Salthouse Parish Council.
Draft Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 14th March 2023
Present Cllrs. Dr. S. Dawson,(chairman) D. Harrod. C. Horwood, J. Wright.
County Cllr. E. Vardy, District Cllr. V. Holliday. Three members of the public. J.Stibbons(clerk)
The meeting opened at 7.30pm
1. Apologies. Cllr. N. Cary,
2. There were no Declarations of interest.
3. There were no comments or questions on the agenda from members of the public.
4. The minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 10th January 2023.were approved by the members present and signed by the chairman.
5. Matters arising from the Minutes.
It has proved impossible at the moment to raise the funds necessary to install a footpath from Cross Street to Grouts Lane.
Grantscape are administering the Community Benefit Fund available to communities affected by the onshore cable route. It was indicated by them that a grant for the foot[path would not be considered as this work should be carried out by Highways.
6. Report
County Cllr. E. Vardy. The full written report was circulated to members before the meeting and is attached to these minutes.
Dist. Cllr. V. Holliday The full written report was circulated to members before the meeting and is attached to these minutes.
7. Heath
The signs have been put up on Salthouse Heath. It is hoped to make an application for a Community Benefits grant from the Offshore Wind farm for the gates.
The fence has not been repaired yet. It is hoped the company.
who installed the current fence will undertake the repairs as they did such a good job.
The best way of removing all the old black sticks (following the fire), without leaving.
tyre puncturing spikes is being discussed.
The removal of the black sticks and repair the fence will involve a small amount of work in the next few months,
This season’s cutting and swiping work is complete, and everyone is very happy with the results.
To date the Managers have not had time to hold a meeting regarding the new constitution. As a result, they have not been able to appoint further co-opted members,
The date for a public meeting is yet to be agreed.
The accounts are being prepared for audit.
The Marl Pit has had some work done during the winter and now awaiting the
regrowth to see if the Himalayan Balsam is eradicated. No further cutting back will
occur until after July (nesting time).
If all the Balsam is clear then re-puddling or lining can be considered.
8. Planning There were no new planning applications.
9. May Elections.
Members wishing to stand for re-election on 4th May completed their application papers
Donald Harrod is not standing for re-election but will continue as a Flood Warden.
The members thanked Donald for his many years of service as a Parish Councillor.
10. Financial matters.
The following invoices were approved for payment: -
J. Stibbons Salary and expenses (Dec-Feb) £466.52
HMRC PAYE £83.20
11. Coronation
It was suggested that a Tea Party should be held in the Village Hall on the Sunday
12. Playing Field.
The fencing round the apple tree needs repairing.
There is to be further discussion on removing the goal nets.
13. Correspondence.
All other correspondence was by email as was forwarded to members as received.
14. Matters for information or the next agenda.
There has been a request to place a gate on the entrance to the allotments.
The parish council did not oppose this idea but stated that ALL allotment holders must sign a letter to give their approval before any work could commence.
There being no further business the chairman closed the meeting at 8.31pm
The next meeting of Salthouse Parish Council will be on Tuesday 15th May 2023.
Report:- County Cllr. E. Vardy (March 2023)
Inspectors have praised Children’s Services at Norfolk County Council, judging the authority as “good” and highlighting “exemplary” and “exceptional” areas of practice.
In an inspection report recently published Ofsted said “significant improvements” had been made in services for children and their families, recognising stable and determined leadership, investment in services, and “compassionate, warm and committed workers and carers.”Inspectors said children’s “voices, wishes and feelings shine brightly” in case records and described children and young people’s participation as a strength of the authority.
The report follows a two-week inspection in November, the first full inspection of its kind since 2017, when Norfolk was judged as “requires improvement.”
Known as an Inspection of Local Authority Children’s Services (ILACS), the inspection looked at the support the council offers children and families from before birth through to adult life. The judgement relates to all services from early help and prevention, to more specialist support for families with the greatest needs.
In the report, inspectors said:
“Significant improvements have been made in services for children and families since the last inspection in 2017.
“A stable and determined children’s senior leadership team, endorsed by councillors, has been innovative, establishing a shared practice culture and new ways of working which have transformed services.”
Inspectors said that “the vast majority of children in Norfolk receive high quality services and have good relationships with their social workers, which is leading to continued improvements in their circumstances.”
