APRIL / MAY 2015 ISSUE 121
The Tivetshalls’
Grapevine
FLOWER FESTIVAL
A picture this month of a flower arrangement to get you in the mood for doing one
yourself! St. Margaret’s church is holding their biennial flower festival on the
weekend of 6/7 June, and are looking for flower arrangers.
Whatever your age or ability level, you are welcome to help on Friday 5 June. The
theme is nursery rhymes, so start thinking now!
The dates are shown in the handy calendar of events at the back of this magazine.
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Tivetshall are having a Litter Pick in
conjunction with South Norfolk
District Council – see main article
opposite for full details.
Tivetshall Village Hall
Sunday 10 May 2015 at 10:00 am
Your Parish Councillors will be there to
provide equipment and advice.
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ELECTIONS
You may be aware of other elections on the same day, but Thursday May 7 is polling
day for elections to the parish council. Every four years, all your parish councillors
must resign and, should they so wish, stand for election. There will be four vacancies
in St. Mary, and three in St. Margaret and anyone who lives in either parish may put
their name forward.
As you must know, I am always asking for volunteers, and I do so again. I would like
nothing more than to be voted off the council by a massive surge of interest. If you
think you can help at all, please do consider volunteering. Our acting clerk, Lynn
Jollans (677881), can provide you with all the information and paperwork you need,
as can officials at South Norfolk council (01508 533633)
DOG FOULING – AGAIN!
What can I say that has not already been said? Dog fouling remains the issue most
frequently raised with the parish council and, as the weather starts to improve, we
are told the situation in parts of the village is very unpleasant.
A new dog waste bin has been ordered and should, by the time you read this, be in
place on the triangle where New Road, Patten Lane, and Primrose Hill meet. If you
think still more would be helpful, please tell us.
THE BIG SOUTH NORFOLK LITTER PICK
Last year we took part, at rather short notice, in South Norfolk Council’s Litter Pick.
Turnout was not spectacular, but some dozen or so bags of rubbish were collected
from around the Tivetshalls, along with several car tyres and a mattress.
Unfortunately, rubbish still gets dropped and, in an effort to keep our community a
little bit cleaner and tidier we are doing the same again this year. All the equipment
– hi-vis slipovers, gloves, litter picks, and bin bags – is provided, along with some
traffic notices to warn drivers to take extra care. All we ask from you is a little of your
time to really smarten the place up. South Norfolk council do offer a small incentive:
communities that take part are entered into a draw for one of five £200 prizes.
Sunday 10 May is the day. The organisers will be in the Village Hall car park from
10:00 a.m, and look forward to seeing as many of you as can come.
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PUBLIC MEETING - FASTER BROADBAND
We had been led to believe that faster broadband would arrive in the villages but it
seems to have just whizzed on down the road and left us behind. We are very grateful
to David Evans, who has taken the effort to discover some of what is going on, and
the current situation is that we are not close enough to any upgrades to benefit.
The Programme Director for Norfolk County Council’s rollout of ‘Better Broadband
for Norfolk’ is called Karen O’Kane. She is, I am told, very approachable and helpful,
and she has offered to come and talk to us about it. We have arranged for her to
attend a public meeting, where she will give a presentation followed by a question
and answer session. I would encourage all those people who are concerned about
internet connectivity and broadband speeds to come along. Faster broadband is
becoming essential as we do, and are required to do, more and more on-line.
Of course I can’t guarantee anything, but the more support that is shown, the more
the chance of things changing, so come along to the Village Hall on Wednesday 22
April at 7:30 p.m.
Last time I told you that you could contact BT but it seems I was wrong and that they
have nothing to offer. Karen is the best person to contact and she can be reached by
e-mail at [email protected]
INTERNAL AUDITOR NEEDED
It’s the end of the council’s year, and that means, amongst other things, audits.
Vivienne Dennis has, in the past, done an excellent job as our internal auditor and I
have absolute faith in her, and in her independence. Despite the fact that we took
advice, however, we were criticised by the external auditors last year, who deemed
her to be too close to the council because she has been acting as minute-taker for
council meetings in the absence of a clerk.
I wouldn’t pretend, myself, to know the full extent of what is required but it does
involve some knowledge of local government rules and regulations. If any parishioner
feels competent, or knows someone competent, and would be willing to do this, the
council would be grateful if they could please get in touch with us. We don’t expect
anyone to do this unpaid, and a small payment is offered for the work.
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FISH AND CHIPS
Ed’s Plaice, the fish and chip van that attends in the village hall car park on Saturday
afternoons and early evenings seems to have been quite a success. Ed has been
coming for over a year now, and everybody to whom I have spoken seems to think it
a welcome facility for the villages.
