Summary of the April 2007 meeting of
Debenham Parish Council (PC)
Co-option of Parish Councillors. Following the announcement of candidates for the May election Debenham Parish Council has four vacancies to fill via co-option. It is vitally important that a wide sector of the community is represented in Council to ensure balanced views and decisions are made. There is a lot of team work and, dare I say, quite a few laughs as well! It is certainly not the stereotypical stuffy council that some reputations would have you believe.
We take great pride in our village and have confidently moved into the 21st century!
Yes the job can be demanding some times (not trying to fool anyone), and the rewards are limited to the feeling of achievement and contribution, but these can be considerable! So why not give it a go? We really need you. Contact the Clerk, Nikki Rush for more information on 01728 860319
Police Update We have more Police presence in the village! Following a review, the Police have appointed two new Police Community Support Officers, Chris Bales and Suzy Jessop to the village. Along with them the PC wishes to welcome the new Sergeant, Nick Emerick who, along with PC Gibbs and PC Gwynn, form the new neighbourhood team which will become fully operational as of the 1st June 07. One of the many benefits of having more officers based at the station in Debenham is the increase in visibility and an anticipated fall in the crime rate. It is hoped to have a joint PC Surgery with the Police at the beginning of June, which could be a regular occurrence in the future – Date of the June Surgery to be announced!
Website Following the resignation of the website editor, the Parish Council was delighted to report that Barry Woods will be taking over from Reeza Awoodun from the 1st May 07. Mr Woods has considerable experience in community website management and will be able to build on Reeza's achievements over the past three years. The Council wishes to thank Reeza for all his hard work and commitment and wishes him and his family well for the future.
Annual Parish Meeting. Just a reminder that the important Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Monday 30th April at 7.30pm in Dove Cottage. All are welcome.
Aspall Road Bus Shelter. It has been confirmed that the work to replace the existing structure will begin on 23rd April.
Clearing of Water Courses. The PC is delighted to learn that the Environment Agency has significantly increased its Debenham budget allocation to enable the silt to be cleared from key locations. This will take place in the Autumn.
Planning.
3206/06 Land to the south of 20 – 21 Cross Green, Debenham. Demolition of domestic garage building. Support Recommended.
0281/07 16 Ipswich Road, Debenham. Extension to existing property to provide new attached garage and first floor accommodation. The Council Objected to this application.
0844/07 Sir Robert Hitcham Primary School, Aspall Road, Debenham. Proposed extension to school dining room to provide toilet and storage facilities. Support Recommended
Date of Next Meetings- Annual Parish Council Meeting Monday 14th May 07
Parish Council Meeting Monday 21st May 07
Full Minutes, once approved can be viewed on the Website, in the Resource Centre and in the Post Office.