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THEBERTON AND
EASTBRIDGE PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting held on Wednesday
8th October 2008 at 7.30 p.m. in the Jubilee Hall,
Theberton.
Present: Mr. C. Brown (Chairman), Mr. T. Baskett
(Vice-Chairman), Mrs. A. Baird, Mr. P. Baskett, Mr. S. Beaumont,
Mr. S. Brett, Mr. J. Swallow, Mrs. M. Andrews (SCDC) and Mrs. J.
Harvey (clerk).
Report from Mrs. Andrews.
All responses to the Boundary Committee’s proposals are now in
and can be viewed on the website. The District Council’s response
has been for an East Suffolk and West Suffolk and a separate
Ipswich retaining Lowestoft. The Boundary Committee will make a
decision by December 30th with a further consultation
period of one month on that decision.
The planning application for Sweetbriar Cottage, Eastbridge went
to appeal and was refused.
Mrs. Andrews pointed out that money available to villages from
the Playspace Fund only lasts for 10 years and if not used within
that time the money will drop away. There is approximately just
over 2 years before this happens. We should keep an eye on the
situation.
Mrs. Andrews had an interesting visit recently to the recycling
plant at Great Blakenham and emphasised how important it was that
the right items are put in the right bins. If anyone would like to
go and see the plant she could arrange a visit.
The meeting then continued with the Parish Council
agenda.
1. Apologies. Mr. R. Leighton, Sir Peter Batho,
Mr. P. Mockett
2. Minutes of the last meeting.
The minutes of the meeting held on 10th September
2008 were read, agreed and signed as a true record. Proposed by Mr.
Beaumont, seconded by Mr. Swallow.
3. Matters Arising.
Footpath from Pump Cottages into the village: Mr. Goodyear at
Great Blakenham is dealing with our application and we are
36th out of over 200. He suggested that the Parish
Council consider requesting an investigation into the footpath
continuing into the village beyond the Old Manor. After discussion
it was agreed this was a good idea.
Flooding near Pump Cottages: The clerk had contacted Mr. Collen
at Highways and he is arranging for the system outside Pump
Cottages to be checked out within the next four weeks and will let
us know the outcome.
Magnox funding: The clerk had contacted Mr. Luke Barber to ask
if Suffolk County Council would support a vehicle activated sign
funded by Magnox. He informed us that these signs are only
supported at locations that have the worst recorded speeds and
traffic flows, to avoid a proliferation of this type of equipment
that can reduce their effectiveness. Based on recent SID data our
site is not within the top 200 locations. Mr. Barber asked for more
information and offered to meet with a representative of the Parish
Council. Mr. Beaumont agreed to make contact with Mr. Barber.
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4. Correspondence.
Stephen Coulter had written on behalf of the Youth Club to thank
the Parish Council for the recent donation of £170 towards the cost
of a pantomime outing.
The audit for year ended 31 March 2008 has been completed by BDO
Stoy Hayward LLP. The Annual Return was approved and accepted by
the Council.
Information received on the Schools Reorganisation Review was
circulated. The public consultation finishes on 15th
December 2008.
5. Finance.
Bank Balances: Community Account: £1720.70
Business Premium Account: £4,701.37
Receipts:
£1000.00 being second precept instalment.
£10.04 interest on Business Premium Account.
Invoices for payment:
£58.75 for audit of the Annual Return for year ended 31 March
2008.
6. Any Other Business.
The Community Council requested a donation for the village
fireworks this year. It was agreed to donate £250 again.
Mr. Beaumont requested a cheque for £30 for this year’s Poppy
Wreath. This was agreed.
Mrs. Andrews asked how our village signs were progressing and if
we had considered an unveiling ceremony.
John Poll had asked if the Parish Council had any details about
the road going through when the new Power Station was built. No
information at all as yet.
There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.20
p.m.
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