Ed does have the occasional other commitment and has told me he will,
unfortunately, not be able to make it on a couple of Saturdays in the near future.
Regulars will all be told but, occasional patrons, please note there will be no fish and
chips on:
Saturday 11 April 2015, and Saturday 9 May 2015.
TIVETSHALL ST MARGARET ALLOTMENT CHARITY
The Tivetshall St Margaret Allotment are looking for a new trustee and have asked
us to publish this. Before doing so, however, I would like to thank them for their kind
offer of help with the installation of a public access defibrillator in the village …
We are looking for another trustee to join us. Trustees must live in Tivetshall St
Margaret. We meet once a year and have phone/email contact in between to agree
on requests we receive. We would particularly welcome someone from the railway
line/maltings end of the village as that part of the village is not currently represented,
however, anyone with an interest would be welcomed.
The charity has funds available to help people living within the parish of Tivetshall St
Margaret for a wide variety of needs. This could include help towards school, college
or work uniforms and equipment, hospital travel expenses, Lifeline telephones, aids
and adaptations for the elderly or disabled, school trips, optician or dental costs,
home security or insulation and many other things. All applications are treated in
complete confidence and are not means tested. We can also support groups or
organisations benefitting people who live in Tivetshall St Margaret (subject to funds
and trustee agreement).
To apply or for more information on grants or becoming a trustee, contact Rebecca
Chamberlain (treasurer) (01379) 674509, [email protected], or write
to 11 Thwaites Oak Close, Tivetshall St Margaret, Norwich, NR15 2AW.
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TIVETSHALL PARISH COUNCIL
Report on the Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 13 January 2015 at 7.30 pm in Tivetshall Village Hall
Present: Cllr. Lynn Jollans (Acting Clerk) Cllr. Tony Jollans (Chair) Cllr. Christopher Miller Vivienne Dennis (taking minutes) 1 member of the public Apologies Cllr. Rita Land
1. Declarations of Interest.
1.1. Pecuniary interest declared by Tony Jollans (9.2.3). Payment of expenses.
2. Co-option. There were no applicants.
3. Minutes - of the November meeting agreed and signed. No matters arising.
4. Public participation.
4.1. None of Bev Spratt (County Councillor), Martin Wilby (District Councillor),
and Isabelle Agrir (PCSO) present.
4.2. Parishioners’ Forum
4.2.1. Appreciation expressed in respect of village Christmas tree.
4.2.2. Signage to church: Whilst Highways would install any extra signage
requested they would not meet the cost. Highways engineer has had a
look and taken photographs; will report back with costs.
4.2.3. Trees round bottle bank: Been in touch with NORSE, who are
forwarding correspondence to appropriate department; Lynn Jollans to
follow up.
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5. Report from Chair
5.1. Attended SNC planning meeting, regarding outline planning permission in
respect of proposed housing in The Street. Main objections are ref. access,
which is not considered satisfactory; reverted to access through hedge,
which had previously been discounted at SNC’s own determination. Parish
Council registered complaint; received response (as received by other
complainants) confirming SNC have followed the rules, and that this access
decision can wait to be decided at detailed planning stage; ongoing
discussions; await details of further application.
5.2. Christmas tree erected and taken down.
5.3. All in hand with SNC on the elections front.
5.4. Paperwork completed and £250 received from Martin Wilby, towards
pavilion project.
5.5. E-mail received from resident objecting to proposal to move bus stop.
5.6. Correspondence from Norfolk Constabulary via NALC; proposal to
community share the cost of PCSOs. Possible 2% increase in police share of
council tax.
6. Planning Applications.
6.1. 2014/2633. Chestnut Farm, Station Road. Partial demolition and
reconstruction of chimney of listed building. Retrospective listed building
consent. Unanimously approved.
7. Reports from Councillors.
7.1. Front of Hastoe Housing, Green Lane: Tree warden reports no trees
available, only hedging; agreed therefore that Lynn Jollans speak to David
Evans as to suggestions for slow-growing, low-maintenance trees suitable
for site.
7.2. Issues from Grapevine: speeding, trod path, school pick-up; other than
comment at 6.5 above, and two responses to the ancestry request for
information, no other response to Grapevine articles. Tony Jollans will try
again to contact Winfarthing Parish Council ref. their trod path.
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7.3. Dog bin: SNC will supply bin, cost of under £100, will also assess siting and
add to rota for emptying; will provide quote for fitting; Tim Playford
provided fitting quote at @ £50.
7.4. Signage to church: discussed at 4.2.2.
7.5. Facilities for football team: Plumber booked to visit site 31st January to
assess viability, and if appropriate provide costs.
7.6. Light at A140 bus stop: Does not seem to be improved; Lynn Jollans to
contact.
