11th September 2006          Back to Index

A meeting of the Parish Council was held in the Village Hall on Monday 11th September 2006 at 8pm.

Apologies. Cl. Kindersley, Miss Hayes and Mr Tebbit

Present  Mrs Handley, Mrs Clemmow, Mr Ellis, Miss Sach,  Mr Bane, Mr Blatch, Mr White, and, in the Chair, Mr Dalton.   D.Cl. Mrs Heazell was also present

Minutes of the meeting held on 17th July 2006 were agreed and signed

Matters arising from the Minutes

Footpath 13. Ivett's Lane.  BT pole still awaits removal

2          Nixon's Hall Tablet. An estimate for £800 had been received for renewing this tablet. Agreed to discuss this further at the next meeting of the Council.

3          Land Registration of Parish Property  Nothing further to report

4          Social Car Scheme

            Mrs Handley reported that this is now to be called the Eversden Car Scheme. Peggy Fisher had agreed to become the organiser and that she was supported by a small committee. At present the necessary forms for individual drivers were being processed and it was hoped that the scheme might be operational by mid-October.  The Community Transport Officer of CCC, Gavin Moulton, had been very helpful.

5          Speeding:            It is understood that there is a review by the Government for a lowering of all 40mph limits through villages to 30mph.  It was agreed to await the outcome of the review before renewing pressure for action in the Eversdens.

6          Affordable Housing            Still awaiting a site meeting with Highways Department.

7          Proposed dates for 2007/8 These had been circulated. Agreed to accept them except for a change from 14th January 2008 to 21st January

8          CALC            CALC has decided they need to be reorganised and have produced an elective report. It was thought this document needed consideration.  Agreed Mr White and the Chairman should read the document, decide whether to attend the AGM on 14th October, and report back at the next meeting.

9          Finance:

The following cheques agreed and signed

Cambridge Insitu. Photocopying              £59.65    LGA 1972 s.111(1)

Moore Stephens. Ext. Auditor                         £141.00  LGA 1972 s.111(1)

            Mr F. O'Keefe. Internal Auditor             £50.00    LGA 1972 s.111(1)

            ACRE Affiliation Fee                                       £25.00    LGA 1972 s.143(1)

10        Insurance  The Chairman reported that the status of the Recreation Ground had changed and the Insurance Co. want to change their policy accordingly  Agreed that the Clerk write accepting their requirement.

11        Planning

Pritchard. Homestead. Replacement of Cement render by Lime and reinstatement of former door.   Approved by PC

Village Shop. Change of use. Approved by PC.

Goldsmith, 1 Wheeler's Way, Lt. E. Approved by PC

Marshall, I Comberton Rd. Dormer Ext. Revised. No recommendation by PC

Patman 24 Lowfields. Extension. Considered large. No recommendation made by PC

Conversion of Hay Barn to Dwelling by EAJ Wood. Called in by Secretary of State

Nichols. 52 Harlton Road, Lt. E. Extension. Approved by SCDC

Cl. Mrs Heazell spoke about the unreliable 175 Bus service. Agreed to request an up to date timetable. Complaints about the service should be made to Shire Hall

Cl. Kindersley had produced a Parish Update covering the Cambridge Guided Bus. Concessionary Bus Fares, Congestion Study under Way, East of England Plan Panel Report. Primary Care Trust and the Turnaround Plan, New Schools, E-cops and Ways to Save the Planet.  This was e-circulated to members.

Miss Sach raised the question of an overhanging, dead tree-branch near the gate of St Helen's Church. Mr Dalton agreed to inspect.

She also enquired about the position of the proposed tennis court on the Recreation Ground. As a meeting of the recreation Field Committee was due on the following evening, it was felt that this item would be discussed fully then.

            Correspondence. In circulation

            Date of Next Meeting    Monday 16th October 2006 at 8pm in the Village Hall