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| 2008 |
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Tuesday 1st Apr 2008 |
164/08 MATTERS ARISING NOT ON THE AGENDA
Village Maintenance
Trees in Churchill Road have now been cut down, but stumps left. Councillor Cooke explained that this was the right way to do it and then eventually the stumps will rot away.
165/08 MATTERS ARISING ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
E-mail received from Fred Hardwick, he has marked up areas in the village for repair now he is just waiting to be given the funds to undertake the repairs. He will contact the owners of the trees at the Leverington Common/Mill Lane junction with a few to getting them cut back.
Fendyke Lane has been reported to the Bridge section and will be repaired when they have a gang to do it.
Pot hole at Halifax’s entrance, this has been reported for repair.
(2) Playing Field
Nothing further has been heard from the playing field committee. Will be discussed further at the next meeting
(3) Village Welcome Pack
This has now gone to the printers.
(4) Senior Citizens Play Area
Clerk had been sent some information about this, which Councillor Carroll took away to consider.
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| Annual Assembly 1st Apr 2008 |
Chairman’s Report
The village continues to grow with the ongoing building work at Oxfield Drive by Twigden and despite local and Parish Council objection another site for 14 homes of High Road gained approval.
Planning also come to the fore on other occasions. One controversial application was the application for a care home at Fitton End and while this was rejected at the first attempt it did get approved in a modified form later in the year.
Another planning application resulted in a complaint against a Councillor being made to the Standards Board for England. This was investigated and dismissed. An appeal against FDC’s decision to refuse the application was also lost at appeal.
In September the Parish Plan working group presented the Council with the completed Parish Plan. The Fenland Strategic Partnership has now adopted the plan to enable local views to influence service providers. The Parish Council has acted on some of the point’s raised in the action Plan set out by the Plan and will continue to monitor progress and delivery.
Finally able to agree a final draft for the first edition of the welcome pack and this should soon be available for distribution.
Perry Holmes, FDC Monitoring Officer, attended our September meeting to update us on the new Code of Conduct, while Nigel Brown, Head of Planning at FDC attended our November meeting to update us on local planning matter and enforcement.
The Parish Council provided the Christmas tree and lights at the Church and arranged for the planting of a permanent tree at the same location.
The Council still has concerns about vehicle speeds through the village along with the parking problems associated with the Oxfield Drive development.
Preliminary discussion about the PC becoming Trustees of the playing field... ongoing.
During the year the local pub went through a bad spell and subsequently closed. While this is still the case it should reopen soon and hopefully will again be able to accommodate the Luncheon Club.
As a Council we continue
To be consulted on all planning applications and make comments and observations as appropriate.
To administer our Parish affairs and finances and were able to keep our Parish precept increase to a minimum.
To comment on all matters concerning the Parish at District and County levels.
Thanks must go to PC Coales for her work in the community and her regular attendance at our meetings.
Likewise John Dubber our FDC Liason contact whose has kept the Council informed of FDC issues on a regular basis as well as following up local problems on our behalf. Sadly John is leaving FDC so will no longer attend our meetings. I would like to wish him well in his future employment.
Sadly Councillor Hardy died during the year and following a by-election the Member elected to serve the County Division of Roman Bank was Peter Humphrey.
My thanks must go to all the members of the Council for their input and involvement during the year. A special thank you to those of you who have attended any meetings, seminars or presentations for or on behalf of the Council.
Finally special thanks to our Clerk, Rosemary, for all her hard work during the year.
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| Tuesday 5th Feb 2008 |
141/08 MATTERS ARISING NOT ON THE AGENDA
Village Maintenance
Trees in Churchill Road still need to be removed.
142/08 MATTERS ARISING ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
Nothing to report.
(2) Litter Bins
Three new litter bins have been installed by Fenland DC at a cost of approximately £500 each, two along the High Road and one in Gote Lane. The one in Gote Lane has been put on the other side of the road to the footpath.
(3) Village Welcome Pack
This is nearly ready for printing.
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| Tuesday 8th Jan 2008 |
130/08 MATTERS ARISING NOT ON THE AGENDA
Village Maintenance
Hedge cuttings still to be clear away.
Trees in Churchill Road have been cut back but still need to be removed.
Christmas Tree has now been removed from the Church Yard a permanent tree will be put in its place
131/08 MATTERS ARISING ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
Encroachment at Honey Hill Road to be reported again.
(2) Litter Bins
Agreed to go ahead with the provision of some new bins, possibly at High Road/West End, Wolf Lane/High Road, Gote Lane, Churchill Road, Back Road. Chairman will meet with someone form Fenland DC to discuss where best they can be positioned and make sure they will be emptied regularly.
(3) Village Welcome Pack
All the details have been passed on to John Timms.
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| Tuesday 4th Dec 2007 |
119/07 MATTERS ARISING NOT ON THE AGENDA
Village Maintenance
School fence at rear of recyling centre has been repaired thanks to Style Fencing of Peterborough who did the job free of charge.
D Humphrey & Son will be reminded to remove the two dead trees in Churchill Road.
Councillor Mrs Hunns has trimmed some of the trees in the Pocket Park but trimmings need clearing away.
Christmas Tree
Mr & Mrs Parnell have kindly donated a Christmas Tree that has been erected in the Church Yard. Should be lit up when the church lights are turned on. Mrs Brenda Frost is donating a smaller tree that can be planted permanently in the New Year.
