Notes from the Parish Council December Meeting
Chairman Mr John Covill chaired the meeting with 6 Parish Councillors and 3 members of the public.
Minutes of Last Meeting: These were reported and agreed.
CCC Report: No CCC report.
ECDC Report: Cllr Alderson reported to the meeting.
Correspondence Received: This was reported to the meeting.
Matters Arising - for information only
- Recreation Ground - summary: Steve Kent-Phillips reported to the meeting that all was now in place for the Burwell Tigers Football Club's Scheme to progress. It was hoped that clearance work such as cutting back of vegetation, etc., would be going ahead in the near future. BTFC will be inviting village residents to a presentation evening to outline their plans.
Mill Hill - Traffic Calming Measures: This was discussed at length and it was agreed that action was urgently needed to reduce the speed of the traffic and make the road safer for pedestrians when crossing. This has been a problem for several years and despite the installation of the interactive signs, drivers were still travelling too fast. Additional measures suggested included the reducing of the speed limit to 30mph, installation of road islands, pedestrian crossing with traffic lights and possibly a roundabout at the top of Cage Hill. The Clerk will write to Cambridge County Council to request their advice and action.
Development at Water Tower Site - Mill Hill: Savills, on behalf of AWG Property Ltd., had written to the Parish Council confirming that a new planning application was soon to be submitted for 7 dwellings on the site and asking the Parish Councillors for their views on the draft plan provided. Following discussion it was concluded that previous objections to the scheme were still valid and the majority of the Parish Council members opposed the scheme.
Clerk's Annual Gratuity: This was agreed.
Damage to Noticeboard and Litter Bin in Bus Shelter: It was reported that both these items had again been vandalised. The Clerk was instructed to order a replacement metal litter bin and contact the family connected with the memorial noticeboard and ask what they would like to do in view of the repeated damage to the noticeboard.
Village Hall - Footpath Maintenance: Two further estimates were received for the work needed to repair the footpath running at the back of the Village Hall. After consideration it was agreed to instruct Simon King to carry out the work. The cost will be split between the Parish Council and The Village Hall Management Committee.
Accounts for Payment - These were agreed.
Planning Applications: No applications were received.
Planning Approval Received:
- Land to West of Pumping Station, Lower End - Change of use of arable land to grazing paddock, along with the construction of stable block, muck bunkers, workshop, mŽnage, access road and associated site works. (Retrospective).
- The Vicarage, Green Head Road - Conservatory to side.
Any Other Business:
As well as the damage to the Bus Stop, damage to the telephone box was noted.
The Clerk contacted CCC with reference to the missing directional arm on the road sign at the bottom of Rogers Road. CCC replied noting that funds were not available for such work and as the sign was not a standard sign, perhaps the Parish would be better able to deal with this.
The new bus stop pole & sign promised for the top of Rogers Road (B1102) should be in place by the end of January.
Open Question Time.
The continuing problem of hedgerows and vegetation encroaching on the footpath on Lower End making it difficult for pedestrians to pass was brought to the meeting's attention.
With reference to the proposal to reduce the speed limit on Mill Hill to 30mph, it was suggested that the speed limit through the village should be 20mph.
There was some further discussion about the proposed development on the Water Tower land.
The next Parish Council meeting will take place on Thursday, 11th January 2007 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.