Agenda and draft minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies of absence were received from Councillor Moore, Lowe and Joyce.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the previous meeting.

RESOLVED: The minutes from the previous meeting held on the 22^nd May 2025 were agreed as a correct record.

Please indicate if there are any interests which should be declared.  A declaration of an interest should indicate the nature of the interest (if not already declared on the Register of Interests) and the agenda item to which it relates.  If a disclosable pecuniary interest is declared, the Member should withdraw from the room whilst the matter is discussed.

These declarations apply to all Members present, whether the Member is part of the meeting, attending to speak as a local Member on an item or simply observing the meeting from the public seating area.

Councillor Heneghan advised she was on the Board for Plan for Neighbourhood.  

To consider any business which, by reason of special circumstances, the Chairman proposes to accept as urgent under Section 100(b)(4)(b) of the Local Government Act, 1972.

There was no urgent business under Standing Order 7.

Members wishing to speak pursuant to Standing Order 34 should inform the Chairman of their intention to do so and on what items they wish to be heard before the meeting commences.  Any Member attending the meeting under Standing Order 34 will only be permitted to speak on those items which have been previously notified to the Chairman.

There were no members present under Standing Order 34.

There was none.

A reminder to the Committee on the Parish Partnership Scheme; 

Ø  Members to consider & work up any schemes.

Ø  Ward members to put forward a scheme, supported by a business case, to King’s Lynn Area Committee.

Schemes that can be considered:

• Vehicle Activated Signs

• Speed Awareness Signs

• 20mph signs with flashing warning lights outside schools

• School Keep Clear markings

• Trod footway (low-cost path)

• Bus Shelters

• Village Gateways

• EV Charging Points

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The Committee was reminded of the Parish Partnership Scheme which was due to be released at the end of June/beginning of July.

The Committee were advised the Democratics Services Officer would provide the details of the scheme once received. Significant deadlines were highlighted to the Committee in relation to the Parish Partnership Scheme.

Councillor Bone sought clarification if there was a deadline for successful bid’s last year taking place.

Councillor Rust commented her bid was also successful, but work had yet been started. She added she had been in correspondence with Norfolk County Council but asked if this could be chased further.

The Assistant Director advised this would be chased and reported back to Members.

Councillor Heneghan asked if bike racks were included in the scheme.

The Democratic Services Officer advised bike racks were not on the list provided in relation to the Parish Partnership Scheme

Following the meeting the Assistant Director confirmed bike racks were listed under other schemes which she may be able to apply for.

The following link was provided to members for information; Parish Partnership Scheme - Norfolk County Council

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The Committee received a presentation on the Plan for Neighbourhoods from the Regeneration Programmes Manager, Chair of the Plan for Neighbourhood Board and Director of Engaging People Company.

The Chair thanked the Officers for their presentation and invited questions and comments from the Committee.

Councillor Bone referred to Members of the Board currently being business focused and asked for reassurance the Board was going to include community leaders and wider range of Board Members.

Vicky Etheridge, Chair of the Plan for Neighbourhood Board highlighted the neighbourhood Board was different to Council Panels and Committee’s. She commented there were conversations around the governance of the Board, and she expected the Board membership and structure was likely to change going forward.

Councillor Heneghan asked if there was going to be an opportunity for KLAC to have an input to the plan for neighbourhoods as this impacted the Committee’s wards. She asked further if once the plan was close to being decided, if this could be brought back to the Committee.

Vicky Etheridge confirmed these were key conversations to be had and Members would be involved as they were critical in making this plan successful.

Councillor Rust expressed her excitement for this plan for neighbourhoods as it provided flexibility with improving King’s Lynn and this Board provided flexibility for easier and quicker projects. She highlighted Marmot Place which could be linked to the Plan alongside data from Freebridge Community Housing as this would maximise the consultation.

Councillor Kemp commented she welcomed the Neighbourhood Board’s objectives and highlighted the disadvantages to the previous consultation as this was conducted during Covid. She expressed her support with the Ferry in West Lynn being included in the Plan.

Councillor Jones sought clarification if the asset-based community development approach would be used.

Michelle Gant, Director of Engaging People Company confirmed this collaboration would be used to ensure a legacy was left through this engagement.

Councillor Everett sought clarification on who will be making the decision on which money would be spent and where.

The Regeneration Programmes Manager confirmed the Neighbourhood board were the decision makers and the revised scheme meant there was great er delegation of decision from Central Government to local areas.

Vicky Etheridge commented the guidance and criteria was clear from Central Government that the projects reflected the consultation and the priorities of the community.

Councillor Everett questioned if decisions made by the Board were open to the public along with minutes and agendas for the meetings.

The Regeneration Programmes Manager confirmed the agendas and minutes were published on Vision King’s Lynn. She added there were some exempt reports but became public once the commercial sensitivity had passed. She added the Board were looking at being more transparent.

Councillor Colwell commented on the powers that could be used in the Plan for Neighbourhoods programme now and referred specifically to orders with cleaning up areas and fly tipping. He added there was grot spots in the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.

The Committee were advised this item was  deferred to the next Committee meeting on 25^th September 2025.

To consider passing the following resolution:

“That under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act”.

RESOLVED: That under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act.

The Regeneration Programmes Officer and Manager gave a presentation on the King’s Lynn Masterplan.

The Chair thanked Officer for the presentation. He invited comments and questions from the Committee.

The Officers responded to questions from the Committee.

The Committee is asked to consider items for a future Work Programme for

The Committee is also asked to consider the Cabinet’s Forward Decision List.

RESOLVED: The Committee’s Work Programme and Forward Decision List was noted.

25^th September 2025 at 5:15pm in the Council Chamber, Town Hall.

The next meeting of the Committee was scheduled for 25^th September 2025 at 5:15pm in the Council Chamber, Town Hall.

The Committee were reminded of the upcoming visit to the King’s Lynn Fire Station on 10^th July 2025.