North Level District Internal Drainage Board
The Drainage Board will not be responsible in the future for maintaining the drain around the Highfield site. Therefore the owners of the properties are now responsible for its upkeep.
120/07 MATTERS ARISING ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
Chairman was informed by Fred Hardwick that he can still be contacted direct by e-mail or telephone.
(2) Village Action Plan
Positions for litter bins still to be agreed.
(3) Village Welcome Pack
This will be discussed further at the next meeting.
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| Tuesday 6th Nov 2007 |
107/07 MATTERS ARISING NOT ON THE AGENDA
Village Maintenance
The company that is doing some repairs to the school fence have been asked to replace the fence at the rear of the re-cycling centre.
D Humphrey & Son have been asked to remove the two dead trees in Churchill Road.
The Pocket Park will be tied up in the near future.
108/07 MATTERS ARISING ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
Letter received from Cambs CC Highways reference North Division Highways issues. Parish Councils have been asked to use a contact centre to report Highway matters instead of e-mailing to individual officers. Clerk to write to show dissatisfaction with this new system.
New streetlights on High Road erected by Twiggden homes. Seems to be some confusion as to who is responsible for connecting power to these. Clerk to make enquiries.
(2) Village Action Plan
The price for a Topsy Jubilee litter bin is approximately £200 each. Chairman will do a survey all the existing bins in the village and decide where new ones are needed. To be discussed further at next meeting
(3) Village Welcome Pack
Councillors gave the Chairman updated copies of the Village Welcome Pack to be passed back to John Timms for insertion into the finish document
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| Tuesday 2nd Oct 2007 |
96/07 MATTERS ARISING
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Planning Awareness Rising Sessions
Reminder of dates:- 11th October, 6th December and 7th February 2008
Code of Conduct
Under the terms of the Local Government Act 2000 the acceptance of the Code of Conduct by the Parish Council must be advertised in the local press. CALC to be asked for information on content of advert.
97/07 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
Nothing to report
(2) Village Action Plan
This should be made a regular item on the Agenda. Clerk to find out the price of dog bins for the next meeting.
(3) Village Welcome Pack
Have now received a draft of this which will be circulated with the correspondence. Councillors to supply any information they think should be added.
(4) Village maintenance
The company who has the contract to repair the school fence will be asked to undertake the repairs to the fence around the re-cyling centre. Dead trees in Churchill Road are the responsibility of the Parish Council. D B Humphrey & Son to be asked to remove these.
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| Tuesday 4th Sept 2007 |
85/07 MATTERS ARISING
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Village of the Year
The Parish Council had an invitation to attend the presentation evening for this unfortunately it was this evening so no one was available to attend.
86/07 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
Nothing to report
(2) Parish Plan
Chairman thanked the Parish Plan Committee for the hard work they had put in. Also thanks to Elaine Harvey who attended the meeting on behalf of the committee to make a presentation. A copy of the complete report had been circulated to all Councillors before this meeting. All agreed that it was a very comprehensive report, which will now be passed onto Acre and they in turn will present it to the Strategic Partnership. Proposed by Councillor Carroll and seconded by Councillor Holt and agreed unanimously that the report be accepted. Action Plan to be added to the Agenda for the next meeting for consideration. A grant of £1,500 was received from Acre and £915.67 has been spent.
(3) Village Welcome Pack
John Timms has this all in hand and should be available shortly
(4) Planning Awareness Sessions
Thursday 11th October The Local Development Framework
Thursday 6th December The role of Town/Parish Councils in the planning process
Thursday 7th February 2008 no subject proposed at this stage
As many Councillors as possible will attend these sessions especially the one in December
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| Tuesday 7th Aug 2007 |
72/07 MATTERS ARISING
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Asbestos dumping in Churchill Road
No further information received as yet Environmental Officer to be contacted again.
Christmas Tree
Councillor Cooke will find one at a suitable planting time.
Streetlights
Three streetlights have now been replaced..
73/07 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
Footpath from West End towards Allens Drove will be sided. An order has been raised for the repairs to High Side. Failed pot hole repairs have been reported to the contractors. An order has been raised to replace the cats eyes in High Road.
(2) Code of Conduct
It was agreed that the Council should adopt the New Code of Conduct without amendment but wish to invite Perry Holmes the Monitoring Officer to attend the next meeting to explain the principals more fully.
(3) Village Welcome Pack
John Timms has sent an e-mail to the Chairman saying he is looking at this matter. Councillors feel this matter should be completed with some urgency now as new people are moving into the village.
(4) Parish Plan
Committee now have to compile the Action Plan Report ready for submission and had hoped to have it ready for the August meeting.
(5) Village of the Year Entry 2007
The Chairman and Councillor Mrs Hall made the submission. Unfortunately Gorefield did not make the short list of villages to be visited. Results from the competition should be available at the end September.
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| Tuesday 3rd July 2007 |
61/07 MATTERS ARISING
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Asbestos dumping in Churchill Road
This was reported to the Environment Officer and he agreed to visit the site. No report of his findings has been made. To be asked for an update on the situation.
Christmas Tree
A position in the Church Yard is now ready for the tree. Councillor Cooke should be finding a suitable tree
Care Home at Fitton End
A planning application for the above was refused on 30th May 2007 but another application has no been submitted.
62/07 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
New property in Wolf Lane, Highways are happy with the new access.
Fred Hardwick to be asked if he can have the footway from West End towards Allens Drove cleaned up as the grass is growing over it.