7.7. Trees round bottle bank: discussed at 4.2.3.
7.8. Agreed to put articles in Grapevine; one asking for support for fibre optic in
village; and a petition requesting public support for village defibrillator. Chris
Miller will put on Twitter; and Tony Jollans on web-site.
8. Correspondence Received
8.1. Two communications received regarding volunteers and gritting. Tony
Jollans to check bins as to whether refilling required. Lynn Jollans to post
instructions in Post Office.
8.2. Helping Hands requesting advertising opportunity in Grapevine; suggest
direct to Cock Crow.
8.3. Early Help contact details from SNC.
8.4. Police e-mail asking opinion on council tax.
8.5. Information that street light opposite village hall is Saffron responsibility.
8.6. Communication re. candidates standing for election/s.
8.7. Crime statistics.
8.8. Parish clerk consultation minutes: need for community emergency action
plan.
8.9. Community infrastructure levy.
8.10. Notification of road closure at level crossing, overnight 6th February.
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8.11. NORSE contract prices for next financial year.
8.12. CPRE light pollution questionnaire; Chris Miller to read.
8.13. Hastoe reminder affordable housing, register email address with them so
Parish Council will be informed of any vacancies.
8.14. Age UK request for contribution; turned down, prefer to support local
causes.
8.15. NALC package of correspondence including single copy of ‘The Link’. Passed
to Chris Miller.
9. Finance.
9.1. To receive the balance of accounts.
9.2. To approve payments.
9.2.1. Cone Tree Nursery: Christmas tree: £50.00
9.2.2. Primrose Press: Grapevine: £112.00
9.2.3. Vivienne Dennis – Meeting & Minutes 11 November £40.00
9.2.4. Tony Jollans - expenses £17.40
9.2.5. Community Car Scheme £35.72
Cheques & invoices examined, approved & signed.
Agreed payment to cover expenses ref. tree collection of £25.00
9.3. Budget 2015/16.
SNC Precept paperwork received.
All agreed no need to increase precept; therefore agreed figure at £8755.
10. Councillor Comments / Future Agenda Items.
The question was asked, who is responsible for trimming particular trees. It was
confirmed that this is a landowner responsibility, and therefore a private issue.
Could approach NCC Highways Enforcement Officer for further advice if
required.
11. Date of next meeting. 7.30 p.m. Tuesday 10th February, 2015.
Meeting closed at 8:50 p.m
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TIVETSHALL PARISH COUNCIL
Report on the Parish Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 10 February 2015 at 7.30 pm in Tivetshall Village Hall
Present: Cllr. Lynn Jollans (Acting Clerk) Cllr. Tony Jollans (Chair) Cllr. Rita Land Cllr. Christopher Miller Vivienne Dennis (taking minutes) Martin Wilby (District Cllr.) Bev Spratt (County Cllr.) 1 member of the public
1. Declarations of Interest.
1.1. Interest declared by Lynn Jollans (6.8 Councillor training). (Non-pecuniary).
2. Co-option. There were no applicants.
3. Minutes - of the January meeting agreed and signed. No matters arising.
4. Public participation.
4.1. Bev Spratt (County Councillor): Budget statement meeting Monday; hoping
council tax will be frozen; monies into central pot from NC Farms; further
monies from Coltishall; £1m taken from road maintenance, towards
childrens services; £18m short re. NDR. Answered query about planning
permissions/rejections/local council/5 year land supply.
4.2. Declan Jones, of Tivetshall, re IT work/Pulham Pennoyer Centre;
forthcoming SNC cabinet meeting, to discuss budget, LS bypass, leisure
centres refurbishment; market towns retail awards. Will follow up query
about late arrival of energy/climate change project & paperwork.
4.3. Isabelle Agrir (PCSO) sent report of recent distraction thefts. One crime
reported in Tivetshall. Rita Land reported on ‘intrusion’ by East Anglia Air
Ambulance officer.
4.4. Parishioners’ Forum.
4.4.1. Resident received notification that BT broadband available in village
1st March.
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4.4.2. Lynn Jollans to make available to parishioners Better Broadband for
Norfolk project information. Will also contact NCC for clarification.
5. Planning Applications
5.1. No applications.
5.2. However, notification 2015/0208: discharge of conditions, The Maltings,
Moulton Road; formality only, deemed compliant.
6. Reports from Councillors & discuss current issues.
6.1. Front of Hastoe Housing, Green Lane: after further discussions, it was
agreed by all that staggered holly trees would be the preferred option;
quote received £125 for 20 trees, inc. posts, guards & delivery. Formalise
next agenda.
6.2. Dog Bin: SNC officer visited to assess site; awaiting his quote for fitting;
assume ordered; Lynn Jollans will follow up.
