Minutes of the Meeting of Kenninghall Parish Council held on Monday 22^nd November 2004, at the Memorial Hall, Kenninghall at 7.30pm.

Present:	Mr S Gordon (Chairman)	Mr S Mullett
	Mr D Brown	Mr J Powell
	Mrs E Dennis	Mrs E Scoging
	Mr N Groves	Mr M Sharland
	Mr M Halmshaw	Mrs L Whittle

1. Apologies for absence were received from Mr E Wood and Mr P Kay.

2. Minutes of the Meeting of the 11^th October 2004 having been previously circulated were approved and signed by the Chairman.

3. Matters Arising

(a) Roads

Mr Gordon reported that a meeting had taken place between Mr Lee of the Highway Authority and Ms Latimer in respect of The Limes and the issue of parental parking at the school was raised. The Highway Authority have agreed to some improvements to slow traffic down as it approaches The Limes. No report is to hand yet in respect of the school. The Lopham Road sign has been replaced. However, the road markings at the junction with Quidenham Road are now nearly non existent. Mr Gordon said he would email Highways accordingly.

(b) Deans Site

Mr Gordon reported that an Easement was agreed in principal with Bennett Homes although the final points are now being ironed out.

(c) Village Hall Site

An improved offer has been received from Bennett Homes, which includes the RUPP, the Breckland grassed area and the garage area owned by Peddars Way. This would also involve obtaining planning permission for 11 houses, 2 of which will be social houses.

The Top Shop had put up a notice in respect of their Right of Way which has been removed. In principal they have no problem with access, but would like a dog bin for dog users as they have had mess on their yard. They are concerned about times when deliveries are being made, as large vans are involved. They are looking at obtaining warning signs for these periods. The meeting that was held with them was very positive and it looks like the issues will be resolved.

Mr Gordon said he had had a discussion with Mrs Serpel in respect of the continuation of a war memorial in the context of the Hall and discussions were continuing.

(d) Charities

Nothing to report at present.

4. Planning Matters

The Clerk reported that he had received the formal notification of Planning Approval for the new Village Hall.

5. Financial Matters

Mrs Whittle proposed and Mr Groves seconded the payment of the account for Wearing, Hastings and Norton Architects of £6,080.63.

Discussion of the Precept for 2005/06 took place and after a lengthy discussion, it was proposed by Mrs Whittle and seconded by Mr Powell that a Precept of £4,000.00 be made.

It was proposed by Mr Mullett and seconded by Mr Groves that the Clerks fee of £1,000.00 plus VAT be paid.

6. Correspondence

a) The Clerk reported the letter from The Allotment Project and the Chairman completed the form.

b) The Clerk reported the other statutory and general correspondence and distributed various leaflets.

7. Any Other Business

1. In respect of the railings in Church Street, these do not need planning permission and therefore there is little that the Parish Council can do.

2. The next meeting was arranged for Monday 17^th January 2005 at 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall. [postponed to Monday 24^th January 2005]