Notes from the Parish Council September Meeting
Mr John Covil chaired the meeting with 5 members and 2 members of the public.
Minutes of last meeting: These were agreed.
CCC Report: Cllr Fitch reported to the meeting
ECDC Report: Cllr Alderson reported to the meeting.
Parish Council Vacancies: A letter of resignation from Trevor Jones was reported to the meeting. This was noted and the Clerk was asked to write to Trevor to thank him for his contributions to the Parish Council and to wish him well in his new home. There are now two vacancies on the Parish Council. Anyone wishing to become a Parish Councillor, please contact the Clerk for further information.
Matters Arising (for information only)
- Coopers Lane Barrier - A meeting was held on site with John Cooper and Andrew Tipple of CCC. John Cooper confirmed that he would check into the cost of a new replacement barrier and revert back to the Parish Council in the near future.
- ECDC Office Move - Parish Forum. Sandra Wilson gave a summary of this meeting. Various options are still being considered. Jointly Funded Minor Improvement Scheme - 2005/06 Funding: Following discussion, it was agreed to look into possible measures to ease the growing traffic problem on Heath Road. The possibility of passing places is to be discussed with CCC Highways. Details of an application are to be agreed at the next PC meeting.
Play Area: Additional insurance payment: An additional payment of £6-69 was agreed to cover the new play equipment recently installed. Resurfacing works: An estimate for resurfacing works inside the entrance gate to the play area was agreed.
Village Car Park - replacement tree: Estimates are to be obtained for the felling and replacement of a damaged tree. This work was agreed with the Tree Officer of ECDC earlier in the year with a Silver Birch being considered a suitable replacement.
The Village Pound - maintenance work: Estimates are awaited for this work. To be carried over to next meeting.
Recreation Ground - Burwell Tigers Football Club: It was confirmed with the neighbours of the field that they were happy for this scheme to be progressed. One concern raised by all was the need to ensure that the site is kept secure at all times. The Parish Council agreed that security should be made a top priority in any scheme. Steve Kent-Phillips agreed to represent the PC and liaise with Burwell Tigers Football Club as this is moved forward.
Correspondence Received: This was reported.
Accounts for Payment: These were agreed.
Planning Applications: (received during August/Sept)
- Walcott, 5 High Street Ðsingle-storey extension to side of property forming enlarged kitchen.
- Tiptree Marina, Prior Fen ÐToilet & shower facilities for Marina customers (approval received)
- Bridge Field, Lower End - Steel framed building to be used as general purpose farm building (approval received)
- Swaffham Prior Hall, 4 High - Swaffham Prior Hall, 4 High Street Ðconservation lake (approval received)
- 16 Fairview Grove - Kitchen/conservatory extension (approval received).
Any Other Business:
Water tap at the bottom of Rogers Road continues to leak. Further repairs will be put in hand.
Open Question Time:
There were no questions.
The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Thursday, 14th October 2004 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.