Parish Information    (last edited 27/4/2008)

BEESTON REGIS PARISH COUNCIL
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING WEDNESDAY  23rd April 2008

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Firstly I would like to thank all the parish councillors for their support in what has proved to be another busy year. The parish election which comes round every 4 years was held in May and  a full complement of 11 councillors were elected although there was no need for a poll as only 11 people were standing. (This saved us about £1000 as the cost of the election falls on the Parish) Sadly since elected Wayne Daniels has had to resign as work commitments have prevented him from attending meetings. You will have seen the statutory notices on the notice boards and as no one has sought an election your council will be seeking to co opt someone suitable. Please see me after the meeting if you are interested.

The election of a full council at election time is a key factor in establishing “ Quality Parish Status” and we are now  striving to tick all the  remaining boxes. With the wider issue of how Norfolk is to be governed in  the future the  role of Parish Councils may change so it is important that we are ready for any challenges that may arise..

Following the election Margaret Roffe stood down from the Chair . I wish to place on record our thanks to Margaret who so readily took on the job following the sudden death of Les Lay and  she  has continued to represent the Parish on the Local Area Partnership and editor of the Beeston Regis News as well as organising the parish cleanup.  Mike Knowles  was elected Vice Chairman  He manages our website www.beestonregis.org  and also prints our “News” Additionally all your councillors have assumed a  responsibility for  specific areas so that every one contributes to the affairs of the parish.

During the year we celebrated our the  50th anniversary of our establishment as a Parish Council with a well attended reception. The old minute books which  were on display  showed that many today’s problems are just the same as in the past – speed of traffic, petty crime, footpaths, dog fouling  etc.

A major initiative, started by Margaret Roffe, was the establishment of three “No Cold Calling Zones “ within the Parish – Robyns Road, Abbey Park and Regis Avenue. A further “zone” for Church Close is now being considered following a poll of the residents.

The Parish is a consultee on many issues and responses have been or are being  made on important matters which could directly affect the Parish  some of which are:-

The Provision of Permanent Gypsy and Travellers sites within East of England and particularly in North Norfolk ( Not to be confused with the provision of Temporary sites within the Cromer/Sheringham  and Fakenham areas.)

Minerals and Waste Strategy for  Norfolk  which could see the workings at  “Stone Pits” in Britons Lane be extended.

Coast and Shoreline Management plans.

We are consulted on all Planning applications within the Parish and also those within close proximity to our boundaries. When appropriate the Council makes verbal representations either for or against in the slot allocated at the NNDC planning committee meetings.

We are represented on and take an active part in the Sheringham Area Partnership
although the future of the Area Partnership is dependent on funding.

The changes to our eastern boundary proposed over two years ago were finally approved by the Government and came into being on 1st April this year.. We have lost the few houses on the Cromer Road to the east of the Bridge . the boundary no longer goes through the middle of “Kingswood which now falls totally within the Runtons parish ( Although we remain a member of the Liaison group) nor does it go through the middle of the Beeston Regis Caravan Park which is now all within our Parish.. The Polling station for the Parish will no longer be in Sheringham but will be here in the Scout Headquarters.

We continue to press for Tree Preservation Orders on important trees which we have specifically identified within the “Sheringwood” area but we are meeting with some resistance from the NNDC.

I am pleased to report that the bottle bank continues to be well used and will earn about £200 a year after costs have been deducted.

We are conscious of the environmental issues facing us all and are looking at how the Parish Council, its businesses and residents can become a Carbon Neutral Community. 

A few words about finance. Our main source of revenue is the Parish precept which is collected within your council Tax. In 2007/8 this worked out at an average of £26 per household and in 2008/9 it will be about £30 per household.. Precise details of where the money goes will be published in my Annual Report which will go out with the next issue of Beeston Regis News. Suffice to say the highest percentages are for clerk’s salary and expenses closely followed by Street lighting and maintenance.

Finally I must pay tribute to our Parish Clerk Peter Bullimore who deals most diligently with the affairs of the Council. His knowledge is invaluable.

G W Roy Beckley
Chairman

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Parish Council Vacancy. Due to the resignation of Councillor Wayne Daniels, there is currently a vacancy. The Council would like to hear from any interested Parishioner with a view to a co-option to fill the vacant seat.

Beeston Regis Parish Council was officially 50 years old last year. The first meeting of BRPC took place in 1957. Prior to that, Parish Meetings had been held, and records detailing these meetings go back to 1927. A celebratory gathering was held at the Scout HQ on Sunday 14th. October, around 80 people attended.

