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56/07
Presentation by C Nickerson
Representative of the
National Allotment Association Eastern Region Mr Nickerson expressed his
delight that the Council were considering setting up an allotment area and
thought that the site r/o the Cemetery in Doddington Road was suitable.
Around six members of the public attended an open inspection of the area
prior to the meeting. He spoke of the Agenda 21 and that the average size
was 252sqm with a rent of £25 plus water. He suggested that it may be
useful to contact the Chatteris Allotment Association as well as the
District Council. The Chairperson agreed to speak to the planning
department of FDC. Mr Nickerson was thanked for his presentation.
57/07
Presentation by Lesley English
Asst Director Contracts
and Development Circle Anglia Spoke about the Housing stock transfer
which would take place on 1st November and that they operated
14 sheltered schemes and would be pleased administer the Wimblington
Community Scheme. She spoke about the organisation that operated in the
South East and currently administered over 27,000 properties and was
looking to create 500 new homes in the next five years. The Chairperson
thanked Lesley for her presentation.
58/07 Election of
Representatives
The Clerk reported that
the council had received letters from T McGuinness and Mrs L N DiGiovanni
who were interested in being co-opted to fill the vacancy. RESOLVED That
Mrs L N DiGiovanni be invited to fill the vacancy.
59/07
Confirmation of Minutes
RESOLVED That
the Minutes of the Meeting held on 19h June 2007 were correctly
recorded and that they be signed as being a true record.
60/07 Matters
Arising
a) Twinning Arrangements
Cllr Spurr reported that representatives would be arriving from Poland
on Thursday 12th July and a detailed itinerary had been
arranged. Also a trip was planed to Italy in October. It was agreed that
as the cost of setting up the twinning Association was from individuals
that the Parish Council would make a donation towards their costs.
b) Wimblington
Community Care Scheme Circle Anglia would be prepared to administer the
scheme.
c) Code of Conduct FDC
able to give training upon new code of conduct. Whistle blowing Policy
protects and encourages employees to make a disclosure about any Council
activity or the conduct of any of its officers or members without fear of
retribution more details upon request. RESOLVED that the Clerk request
details upon the training offered by them.
61/07 Police
Matters
Police representatives
report Since the last meeting three reported crimes relating to criminal
damage to cars/buildings. A survey would be undertaken in Waggoners Way
and Dolby Close to target crime problems. The mobile police station would
be attending once a month on the second Wednesday of each month 8th
August, 12th September, 10th October, 14th November,
and 12th December.
It was agreed that the
police could use the car park for two dates for the siting of the Teen
Machine which targeted 13-18 year olds.
The Council reported the
damage to the phone box in Eastwood End and syringes being found at Chapel
Lane and the recreation ground.
62/07 Income
Expenditure
a) The members
considered and approved the following accounts for payment
British Gas maintenance 20.00
3.50 23.50
Fenland D C Hall
rates 100.00
100.00
Cambs C C Superannuation 116.07
116.07 Mrs
M Moulton Caretaker/booking
duties 176.55 176.55
R Wright Clerk expenses
537.83
537 .83 Smith of
Derby Clock
maintenance 158.00 27.65 185.65 H W
Prior Duties
163.15 2.96 166.11 BT
Hall phone 41.15
8.87 59.57T Hampson Grass cutting 780.00
136.50 916.50
b) the Clerk presented a
schedule of income and expenditure for 2007/8.
63/07 Planning
Report on the following
applications considered by the Planning Committee.
FYR07/0313/O B Risley
Plantation Farm Wimblington Road Manea dwelling an appeal had been
lodged.
Observations required
FYR07/0645/F N Barnes 60b Doddington Road
conservatory no objections
FYR07/0621/F D Pashler Barn Hook Farm Hook Road
conversion to dwelling no objections provided any neighbours views are
taken into consideration.
The Clerk referred to a
letter from M & P Wells in respect of FYR07/0313/O which was covered by
the standard comments made by the council.
