Notes from the Parish Council June Meeting
Mr Trevor Jones chaired the meeting with 7 members and 1 member of the Public.
Minutes of last meeting: These were agreed.
CCC Report: There was no report this month.
ECDC Report: Cllr Alderson reported to the meeting.
Parish Council Vacancy: No-one has come forward to fill this vacancy.
Matters Arising - for information only:
- Installation of New Play Equipment: This work had been started and once complete, an inspection by RoSPA would be requested.
- Damaged Horse Chestnut ŠVillage Car Park: The ECDC Tree Officer agreed that this tree could be completely removed and replaced with a Silver Birch. This work is to be put in hand.
- Budget Summary 2004/05: Copies of this was circulated for information. It was noted that the Lottery Grant towards the new play equipment has been received.
Accounts for 2003/04: Approval of the accounts was held-over until the July meeting.
Review of Insurance Policy: Due to a large increase in the premium from Allianz Cornhill for this year's insurance, a further quotation was requested from ACRE Insurance Services. This estimate proved to be much lower and was agreed.
New Village Award: This will be given further consideration over the next month or two. Should anyone have any suggestions as to the form of the Award or the way in which it is administered, please contact the Clerk.
Play Area - RoSPA Inspection Report: Items needing attention were noted.
Damage/Repairs to Barrier - Coopers Lane: Damage to this barrier was reported to the Clerk. It was agreed that the Clerk would contact CCC and ask that they provide a stronger barrier.
Use of Recreation Ground - Request from Burwell Tigers Football Club: Richard Freeman, The Chairman of BTFC, attended the meeting to discuss the possibility of using the Recreation Ground as a football pitch for teams from the football club. He explained that the Club was expanding at a great pace and that extra facilities and pitches were urgently needed. The scheme would involve the installation of portakabin type units and the connection of utilities with some form of car parking area. He also confirmed that any scheme/facility would be fully available for people from the village when not in use for football matches/training. After a good deal of discussion, the Parish Council agreed that this would be of great benefit to the village but noted that any scheme would have to be agreed with Swaffham Prior Estates, the owners of the field. Richard agreed to draw up an outline plan of what they propose so that this could be forwarded to Swaffham Prior Estates for their comments. Steve Kent-Phillips, as the P.C. representative, confirmed the Sports & Recreation Committee support for this.
Correspondence Received: This was reported to the meeting.
Accounts for Payment: These were agreed.
Planning Applications:
There were no applications this month.
Planning Approvals:
Any Other Business:
It was reported that there had been some fly-tipping on the footpath running behind the houses on Greenhead Road from Coopers Green. The Clerk will contact ECDC/ Cleanaway to get this cleared away.
The road edge opposite the School gates on Station Road has again been reported to Andrew Tipple of CCC as a hazard.
The condition of the Pound and suggested maintenance was reported to the meeting. This will be an agenda item for the July meeting.
Open Question Time:
There were no questions.
The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Thursday, 8th July 2004 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.