Notes from the Parish Council April Meeting
Mr Trevor Jones chaired the meeting with 4 members and 3 members of the Public.
Minutes of last meeting: These were agreed.
Reports: Councillor Fitch reported to the meeting.
Matters Arising:
- Enhancement Scheme - update: Sarah Clayton of Cambridge Landscape Architects is hopeful of having found a lantern supplier for the "throw" over the Church steps. A further site visit will be made in the near future to confirm that the lantern meets with CCC's specification and can be used without any changes to the framework. She also confirmed that she would chase up the outstanding work to reposition the streetlight by the Chapel.
- Play Area - update: It is hoped that a decision on the PC's application to The Lottery Fund will be received shortly. Verbal confirmation of a contribution of up to £1,000 was received from The Charities. A bench seat is to be supplied and installed by ECDC.
- Access dispute, Mill - update: As reported in the February notes, a letter was sent to the owners of Stocks Mill expressing the PC's concerns but to date no reply has been received.
Reach Bridge - possible re-routing for cyclists/walkers: Following concerns raised about the safety of cyclists on this bridge especially now that this route is part of the "Route 51" cycleway, it was agreed to again bring to the forefront the possibility of a diversion route alongside the bridge for cyclists, pedestrians and horse-riders. The Clerk will contact Reach Parish Council and representatives from Sustrans and CCC Highways to arrange a meeting at the bridge to discuss the possibilities.
Proposed Affordable Housing, Lower End: An indicative layout plan for affordable housing proposed for this site was received from Flagship Housing Group. Some site investigation works have been carried out. Following discussion and concerns raised about the allocation of this housing, it was agreed to invite a representative from Flagship to the Annual Village Assembly to explain the proposals further and answer any questions raised.
Barrier at Coopers Lane: It has further been confirmed with CCC that this lane should not have access for vehicles and as such the barrier arm will be fixed with pedestrian access only.
Agenda for Annual Village Assembly: Items include; possibility of "New Village Award", Affordable Housing-as reported above, The Recreation Ground & its future. The VillageÕs new Community Beat Officer, Tony Pane, is to be invited to meet residents. A Planning Officer from ECDC is to be invited to discuss planning procedures in light of forthcoming new regulations. Also reports from Cllr Fitch and the elected new councillor for ECDC.
Correspondence Received: This was reported to the meeting.
Accounts for payment: These were agreed.
Planning Applications:
- 4 Cage Hill Ðextension to the existing cottage to form new single storey study/ work room. There were no objections to this application.
- Liberty Barns, Heath Road - extension of existing builder's yard and erection of plant and vehicle repair workshop (repositioned from previous consent). There were no objections to this application but concerns were raised about the growing amount of traffic on Heath Road. The Clerk is to contact CCC Highways to discuss the possibility of "passing places" to ease the problem.
Any Other Business:
New interactive sign - Lower End. Prices for power supply/installation are currently being sought by CCC and then hopefully work will begin.
Moles - recreation ground. This work is now complete.
Open Question Time: There were no questions.
The next Parish Council meeting will be on the 13th May 2004 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.