Ofsted described support for care leavers as demonstrating “exemplary practice” and said children in care are provided with “exceptional services.” In essence
Ofsted has recognised the huge progress we have made in recent years, which is testament to the tremendous effort of all those working across the service. I want to thank all of our staff and carers for their dedication and commitment to Norfolk’s children and young people and for the role they have played in this Ofsted judgement.
Ofsted said that adoption services remained a strength, independent reviewing officers are “strong advocates for children” and planning and decision making for babies needing early protection was a “particular strength.”
They also highlighted the “effective support” of the Targeted Youth Support Service, in diverting children away from criminal exploitation and the skilful work of the social workers taking calls where there were concerns about children (known as the Children’s Advice and Duty Services).
Inspectors described the Executive Director of Children’s Services as an “exemplary leader” and recognised the strength of partnership working in the county.
They said further improvement was needed in the response to children aged 16 and 17 who present as homeless; the recognition and response to neglect, and the support and decision-making for children placed with family and friends.
Sara Tough, Executive Director of Children’s Services at Norfolk County Council, said: “This report reflects the huge effort of all of our staff in improving services for children and young people in the county. It has taken a huge amount of work and has
come amidst a global pandemic and when public services are under significant pressure which makes it all the more impressive.
“This report shows that outcomes for children are at the heart of everything we do and the work we are doing is helping to improve the lives of children and families across the county. Ofsted recognised our commitment to participation, our efforts to listen to children and young people and the strength of our social work practice, which is based on developing strong and effective relationships with children, families and our partners.
We are ambitious for every child and young person and will continue to build on this positive inspection outcome, to help make Norfolk a county where all children and young people can flourish.
Norfolk to benefit from new Family Hubs and Start for Life funding
Children and parents in Norfolk are to benefit from a new cradle to career approach to family support.
The government has just announced that Norfolk County Council will be one of 75 local authorities receiving some of the £302m new Family Hubs and Start for Life funding.
It means the county will receive approximately £6m to further develop its prevention and early help services for families with children and young people education.
Whilst there will be at least seven physical Family Hub sites in existing community buildings, which families will be able to walk into, services will be delivered largely on an outreach basis. The Family Hub approach will bring together a wide range of services so that families can access support in the spaces and places that they live and visit, such as libraries and community buildings.
The Family Hubs network will provide simple access to ‘Start for Life’ services, providing the best support for babies in the first 1,001 critical days from conception to the age of two, setting them up to maximise their potential for lifelong emotional and physical wellbeing including:
• Perinatal mental health and parent-infant relationships support for families who are expecting a baby or have a baby under the age of two
• Infant feeding support services
• Parenting support for parents of children aged 0-2
• Home learning environment support for parents of children aged 3-4
The County Council want Norfolk’s children to flourish and have the very best start in life, no matter their background or circumstances, so we’re really pleased to have been identified as one of the authorities to benefit from this programme. Family Hubs can provide families with advice and support across a whole range of family issues spanning the 0-19 (25 with SEND age range). Family Hubs will enable the join up of different agencies supporting families in the county, including from across social care, health, education, and the voluntary sector.
“Family Hubs will support all families across the county, with a focus on reducing inequalities in health and education outcomes for babies, children, and families, which includes support for children with special educational needs and disabilities, and support in preventing parental conflict. These are areas where we know the earlier we can help families, the greater the impact on children’s futures.”
District Councillor’s report February 23
From NNDC
‘Planning
A Joint Venture Board to deliver mitigation for nutrient neutrality is now in place, meaning that the brake on many planning applications will be released in the near future.
The Planning Service Improvement Plan has resulted in some early wins, such as the direct notification of decision notices to Clerks.
The consultation period for the Glaven Valley Conservation Area Appraisal consultation has been extended to 31st March and there will be two additional public meetings March 9th, in Holt at the Venue 4.30-6, Blakeney Village Hall 7-8pm.
The Coastal Adaptation Supplementary Planning Document is open for consultation till March 8th. This is a somewhat unwieldy consultation, seemingly not designed with the user in mind. However, if you search for Appendix 4, you will find some examples of coastal planning on which you can comment which might seem more relevant.
Coast
The Coastal Maintenance Team have removed metal debris from Salthouse Beach.