(2) Jointly Funded Minor Highway Improvements
Agreed to ask for the path to be completed along Cattle Dyke between St Paul’s Close and Back Road.
(3) Streetlights
Clerk received a quotation for the replacement of three streetlights. FPC 15 & 16 on High Road will cost £814 each (bracket lights being replaced) and FPC 4 Back Road will cost £942 for a replacement column. Cambs CC have been given the go ahead to get them replaced.
(4) New Code of Conduct
The council has received conflicting information about this from Fenland DC and CALC. Chairman will try to get confirmation as to how to proceed before the next meeting.
(5) Village Welcome Pack
No information received yet as to cost of producing these from John Timms
(6) Parish Plan
Information is now ready and should be adopted as soon as possible
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| Tuesday 15th May 2007 |
49/07 MATTERS ARISING
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Christmas Tree
An old tree has now been removed from the Church Yard so it will now be possible to set a container grown Christmas tree in its place
50/07 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
Order has been raised for the repair of the pot holes in Wolf Lane and one will also be raised for those in High Side
(2) Village Welcome Pack
John Timms to be asked how much he would charge to compile a pack similar to the one produced by a neighbouring village and then a local printer will be approached for his costs to print enough for every household in the village.
(3) Community Life Awards 2007
Chairman and Councillor Mrs Hunns will gather information together to make a submission.
(4) Youth Shelter
This will be discussed further after the Parish Plan results have been received.
(5) Playing Field Association
CALC were asked their opinion as to the viability of the Parish Council taking over the running of the playing field. They have asked to see a copy of the Trust Deed before they can give an answer. Some of the documents are now available and Councillor Carroll will let the clerk have what he has and then they will be sent onto CALC.
(6) New Code of Conduct
A copy of the new code of conduct will be circulated with the correspondence and then discussed further at the next meeting.
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| Tuesday 3rd April 2007 |
39/07 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
Nothing to be discussed
(2) Streetlights
E-mail received from Alan Hitch – stating that some of the old streetlights in the village need replacing. Should be receiving more information about these shortly.
(3) Youth Shelter
This will be discussed further at the next meeting. Results from the Parish Plan are as yet not available.
(4) Community Life Awards 2007
This to be considered further after the council elections.
(5) Village Welcome Pack
A copy of a Welcome Pack from a neighbouring village was shown to Councillors and it was agreed that it would be a good idea to have one of these for Gorefield. This will be discussed further at the next meeting
(6) Christmas Tree
This will be planted once the tree has been removed from the Church Yard.
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| Tuesday 6th March 2007 |
28/07 MATTERS ARISING
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Fallen tree in Churchill Road
Most of it has now been removed. Councillor Davall will check to see if has all been cleared away.
Twigden Homes – Highfields Official Opening
Councillor Carroll deputised in the absence of the Chairman due to illness.
29/07 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
30 mph speed limit now in force but two illuminated signs still not turned on. Chairman has e-mailed Peter Vale with this information plus asking for extra 30mph roundels from the Church towards West End.
(2) Streetlight
Quotation received from EDF for the disconnection of the old light and the connection of a new column outside the Post Office. £900 + VAT for this plus approximately £350 + VAT for the column. Decided not to go ahead with this at the moment. Clerk to report existing light to streetlight maintenance. Streetlight at West End is not working.
(3) Access to the Chapel Grave Yard
Telephone message received from the Rev Warren. The gate has been locked from 4 pm to 10 am because of vandalism But access is always available through the gate of the adjacent bungalow belonging to the Rev Warren.
(4) Christmas Tree
Position has been agreed with the Church. One of the old Fir trees is to be removed and replaced with a small container grown Christmas Tree. A Large sawn off tree will be provided each year until the proper tree is big enough.
(5) Youth Shelter
Councillor Holt has compiled some information – cost will be £8,000 to £10,000. Youth in the village should be consulted as to whether they wish to have a shelter and where it should be situated. Some of this information should be available from the Parish Plan outcomes. Sources for a grant to cover the cost should be investigated. Nene Housing who will be taking over the social housing on the new development should be approached and possibly Twigden Homes.
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| Tuesday 6th February 2007 |
17/07 MATTERS ARISING
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Christmas Tree
Meeting being arranged with the Church to agree on the position for the tree.
18/07 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
E-mails received from Thomas Emmett and Councillor Brian Hardy. Once again Cambs Highways have promised the completion of the speed reduction measures in 4 to 6 weeks. Councillor Hardy explained that Council budgets have had to be revised to cover the short fall in Social Services finances. This is an unacceptable situation and it was suggested that an official complaint be made against Cambs CC. Chairman will find out the procedure for doing this.
Information received from Fred Hardwick – there is no statutory width for a category ‘B’ road.
(2) Streetlight
EDF have been asked for a quote for a power connection to a new streetlight column outside the Post Office.
(3) Safer Neighbourhood Panel Meeting
Chairman and Councillor Holt attended. Very well attended and very worth while. Set out policing priorities for rural areas. These were once again speeding, antisocial behaviour and parking.
(4) Town and Parish Council Liaison Meeting
Councillors Mrs Hall and Holt attended. Draft Corporate Plan for 2007-10 was unveiled. Extra finance will be needed to cover cost of local elections because of the introduction of postal voting. During question time quality status was discussed. There seems to be some debate as to whether the benefits out way the extra costs incurred.
