1

MINUTES

To confirm and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 20 June 2006 as a correct record

2

DECLARATION OF INTERESTS

Members to declare any interests as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting.

3

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

To receive apologies for absence

4

CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

5

TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF PETITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNCIL PROCEDURE RULE No.13

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule No.13, the Chief Executive will report the receipt of petitions as detailed below. There can be no debate or comment upon these matters at the Council meeting.

Application No.B/06/00858/FHA – erection of single-storey side/rear extension, 32 Collimer Close, Chelmondiston.

Petition signed by approximately 27 residents of the District which was reported to the Development Committee meeting held on 19 July 2006 and will be considered in conjunction with the exercise of delegated powers.

6

NOTICE OF MOTION – THE FUTURE OF THE RURAL POST OFFICE NETWORK

Mr R Kemp has given notice of his intention to move the under-mentioned motion at the meeting:

“This Council is concerned over the future survival of the rural Post Office network, as the Government Social Network Payment subsidy is due to end in 2008, which raises serious uncertainties as to the future funding and provision of Post Offices in rural areas.

In the light of the report that has been submitted to the Government by Post Office Ltd. which proposes strategies, such as partnership and outreach working, to enable the maintaining of a rural network, the Council is urged to:

1. Write to the Minister responsible for Post Offices and allied services to register the Council’s concerns, and to seek assurances that there will be the fullest consultation before any critical decisions are taken.

2. Write to local MPs to express the Council’s concern over the future of the rural Post Office network and to stress the importance that Post Offices play in rural life, encouraging them to sign Early Day Motions 1427 and 1428.

3. Make every effort in its activities to support local Post Offices and to promote the use of Post Office services and new methods of service delivery to the Council’s residents and urges the Strategy Committee to consider ways in which this can be done”

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QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

The Chairmen of Committees to answer any questions from the public of which notice has been given no later than midday two working days before the day of the meeting in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No.14.

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QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS

The Chairman of the Council and the Chairmen of Committees and Sub-Committees to answer any questions on any matters in relation to which the Council has powers or duties or which affect the District and which fall within the terms of reference of that Committee or Sub-Committee of which due notice has been given in accordance with Council Procedure Rule No.15.4(a) and (b).

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9

GENERAL DELEGATIONS

Report by the Chief Executive attached.

10

MEMBERSHIP OF LICENSING AND APPEALS COMMITTEE

The Head of Corporate Services to report that the Labour Group has given notice that its representative on the Licensing and Appeals Committee, Jim Quinlan, is to be replaced by Nick Irwin.

The Council is asked to approve the proposed change to give effect to the wishes of the Labour Group from 1 August 2006.

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REPRESENTATION ON OUTSIDE BODIES

SCC JOINT WORKING PARTY TO SCRUTINISE THE SUFFOLK JOINT EMERGENCY PLANNING UNIT

Report by the Head of Corporate Services attached.