64/07 Highway
Matters/Street Lighting/Transport
a)
New lights
The Vice Chairman reported upon the position opposite the recreation
ground Doddington Road which it was felt was adequate.
The Clerk referred to
the letters from J Cook Technical Asst Street lighting Cambs CC FPC1
King Street old bracket light, metal rotted & FPC4 March Road, door taped
up, bracket rotted. Upon inspection this related to FCP2.
RESOLVED That the Clerk
obtains quotes for a new light at the junction of Hook Drove and Hook and
ascertains if a new column is required at FCP4 or FCP2 in March Road.
b) Highways Jointly
Funded Minor Highways Improvements 2008/09 bidding round required by 21st
July 2007. The Clerk referred to a letter from the School regarding the
provision of a zebra crossing. RESOLVED That a scheme is written up to
include the provision of a zebra crossing and safety measures at the
school.
c) The Clerk confirmed
that H W Prior was retiring on health issues. The Clerk reported that a
Darren Markham a local builder/odd job person had shown an interest in
undertaking duties around the village. He was also aware of two other
local persons interested in any work. RESOLVED That the Clerk checks out
the individuals and if suitable they be asked to undertake work when
required.
65/07 Recreation
Grounds
a)The Clerk reported
that complaints of broken glass, beer cans etc in play area of Doddington
Road had been investigated and reported to local police community officer.
The village caretaker had also reported upon matter and cleared area of
debris. He also reported of needles at chapel Lane.
b) Parkfield The
current seven year lease expires on 10th August 2007 The
question of youngsters being turned away was raised once again along with
advertisement of the AGM and meetings in general . The Chairperson and
Vice-Chairman are empowered to arrange a meeting with the Parkfield
committee to discuss the lease and other issues.
66/07 New
Cemetery/Churchyard
a) New Cemetery the
Clerk reported that all was well at the cemetery.
b) Wimblington St Peters
Churchyard the Clerk reported that all was well at the Churchyard.
67/07 Parish hall
a) No matters to report
were raised.
b) PRS Music
Certificate - ensuring composers, songwriters and music publishers are
paid when their music is performed in public. The Clerk to ascertain the
current position.
68/07
Correspondence
a) M & P Wells issues
regarding recreation ground were noted.
b) Cambs Housing
Association Opening of Hassock way 26th July 07. Cllr Wright
and Cllr Spurr to attend.
69/07 Date of
Next Meeting
4th September 2007
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P Eden, P
Holmes, Mrs M Moulton, J Young
Apologies for Absence Cllrs L Fisher-Cole, E
Gowler, J Tuck.
45/07 Election of Representatives
The Clerk
reported that the Council had one vacancy and could co-op a person. It was
agreed that the mater be deferred until the July meeting.
The Clerk
reported further upon The Local Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) order
2007 that came into force on 3rd May 2007 and made reference to
minute 33/07. CALC had advised members to reconsider adoption and that if
Councils were in agreement to do a block advertisement.
RESOLVED
That The Council adopt the Model Code including paragraph 12(2) and put
into place a light touch rule of operation.
If a
Councillor with a prejudicial interest wishes to speak on an agenda item
then that interest and intention must be stated immediately after item 1
on the Agenda. The public will be allowed a maximum of three speakers who
may provide information for up to three minutes only and each person may
only speak once. The Chairman will look to secure a balance of public
speakers. The public participation is not to be a part of the debate but
merely fact giving and answering questions in the same manner as the
councillor with the prejudicial interest
46/07 Confirmation of Minutes
The Minutes of the Meeting held on 10h May 2007
RESOLVED
- that the minutes of the meeting held on 10th May 2007 were
correctly recorded and that they are signed as being a true record.
47/07 Matters Arising
a)
Fenland D C P Holmes reported that FDC were looking into possible
alternative uses of the Car park in Addison Road. The Clerk agreed to send
any relevant information regarding past use and the lease of the land at
Doddington Road to him in order that the matter may be resolved.
b)
Twinning Arrangements Cllr Spurr reported that three Polish
representatives would be visiting between 12th 17th
July.