(5) Fenland Local Development Frame Work Site Specific Proposals Development Plan Document
Councillor Mrs Hall has looked at the document on behalf of the Council and has highlighted the piece about open spaces and children’s play areas. Chairman will query this with Chris Hodson and make some comments if necessary.
A meeting was arranged with some of the other Parish Councils to discuss the housing allocations for villages Another meeting is to be held on 12th February at 6,30 pm at Christchurch.
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| Tuesday 2nd January 2007 |
6/07 MATTERS ARISING
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Christmas Tree
Was not able to purchase a pot grown tree big enough. Have decided to purchase a tree probably 5 – 6 feet high to be planted in an appropriate place and left to grow on. For the next few years will purchase a large sawn off tree to be placed near the growing tree.
Council Housing Transfer
Will go ahead – 54% of tenants were for the transfer 46% against. 70% of tenants voted.
7/07 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
E-mails which were sent to Thomas Emmett have been forwarded to Councillor Hardy – no response yet. Chairman will e-mail Councillor Hardy. Councillors are very disappointed with the responses they are getting from Cambridgeshire Highways. Strongly worded e-mail to be sent to Thomas Emmett and copied to Councillor Hardy. Must have an answer to pass on to the village.
(2) Fendyke Lane Bridge
Still has not been repaired – e-mail to be sent to Bridge Section asking for their comments.
(3) Streetlight
Chairman and Councillor Holt have driven around the village looking for any black spots and they did not really find any. It was agreed to start replacing some of the existing bracket lights. The first one to be replaced will be the one outside the Post Office.
There are some faulty lights in the village, all of them have already been reported to the fault line.
(4) Quality Status
It was agreed that no decision should be made concerning this at the moment but it was proposed by Councillor Holt and seconded by Councillor Davall that it should be discussed annually in January.
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| Tuesday 5th December 2006 |
900/06 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
E –mail received from Thomas Emmett Traffic Technician for Cambs Highways. He explained how limited budgets meant it was unrealistic to have the 4 build outs which had been proposed in the first instance. It was then proposed to erect 4 interactive signs instead. Ringways were given the order to proceed in March 2006 and it should have been completed by May 2006. But unfortunately this did not happen and now they have been superseded as maintenance contractors by Cambs Highways Partnership. They have now been issued with the signing order and hopefully the scheme should be completed before Christmas.
Clerk to advise Cambs County Councillor Brian Hardy of this situation.
(2) Streetlight
Chairman and Councillor Holt will tour the village after dark to look for positions for streetlights. They may consider replacing one of the old bracket lights with a column.
(3) Parish Plan
This is still ongoing. They will need to hold a few more meetings before the results can be finalised.
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| Tuesday 7th November 2006 |
888/06 MATTERS ARISING
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Streetlights
The new column opposite Richmond Green is still not lit but according to the Street Lighting Dept it should be lit by the end of this week.
Streetlight FPC3 in Gote Lane is out.
Positions for a new Streetlight should now be considered. One at the top of Churchill Road will be looked at.
878/06 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
Clerk and Chairman have had some contact with Fred Hardwick, but as yet no more progress has been made.
Councillor Carroll attended a Liaison Meeting where he was told to contact Mark Kemp Director of Highways and Access. He received an e-mail from him in which he stated that the new contractors Cambridgeshire Highways took over existing operatives from Ringway Services but before any work can be undertaken these people have to undertake safety training.
Clerk to e-mail Mark Kemp, Peter Vale and Fred Hardwick asking for a progress report on the implementation of the new speed limit.
A letter has been received from Peter Vale explaining that there are no funds available this financial year from the Traffic Management Discretionary Budget, therefore no further works will be undertaken only those which have already been agreed.
Fred Hardwick has supervised the cleaning out of the drains at The Woodmans but there is a problem with the outfall and this could have been caused by Barhales when the sewer was completed.
Questionnaire on Highway Services to be completed. Councillor Mrs Huns agreed to do this on behalf of the Council.
(2) Drain at rear of Churchill Road
Clerk has been in contact with Stockland Estates who it appears are still the owners of this stretch of drain. They are to liase with Twiggden Homes to get the drain cleared.
(3) Parish Plan
Chairman has some information from John Timms. All the information is now entered on the data base. 285 forms were returned. One issue brought up was speeding through the village. 77% wish to see an Amenity Centre built in the village.
(4) Village Welcome Pack
This matter will follow on after the Parish Plan completed
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| Tuesday 3rd October 2006 |
877/06 MATTERS ARISING
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Christmas Tree for Church Yard
Councillor Cooke is still looking for one
Streetlights
The new column opposite Richmond Green is still not lit but there is some electric wire next to it now so hopefully it will be connected soon.
Streetlights in Cattle Dyke and Back Road have been reported.
Positions for a new Streetlight should now be considered. Councillor Davall reported that he had been asked for one at the top of Churchill Road.
878/06 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
No information received from Fred Hardwick. Some places have been marked up with yellow paint but still no work undertaken by new contractors. Councillor Carroll will have this matter brought up at a CALC meeting.
(2) Fendyke Lane Bridge
Cambs CC have now agreed to repair this bridge but can only be done when the new contractors supply a crew.
(3) New Development off High Road
The footpath has now been topped. Still a problem with the drain at the bottom of Churchill Road. Chairman will speak to the Internal Drainage Board foreman.
(4) Parish Plan
No information received yet.
