Pakenham Parish Council : Minutes - 13th May 2002

PAKENHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting held on 13 MAY 2002
Pakenham Village Hall
(following the Annual Parish Meeting)
and below for Additional Meeting

Present: Cllr D Dorling, Cllr J Mangnall, Cllr H Painter, Cllr P Smith, Cllr A Cox, Cllr L Couper, Cllr B Chester, Mrs J Brookman, Clerk

APOLOGIES: Apologies were received from Mrs V White.

1 - ELECTION OF OFFICERS:-
Cllr Painter proposed that the officers remain as at present, the motion was seconded by Cllr Mangnall and unanimously agreed.

2 - DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE:-
Cllr Dorling accepted the office of Chairman.

3 - REAPPOINTMENT OF CLERK:-
Mrs J Brookman was reappointed as Clerk.

4 - MINUTES:-
The minutes of the meeting held on 15 April 2002 were approved and signed as a true record.

5 - MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:-

THE DELL:-
It was reported that youths had opened up the entrance, which had been sealed off by David Thrower. David Thrower has been asked to reseal the entrance with close boarded fencing when he replaces another section and to attend to the outstanding tree, which needs attention. Cllr Dorling to follow up.

FEN ROAD:-
Cllr Dorling confirmed that Mr Jacobi had trimmed back the overhanging greenery on his boundary.

CHURCH DRIVE:-
A working party consisting of Cllrs Dorling,
Painter and Chester were appointed, item to be placed on the next agenda.

RISK ASSESSMENT:-
It was agreed Cllr Smith would be responsible for relevant risk assessments, supported by the Parish Council, copies of forms with Clerk.

THE QUEEN'S GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS:-
Plans were in hand for this event, Clerk to find suitable insurance cover for the event. It was agreed that a float of £500 from the Parish Council would be used to support the event and Cllr Mangnall would administer this.

6 - PLANNING APPLICATIONS:-

NEW APPLICATION:-

SE/02/1981/P Paltry Farm, Brand Road, Great Barton (Parish of Pakenham) Planning application - Change of use from office accommodation to form dwelling.
The Parish Council objected to the application, Clerk to refer to details of Structure Plan Policy ENV2 in reply.

PAST APPLICATION:-

SE/02/1406/P Cotswold, Fen Road, Pakenham
Application for erection of detached three bedroom annexe withdrawn

7 - FINANCE REPORT:-

8 - CORRESPONDENCE:-

a) Letter from Bardwell Playing Field Committee outlining their plans for a new all weather sporting facility requesting an assessment of the likely interest from Pakenham village residents. Clerk to acknowledge and outline probable interest from the Parish.

b) St Edmundsbury Borough Council requested the names of two people to be nominated by the Parish to be present on Angel Hill when the Queen visits Bury St Edmunds on 17 July 2002. It was suggested by the Borough that the people be chosen as a way to say thank you to those who have made an important contribution to the well-being of the parish. It was proposed that Cllr Mangnall and Mrs Jan Bacon be invited to attend. Cllr Mangnall accepted the invitation, Clerk to write to invite Mrs Bacon.

c) There will be a public meeting on 22 May at 7.30 pm in Great Barton Village Hall to discuss the impact on Great Barton of the proposed IKEA development at Stanton.

d) Letter from Woodbridge School re Festival of ConScience requesting a donation which was declined.

e) Letter from SALC explaining "The Shire" will be replaced by "Local Councillor" at the end of June.

9 - DATE OF NEXT MEETING:-
It was agreed that the next meeting would be held on Monday 24 June 2002 in The Pavilion at 7.30 pm, and that the following meeting would be held on Monday 9 September 2002 in the Pavilion at 7.30 pm.

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Additional Meeting of
PAKENHAM PARISH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON
13 JUNE 2002 IN THE PAVILION AT 8.00 PM

PRESENT: Cllr D Dorling, Cllr A Cox, Cllr L Couper, Cllr H Painter, Cllr P Smith, Mrs J Brookman, Clerk.

APOLOGIES: Apologies were received from Cllr J Mangnall.

1 - PLANNING APPLICATIONS:-

NEW APPLICATIONS:-

SE/02/2314/LB The Old Shop, Grimstone End, Pakenham. Erection of porch following demolition of existing porch. There were no objections as the Parish Council felt that the application blends with the environment.

SE/02/2310/P Brookside Cottage, The Street, Pakenham. Construction of vehicular access. The Parish Council has no objections to this application.

SE/02/2221/P Wentworth, Fen Road, Pakenham.
Erection of single storey side extension. The Parish Council objected to the proposed plans, Clerk to outline details in letter to Borough Council.

SE/02/2241/P The Old Cottage, The Street, Pakenham. Conversion of attached barn to form living accommodation associated with existing cottage including construction of chimney. The Parish Council objected to this application, Clerk to outline details in letter to Borough Council.

2 - MATTERS OF REPORT: There were no further matters of report.