The organisation of the Coastal Transition Accelerator Programme has been approved which will allow NNDC to finalise funding with the Environment Agency to develop coastal change approaches in response to erosion, eg by acquiring land and assets. It is not a compensation scheme, but rather helps communities which cannot be sustainably defended against coastal erosion prepare and plan for the long term. Several property owners along the coast are in discussion with NNDC regarding assistance that may be available.
Well-being
This year’s mammoth marathon will be on Sunday May 14th.
Leisure
According to the Environment Agency and Anglian Water, no obvious reason has been found for the sudden drop in water quality causing the loss of three of our Blue Flag beaches.
Sustainable growth
NNDC was disappointed not to receive two Levelling Up bids to the value of £19 million, one for a new leisure and sports hub in Fakenham, and the other for improvements to Cromer’s green cliff top spaces.
The first tranche (£150k) of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund is with NNDC for disbursement.
Housing
There are 2764 households on the housing list with 275 homes let or under shared ownership. There are 75 households in temporary accommodation. NNDC will be piloting a private sector leasing scheme whereby NNDC leases a property .
Benefits
The Household Support Fund extension is live. Eligible households who didn’t receive the cost-of-living payment receive £100. Details can be found on the NNDC website under Household Support Fund.
The Financial Inclusion Team will be contacting you if you’re eligible for Pension Credit but not claiming it.
The early intervention team at NNDC can help you if you’re at risk of homelessness. As soon as you think you’re at risk, Call 01263513811 or email early.intervention@north-norfolk.gov.uk.
Environment
A new weekly kerbside collection of used household batteries ( eg torches, fire alarms, button batteries NOT car or laptop, phone batteries etc) has been launched. Put the batteries in a clear bag on top of whichever bin is due to be emptied. The batteries will then be recycled. At the moment, this service is only available to those using wheelie bins.
Kerbside waste electrical and electronic equipment recycling collection will launch shortly. This is for items such as hairdryers, toasters etc.
Finance
A balanced budget is proposed for 2023/24. £1 million of savings are proposed to combat inflationary pressures. I’m not aware of any cuts in services as a result.’
Draft Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 14th March 2023
Present Cllrs. Dr. S. Dawson,(chairman) D. Harrod. C. Horwood, J. Wright.
County Cllr. E. Vardy, District Cllr. V. Holliday. Three members of the public. J.Stibbons(clerk)
The meeting opened at 7.30pm
1. Apologies. Cllr. N. Cary,
2. There were no Declarations of interest.
3. There were no comments or questions on the agenda from members of the public.
4. The minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 10th January 2023.were approved by the members present and signed by the chairman.
5. Matters arising from the Minutes.
It has proved impossible at the moment to raise the funds necessary to install a footpath from Cross Street to Grouts Lane.
Grantscape are administering the Community Benefit Fund available to communities affected by the onshore cable route. It was indicated by them that a grant for the foot[path would not be considered as this work should be carried out by Highways.
6. Report
County Cllr. E. Vardy. The full written report was circulated to members before the meeting and is attached to these minutes.
Dist. Cllr. V. Holliday The full written report was circulated to members before the meeting and is attached to these minutes.
7. Heath
The signs have been put up on Salthouse Heath. It is hoped to make an application for a Community Benefits grant from the Offshore Wind farm for the gates.
The fence has not been repaired yet. It is hoped the company.
who installed the current fence will undertake the repairs as they did such a good job.
The best way of removing all the old black sticks (following the fire), without leaving.
tyre puncturing spikes is being discussed.
The removal of the black sticks and repair the fence will involve a small amount of work in the next few months,
This season’s cutting and swiping work is complete, and everyone is very happy with the results.
To date the Managers have not had time to hold a meeting regarding the new constitution. As a result, they have not been able to appoint further co-opted members,
The date for a public meeting is yet to be agreed.
The accounts are being prepared for audit.
The Marl Pit has had some work done during the winter and now awaiting the
regrowth to see if the Himalayan Balsam is eradicated. No further cutting back will
occur until after July (nesting time).
If all the Balsam is clear then re-puddling or lining can be considered.
8. Planning There were no new planning applications.
9. May Elections.
Members wishing to stand for re-election on 4th May completed their application papers
Donald Harrod is not standing for re-election but will continue as a Flood Warden.