(5) Village Welcome Pack
This matter will follow on after the Parish Plan completed
(6) CALC workshop on Freedom of Information Act
Councillor Mrs Hall attended this on behalf of the Council. Parish Council's have two years to put in place a system whereby members of the public can request access to any information held by the Council. Information can be found on the web site www.ICO.gov.uk.
(7) "No Ball Games" sign for Pocket Park
Chairman to bring back a price for this at the next meeting.
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| Tuesday 6th September 2006 |
865/06 MATTERS ARISING
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Noisy Dog
There has been no evidence of a noisy dog in Cattle Dyke, apologies for any misunderstanding.
866/06 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
Ringway's contract with Cambs CC expired on 31st August and the new contractors Atkins started on 1st September but they will not be undertaking any work for 1 month after this date.
Fred Hardwick to be reminded that the 30 mph signs have still to be erected and white lines and cats eyes still to be replaced. Rain gullies outside The Gote still to be raised.
Fendyke Lane Bridge - North Level IDB will not accept responsibility for this. Bridge section to be advised.
Problems with the Gorefield Road where the new pavement was installed. HGV's are having a problem passing each other without hitting their mirrors. Fred Hardwick to be advised.
Occupiers of Davlyn would to have a rain water gully installed outside their property and piped onto the adjoining land.
Pavements still covered with road plainings. Footpath at Richmond Green needs some attention.
(2) New Development off High Road
Some of the work requested has now been done. The drain cover has been replaced and the drain all around the site has been cleaned out. Chairman met with Dave Willis Housing Officer on behalf of the resident of Richmond Green. He will be contacting the developers.
(3) Parish Plan
No information received yet.
(4) Village Welcome Pack
This matter will follow on after the Parish Plan completed
(5) CALC workshop on Freedom of Information Act
Councillor Mrs Hall will attend on behalf of the Council. Cheque for £25.00 to cover the cost will be authorised later in the meeting
(6) "No Ball Games" sign for Pocket Park
Clerk has got some prices for these but Chairman thought it would be easier to approach Rapier Signs from Guyhirn for a price. If the Chairman sees any children playing football on the Pocket Park he will explain to them that they should not be playing there.
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| Tuesday
1st August 2006 |
854/06 MATTERS ARISING
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Noisy Dog
Clerk received an e-mail from the Dog Warden which she passed on to Councillor Mrs Hunns. Barking dogs are covered by the Environment Protection Act. The complainants need to keep a log over a period of 14 days. This information has been passed on to the interested party but they do not wish to take any action at this time. Councillor Mrs Hunns will speak to them again.
Hedge at The Chilterns
Clerk has written to Milbury Care Homes but has had no response.
855/06 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
E-mail received from Cambs CC Bridge Maintenance - they are not responsible for the upkeep of Fenland Lane Bridge as at belongs to the North Level Internal Drainage Board. This information has been e-mailed to them but to date no answer received. Clerk will contact them again E-mail received from Fred Hardwick - chippings are to be swept from the footways. Gully grate to be replaced on Cattle Dyke. Ringways are to erect the 30 mph signs and as soon as the carriageway markings are replaced the new speed limit will be implemented. Notice of the new speed limited should be put in the News Letter.
(2) New Development off High Road
Chairman met on site with Glen Cavilla and Shaun (Site Manager). He outlined the problems associated with the access and adjoining properties and the points raised by the residents received a favorable response. But unfortunately to date no work has been done. Clerk to contact them again.
(3) Parish Plan
Have now all been collected in. As yet number returned not known.
(4) Village Welcome Pack
This matter will follow on after the Parish Plan completed
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| Tuesday
4th July 2006 |
842/06 MATTERS ARISING
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Tree Guards
Clerk has some information about these and it will be put in with the other correspondence to be circulated to Councillors.
843/06 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Jointly Funded Minot Improvement Scheme 2007/08
Agreed to apply for a new footpath from St Paul's Close to Back Road and a new footpath from the new development off the High Road to Churchill Road.
(2) Highway Matters
Have had no response from any e-mails this month. Fred Hardwick has been off sick for three weeks. E-mails to be forwarded to Graham Mallott. Fendyke Bridge to be reported again.
(3) New Development off High Road
Chairman has visited some of the residents who have affected by the new access road and listened to their concerns. Some of which are: footpath un-complete, parking area unfinished, broken man hole cover, overgrown grass verge, damage to footpath opposite new access, and overgrown ditch. Chairman is meeting with Glen Cavillia the site manager one day this week to try to resolve some of these problems for the residents.
(4) Parish Plan
Were delivered to every household last week end.
(5) Village Welcome Pack
This matter will follow on after the Parish Plan completed
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| Tuesday
6th June 2006 |
832/06 MATTERS ARISING
NOT ON THE AGENDA
New Development off High Road
E-mail from Glen Cavila Twigden Homes site manager. Not at present planning any further work to the development but will look to undertake any works to the ditch once work on the site is underway.
No 32 Churchill Road
Building has been reported to Planning enforcement. At the moment any activity of a commercial nature seems to have ceased.
Allotment at Cattle Dyke
B Pooley will pay the outstanding rent on this once it is confirmed that it is eligible for the Single Payment Scheme.
833/06 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
High Road, from Gote Lane towards Allens Drove is programmed to be surfaced dressed in July 2006. On completion the carriageway markings will be re-painted along with new 30 mph roundels. It is anticipated that the TRO will be finalised, the new signs erected and the speed limit in place within the next 4 weeks.
