Notes from the Parish Council November Meeting
Chairman John Covill chaired the meeting with 8 Parish Councillors and 1 member of the Public.
Minutes of Meetings: These were agreed.
Reports:
- CCC - Cllr Hazel Williams
- ECDC - Cllr Allen Alderson
Correspondence Received:
- CCC - Passenger Transport Team. The outcome of the consultation re bus services - routes 10 & 10A. This resulted in a positive outcome with minimal changes to services.
- The Parish Council would like to thank both Cllr Hazel Williams and Cllr Allen Alderson for their support and hardwork in campaigning against the changes to our bus services.
Traffic Calming Measures for Mill Hill: Andrew Carauna of CCC Highways had confirmed that the work was scheduled to start in January 2009 and that a letter would be sent to all residents of Mill Hill before the work started. (If anyone would like to see the full details of the proposals, please let me know).
Community Contribution from Ashwell Developments: With reference to the promised £10,000 contribution to a community fund, Ashwell Developments had confirmed that this payment would be made once the sale of the Mill Hill site was complete.
Cemetery Maintenance: Further quotes were obtained for the cutting back of trees, vegetation, etc., plus the removal of the spoil heap. These were considered. It was agreed to ask the Probation Service to help with the cutting back of vegetation on the inner boundaries to the cemetery and Ben Hudson to carry out the clearing works to the adjacent 'lane'to allow access to the spoil heap and also to trim the trees to the front boundary and entrance.
'The Little Chapel in The Fen' - support for grant application to Donarbon Community Fund: It was agreed to support this project.
Sports & Recreation Committee - report from PC representative: Steve Kent- Phillips gave a brief report following the annual meeting.
Completion of Play Area Refurbishment: Signs were now in place as required. These were kindly donated by Longstart Ltd. The Parish Council recorded its thanks.
Burwell Tigers Football Club: The Club had asked for a sign at the top of Station Road directing people to the recreation ground and asked if the Parish Council would be willing to contribute to the cost of this sign. Following discussion it was agreed that a sign saying 'Football Ground'should be erected under the Upware sign opposite the top of Station Road and that the Parish Council would contribute 50% of the cost to a maximum of £100. The Clerk was to confirm approval and cost for the sign with CCC Highways.
Consideration of Draft Budget/Precept for 2009/10: Following discussion a draft Precept figure of £14,500 with no increase on last year was agreed.
Planning Approval: 70 High Street - one and a half storey pitched roof extension (part demolition of existing flat roofed extension) along with associated internal and external alterations to building and demolition and replacement of existing garage. Ref: 08/00891/FUL & 08/00894/LBC.
Planning Appeal: Goodwin Farm, 1 Heath Road. Following consideration by The Planning Inspectorate, this application was approved.
Accounts for Payment: These were agreed.
Items for Next Agenda:
- Traffic Calming Scheme - Mill Hill
- Cemetery maintenance
- Clerk's expenses for use of office at home
- Asset register - ongoing review
- The Lodes & Fens
- Maintenance items - refurbishment of noticeboards.
Open Question Time:
Some general discussion.
The next meeting will take place on Thursday, 11th December 2008 at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. All are welcome to attend.