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Heacham Annual Parish Meeting - 20 May 2009

 

Chairman’s Report:

The lights at the Lavender Junction had been operating successfully for over a year and the improvements to the Lamsey Lane junction had been finished, although there were still a few layout alterations required, but these should be completed very shortly. The new posts had been erected by the war memorial and had prevented a reoccurrence of the sort of damage seen over the past few years. The Chairman reminded parishioners that thanks continued to be due to the  ladies of the former RBL women’s section who ensured that there were fresh flowers on the  war memorial throughout the summer and to Mr Liddington who had coordinated last years’ poppy appeal as well as all those who had assisted in the collection.  There were many people in the course of the year who were deserving of thanks, and Mr Geraghty mentioned in particular the Parish Library volunteers, the four allotment representatives, Heacham Club and paid tribute to the Scout Leaders who had stepped down after reforming the Scouts several years ago. Mr Geraghty highlighted the formation of the Heacham Youth Panel, which had led to the opening of the Heacham Youth Club.  The forging of links with the French village Criteuil-De-Magdeleine and Heacham and the plans for Heacham’s first entry in the In Bloom scheme. 

Mr Geraghty also said that the Council would welcome help with events such as the Carnival and the Beach Party

Mr Geraghty paid tribute to Mrs Rosalie Monbiot, County Councillor, who was retiring after 8 years of service and support to Heacham

In the coming year  the Parish Council was committed to the improvement and development of the amenity areas such as The Saltings as a local nature reserve,  The Recreation Ground and Brays Pit

 

Financial Report:

The Parish Clerk gave a financial report.  The closing balance for the financial year was  confirmed at £49,270.

The income for  the past year  had been £114,529. The collection through the precept  amounted to £73,500 which averaged out to  £17.86. per  registered elector for the year.   The precept in total  represented 64% (66 %)  of the Parish Council’s income.  Rental income accounted for 24% of the Parish Council’s income. Expenditure  for the last year was £98,112 which represented a spending of £23.84 per elector.  This was less than the previous  year, however a number of projects planned for the last year had not moved forward as these have been reliant on partial grant funding so the money would be spent in this financial year. It was further reported that the Council had increased the amount held in reserves, against the possibility that the rental income might be cut drastically over the next few years.  The Parish Council had also made grants to the following organisations:

St Mary’s Church, Heacham Newsletter, Heacham Community Car Scheme, Citizens Advice Bureau, MacMillan Cancer Norfolk Campaign, Heacham Twinning Association, Heacham Parish Library and One Stop Shop.

 

Parishioners Questions:

Mr Playford asked that the  seats by the Village Sign be cleaned and treated.

Mrs Marsden asked if the Council knew anything about rewiring areas of the village by EDF.

Mr Goode asked if it had been confirmed that the  Flood Sirens would no longer be used.

Mr Harris spoke about the public meeting and the formation of the Heacham Twinning Committee. There was to be an official visit to France later that year.

 

Village Organisation Reports:

Mr Liddington reported on behalf  the Youth and Community Centre trust, that the trustees were still looking for a suitable site, however in the meantime some of the interest on the capital sum had been used to employ a youth worker to support the village.

Mr Durrant thanked Mrs Monbiot for her services as County Councillor and praised the  work carried out at both Lamsey Lane and the Norfolk Lavender junctions.

Mr Faulkner thanked the Parish Council on behalf of the Newsletter for their continued financial support and regular contributions.

Miss Swann reported that  Heacham Judo Club had recently celebrated 25 years.

Mrs Pike reported that despite two years of poor weather the Heacham Horse Show continued to be popular and would be staged again this August.

Mrs Pike reported that it had been a successful year for Heacham Minors  and that they were currently organising their presentation day on 31 May.

Mr Press reported that the PPG’s AGM would be held on 20 July.

Mrs Gullan Whur  thanked everyone for their reports and commented that the annual meeting was an excellent forum for local groups to report on their activities.

 

May Meetings in brief

Chairman: Mr Roger Drinkwater was appointed Chairman of the Parish Council and Mr Martin Johnson was appointed Vice-Chairman.