Other roads within the area to be surfaced dressed along with High Road are West End, The Barracks, Cattle Dyke, Bona Lane, Birds Drove and Chalk Road.
Ringway Highway Services were paid to raise the gully grate and frame outside The Gote, High Road but failed to do so.
Part of the footway within St Marks Road to be slurry sealed in the next financial year.
The carriageway surface water ponding outside of 'Davlyn', High Road is unfortunately not an isolated puddle along that side of the road as there are several more dotted along. A single gully is not the answer, a more positive drainage system along that side of the road is required. A R&R proposal for the 2007/2008 financial year for a new surface water system will be put forward.
The access road to the new development off High Road is not public highway and is not maintained by this Council. The matter has been passed to the Council's Section 38 officer asking if she can help alleviate the situation.
The owners of 'Chiltern House', High Road have been requested to cut back the hedge to the boundary of their property.
(2) Parish Plan
Already for printing, front to be in colour
(3) Village Welcome Pack
This matter will follow on after the Parish Plan completed
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821/06 MATTERS ARISING
NOT ON THE AGENDA
(1) Drain rear of Churchill Road
Clerk received a telephone message from Dave Willis Fenland DC housing officers saying they were getting quotes for the clearing of this drain and then it would be done. Clerk to contact Twigden Homes again because they had also said they would be clearing the drain.
822/06 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
Path in St Marks Road uneven. Since the High Road was resurfaced water is laying in front of Davlyn No 40 High Road. These matters to be reported to Fred Hardwick and he should also be asked what the resurfacing is being done plus reinstatement of cats eyes, white lines etc and lifting of drains outside The Gote. Hopefully after all this is completed the 30 mph should be implemented.
(2) Streetlight High Road
E-mail from Alan Hitch Cambs CC he has met with Trevor Dobinson from Ringway to discuss a new streetlight outside No 33/35 High Road. It is not possible to install a new column here because of the height of the overhead wires. Their suggestion is that it would be put across the road. This is not a viable option as it should be for footway lighting. Agreed to take no further action with this light.
(3) Parish Plan
Meeting tonight to finalise the questionnaire. It has been decided that all the questionnaires will be hand delivered and collected again after completion. Councillor Mrs Hunns is willing to help with the Parish Plan.
(4) Village Welcome Pack
This matter will be dealt with when the Parish Plan is completed. The idea is to have a small directory for existing residents + extra information for new residents.
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| GPC AGM 4th April 2006 |
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Gorefield Parish Council
held at Gorefield School on Tuesday 4th April 2006 at 7 pm
Present: Councillors
Humphrey, Carroll, Davall,
Cooke, Holt and Mrs Hall.
P C Coales and Mrs J Hunns.
Apologies: None
Co-Option of Councillor: Before the meeting submissions made by Mrs J Hunns and Mr F B Davies were circulated and Councillors informed the clerk or Chairman of their preference. The majority decision was that Mrs J Hunns should be offered the position. So it was agreed that Mrs Hunns should be co-opted to the Council until the election in May 2007. Mrs Hunns was asked to sign the Declaration of Acceptance of the Code of Conduct and complete a Register of Interest by the next meeting.
Election of Officers:
Chairman: Councillor Humphrey proposed by Councillor Mrs Hall Seconded by Councillor Davall
Vice Chairman: Councillor Mrs Hall proposed by Councillor Davall seconded by Councillor Holt
Planning Committee Representative: Councillor Mrs Hall
CALC Representative: Councillor Carroll proposed by Councillor Holt seconded by Councillor Davall
Leverington Feoffees: Councillor Mrs Hall proposed by Councillor Carroll seconded by Chairman
Councillors all asked to update their Registers of Interest before the next meeting.
Minutes of previous Annual General Meeting were confirmed
and signed.
There were no matters arising.
Meeting closed followed by Council meeting.
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810/06 MATTERS ARISING
NOT ON THE AGENDA
(1) Commemorative Plaque for VJ
Day
Councillor Mrs Hall will place an order for one very similar to the existing ones that are in safe keeping of Mr Howlett.
(2) Fly Tipping
Chairman went around the village with Martin Brookes a Fenland DC officer to show him all the problem areas. Since that date some of the rubbish has been cleared away but unfortunately there is still a lot left. Some of this is down to a health and safety problem as operatives are not allowed to retrieve rubbish from the bottom of drains.
811/06 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
Fred Harwick instructed a SWAT crew to attend Wolf Lane and repair all carriageway and edge of carriageway potholes. Unfortunately it looks as if they ran out of materials before they got to the worse ones in Halifax's gateway. Clerk will advise Mr Hardwick of this situation.
With reference to the problem with rain water in Back Road, a R & R bid was made for a new surface water system for Back Road but was not successful, will try again for next years bids.
(2) Twigden Homes
Clerk had a phone message from Glen Cavilia the site manager. The clearing of the dyke at the rear of Churchill Road is in hand. Also he has visited No 8 Richmond Green to inspect the work that has been carried out and is satisfied that it is up to the highest standard.
(3) Streetlight High Road
The one opposite Richmond Green has now been replaced with a column which hopefully should be lit up in about 6 weeks time.
Alan Hitch from Cambs CC Streetlight Division is meeting with a representative from Ringways to try to find a solution to the problem of the light outside 33-35 High Road.
Faulty lights to be reported near the Pocket Park on Cattle Dyke and the one at West End.
