Notes from the Parish Council May Meeting
Mr Trevor Jones chaired the meeting with 4 members and 2 members of the public.
Election of Chairman/Vice Chairman Trevor Jones was elected as Chairman and Andrew Camps as Vice-Chairman.
Parish Council Vacancy due to Resignation Christopher Wilson has resigned following his Ordination as a Unitarian Minister. Anyone interested in becoming a Parish Councillor, please contact the Clerk.
Confirmation of Representatives for Other Bodies
- Sports & Recreation Committee - Steven Kent-Phillips will represent the Parish Council
- The Charities - Henry Hardiment, Trevor Jones & Eric Day will represent the Parish Council
- Village Hall Committee - Andrew Camps will represent the Parish Council
Minutes of Last Meeting: These were agreed
Reports
Councillor Fitch reported to the meeting
Councillor Alderson reported to the meeting
Matters Arising
Railway Bridge, Reach Road: an update was given
Agenda for Annual Assembly: This was amended to include the cubs and scouts, as well as the recreation ground and agreed.
Insurance Policy - renewal/amendments 2004/05: This was discussed and will be brought to the June meeting for payment.
Play Area - Installation of New Equipment: Follow receipt of the lottery funding the equipment has been ordered and should be in place in the next few weeks.
Play Area - RoSPA Inspection - Report: This has not yet been received.
Cutting back of Horse Chestnut Tree in Village Car Park: Tree officer to be asked if a more suitable tree could be place in the Village Car Park in view of the time and effort required to restore the tree to an appropriate state.
Correspondence Received:
CCC: Letter re status of Parish Council nominated School Governors.
ECDC: Declaration of Interests, new forms need to be collated.
General: Query regarding allotment land and placing of a poly tunnel.
Accounts for Payment: These were agreed
Planning Applications:
- The Manor House, 37 Lower End - repair of wind damaged outbuildings. Part demolition
- New Gant Farm Swaffham Prior Fen - Proposed new dwelling
- 9 Cage Hill - Demolition of outbuilding and erection of two storey rear extension.
Any Other Business:
Traffic Calming at Lower End - Interactive box to be installed
Fairview Grove - Grit bin to be moved and overhanging shrubbery near turning circle becoming a problem.
Recreation Ground - Moles now removed.
Heath Road - Possibility of passing places being required was discussed.
The Beeches - Overgrown shrubbery encroaching on path - the wall issue still not resolved, to be discussed at the next meeting.
The next Parish Council Meeting will be on Thursday, 10th June 2004 at 7.30pm