Notes from the Parish Council May Meeting
Mr John Covill chaired the meeting with 6 Parish Councillors and 2 members of the public.
CCC Report: Councillor Williams reported to the meeting.
ECDC Report: Councillor Alderson reported to the meeting.
Correspondence Received: This was reported to the meeting.
Matters Arising - for information only
- The Pound-Fire Engine: It was confirmed to the meeting that the Fire Engine is now on display at Burwell Museum. This is on a 5-year loan basis with the option to have the Fire Engine returned at any point during that period. ACRE Insurance Services have confirmed cover for the Fire Engine whilst at The Museum. The renovation works to the Pound are now complete. Once the work has been inspected by Rosie Burton, ECDC Conservation Officer, the grant towards the cost of this work will be paid.
- End of Year Budget (2005/06): Copies of the financial spreadsheet were circulated to the meeting. It was noted that overspend on the 2005/06 budget was largely due to the costs incurred in evicting the travellers from the Recreation Ground.
- Confirmation of Annual Village Assembly Date/Agenda The AVA was to be held on the 17th May 2006 but the Village Hall had already been booked for this date, so it was agreed that it will be held on Wednesday, 24th May 2006 at 7.30pm. Apart from the usual reports/accounts, etc., from various groups within the Village, it is hoped that a representative from the National Trust will give a short presentation on their plans for the Fen areas. The Police Community Beat Officer will be invited to attend and respond to any concerns or questions that might be raised. Cllr Alderson and Cllr Williams will report to the meeting.
Village Maintenance - Bus Shelter This shelter continues to deteriorate and it was agreed that repairs were now becoming quite urgent. One estimate was received for the repair works needed and it was agreed that two further estimates should be obtained for comparison and carried forward to May meeting for further discussion.
Play Area - replacement climbing net In light of the time it was taking to process the insurance claim submitted following the vandalism damage to the climbing net, it was agreed not to wait but to go ahead and place an order with Anglian Playground Services (the suppliers of the climbing frame) for the fixing of a new climbing net at a cost of £265-00 + VAT. Accounts for Payment - These were agreed.
Planning Application
- 25 The High Street (LBC) - total demolition of barn after partial collapse. There were no objections to this.
Planning Approval
- 20 Green Head Road - single storey rear extension.
Any Other Business
Damage to road edges on Lower End was reported and will be repaired by CCC Highways.
"Passing Place" signs still awaiting CCC team to carry out work.
A request to re-site a grit bin was received. This was discussed but it was generally felt that the grit bin should stay in its current position.
Open Question Time - No questions.
The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Thursday, 11th May 2006 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.