Annual Audit: The Council approved the accounts prepared by the Clerk and signed off the annual return to the auditor.  The Chairman thanked the Council’s internal auditor for his services.

Standing Orders: The Council debated and then approved standing orders governing the running of Council meetings.

Footpath  Warden: Mr Faulkner was appointed as Heacham Footpath Warden for a further year.  Mr Faulkner’s  report was also submitted to the Council and would be reviewed by the Lighting and Watching Committee at their next meeting.

Telecon Masts: The Council gave permission for T Mobile and 3G to operate from one mast.  

Youth Club: The Council noted that the Youth Club on Saturday nights had started well.

Millennium Wood: The Natural Environment Committee were pleased to report that the Wood was becoming well established.

Intervillage Games: Progress was being made in organising the different teams.

 

The Next Parish Council Meeting would take place on Tuesday 16 June 2009 at 7.30pm at the Parish Council Office , Pound Lane.

 

 

 

 

 Heacham In Bloom Logo

HEACHAM IN BLOOM 2009

We are getting involved - ARE YOU  Enquiries on: 01485 572142

Planting will start in the Village after the Community planting day at North Beach on Saturday 6  June. The Heacham In Bloom Committee have also been notified that judging will take place on Tuesday 28 July in the afternoon. 

The Heacham In Bloom Scheme would like to thank Norfolk Lavender for their donation of 70 Lavender plants, Wakefield Joinery for constructing troughs for the war memorial as well as Showtime Amusements, The Christian Bookshop and  the Co-op for their donations which will be used to purchase wall baskets and plants. There are further donations to come and we appreciate everyone’s support.

 

Heacham In Bloom Community Planting Day
North Beach, Heacham

Saturday 6 June  10-3.00pm

 Residents are welcome to join in with the Committee, Heacham Cubs and member of the friends of Heacham Beaches. BBC Norfolk will be broadcasting live for several hours during the day and Chris Packham “Presenter of Springwatch” will be visiting us in the afternoon.

Heacham Carnival Parade & Fete

Sunday 2 August 2009

 

The Procession Band and the Carnival King and Queen will lead the procession of floats which include the Banham Zoo Shirehorses from Marram Way at 12.00noon. 

The Fete opens at 2.00pm, after the morning car boot and there will be plenty of the usual activities and refreshments. Full details will be published in the July Newsletter, Heacham Online and on posters around the village. Float registration forms are now available.


Children’s Summer Activities 2009

This year’s programme is currently being finalised and should be out in early July. The varied activities  will start from 27 July, and run though-out the summer holidays. Information will be available in the Newsletter, Heacham online as well as the Summer Bulletin that will be sent to each household.
  

Heacham Beach Party 2009

The Annual Beach Party will take place at South Beach on Sunday 12 July between 4.30-8.00pm.

There will be face painting, hovercrafts, balloon magic, sandcastle competitions and a Magic Show as well as the usual BBQ and much more

...........All with a pirate theme...........

Party Passes will be on sale on the gate at £2.00

Notice of Parish Council Vacancy

A vacancy has arisen on Heacham Parish Council for  a Parish Councillor. This  vacancy will be filled by cooption rather than election.  Interested parties should contact the Parish Council Office for further information or present themselves at the next Parish  Council meeting  which will be held at the Parish Office on Tuesday 16 June at 7.30pm

The Clerk

Parking on the Footpath

The Council have received a number of complaints about vehicles parking on the footpath.  Please be advised that this is against the law and it seriously inconveniences pedestrians, especially those in wheelchairs or those with prams or pushchairs. We have asked the Police to take action where this occurs in Heacham.

Heacham Parish Library

The hugely successful Cecilia Ahern, daughter of the former Irish prime minister is this month’s featured author. Her best selling  books such as "The Gift" and "PS. I love you" -  a recent Hollywood film -  are amongst the collection for you this June.


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Heacham Parish Council Office
Jubilee Clinic   Pound Lane  Heacham  Norfolk  PE31 7ET
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