The members thanked Donald for his many years of service as a Parish Councillor.
10. Financial matters.
The following invoices were approved for payment: -
J. Stibbons Salary and expenses (Dec-Feb) £466.52
HMRC PAYE £83.20
11. Coronation
It was suggested that a Tea Party should be held in the Village Hall on the Sunday
12. Playing Field.
The fencing round the apple tree needs repairing.
There is to be further discussion on removing the goal nets.
13. Correspondence.
All other correspondence was by email as was forwarded to members as received.
14. Matters for information or the next agenda.
There has been a request to place a gate on the entrance to the allotments.
The parish council did not oppose this idea but stated that ALL allotment holders must sign a letter to give their approval before any work could commence.
There being no further business the chairman closed the meeting at 8.31pm
The next meeting of Salthouse Parish Council will be on Tuesday 15th May 2023.
Report:- County Cllr. E. Vardy (March 2023)
Inspectors have praised Children’s Services at Norfolk County Council, judging the authority as “good” and highlighting “exemplary” and “exceptional” areas of practice.
In an inspection report recently published Ofsted said “significant improvements” had been made in services for children and their families, recognising stable and determined leadership, investment in services, and “compassionate, warm and committed workers and carers.”Inspectors said children’s “voices, wishes and feelings shine brightly” in case records and described children and young people’s participation as a strength of the authority.
The report follows a two-week inspection in November, the first full inspection of its kind since 2017, when Norfolk was judged as “requires improvement.”
Known as an Inspection of Local Authority Children’s Services (ILACS), the inspection looked at the support the council offers children and families from before birth through to adult life. The judgement relates to all services from early help and prevention, to more specialist support for families with the greatest needs.
In the report, inspectors said:
“Significant improvements have been made in services for children and families since the last inspection in 2017.
“A stable and determined children’s senior leadership team, endorsed by councillors, has been innovative, establishing a shared practice culture and new ways of working which have transformed services.”
Inspectors said that “the vast majority of children in Norfolk receive high quality services and have good relationships with their social workers, which is leading to continued improvements in their circumstances.”
Ofsted described support for care leavers as demonstrating “exemplary practice” and said children in care are provided with “exceptional services.” In essence
Ofsted has recognised the huge progress we have made in recent years, which is testament to the tremendous effort of all those working across the service. I want to thank all of our staff and carers for their dedication and commitment to Norfolk’s children and young people and for the role they have played in this Ofsted judgement.
Ofsted said that adoption services remained a strength, independent reviewing officers are “strong advocates for children” and planning and decision making for babies needing early protection was a “particular strength.”
They also highlighted the “effective support” of the Targeted Youth Support Service, in diverting children away from criminal exploitation and the skilful work of the social workers taking calls where there were concerns about children (known as the Children’s Advice and Duty Services).
Inspectors described the Executive Director of Children’s Services as an “exemplary leader” and recognised the strength of partnership working in the county.
They said further improvement was needed in the response to children aged 16 and 17 who present as homeless; the recognition and response to neglect, and the support and decision-making for children placed with family and friends.
Sara Tough, Executive Director of Children’s Services at Norfolk County Council, said: “This report reflects the huge effort of all of our staff in improving services for children and young people in the county. It has taken a huge amount of work and has
come amidst a global pandemic and when public services are under significant pressure which makes it all the more impressive.
“This report shows that outcomes for children are at the heart of everything we do and the work we are doing is helping to improve the lives of children and families across the county. Ofsted recognised our commitment to participation, our efforts to listen to children and young people and the strength of our social work practice, which is based on developing strong and effective relationships with children, families and our partners.
We are ambitious for every child and young person and will continue to build on this positive inspection outcome, to help make Norfolk a county where all children and young people can flourish.
Norfolk to benefit from new Family Hubs and Start for Life funding
Children and parents in Norfolk are to benefit from a new cradle to career approach to family support.
The government has just announced that Norfolk County Council will be one of 75 local authorities receiving some of the £302m new Family Hubs and Start for Life funding.
It means the county will receive approximately £6m to further develop its prevention and early help services for families with children and young people education.
