Minutes:
The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed and signed.

Matters Arising:
Domain Name - On Thursday 3rd April 2003 the Parish Council had registered the Domain Name of -horstead-stanninghall.org.uk. The design of a Website was being considered and it is hoped in the near future to announce a competition to design such a site, with a suitable prize to the winner.

Broadland District Council Website - An invitation had previously been received for the parish to be included on the B.D.C. Community Website. A page had been prepared covering local history and the village in general and was now available to view.

Matters Arising From The Annual Parish Meeting:
Pond - A letter had been written to Mrs Smith regarding the work at rear of pond site and fears that the culvert may have been broken, also concern regarding removal of fence on field side of Reading Room site.

Seat Replacement - Mill Road Corner - See separate article below.

Correspondence:
Notification of Tree Works - The Laurels, Norwich Road and Mill Wood, Mill Road had been granted permission to carry out selected works.
N.E.W.S. at Meyton Wood - An invitation to attend a site visit had been received. Date to be arranged. Several Councillors expressed an interest in attending and the Clerk was also asked to ascertain if it would be possible for an evening meeting to be arranged.

Finance:
Receipt - A donation of £213.58 to the Playing Field Fund had been received.

Mill:
The Broads Authority in conjunction with the Parish Council were arranging for all the trees, on the area they leased, to be surveyed by a tree surgeon, for the purpose of their Public Liability Insurance, in view of the recent tragedies that had occurred in woodland with public access. Mr Benton had informed the meeting that the last inspection had been carried out in 1995/6.

The Broads Authority will be removing a small tree which is growing in the river where the proposed dredging will take place

Pond:
Following the article in Marlpit regarding the possible legal responsibilities the Parish Council might have in respect of Public Liability for the Pond and surrounding area, the Lord of the Manor had made contact and a meeting would be held in the near future to discuss the situation.

Mr Benton has carried out replacement planting which is subject to a BDC grant application.

Playing Field:
Aerial Runway - The runway is now in full working order following an inspection by the contractors. Following the safety inspection it was agreed that tenders should be sought to re-paint the slide.

Next Monthly Meeting - Wednesday, 14th May 2003.

 

Horstead With Stanninghall Parish Council Mill Road Seat Replacement As stated in last months Marlpit the Parish Council are proposing to replace the Commemorative Seat on the corner of Mill Road. We have, however, received requests from local residents that consideration be given to it being sited elsewhere, owing to a certain amount of vandalism in the area. If you have any views on the matter, either for or against, please pass them on to the Parish Council via the Clerk (preferably in writing) as soon as possible. Christine Roe Clerk