Notes from the Parish Council May Meeting
Mr Trevor Jones chaired the meeting with 7 members and 1 member of the Public.
Acceptance of Office forms were signed and witnessed and elected members took their seats at the meeting. The Parish Council now has 8 members - Trevor Jones, Andrew Camps, Eric Day, Henry Hardiment, John Covill, Kevin Glennon, Sandra Wilson and the meeting welcomed a new member, Christopher Wilson. One vacancy remains. Anyone interested in becoming a Parish Councillor, please contact the Clerk.
Election of Chairman/Vice-Chairman
Trevor Jones was elected as Chairman and Andrew Camps as Vice-Chairman.
Confirmation of Representatives for Other Bodies
- Sports & Recreation Committee ÐHenry Hardiment will continue to represent the Parish Council.
- The Charities ÐHenry Hardiment, Trevor Jones & Eric Day will represent the Parish Council.
- Village Hall Management Committee - Andrew Camps will represent the Parish Council.
Minutes of Last Meeting: These were agreed.
Reports
- Councillor Fitch reported to the meeting.
- Apologies were received from Cllr Cane.
Matters Arising
Speed Watch Campaign: Kevin Glennon circulated a brief report to members. A second meeting had been held to discuss the findings of questionnaires circulated in the village. Following this, speed measuring units were installed at different points around the village by CCC. The outcome of this exercise will be analysed by CCC and discussed further at the next meeting on the 29thMay 2003 at the Village Hall.
Agenda for Village Assembly: This was agreed.
Quality Status for Parish Councils: The Parish Council will register its interest in acquiring Quality Status and investigate further.
New Play Equipment for Play Area: Following receipt of up-to-date quotes & estimates, it was agreed that this should be further discussed at the Village Assembly.
Correspondence Received:
- CCC: Periodic Electoral Review of CCC - Draft County Council Proposal.
- ECDC: Letter from Forward Planning Officer re Affordable Housing on Lower End field.
- General: School newsletters. Histon Sector Newsletter & Crime Figures. Countryside Agency - "Parish Plans - guidance for town & parish councils". Cambridgeshire ACRE - Training & Events Programme.
Accounts for Payment: These were agreed.
Planning Approval:
- Conmmissioners Farm, Swaffham Prior Fen - extensions & alterations forming bedroom, en-suite, kitchen, garage, etc.
Any Other Business:
Traffic Calming Measures - Mill Hill: Interactive signs installed. Will be operational towards the middle of May.
Direction Signs for Upware. CCC Highways have agreed to these signs, just a matter of type and position.
Station Road Footpath: Unfortunately a bid by CCC Highways for finance to repair this footpath was unsuccessful on a point system.
The next Parish Council meeting will be on Thursday, 12th June, 2003 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.