Whilst there will be at least seven physical Family Hub sites in existing community buildings, which families will be able to walk into, services will be delivered largely on an outreach basis. The Family Hub approach will bring together a wide range of services so that families can access support in the spaces and places that they live and visit, such as libraries and community buildings.
The Family Hubs network will provide simple access to ‘Start for Life’ services, providing the best support for babies in the first 1,001 critical days from conception to the age of two, setting them up to maximise their potential for lifelong emotional and physical wellbeing including:
• Perinatal mental health and parent-infant relationships support for families who are expecting a baby or have a baby under the age of two
• Infant feeding support services
• Parenting support for parents of children aged 0-2
• Home learning environment support for parents of children aged 3-4
The County Council want Norfolk’s children to flourish and have the very best start in life, no matter their background or circumstances, so we’re really pleased to have been identified as one of the authorities to benefit from this programme. Family Hubs can provide families with advice and support across a whole range of family issues spanning the 0-19 (25 with SEND age range). Family Hubs will enable the join up of different agencies supporting families in the county, including from across social care, health, education, and the voluntary sector.
“Family Hubs will support all families across the county, with a focus on reducing inequalities in health and education outcomes for babies, children, and families, which includes support for children with special educational needs and disabilities, and support in preventing parental conflict. These are areas where we know the earlier we can help families, the greater the impact on children’s futures.”
District Councillor’s report February 23
From NNDC
‘Planning
A Joint Venture Board to deliver mitigation for nutrient neutrality is now in place, meaning that the brake on many planning applications will be released in the near future.
The Planning Service Improvement Plan has resulted in some early wins, such as the direct notification of decision notices to Clerks.
The consultation period for the Glaven Valley Conservation Area Appraisal consultation has been extended to 31st March and there will be two additional public meetings March 9th, in Holt at the Venue 4.30-6, Blakeney Village Hall 7-8pm.
The Coastal Adaptation Supplementary Planning Document is open for consultation till March 8th. This is a somewhat unwieldy consultation, seemingly not designed with the user in mind. However, if you search for Appendix 4, you will find some examples of coastal planning on which you can comment which might seem more relevant.
Coast
The Coastal Maintenance Team have removed metal debris from Salthouse Beach.
The organisation of the Coastal Transition Accelerator Programme has been approved which will allow NNDC to finalise funding with the Environment Agency to develop coastal change approaches in response to erosion, eg by acquiring land and assets. It is not a compensation scheme, but rather helps communities which cannot be sustainably defended against coastal erosion prepare and plan for the long term. Several property owners along the coast are in discussion with NNDC regarding assistance that may be available.
Well-being
This year’s mammoth marathon will be on Sunday May 14th.
Leisure
According to the Environment Agency and Anglian Water, no obvious reason has been found for the sudden drop in water quality causing the loss of three of our Blue Flag beaches.
Sustainable growth
NNDC was disappointed not to receive two Levelling Up bids to the value of £19 million, one for a new leisure and sports hub in Fakenham, and the other for improvements to Cromer’s green cliff top spaces.
The first tranche (£150k) of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund is with NNDC for disbursement.
Housing
There are 2764 households on the housing list with 275 homes let or under shared ownership. There are 75 households in temporary accommodation. NNDC will be piloting a private sector leasing scheme whereby NNDC leases a property .
Benefits
The Household Support Fund extension is live. Eligible households who didn’t receive the cost-of-living payment receive £100. Details can be found on the NNDC website under Household Support Fund.
The Financial Inclusion Team will be contacting you if you’re eligible for Pension Credit but not claiming it.
The early intervention team at NNDC can help you if you’re at risk of homelessness. As soon as you think you’re at risk, Call 01263513811 or email early.intervention@north-norfolk.gov.uk.
Environment
A new weekly kerbside collection of used household batteries ( eg torches, fire alarms, button batteries NOT car or laptop, phone batteries etc) has been launched. Put the batteries in a clear bag on top of whichever bin is due to be emptied. The batteries will then be recycled. At the moment, this service is only available to those using wheelie bins.
Kerbside waste electrical and electronic equipment recycling collection will launch shortly. This is for items such as hairdryers, toasters etc.
Finance
A balanced budget is proposed for 2023/24. £1 million of savings are proposed to combat inflationary pressures. I’m not aware of any cuts in services as a result.’
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