There were no declarations of interest.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Borg, Fairhead, K Grey, Plant, Pratt, Smith and C Walker.

The minutes of the meeting held on 11 December 2011 were confirmed.

(i) Beach Huts

It was reported that 13 or 14 of the beach huts had been sold out of the 20.  It had been anticipated that the amenities block would be completed by February but that this did not happen due to the utility companies delay so it was now hoped that this would be completed by the end of March with the beach huts being built after that and being completed by April.

(ii) Dykes

Councillor Williamson reported that people had been throwing rubbish into the dykes along side the allotments and that these had blocked up again and flooded houses on Burgh Road resulting in the Dykes being cleared out twice. So it had been decided to close the footpath to prevent this was keep occurring.

(iii) Traffic Lights - Magdalen Way 

It was reported that Highways England would not consider altering the lights at this time but would be looking into this area in August 2019.

(iv) Splash Pad Pumping Station 

It was reported that Painting of the Splash Pad Pumping Station would be considered by the Environment Committee.  Julie Woods stated that she had a local community group that were interested in painting this and that she would discuss this with Neil Shaw.

(v) Children's Centre

It was reported that the Consultation had ended and that the Children's Centre on Magdalen Way would continue to be a nursery but that the outreach workers would go out to work with the Baby weight clinics being held at Great Yarmouth and Gorleston Libraries.

The Chairman reported that Highways England had stated that the A47 would have to be shut at night to collect the rubbish and that this is not something that the Council could ask GYB Services to carry out.

(i) Gorleston on the One Show

A member of the public spoke of the good article on the One Show about Gorleston.

(ii) Heritage Walks in Gorleston

A Member of the public stated that Heritage Walks are held in Gorleston with part of the route going down the White Lion Steps and asked if the rubbish and furniture in this area could be cleared. 

(iii) Beach Road, Rubbish in front Garden of property next to Gamba's 

It was reported that this was cleared up a little while ago and that this was now worse than before.  Councilllor Wright agreed to talk to the Council's Environmental Health Department again about this.

(iv) Ferry Hill Steps

A member of the public asked if these steps could be cleaned or cleared and Councillor Williamson agreed to look into the ownership of this area as he thought it was owned by Peel Ports and would therefore be there responsibility to clean.

(v) Beach Huts book Author

A member of the public stated that an Author had written a book about Beach Huts and suggested that they be invited to the opening of the Beach Huts.

(vi) Clean Beach and Promenade

A Member of the public praised the Council stating that in the February Half Term Holidays the beach and promenade was lovely and clean and that there were lots of children enjoying this area.

(vii) Boat Pond Fountain

A member of the public asked if the fountain in the boat pond could be cleaned or replaced as it was only a trickle and it was agreed that cleaning this first would be investigated.

There was no other business.

That the next meeting would be held on 25 June 2019.