Meeting Will Close for Public Session
AGENDA
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to attend the meeting of Eye Town Council which will be held on Wednesday 18th of February2015at 7.30 pm in the CouncilChamber, Eye Town Hall, Eye, Suffolk.
- Apologies and Approval of Absences
- Members Declarations of Interests and Consideration of Requests for Dispensations
meeting will close for PUblic Session
- Police Report
- District Councillor Report – Cllr. Charles Flatman
- County Councillor Report – Cllr. Guy McGregor
- Members of the Public and Community Announcements
meeting will Reopen for council business
- Minutes of Previous Meeting- To resolve that the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 21st of January 2015 are a true and correct record.
- Clerks Report - Including election briefing
- Planning Applications (As listed and consideration of any late planning applications)
- PLANNING DECISIONS To note determinations received.
- Governance
a)To note the record of the Finance and Governance meeting of 2nd of February.
b)To consider approval of revised risk assessments as previously circulated.
c)To consider approval of the Mace Bearers revised Job description and £120 expenses bursary.
d)To consider the Recommendations of Finance and Governance on the allocation of the Community Fund as follows:- Debenham Girls Group £100, Eye Arts Club £430, Eye Bach Choir £450, Eye Cricket Club £340. Friends of Eye Library £750,
- Finance
a) Financial statement – to note current bank balances.
b) Accounts Payable – to approve invoices presented for payment.
- Environment
a)To note the record of the Environment Committee held on 3rd of February2015.
b)To consider approval of the prohibition of right turn for motorists exiting Stuston Lane onto the A140.
c)To consider expenditure of £20 to pay for pressure wash at the Pocket Park and recycling bins
d)To recommend that the rent for stalls on the Market held on Friday be reduced from £20 per week to £16 per week.
- STRATEGIC PLANNING
a)To receive a verbal report on the progress of the Neighbourhood Plan research and joint arrangements with Mid Suffolk District Council.
b)To consider how the Council wishes to respond to the Mid Suffolk District Council consultation on a new Local Plan and related matters.
- Events - To receive an update on Council Events.
- Buildings
a)To note the record of the Buildings Committee held on the 22nd of January
b)To consider purchase of floor buffer up to £400 from existing budget head (Town Hall Purchases).
c)To consider the investment of £1,800 in an application for a wedding license.
- Correspondence (As detailed below and consideration of any late correspondence)
- Any items not on this agenda but of such urgency as to merit, in the Mayor’s opinion, immediate action.
Public and Press are welcome to attend. Roz Barnett, Town Clerk, 12.2.2015 For further information telephone the Town Clerk on 01379 651898 or email See details of planning applications at
Planning Application to be considered3946 / 14 / Wall Cottage, Buckshorn Lane, Eye / Erection of single storey extension to provide new studio
Determinations Received
3914/14 / Church Farm Hoxne Road Eye / Planning Permission granted 30.1.2015
Correspondence to the Council – To be Noted and Considered
Date / Details of Correspondence / Actions Taken/Required
22.1.2015 / 490th memorial group asked about the possibility of Eye Town Council taking over responsibility for the memorial when it is complete. / Clerk sent to Finance and Governance.
25.1 2015 / The PCSO has been contacted by residents who have suggested the increase of the single yellow line in Orchard Close. / Clerk Sent to Mayor & chair of Environment Committee.
26.1.2015 / Notification of post office consultation. / Clerk forwarded to Councillors, Eye2Eye and Business Forum
26.1.2015 / Eye2Eye wrote to confirm pending publication of The Eye Directory in February. / Clerk will circulate when final version is published.
27.1.2015 / Request from Lavenham Town Council to visit Eye to see street carer and clerk. / Clerk made arrangements for 16.1.2015.
2.2.2015 / Notification from a resident about the death of Cavendish Morton. / Clerk forwarded to Councillors
10.2.2015 / Request for a letter of support for the 490th memorial Group. / Clerk wrote letter listing how the Town Council is working with the 490th group.
February / Notification of a further 2 thefts from allotment holders. / Clerk informed chair of environment allotment holders and police.
February / 3 residents have submitted copies of comments against the proposals for the changes to Stuston Rd and the A140. / Clerk noted in correspondence.
Mid-Suffolk
27.1.2015 / Notification of a pre-consultation on a new Joint Local Plan for Babergh and Mid Suffolk. The eight-week period for comments will end on the 12 March 2015. / Clerk forwarded to Strategic Planning Committee.
29.1.2015 / Notification that £750 minor grants money has been paid into our accounts / Clerk sent to chair of Events and noted in correspondence
4.2.2015 / Notification of precept payment in April / Clerk noted in correspondence
9.2.2015 / Resident complaint about litter on the footpath that runs down along the east side of Hartismere High. / Clerk forwarded to the high school and Environment Committee chair
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
25.1.2015 / Highways Road Closure Notice - U5522 Oak Crescent, Eye. / Clerk forwarded to Councillors, Eye2Eye and Business Forum
27.1.2015 / Highways Road closure U5522 Church Street,
& Wellington Road. / Clerk forwarded to Councillors, Eye2Eye and Business Forum
2.2.2015 / Notification that the registrars consider the Town Hall as a potential suitable wedding venue. / Clerk notified Buildings Committee.
5.2.2015 / Consultation on changes of access on the A140 from Stuston Rd. / Clerk forwarded to Councillors, Eye2Eye and Business Forum
Signed Eye Town Clerk______Dated ______