The group
were looking for accommodation and hoped to include a wider spectrum of
the community.
c)
Allotments A meeting with Colin Nickerson on 10th July at
6.30pm would be held prior to the Council meeting at the Cemetery.
d)
Wimblington Community Care Scheme A meeting at FDC offices had taken
place to-day and signs were encouraging. Lesley English of Circle Anglia
had been invited to speak upon the housing stock transfer at the July
meeting.
e) Eaton
Estate New Play equipment B Ollier had confirmed that he would order
the new play equipment as specified as soon as the funds from the
Developer had been received
f) Manea
Rail Services Action Group - The Clerk reported that no communication had
been received from the Group. P Eden informed that Council that a new rail
operator would soon be appointed and that he would keep the Council
informed of events.
48/07 Income Expenditure
a) The
members considered and approved the following accounts for payment
British Gas maintenance 20.00
3.50 23.50 Fenland D C Hall
rates 100.00 100.00
Cambs C C Superannuation 116.07
116.07
Mrs M Moulton Caretaker/booking duties 176.55
176.55
R Wright Clerk expenses 483.90
483.90
Fenland D C Hall rates 100.00
100.00 British Gas Maintenance
hall 20.00 3.50 23.50
Anglian Water Services Water cemetery, pavilion, hall 223.72
223.72 Powergen Electricity pavilion
36.08 1.80 37.88
British Gas Electricity 52.67
2.63 55.30 Thomas Eaton School Re-cycling
credits 27.61 27.61
L C M Denzey Internal audit fee 70.00
70.00 Moore Stephens External
audit fee 285.00 49.88 334.88
T Hampson Grass cutting 780.00
136.50 916.50 H W
Prior Duties 117.27
2.22 119.49 Inland Revenue Paye
145.33 145.33
British Gas Gas hall 163.73
8.18 171.91
British Gas Electricity hall 20.20
1.01 21.01
b) The
Clerk reported that precept expenditure to date was £2,821.17, Concurrent
grant £4,512.21, Parish hall £2,242.30, verges £1,316.22 and income of
£10,339.16.
c) The
Clerk confirmed that the Annual Return had been sent to the External
Auditor and approval given on 1st June. The Clerk also
confirmed that the appropriate notices had been displayed.
d) The
Clerk reported upon the effectiveness of the internal audit system and
that an Audit plan was being drawn up and that there was no material
matters to bring to the councils attention.
49/07 Planning
Report on
the following applications considered by the Planning Committee.
F/YRO7/0313/O B Risely Plantation Farm, Wimblington Rd
dwelling Refused
FYRO7/0331/F A Clarke 6 Dobson Walk conversion &
extension Approve FYR07/0396/O S Johnson 1 Doddington road
dwelling & garage Withdrawn YR07/0470/F B Hudson 30 Eastwood end
dwelling Approved Observations required: -
FYR07/0550/TRTPO S G Beeton 56 March Road felling Acacia tree
No objections
The Clerk
reported that FDC would no longer be issuing planning decision notices
decisions could be obtained via FDC web site.
50/07
Highway Matters/Street Lighting/Transport
a) New
lights The Clerk and Cllr Knowles would investigate areas where the
provision of new lights would be appropriate.
J Cook
Technical Asst Street lighting Cambs CC had written that FPC1 King
Street & FPC4 March Road lights have been reported as being obsolete
replacement cost estimated at £1,000 each. The Council were concerned that
such comments were made as the lights were still operative. Letters to be
sent highlighting the fact.
b)
Highways Jointly Funded Minor Highways Improvements 2008/09 bidding
round required by 21st July 2007. Councillors agreed to give
consideration to a JFMHI scheme and report back in July.
c)
Footpaths Parish paths scheme The Clerk confirmed that a grant of £900
had been received.
Complaints regarding March Road Blue Lane had been resolved and Blue
Lane to Coneygree would be referred to Cambs CC
51/07 Recreation Grounds
The Clerk
reported that an issue with goal post safety had been resolved with the
Football club and that the annual inspection had
Revealed
no problems at Doddington Road, Eaton Estate or Parkfield. Cllr Knowles
would check out the condition of the roundabout.