(4) Village Welcome Pack
Chairman will discuss this with John Timms once the Parish Plan is nearing completion.
(5) Parish Plan Update
A copy of the questionnaire is just about complete and has been circulated to a few people to see what they think of it and find out how long it takes them to fill it in. The committee is still short of members. Councillor Mrs Hunns was asked if should would like to become a member. Took away a copy of the questionnaire to look at.
(6) Village of the Year Competition
Chairman has had no response to his article in the News Letter so it was agreed that there would be no entry this year.
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Annual Report 2006 |
Chairman's Report -
Annual Assembly March 7th
2006
As usual I looked back at last years report from the Annual Assembly to see how the year had gone.
The remedial work on the roads, following the sewerage scheme construction is now partly complete with the remainder scheduled for High Road and the Barracks to be completed soon.
The new footway, reported last year, is presently under construction and this will be a big improvement on the previous grass edged path.
Our success in the Village of the Year continued in 2005 when we won the Community Category, which is judged on a county wide basis. Parson Drove was judged Fenland District category winner. Congratulations and thanks to all who help with this.
I reported last year that the 30mph has now been approved and will be funded from the jointly funded minor improvement budget. New signage, a change of interactive signs to display '30' plus two additional interactive signs will be supported by four kerbed build outs with reflectorised spring back 'keep right' signs to help self enforce the speed reduction. This work, costing a further £10,000 is planned for the coming financial year. This is ongoing but expected to be finished soon.
At a Public Open Meeting, held on April 21st, a working group was formed to work on our Parish Plan. We were successful in obtaining a £1500 grant towards the project costs. The independent working group meets on a regular basis and is currently working on the questionnaire.
The Council was successful in funding a scheme to pipe and fill the drain at the front of the village Playing Field. The project cost of £15,000.00 was jointly funded by the Parish Council, FDC, the Playing Field Committee, the Amenity Project Committee and local business goodwill contributions. The work was completed on time and that area is now greatly improved as a result.
On the 10th July we held VE / VJ day celebrations. Cllr Mrs. Hall worked on a project to mark the event within the village. A successful funding application allowed invited guests to have Afternoon tea and entertainment in the Village Hall. This really successful event, appreciated by all who attended, also provided a lasting reminder in the form of memoirs recorded for future generations.
During the year the development, off High Road, commenced. This has caused, and will continue to cause, a certain amount of disruption in the village. The problems at present are associated with the access road and laying of services to the site. Hopefully the situation should improve as the building work progresses. The effect of this large development within our village, especially the school, will not be known for some time.
The village website continues to grow, thanks must go to John Timms at Design Site for his input.
I was invited to attend the Luncheon Club in May to see how successful the club is. It was a very enjoyable lunchtime but I couldn't believe how noisy it was!
As well as our usual donation this year we contributed to the Church Hall improvements and made a contribution of £250 to help the school with heating the swimming pool.
Unfortunately we end this year with the resignation, for personal reasons, of Mrs. Atkins. Pat has always been active and effective member of the Parish Council and although she will be missed we thank her and wish her well.
As a Council we
continue
- To be consulted on all planning applications
and make comments
and observations as
appropriate.
- To
administer our
Parish affairs and finances
- To comment on all matters concerning
the Parish at
District and County level
Thanks
must go to PC Coales
for her work in the community
and her regular attendance
at our meetings.
My thanks must go to all
the members of the Council for their
input and involvement during the year.
A special thank you to those of you
who have attended any meetings, seminars
or presentations for or on behalf of the Council.
Finally special thanks to our Clerk, Rosemary, for
all her hard work during the year.
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799/06 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
Reference Gote Lane - these works are controlled in accordance with the New Road and Street Works specifications and are inspected by Cambs CC trench inspectors.
(2) Streetlight High Road
Unable to have a streetlight column erected between Nos 33-35 High Road due to the overhead electricity cables. Clerk has arranged a meeting with Cambs CC street lighting on Friday to discuss the problem. Also query the replacement of damaged light opposite Richmond Green.
(3) Parish Plan Update
Questionnaire is nearly completed. Still a bit short of committee members.
(4) Village Welcome Pack
To be discussed further at the next meeting
(5) Rat Infestation Gote Lane
Clerk has spoken to Fenland DC but they only act as enforcement officers. It is the responsibility of the land owner to take measures to get rid of the rats, but she is of the opinion that the rats have been disturbed by the road works and could disappear once these are finished. Will visit the site at a later date if necessary.
(6) Co-Option of Parish Councillor
Mrs Jackie Hunns attended the meeting and Mr Brian Davies has sent a letter stating his wish to be considered. As there are two candidates for the position it was agreed that each should be asked to do a written submission both answering the same set of questions. Chairman and clerk to compile something by the end of the week.
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7th February 2006 |
789/06 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
Low gully grates to be raised when section of the High Road from Gote Lane towards Allens Drove is reinstated. Footway reconstruction work will commence on 6th February, will take approximately 11 weeks. Much of the work will be undertaken under traffic light control but there may be some road closures.
(2) Planning Awareness Raising Sessions
Next session 17th February 2006 at 6.30 pm.
(3) Street Naming for High road Development
Several names were suggested by the developer which did not seem appropriate. Oxfield Drive has now been suggested which was the old name for that part of the village and this has now been accepted.
(4) Parish Plan Update
Questionnaire has been completed but at the moment is too long. Some questions are to be discarded. Due to the resignation of Councillor Mrs Atkins there is a vacant position on the committee. Councillor Cooke may be able to attend temporarily.
