6th
December 2004
A
meeting of the Parish Council was held in the Village Hall on Monday 6th
December 2004 at 8pm.
Present
Miss Sach, Mrs Handley, Mr Ellis, Mrs Clemmow,
Ms Hayes, Mr Bane, Mr Blatch, Mr White and, in the Chair, Mr Dalton. Cl.
Wilson and Cl. Mrs Heazell also present
Apologies.
Mr Tebbit
Minutes of the meeting held on 18th October
2004 agreed and signed
Matters
Arising
1
Harlton Road Notice Board. The Chairman reported that wood for this notice
board had arrived and it was now in process of being made.
2
Footpath 13. Ivett's Lane.
Nothing further to report
3
Verge cutting Miss
Hayes reported that she had received a copy of the current specification given
to contractors for the current year. She and Miss Rutland were continuing to
work on this project and the Council are pleased with the progress she is
making.
4
Litter from Wheelie Bins and box collection. Cl. Mrs Heazell reported she had discussed this
problem with the relevant officer at the District Council and understood that
the problem was solved. Miss Sach and Mrs Clemmow mentioned there were still
problems throughout the village and Cl. Mrs Heazell agreed to raise the matter
again.
5
Speed Restrictions.
The Chairman reported on a conversation he had had
with Mr David Lines who is the officer dealing with this problem. He had
reminded Mr Lines that the decision of the village and the Council was for plan
B (30mph limit, road markings and reactive signs but no physical barriers). It
is understood that the police will not support a scheme without physical
features, and, if the police will not support the scheme, the Highways
department will not carry it out. Cl. Wilson will look further into the matter
and see what can be done. It was agreed that if Scheme B were refused, the
Council would adopt scheme C (do nothing)
6
Emergency Water Supply.
The Chairman and Miss Sach had discussed this matter and consulted with the
Chairman of Kingston Parish Council.
7
Condition of Chapel Road at the far end. The Chairman reported that he had met a
representative of the Highways Department on site. It was agreed that the
pot-holes would be filled in now and then proper resurfacing will be included in
the 2006 budget.
8
Letter from Cottenham Parish Council regarding
Coperation A letter had been received to suggest closer
cooperation from various Parish Councils would be helpful, (this was a
consequence of their experience over the travellers' site). The Chairman had
expressed support in principle, but had asked whether CALC and ACRE were also
addressing this issue. The idea was being raised at the AGM of CALC on 25th
November
9
Representatives of Parish Councils on Standards
Body. Agreed
to support the two present members who were willing to stand for re-election
10
White Poplar at Village Sign. The
Chairmen agreed to seek the advice of a tree surgeon on removing potentially
dangerous branches
11
Finance.
The following cheques agreed:
Handbell
insurance
£34.33
ACRE
subscription
£15.00
12
Budget Estimates.
A copy of the proposed estimated budget was circulated to all members.
After a full discussion it was proposed by Mr White and seconded by Mr Blatch
that the sum of £15,300.00 be precepted for the forthcoming year. Unanimously
agreed. This decision would be confirmed at the next meeting in the light of any
new requirements which might have
arisen
13
Stiles The Chairman
reported that the Rural Group of the County Council had suggested putting in
some stiles on Footpaths no. 4 and 27. These would be suitable for disabled
people. Further information awaited.
14
Weekly Bulletin
The Chairman mentioned the Weekly Bulletin sent out on line by SCDC.
Some people were unable to access it. Some read it.
15
Recreation Car Parking
Mr Ellis reported that he had monitored the alleged problem of cars being
parked down both sides of Buck's Lane during football. He had found it created
no problems for traffic using Buck's Lane and that there was therefore no
immediate urgency to enlarge the car park in the Recreation Ground. Agreed that
this information be passed to the Recreation Ground Committee for their
consideration
16
Cl. Wilson reported that South Cambridgeshire had the lowest crime rate
in the area, but also the lowest detection rate.
Consultation
was now in progress regarding the
proposed move of Papworth Hospital to the Addenbrooke's site. Cl. Wilsob was
part of a majority which opposes this, mainly on environmental grounds.
He
also reported that of the 30 million granted to Cambridgeshire two years ago
only 22 million had then been received. However the Council had received the
full amount this year.
17
Planning Applications.
Mr
and Mrs Simon Clemmow, 6 Chapel Road. Extension.
Approved by SCDC
Mr
and Mrs Jayyoust, House on Lisher's Vineyard workshop site Approved
Mr
and Mrs Edgley, 91 Harlton Road, Conservatory
Approved
Correspondence
In circulation
Date of next Meeting
Monday 10th January 2005 at 8pm in the Village Hall