Notes from the Parish Council July Meeting
J Covill Chaired the meeting with 8 members and 4 members of the Public.
Brian Hicks, Traveller Liaison Officer for ECDC, attended the meeting to discuss the problem of travellers in The Fen.
CCC Report: There was no report this month.
ECDC Report: Cllr Alderson reported to the meeting.
Matters Arising:
- Coopers Lane Ðbarrier: The work to complete this barrier is still outstanding. The Clerk has again chased this with John Cooper & Andrew Tipple of CCC.
- Enhancement Scheme - completion of works: A site meeting was held between Cambridge Landscape Architects, Ringway & John Henry's. In order for EDF to complete the necessary connection works, they require a Wayleave Agreement for access to private property. The Clerk has received the paperwork and will pass on to PCC for their attention.
Jointly Funded Minor Highways Improvements - 2006/07 Bidding Round. This was considered and it was agreed that an application would not be submitted this year.
Recreation Ground - use by Burwell Tigers Football Club. Steve Kent-Phillips explained to the meeting the difficulties being faced with reference to the potential legal costs involved. It was agreed that the Village should be asked for their views on the future of any scheme and the recreation ground itself. Please see additional article in Crier.
Play Area - signage: A Disclaimer Notice for the play area was agreed. This was a requirement of the annual inspection by RoSPA.
Accounting Matters:
- Financial Risk Assessment: This was agreed and will be submitted as part of the Parish Council's Annual Audit return as required.
- Minor Amendment to Accounts for 2004/05: This was agreed.
- Approval of Annual Audit Return: The Annual Audit Return was agreed and will be given to the Internal Auditor for completion of his report before being submitted to the External Auditor.
Purchase of Replacement Parish Office Equipment: A contribution towards the Clerk's replacement computer was agreed.
Accounts for Payment: These were agreed.
Planning Applications:
- The Cottage, 67 High Street Ðconstruction of two storey rear extension and detached garage and store to rear (following demolition of existing single storey rear extension) - no objections.
- Dove House Cottage, 84 High Street Ðproposed new one and a half storey extension to existing dwelling with glazed link, associated minor internal alterations and repair to existing house and landscaping. Removal of existing single storey kitchen extension. - no objections.
- The Old School House, 69 High Street Ðproposed erection of a two storey gable end extension - no objections.
- The Old Forge, 27 High Street - replace 5 bar gate with framed, ledged and braced gate. The PC objected to this application.
- 2 Fairview Grove - outline permission for 1 dwelling. Concerns were raised about access and egress and the removal of trees.
Any Other Business:
Andrew Tipple of CCC confirmed to the Clerk that:
- the "Upware" signs will be installed by the "end of next week" (22nd).
- the footpath running from the main road down Rogers Road was in a bad state of repair and although funding was not available to resurface, the footpath would be "sided".
- the work to remove the trees on Station Road (opposite School gates) will be carried out towards the end of the month.
The Clerk was asked to chase CCC for replacement "passing place" signs on Whiteway Drove.
Andrew Camps confirmed that new watering cans have been purchased for the Cemetery.
There will be no August Parish Council meeting unless called. The next Parish Council meeting with be on the 8th September 2005.