PRESENT: Chairman,J.Harvey,V.Chair.N.Mears,Mrs Waller and Mrs Slattery.

MINUTES of meeting 11/3/2002 read and signed as a true record.
MATTERS ARISING
Bus shelter. Information on availability of  grant being investigated and check on style affordable as chosen. 
Drainage. It would appear that further action is to be taken later in the year by Anglian Water re sewer in The Street.
CORRESPONDENCE
1. N.Council organising vegetation cutting on public rights of way.
2. P.C. asked to consider future disposal of household waste. Three options a) Build plant to only cater for target, b) Build plant for larger amount, or, c)Do not build in Norfolk.  P.C.decided on option “B”
3. Standard Board Committee invited nominees for vacancies on Board.
PLANNING
Mrs Cargill,Manor Farm,Foxley.  Proposed hay/straw barn. Permission not necessary.
FINANCE
F.Village Hall  £400, F.P.C.C. £300, NCAPT sub.£76.86, Clerk yr.sal & ex. £528.89.Cornhill renewal £404,but this to be reduced as overcharging on contents. P.C. to try for a less expensive quote by next year.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
1. Garden Day  8th June. Breckland had promised to clear any litter spots and cut  grass in time for event.
2. Dog litter bins, where should they be placed?
3. The speed limit 20mph is in West Chapel Rd, to ask H/Ways why not 20mph in East?
4. There is concern at the number of children playing in roadway at night. Activities include tying tape across the road, skate boarding and ball games. All dangerous at night. More organised activities were desirable for youth in the village but it would need parents to participate and take an interest.
MEETING CLOSED AT 9P.M.       NEXT MEETING 15th JULY 2003 

Foxley Parish Council  For personal reasons, our newly appointed Parish Clerk Mrs.Dunkley, is giving up her various clerkships. Foxley is anxious to hear from anyone interested in taking on the job of Parish Clerk. There are aprox. five meetings per year and it is a paid post. Anyone interested or requiring more detail, please contact John Harvey, Foxley Lodge Tel: 688650. 
 
 
 
 
 

Those of us who went to the April meeting, were entertained by a different speaker from the one we had expected. At our June meeting, this happened again.
Because of ill health, Jo of Busy Lizzies, was unable to come and demonstrate a Summer Flower Arrangement. Instead, and at very short notice, her place was taken by Denise Janes who gave a delightfully informal talk about her work in the Tourist Information Centre at St. Albans.
Denise had worked there for 29 years before moving to Norfolk, and she shared with us some of her interesting encounters, meeting as she did, so many members of the public with their diverse problems and queries. Who could imagine a Tourist Information office dealing with 19,500 people in one year, but that number was indeed counted during one of Denise's last years at St. Albans.
The Minutes were read by Carol in the absence of Ruth, and June drew attention to forthcoming events.
The Flower arrangement in a wine glass was won by Carol, with Audrey second. The raffle was won by Jean.
Next month - 14th July - our speaker's chosen subject is Beautiful Hats and How to Wear Them, and we are asked to bring a hat for our exhibition.
As usual, we meet at the Old School Room, Sparham, at 7.30 p.m. and new members are always welcome.
Mary Humphrey