52/
07 New Cemetery/Churchyard
a) New
Cemetery The Clerk reported that relatives had been sent a letter about
the status of the cemetery and that works to level and re-seed the plots
would shortly be undertaken.
b)
Wimblington St Peters Churchyard The Clerk reported that no problems
were evident. Cllr Crawford raised concerns about the overhanging branches
between the school and churchyard. Cllr Moore to investigate and provided
no objections were made the school be allowed to cut back the branches.
The next
PCC meetings were planned for 18th July, 12th
September and 14th November.
53/07 Parish hall
a) The
Clerk reported that the condition of the entrance mat was causing concern.
RESOLVED That the mat be replaced.
The Clerk
reported that he had undertaken the monthly fire risk assessment check and
all was in order.
b)
PRS Music Certificate The Clerk reported upon the scheme that ensured
composers, songwriters and music publishers were paid when their music is
performed in public. P Eden agreed to check if a certificate was required
for the hall.
c) Site
for new hall The Chairperson reported that no further developments have
been made.
54/07 Correspondence
a)
Whittlesey Town Council Appointment of Chairman Cllr Pam Potts, and Vice
Chairman Cllr Pam Slaughter.
b) Bank
of Scotland The Clerk reported upon the new interest rates
c) Human
Nutrition Research volunteers for a research study required notice
displayed.
d)
Wimblington Youth Club equipment stored in pavilion and hall shed
RESOLVED That a further letter be sent.
e) War
Memorial Trust AGM Monday 16th July at Central Hall
Westminster
f) FDC
Advance notice of Chairmans Engagements for 2007-06-11
55/07 Date of Next Meeting
10th July 2007
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PSCO D
Williams & T Dunsmore, P Jones, L Crawford, S Johnson, C Lishman, C
Crowther, F Doncaster, E Edwards,
M
Moulton, P E Hart, J Young, F Edwards, A Edwards, N Johnson, B Adamson, B
Butcher, J Fulcher, R Byant
Apologies for Absence J Tuck
33/07 Election of Representatives
The Clerk
reported that as the number of nominations did not exceed the number of
candidates it was not necessary to hold an election, but it did mean that
the Council had one vacancy and it was agreed that nominations would be
considered at the next Council meeting.
The
Councillors made their Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
RESOLVED
That Mrs E Wright be elected as Chairman. Mr A R Knowles be elected as
Vice Chairman
Parish
paths E Wright Planning H J Moore, S Redhead, S Spurr
Community/school L Fisher-Cole, P Crawford
Street
lighting A R Knowles Cemetery/Church liaison S Spurr E Wright
Stonea E Gowler
Internal
Auditor LC M Denzey Web site S Spurr
Recreation Grounds L Fisher-Cole
The Clerk
circulated The Local Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) order 2007 that
came into force on 3rd May 2007. It was resolved that the Code
be adopted by the Council.
The
Chairperson reported that J Tuck had been re-elected to represent
Wimblington on the Fenland District Council.
34/07
Confirmation of Minutes
Resolved
That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 13th March 2007 were
correctly recorded and that they are signed as being a true record.
35/07
Matters Arising
a)
Fenland D C The Clerk reported that no progress upon the position of the
Car park at Addison Road had been made.
b)
Twinning Arrangements S Morris reported upon the members visit to Italy
and a possible joint twinning with Wimblington, Italy and Poland.
c)
Allotments provision of allotments within village Chairperson had
no update on the position.
d)
Wimblington Community Care Scheme Cllr Spurr reported that little
progress was being made although FDC had presented a balance sheet
detailing expenditure. A further meeting on 19th march was
planned.
e)
Development 2-7 Hassock Way s106 monies it was hoped that a
presentation would be made at the Annual Assembly.
