows at the drain outside ‘Avoca’. The only solution is to replace the section of blocked pipe. The Highways Department have agreed to liaise with Anglian Water and will try to arrange a site visit in the near future. Mr. Nichols inspected the ditch along the back of Market Lane and there are parts which do need clearing, he will report back to the agency concerned. Mrs Dawson asked if anyone knew what was happening with the Plough and the meeting was informed that there was prospect of the Inn re-opening in the next few weeks  
Other Parish Business. 
Mr. Blowers wished to thank Mrs. Barron and Mr. Cherry for all their hard work and expressed the regret felt by the parish Council that they will no longer be representing the local community on Suffolk County Council, Mr. Nichols endorsed those comments and said how grateful the Council has been for their regular attendance at our meetings and for all the funding they have managed to obtain for our Parish. Mrs. Barron thanked those in attendance for their good wishes. Mr. Rees asked if the owners of the three properties on the corner of Lound Road can be asked to trim the hedges at the front of their properties as the pavement is being overhung and making it impossible to walk along there. The Clerk was asked to contact those concerned. A further meeting of the playground committee is scheduled to be held on Thursday 18th at 6.00p.m Mr. Wade reported that another small road had been resurfaced in the past few days and Lound Road is still waiting to be repaired, the Chairman will report this to the Highways department. Mr. Leech said that next time the flooding occurs perhaps pictures should be taken and emailed to the Highways. Mr. Nichols reported that nettles are growing out from the edge of the field entrance on the East end of the Church Wall. Mr. Wood reported that he had met with the new Police Officer, Dave Stranks, who said that they would not be using the speed cameras on the B1074 as it was too dangerous to stop people in case another car ran into the back of the vehicle. PCSO Sue Kershaw said that she would speak to Pc Stranks and get clarification of his comments and report back. Lorries are churning up the sides of the B1074. Suffolk safecam.com a safety camera van can be requested fro speed checks.  
Police Report PCSO Kershaw gave Pc Stranks apologies. She reported that the 1st Blundeston Brownies have worked for their road safety badges. A new scheme is being launched to have volunteers with speed cameras, 6 volunteers are needed and the cameras will cost around £1000, these could be run as a co-operative between surrounding parishes perhaps through the Northern Parishes group. Neighbourhood Watch meeting Friday Evening at 7.30 at the Police Station. 
District Councillor Report. No report was available
County councillor Report. No report was available
Skate Park update. Skate Park consultant has been out and schemed out a redesign for the budget now available. The children are under the impression that they are to get £20,000 but this is earmarked for the new play equipment in the children’s play area.   

Accounts
No accounts this month
Planning
Two Plans already discussed 
Mr. Christopher Harrowven, Decoy Farm, Flixton Marsh Lane, change of use from holiday accommodation to office use. Approved
Mr. P Baxter 1 Lakeside Rise, Change of use from store to staff changing/locker area with car parking facilities. Approved
Mr. & Mrs P Haysom, Crown House, The Street, Construction of a two storey rear extension and alterations to openings and windows. Mr Rees proposed and Mr Leech seconded that the application be accepted 6 for, 2 against and 1 abstention  
Mr. & Mrs. P. Haysom, Crown House, The Street, conversion of existing dwelling into two dwellings.
Proposed by Mr. Wade seconded by Mr. Lewis 6, for 3 against.
SCC Consultation of planning application which will be determined by Suffolk County Council.
Two single storey extensions to existing primary school and provision of four additional parking spaces and provision for cycle parking. Front extension to provide new reception and general office, medical inspection room and entrance. Internal remodelling to enlarge head teachers office and convert staff room to food technology room, rear extension to provide two new class bases with associated activity space, stores and WC’s, new staff room and plant room. These were inspected and noted.
Removal of Shed from front garden at Mr. & Mrs. King The Street, the resident has at present got a for sale notice on the offending shed, he has a two week extension from the planning office before they take enforcement action.  
Correspondence
Resignation letter from Mrs. R. Harrowven. Mrs Harrowven has decided that due to family pressures she will no longer be able to be a member of the Parish Council
Suffolk Association of Local Councils 
Suffolk View had arrived
Mr. Wood said that he found the notice advertising the fact that Somerleyton Post Office had won an award was causing a distraction on a bad bend the Chairman would speak to the Highways Department about the matter.
Mr. Perks asked what was going to be done about the piece of fence at the start of the footpath on Lound road, he offered to get a price and bring it to the next meeting.
There being no further business the meeting closed.