Sheringham Trails details a 10 kilometre walk that can easily be broken into short sections, and is basically a circular tour around Sheringham and Beeston Regis. A very informative booklet has been produced and is available from the SheringhamPlus shop, or can be viewed on the Experience Sheringham website here.

21st Century Village.  Local Action - Global Impact is an initiative aimed at helping to make your local village a better place by encouraging the use of local shops and produce, making homes more energy efficient, making less use of our cars and creating and conserving spaces for wildlife. It also encompasses measures to reduce waste and improve recycling. It is supported by all the County Councils in the East of England and you will find useful links to Rural Action East and the East of England Rural Forum, where there is a wealth of information, on our Links page.

Don't forget that Beeston Regis now has its own Bottle Bank, conveniently situated on the car park at the bottom of Britons Lane. This facility could potentially provide a very significant revenue directly to the Parish Council. The amount of money raised is dependant upon the amount of glass actually recovered, so do try to make every use of it! 

The bottle bank has been filled and emptied many times since it was first put in place, averaging around once every two to three weeks, and is on target to provide the Parish with a significant income for this year - the first receipt was banked in April 2007 and amounted to £158.23. Well done to the residents of Beeston Regis!

On the subject of recycling, please note that the West Runton Scout Group are very happy to accept your waste paper at their HQ by the railway bridge. This is the principal revenue source for the Scout Group - illustrating again how a little effort can greatly benefit our immediate community.

No Cold Calling Zones.  Basically, a No Cold Calling Zone is a designated area where the resident community have declared that they no longer wish to accept traders calling at their homes without an appointment. The zone is defined by the installation of signs at the entrance and exit to the zone and residents are supplied with door stickers and further advisory information.Whilst the initiative is administered by Trading Standards, the zone is created by the wishes of the residents. There is a necessity for a majority requirement on the part of those residents, and certain other criteria may have to be met, but the Parish Council will, in principle, support any application for a No Cold Calling Zone.

Three areas in Beeston Regis: Robyns Road, Regis Avenue and Abbey Park, have already attained the status, and were officially declared as "No Cold Calling Zones" in February 2008.
An application has been made by the residents of Church Close and is currently being considered, and at the recent Annual Parish Meeting, residents of Hillside Road and Priory Close expressed interest in pursuing the initiative.

If you would like further information, our Clerk, Peter Bullimore has the necessary forms and details

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The Sheringham Safer Neighbourhood Team covers the parishes of Beeston Regis, East and West Beckham,Gresham, Kelling, Salthouse, Upper Sheringham and Weybourne. One of the Team's priorities has been to focus on criminal damage in Beeston Regis.

Safer Neighbourhood Teams are there to listen to, understand and help resolve the issues that are affecting you and your community, and also to offer feedback on any resulting action and success. Your local PCSOs are an integral part of your community – they are there for you.

Contact details: 0845 456 4567 ; e-mail SNTsheringham@norfolk.pnn.police.uk  Visit www.safernorfolk.co.uk to find out more.

Tree Gift.  Six flowering almond and cherry trees were kindly donated to the village by SheringhamPlus. these were planted around the village on 27th. March - grateful thanks to Mike Tacchi and his staff from Priory Maze and Gardens, and also the young people that assisted. 

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Coastal Protection.  Lots of information regarding the ongoing situation regarding this very sensitive and important issue, including the latest statement from the North Norfolk District Coucil, can now be found on the NNDC website. http://www.northnorfolk.org/coastal/

No Smoking Legislation applied to Bus Shelters.  The Norfolk County Council has decided to apply the No Smoking legislation to certain enclosed bus shelters. Would parishioners please note that as of 1^st. July 2007 it became illegal to smoke in the brick built shelter on the south side of the A149.

 

  

The Council normally meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Scout Headquarters  starting at 7.00pm.

Members of the public are welcome and time is set aside for their participation in the meeting.   

We are striving for Quality Parish Council Status

Beeston Regis 2020

Have you ever wondered what Beeston Regis will be like in 2020? Perhaps you feel that whatever the outcome there is very little you can do to change it. Well, not necessarily. A Parish or village can change for the good or bad and it really is up to the people who live within it’s borders to help mould it’s future.

 

 

 

How?

By thinking of all the ways you would like to see your community develop over the next few years, all the issues you foresee, which features and local characteristics you value. How you want your community to grow and develop, or not as the case may be. These ideas, form the embryonic stage of a Parish Action Plan, which put simply  is a statement about how a Community sees itself developing over a period of time.

The next step?

This involves you the Parishioner, for without your input all these ideas remain just that, ideas. So, come and talk to your councillors, attend the Parish meetings, and tell us how you perceive the Beeston Regis of 2020.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beeston Regis Parish Council ~ Email: mail@beestonregis.org