Report of Parish Council Meeting 11th August 2004.
The Meeting opened with the Chairman welcoming Mr. Bob BLIZZARD MP to the Meeting to discuss the Parish Plan and its implications for Kessingland. Mr BLIZZARD accepted that the Plan had shown that there were inadequacies within the infrastructure, and that Kessingland was now the size of a small town, but still treated as a village.
He then went on to discuss the main points form the pint of view where he could give most assistance and support.
The first issue was that of Health Services and Mr BLIZZARD stated that he would be making approaches to the Waveney Primary Care Trust in order to get them on board at an early stage. He promised to get a meeting with them as early as possible to and to involve the local doctors and Councillors.
With regards to Social matters mentioned in the Plan he would ensure that the situation is made clear to all agencies that he has meetings with.
With regard to Adult Employment he agreed that further discussion was required on this subject regarding site/premises. Mr BLIZZARD considered that tourism would create more jobs and bring tourists in and to encourage them to stay better car parking facilities were required. He said he would help on this issue.
With regards to Youth Employment, he suggested that Lowestoft College might be willing to come out to offer courses/ advice. He would contact the college to see if they would be receptive to the idea.
Education, he said that in the main his comments would be the same as those for youth Employment.
Health and Transport was the next issue, in particular the link between James Paget Hospital and Kessingland. Mr BLIZZARD mentioned that he has already spoken to First Bus and that such a link is essential. He added that he wants to take this issue forward and under the circumstances he will set up a meeting to include First Bus, Parish Council, County Council and Mr Sutton [Kessingland Cabs] to see what can be achieved.
There were other issues discussed and Mr. BLIZZARD closed by congratulating Kessingland on the Plan. The Chairman added that these were the concerns of the village and needed to be moved on. Mr BLIZZARD advised that shortly a ?white paper? will be published on Rural Affairs and this will need to be considered for ideas to move the Plan forward.
The Chairman thanked Mr BLIZZARD for coming to the Parish Council Meeting and discussing his views on the Parish Plan, and thanked him in advance for all the help and assistance he could provide in the future.
With the Meeting then adjourned for Public participation, a report was received from Pc Finlayson. A discussion took place regarding the views of residents from conversations he had with residents regarding speeding and the state of play areas.
The Chairman pointed out that the Traffic Plan is due out soon, which will clarify some of the concerns regarding speeding.
There was no report from Cllr Andrews ? Apologies received.
A report from Cllr Starling ? WDC ? included the supply of extra ?doggy? bins for the beach, which will be supplied, the Clerk advised she would contact Kessingland Beach Holiday Park and inform them as they had raised the initial request.
Cllr Starling was asked to look into the situation regarding grass growing in the gutters around Lloyds Avenue and also asked to contact Andy WELLS regarding the encroachment of Leylandi bushes in Green Lane.
The meeting re- opened for Council business.
The Chairman gave his report with regards to attending the KCC/KCFA Meeting.
The Chairman?s Report contained an update on Traffic Plan and the Beaconsfield Road situation. There was also an update on the progress of the Parish Plan; it was awaiting the contribution by Mr BLIZZARD before going to the printers.
The Chairman then mentioned that he and Cllr PURKIS had attended a meeting and presentation by WDC regarding Christmas lights. It would cost around £6000 to provide a good display in High Street and Field Lane, in the area of the shops. It was felt that it was too late to get anything done this year, but a viability study for the year 2005 would be undertaken hopefully involving businesses and the Community. Cllr MOUZER and CAPON volunteered to take this project on board.
The Chairman then proposed that the Village Sign, which is currently on the High street opposite the chemists and behind high hedgerows, should be moved to the grass verge opposite Livingstones on the junction with High Street and Whites Lane.
There was no report from the Vice-Chairman or the Clerk.
After Correspondence and Finance matters the meeting closed at 10.15pm