24/07 Income Expenditure
a) The
members considered and approved the following accounts for payment
Cambs C
C Superannuation
109.18 0.00 109.18
Mrs M
Moulton Caretaker/booking duties
176.55 0.00 176.55
R
Wright Clerk expenses
495.92 495.92
British
Gas Hall maintenance
charge 20.00
3.50 23.50
Powergen
Electricity Hall &
pavilion 138.40 6.92
145.32
British
Gas Electricity
hall 4.81
0.24 5.05
Ridgeons
Ltd Tar mac
churchyard 20.40
3.57 23.97
CALC
Association of burial
authorities 56.50
British
Gas Maintenance
(March) 20.00 3.50
23.50
B
Stanbridge Village
duties
78.71 78.71
British
Gas Gas
hall
524.59 91.80 616.39
Inland
Revenue Paye
76.53 76.53
The
payment in respect of Fenweb Ltd for renewal of the website of £255 plus
£44.63 vat was questioned and the Clerk would make enquiries.
b) The
Clerk gave a summary of income and expenditure for 2006/2007
25/07 Planning
Report on
the following applications considered by the Planning Committee.
F/02007/06/CW Plasgran Ltd Manea Road change of use
Approved
FYR06/1454/F Petrou Bros 12 Norfolk Street extension
and B & B facilities Approved
FFYR07/0050/F N Baines 60b Doddington Road
extension Approved
Observations required: -
Cllr
Spurr asked about the Norfolk Street application. Cllr Moore reported that
the application was strongly objected.
26/07 Highway Matters/Street
Lighting/Transport
a)
Street lights- The Clerk reported that matters to erect a new column
in Chapel Lane/ Church Street were in hand.
b)
Footpath /Bridleway matters The Clerk reported that Cllr Knowles had
trimmed back the bushes to the entrance of the footpath from March Road to
Blue lane.
c)
Highway matters The Clerk reported that complaints of rubbish around
the village had been received and the matter reported to FDC. He also
stated that the village caretaker had cleaned certain areas.
The lack
of a name plate in Fullers Lane and the cultivation of the verge near
Norman Way/Meadow Way had been received.
The
Council were aware that some Christmas decorations had not been taken
down. It was stated that the Committee were in the process of taking the
decoration down.
The
Cambridgeshire County Council had written to confirm that the contribution
for cutting the village verges would be £2046.26.
27/07
Recreation Grounds
a)
Memorial Playing field The Clerk reported that the Annual
inspections of all play equipment would be undertaken during April 2007.
The current condition of the Memorial Filed was good with the exception of
the retention of surplus water.
b)
Parkfield - the condition of the play equipment and area was good but
again surplus water was evident.
c)
Eaton Estate no problems had been reported.
28/07 New Cemetery/Churchyard
a) New
Cemetery Complaints of water logging had been received. The Clerk
was aware of the situation but reported that although drainage had been
incorporated into the design surface water was a problem.
b)
Wimblington St Peters Churchyard The tarmac repairs had been
undertaken to the satisfaction of the Church.
29/07 Parish hall
a)
Matters to report The Council had been asked to stage a Golden Age
Fair on Sept 18th from 4.00pm to 7.45pm, Details would be
confirmed at a later date.
b)
Site for new hall this matter would be discussed at the conclusion
of normal business and members of the public would be excluded.
30/07 Correspondence
a) The
Wildlife Trust New leaflet about willows
b)
School Council a letter of thanks regarding the use of the car park
by parents. They stated that improvements in safety had been noticed.
31/07 AOB
a)
Global warming Cllr Spurr asked about tree planting as a village
project. The matter would be considered at a later date.
b)
B1098 Boots Bridge Honey Farm Cllr Gowler raised concern once
again upon the condition of the derelict site. The Clerk to contact
Richard Cassidy of FDC to investigate. E G & JT to be informed of
position.
c)
Cllr Gowler reported that a meeting of the Thomas Eaton Trustees was
to be held on Wednesday 21st March.
32/07 Date of Next Meeting
The Members of the public then vacated the small room and
the councilors discussed the new village hall.
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