6.3. Signage to church: awaiting price/s from Highways engineer.
6.4. Facilities for football team: Plumber visited & suggests that it would cost
more than worthwhile to restore any facilities to pavilion. The possibility of
an extension to the village hall was put forward, providing
cloakrooms/changing facilities; sports grants available; suggested the
formation of a separate committee to further this idea.
6.5. Light at A140 bus stop: E-mailed expressing concerns at lack of
improvement; no further response as yet.
6.6. Trees round bottle bank: currently not part of NORSE contract, however to
instruct team to cut road-side; since completed. Lynn Jollans to follow up
resident (paid) offer to clean up area; ask his quote to recut other hedge/s.
Parish Council wish to record their grateful thanks to Claire Kirby, Maggie
Rowan & Paul Playford for wonderful help tidying hedge round pond.
6.7. RCC Membership & Oil Buying Scheme: it was proposed & agreed to renew
RCC lifetime oil buying membership, £60; & bronze membership £20.
6.8. Councillor Training: information relating to forthcoming introductory
clerks/councillor training, to be held at Costessey, Tuesday 24th February.
(Lynn Jollans left the room for discussion of this next item); she would like
to attend clerks training in the summer, £470 + expenses; with a view to
becoming clerk to the council, after the required period following
resignation as a councillor. Agreed unanimously.
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6.9. Defibrillator: registered with BHF as potential project; contacted
ambulance service for further information. Assess village support via
forms in post office, on notice boards & on council website. Will reply to
resident’s e-mail showing interest. Parish Council could make donation;
agreed to await survey response.
6.10. Broadband: as discussed 4.2
7. Correspondence Received.
7.1. Correspondence received from resident in The Street, concerned at loss of
water pressure, & possible problems if further housing built. Tony Jollans
to reply.
7.2. E-mail received from resident thanking Council for efforts with regard to
Bunny’s Burrow; agreed to contact Highways as to whether speed
restrictions within the village can be extended.
7.3. Litter pick information; agreed that this was previously a worthwhile
exercise, but assess local support first.
7.4. SNC elections paperwork; nominations need to be delivered in person.
Lynn Jollans will have necessary forms available at next meeting. Also
information received ref. councillors’ allowances.
8. Finance.
8.1. To receive the balance of accounts.
8.2. To approve payments.
8.2.1. Primrose Press: Grapevine: £84.00
8.2.2. Vivienne Dennis – Meeting & Minutes 13 January £40.00
8.2.3. J. Brown: tree collection £25.00
8.2.4. R.C.C.: memberships £80.00
Cheques & invoices examined, approved & signed.
8.3. Proposed & agreed to add Rita Land & Chris Miller as signatories, again.
9. Councillor Comments / Future Agenda Items.
Resident asked about possibility of shelter at bus stop; revisit this proposal.
Annual donation of £250 to St. Margaret’s Church; plus future donations to
Friends of Tivetshall School, Dickleburgh Sea Scouts, & Rainbows. (Check last
year’s arrangements.)
10. Date of next meeting. 7.30 p.m. Tuesday 10th March, 2015.
Meeting closed at 9:20 p.m
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April
Thursday 9 April 4:00 p.m. Nominations for parish council election close
Saturday 11 April NO Fish and Chip van
Tuesday 14 April Parish Council Meeting: Village Hall 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 22 April Public Meeting about Broadband: Village Hall 7:30 p.m.
May
Thursday 7 May Election Day
Saturday 9 May NO Fish and Chip van
Sunday 10 May Litter Pick: start at Village Hall car park. 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday 12 May Annual Parish Meeting: Village Hall 7:00 p.m., followed
by refreshments, and the Parish Council Meeting
June
Friday 5 June St Margaret’s Church Flower Arranging
Saturday 6 June St Margaret’s Church Flower Festival
Sunday 7 June St Margaret’s Church Flower Festival
COUNCIL CONTACTS
Your Parish Councillors:
Chair: Tony Jollans 677881 e-mail: [email protected]
Lynn Jollans 677881 e-mail: [email protected]
Rita Land 07843 273593 e mail: [email protected]
Christopher Miller 07946 458218 e-mail: [email protected]
Acting Clerk: Lynn Jollans 677781 e-mail: [email protected]
Address for correspondence: Hall Farm, Hall Road, Tivetshall St. Margaret, NR15 2BD
Parish web-site: TivetshallPC.NorfolkParishes.gov.uk
Twitter: www.twitter.com/tivetshallpc
Next Council Meeting: Tuesday 14th April 2015, 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall
Your District Councillor: Martin Wilby ( 01379 741504)
Your County Councillor: Beverley Spratt ( 01508 489746)
Your Member of Parliament: Richard Bacon ( 01379 643728)
Village Hall Bookings: 07983 742784, e-mail [email protected]
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