Notes from the Parish Council June Meeting
Vice-Chairman Mr Andrew Camps chaired the meeting with 6 Parish Councillors and 1 member of the public.
CCC Report: There was no CCC report. Apologies were received.
ECDC Report: Councillor Alderson reported to the meeting.
Correspondence Received: This was reported to the meeting.
Matters Arising - for information only
- Sports & Recreation Committee - report by S Kent-Phillips: As the Parish Council representative, Steve Kent-Phillips reported on the recent AGM of the SPSRC. He told the meeting the School had received support from the SPSRC. Also that the SPSRC were still very hopeful that plans for the use of the Recreation Ground by BTFC would be allowed to progress and this would be watched closely.
It was noted that no financial report was available from the SPSRC and Steve Kent-Phillips said he would follow this up.
Play Area - Annual inspection report by RoSPA.
The annual inspection took place during the month of April. Several items noted as "low or medium" risk were recommended for attention such as overhanging vegetation, more prominent signage, cracking to surfacing under swings and bird fouling on swings. The surface cracking is to be monitored with a view to possible replacement next year. The bird fouling has already been cleaned up and other minor items will be put in hand in the near future.
Whilst discussing the play area, the Clerk confirmed that the damaged climbing net had been replaced and an insurance claim for this replacement submitted.
Recreation Ground - status of use & future use.
A letter received from Mr Hurrell's agents, Bidwells, confirmed that until a new tenant was confirmed for the recreation ground, the relinquishing of the lease by the Parish Council could not be accepted.
Burwell Tigers Football Club was finding it very difficult to fund the legal costs involved in drawing up a new lease with Mr Hurrell but it was hoped that some progress could be made within the next few weeks with a deadline date of the 1st July 2006.
In light of this deadline, it was agreed to defer any decision on the ground until the July meeting and reply to Bidwells at that time.
In the meantime, serious concerns were raised about the status of the ground in the interim. The main concern was the security of the gateway and it was agreed to pile more earth in the gateway to ensure no access was available to vehicles or caravans.
Approval of Annual Audit Return - 2005/06: This was agreed and will now be passed to Internal Auditor for approval before being forwarded to External Auditor by 1st July 2006 for final approval.
Accounts for Payment - These were agreed.
Planning Application
- Land at Mill Hill Ðresidential development. As this application was only received the day of the meeting, it was agreed to call a Planning Meeting for the 20th June 2006 so that full consideration could be given.
Planning Approval
- 25 High Street - total demolition of barn after partial collapse.
- Dovehouse Cottage, 84 High Street Ðremoval of existing single storey kitchen extension and replacement with 1.5 storey extension to existing dwelling. Minor internal alterations and repair to existing house and landscaping.
Any Other Business
Overhanging vegetation on the footpath at the back of properties on Lower End was reported. A reminder is to be sent to residents on Lower End.
The Clerk told the meeting that the work to the Pound was now fully complete but that this area also needed some weeding, etc. This is to be put in hand.
Peter Hart asked that items raised at the Annual Village Assembly be added to the Agenda for the July meeting.
Open Question Time - No questions.
The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Thursday, 13th July 2006 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.