Coltishall Village Hall, Rectory Road, Coltishall
Monday, 13th May 2003, 7.30 pm

Resignation
Mrs S Beak resigned from being a Parish Councillor due to work commitments. Mr Mallett thanked Mrs Beak for all her hard work.

Election Of Officers
Mr Mallett took the Chair, as the retiring Chairman. Mr Mallett explained that after seven years and his other work commitments, that he would not stand as chairman again this year. The Parish Council thanked Mr Mallett for all his hard work as the Chairman of the Council.

All Councillors welcomed Miss Riley as the new Chairman.

Chairman’s Report
Youth Initiative – At the CCA meeting it had been decided to use the Tennis Courts as the area for the new skate park. More details were being sought and funding looked into. The Youth Club were looking for volunteers to help run the evenings.

Allotments
Mrs Thrussell reported that 47 plots let with 13 spare and 61 - 85 were down to grass. The skip had been and gone and it had been well used. The Clerk to organise the cutting of the grass in the middle of the site, to keep this area tidy.

Highways
Mr Haines reported that nothing had been done with the concrete posts and wire lying in the verge by Ling Road. The Clerk to write to Highways again. The bollard by the garage had been replaced. Further Doggy Bins had been requested to help with the problems of dogs’ mess. One to be installed near the Football field. The Culvert was very nearly completed.

Planning & Footpaths
Planning - 2 applications in circulation including Flagship Housing application for 8 dwellings on the Ling Road Estate. This was mainly for social housing for people with connections in the village. Over the next 5 years 38 houses would be built in the village.

Footpaths - All vegetation on the footpaths will be cut shortly.

Correspondence
1. Mr Alan Groves planned to organise the Annual Charity Run on the Friday, 18th July. He also asked permission for the use of the toilet facilities on the Football Field.
2. A letter had been received from the Cricket Club explaining their plans over the next year including starting up a Youth Cricket Team.
3. CCA had written regarding the Disabled Access to the Village Hall and requesting a grant from the Parish Council. It was agreed to set aside the re-cycling money to the value of £1,000.

Any Other Business
1. The give way sign has been knocked down in Great Hautbois – The Clerk to get the sign replaced.
2. The seat will be cemented by the end of this month.
3. Cars have been driving around the football field. Sgt Kett to be contacted.

4. No article was in the last issue of the Marlpit although a representative was present at the meeting. The Parish to ask why the Marlpit is anti Coltishall Parish Council.
5. Norfolk County Council – a letter to be written regarding the road closure and three separate road works all at the same time within the area causing problems with access, local businesses etc.