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3rd January 2006 |
778/06 MATTERS ARISING
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Litter Bins
E-mail received from Anne Marshall. In March 2004 were not successful in receiving any bins and in 2005 there were no funds for additional sites.
Fenland DC Satisfaction of Services Survey
Councillor Cooke completed on behalf of the Council
779/06 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
Request for repairs to Chapel Road Bridge have been passed on to the Bridge Section.
Missing cats eyes and low boxes in the carriageway should soon be completed.
Work on new footways are programmed for mid February and may last 8 weeks.
(2) Streetlight - between Nos 33-35 High Road
Order has been placed with Ringway Services for the column.
(3) Planning Awareness Raising Sessions
Next session 26th January 2006 at 6.30 pm
(4) Town and Parish Council Liaison Meeting
12th January 2006 at 5.45 pm in the Council Chamber. Chairman
and Councillor Holt to attend.
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1st November 2005 |
754/05 MATTERS ARISING
NOT ON THE AGENDA
Dog warden has been informed about dog wondering on the High Road
755/05 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
High Road now ongoing - taken longer and cost more money as base coat was found to be damaged. This may affect the works to take place at the other end of the village. Has written to owners of property on corner of Cattle Dyke but the hedge cuttings have still not been removed. Mill Lane and Bona Lane will be shaped and reinstated as necessary. Wolf Lane - Fred Hardwick will provide two playground signs from his own budget. Gorefield Road sign opposite Fendyke Lane bridge has been damaged. This will be reported.
(2) Safer Route to School
Claire O'Neil team leader for Safer Routes to School will contact the local school.
(3) Parish Plan Update
Grant of £1,500 has now been received and paid into the Parish Council account.
(4) Streetlights
One opposite Richmond Green should be replaced by the Cambs CC. Will get a quote to erect a new one between 33 and 35 High Road. Councillor Davall will confirm the position the clerk.
(5) Planning Awareness Raising Sessions
Two sessions to take place 10th November and 8th December at Fenland Hall. Sessions start at 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm in the Council Chamber. Chairman will contact Councillors to organise transport.
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743/05 MATTERS ARISING
NOT ON THE AGENDA
(1) Safer Routes to School
Head teacher of local school will investigate the possibility of improvements to the crossing points at Cattle Dyke if the information is sent to her. Clerk will get the information for her.
(2) Land At Black Lane
Occupiers have now decided to continue farming this.
744/05 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
Fred Hardwick to be asked when the High Road resurfacing
is being done and when the new footpath along the High Road to Fendyke
Lane will be completed.
Mr Hardwick has written to the occupiers of Nos
94 and 96 requesting they remove their fences from the highway.
Cycle sign at Hassockhill junction has been secured. Bridge Section have
repaired the footbridge.
The interactive signs are to be changed to 30
mph and two new ones installed showing 30 Slow Down, either
side of the school.
New Cambs CC Contact Centre from 1st September 0845
1455212
(2) Parish Plan Update
Meeting held last week. Councillor Mrs Atkins concerned about the numbers attending the meetings. First part of the questionnaire compiled. Piece put in the last News Letter.
(3) Village of the Year
Gorefield are category winners from the whole of Cambridgeshire for Community Life. Received a framed certificate and a cheque for £100.
(4) Streetlights
Streetlight opposite Richmond Green has been completely removed. Clerk has been told it will be replaced. Agreed to wait for this to happen before deciding on a position for a new light. There is a light along Cattle Dyke that is faulty.
(5) Dog Fouling Signs for Gote Lane
These have now been erected but only within the 30 mph zone
(6) Planning Awareness Raising Sessions
Two sessions to take place 10th November and 8th December at Fenland Hall. As many Councillors as possible to attend.
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2nd August 2005 |
732/05 MATTERS ARISING
ON THE AGENDA
(1) Highway Matters
Back Road footbridge has been repaired. Councillor Carroll mentioned that the condition of category C roads was discussed at a meeting he attended. These are inspected once a year and patched if necessary. Area Joint Committee is to make a complaint about the condition of these roads.
(2) VJ Day Celebrations 2005
A very enjoyable day. Letters of appreciation have been received from S & D Walker, S & M Pooley Mrs Y Gagen, and Mrs B Peckover. All the Councillors thanked Councillor Mrs Hall for the splendid work she did to make it such a success. Councillor Mrs Hall reported that £773.33 had been spent. A Home Front grant of £720 had been received, shortfall to be made up from the Parish Council. Suggestions were made that another commemoration plaque be purchased to go with the other two. The company which made the previous ones charged £292 for the two. Another company quoted about £53 for something similar. Councillor Mrs Hall to make further enquiries. A suggestion was made that possible the three plaques could be mounted and fixed to the school fence with the Village of the Year plaques. School to be asked their permission. Councillor Mrs Hall will now start to write up all the information she received during her research. John Timms has suggested it be published on the Web site.
(3) Parish Plan Update
The steering committee has had about 4 meetings plus an open morning, which 12 members of the public attended. One suggestion that has come up is that there are no designated bus stops and no time tables. At the moment the bus will pick up people wherever they are waiting which seems the best idea. Questionnaires will go out a later date.
(4) Village of the Year 2005
Chairman and Councillor Holt attend a meeting. They have
now powers of arrest but provide a visible police presence in the town.
Cost of one could be split between a few villages. Both felt the money
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