24th Jan 2006
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Minutes of the MEETING of the BIRDBROOK PARISH COUNCIL which was held on
PRESENT Cllr T R
Cllrs: D Hoye, Mrs H Hodge , T Fenner, R Kirby
Public Nil
In attendance Susan De Luca – Clerk
QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
There were no public present
05.50 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
The following apologies had been received:
Cllrs R
05.51 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
05.52 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council held on
05.53 REPORT OF THE CLERK
Members RECEIVED the oral report of the Clerk on the following matters
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Village Pond – This matter would be placed on the Agenda for the Annual Parish Assembly when parishioners would be asked to consider options. The Clerk would also contact the Environment Agency to see if they could help |
ECC Community Initiatives – A number of proposals had been received from various play equipment companies, the Clerk would submit an application based on these. |
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Cluster Meeting – Minutes were tabled and the Chairman confirmed that he was happy for Birdbrook to host the October Cluster meeting. |
Parish Rangers – Concern was still being expressed by the Chairman at the work load and time constraints. |
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Confirmation of Dates for Forthcoming Meetings of Parish Council – These had been circulated one amendment was made which meant that the Annual parish Assembly would be held on the 21st March. |
Highway Signage – Cllr D Hoye advised of the changes to signage at |
5.54 FINANCIAL MATTERS
a) It was resolved to accept the Status of Accounts & List of Cheques which were tabled.
5.55 REPORTS
Members RECEIVED brief reports on the following matters:
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a) b) Parish Evening at Braintree District Council – members noted the report from the Chairman |
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5.56 COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE
Members RECEIVED the following which the Clerk placed before the Council and which were noted
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BDC Local Plan Review |
Associated Information |
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BDC Agendas & Minutes |
EALC Development of Quality Council Eastern Region of Quality Councils – The Clerk and Chairman had been invited to address the Norfolk Association of Town & Parish Councils in relation to Birdbrook receiving Quality Status. |
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BAA| Newsletter – Plane Talk – Dates of Proposed Second Runway Exhibitions |
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RCCE |
Parish Transport Survey – Analysis |
5.57 DOCUMENTS ON DEPOSIT
Members RECEIVED notice of the following documents which had been received and or deposited with the Clerk
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BDC –Survey Landscape Services NHS – Configuration of Cancer Services, Review of Primary Care, Review of Ambulance Services |
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5.58 PLANNING MATTERS
APPLICATIONS
a) Members noted the following application which had been discussed since the date of the last meeting
a) App No: 05/02351/FUL
Description Erection of Dining Room & Conservatory
Location
RESOLVED No Comments
b) There were no other applications to consider
c) DECISIONS BY
Members NOTED that no planning decisions had been received:
5.59 PLANNING CORRESPONDENCE
Members NOTED an amendment to a planning application from 2003.
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5.60 OTHER URGENT BUSINESS
Members NOTED the following matters a) & b) which were raised by Cllr Mrs H Hodge and c) by Cllr D Hoye
a) A parishioner had requested Stop Signs by the Taste of China restaurant on the junction of the A1017 & the B1054 – Clerk will advise ECC Highways
b) Play Area at rear of the Community House – Was there a Right of Way over the play area field – The Clerk would contact Steve Filbey and enquire.
c) The Bus Stop at Baythorne End outside Cllr Hoye’s house was in need of repair. It was agreed that action to undertake remedial works would be carried out.
Meeting closed at
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