Notes from the Parish Council July Meeting
Mr John Covill chaired the meeting with 7 members and 3 members of the Public.
Following receipt of Mr Trevor Jones' resignation as Chairman, Mr J Covill was proposed and elected as the new Chairman of the Parish Council. Mr Jones will continue as a Parish Councillor.
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: This vacancy still remains. Anyone considering becoming a Parish Councillor, please contact the Clerk for further information.
Matters Arising (for information only)
- Affordable Housing, Lower End: A letter was received from Flagship Housing informing the P.C. that the landowners of the Lower End field had pulled out of the sale of the land at Òthe eleventh hourÓ and the building of the 8 proposed units could not now go ahead.
Accounts for 2003/2004 for approval: These were agreed subject to audit.
Public Lighting Maintenance Agreement (Alfred McAlpine) - increased charges. The increase in charges due from October 2004 was considered excessive and the Clerk will look into alternative companies to provide this service.
Village Representative for School Governing Body: Mrs Anita Lang of Tothill Road was put forward as the representative for the village.
The Village Pound - maintenance: It was reported to the P.C. at the June meeting that repairs are needed to the Pound. Following discussion it was agreed that the Clerk would obtain two quotes for the work needed and then seek further advice from the ECDC Conservation Officer with reference to possible grant aid.
Play Area - inspection of new play equipment: The cost to inspect the new equipment was considered too high at just below £200. The Clerk confirmed verbally with the installers of the equipment that the work was carried out to all the relevant British & European standards. The meeting asked that the Clerk request written confirmation of this.
Play Area - annual inspection report: Recommendations made in this report were considered further. The area inside the gate is to be resurfaced.
Recreation Ground - outline proposal from Burwell Tigers Football Club: Rough outline sketches were shown to the meeting. Prior to the meeting, the Clerk sent the details/sketches to Mr H Hurrell for his comments and/or approval of the scheme. Mr Hurrell's agents replied on his behalf confirming his support for the scheme with some provisos which were discussed and will be actioned in the coming weeks.
Coopers Lane - barrier: Following the reported damage to the barrier at the June meeting, the Clerk contacted John Cooper of CCC to request that a stronger replacement be installed. John Cooper is looking into this and is hopeful that the work can be agreed upon.
Correspondence Received: This was reported.
Accounts for Payment: These were agreed.
Planning Applications:
There were no applications this month.
Any Other Business:
New interactive sign - Lower End: This should now be in place.
Speed Watch Scheme: The completed questionnaires for the scheme had been returned to CCC for consideration. The speed boxes will again be put up in the village to collect post-scheme data.
Fly-tipping, Green Head Road: This has been dealt with by ECDC/Cleanaway.
Open Question Time:
Mr Frank Readhead further clarified the works needed to repair The Pound. He also noted the condition of the Fire Engine asking if renovation could be considered. It was reported that the wall at The Beeches continues to be in a poor state. Hereward Housing will again be asked to deal with this as a matter of urgency. Overhanging vegetation on footpaths was reported. Please could everyone who has a footpath running alongside their property boundary ensure that all vegetation is kept cut back.