January 2007
The meeting of the Parish Council was held at The Environment Centre, Stibbington on Tuesday, 166th January 2007, at 7.30 pm.
Present:
Councillor Stephen German Councillor Mike Bradshaw
Councillor Andy Coe Councillor Peter Gatheral
Councillor Jonathan Weed Councillor Ian Turner
Councillor Jenny White
Councillors were in attendance from 7.30 pm
There were 4 members of public in attendance during the open forum. A member of the public reported that there had been two break-ins at Peterborough Paintball and that it had proved difficult to contact the police. A councillor reported that telephone numbers are displayed in the shop window in Wansford and gave out a mobile telephone number as well.
The Chairman, Councillor German opened the meeting at 7.30 pm and welcomed the new clerk.
Business discussed
| 85 | Apologies for Absence – none | |
| 86 | Approve Minutes of Meeting | |
| 86.1 | Tuesday 14th November 2006 – approved by all | |
| Thursday 4th January 2007 (Planning) – approved by all | ||
| 86.2 | Matters arising from Meeting | |
| Tuesday 14th November 2006 CALC – Training for Cllr White. Not going ahead due to insufficient funds at present.
Condition of cemetery. At present no funds available to do anything. LDF Consultation on developer contributions towards affordable housing. A1 Stibbington junction – council awaiting decision on Highways budget Speed limit sign – 50 Mph along to Airfield. This would be brought up again at a later date in the new financial year. Hunts DC also to be consulted. |
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| Thursday 4th January 2007 – none | ||
| 87 | Declaration of Interest in Business to be Transacted – none | |
| 88 | Business Expressly Required by Statute – none | |
| 8989.1 | Finance Accounts @ 31st December 2006 – Current account £147.36
Business Premium account £4321.22 |
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| 89.2 | To Receive ‘Budget Vs Spent’ Report – unable to complete this at present as no account statements available, but would be prepared to go out with the next meeting’s agenda. | |
| 90 | To Authorise the following Orders for Payment (Cllr Gatheral): | |
| 90.1 | Mrs S Kudlinski (Clerk’s Salary for work carried out to 7/1/07)£100.68 | S111 Local Government Act 1972 |
| 90.2 | Mrs S Kudlinski (Office Expenses) £26.64 | S111 Local Government Act 1972 |
| 90.3 | British Legion – share of rent £910.00 | |
| 90.4 | Living Villages – annual subscription£120.00 | |
| 90.5 | Election costs May 2006 – invoice received, clerk to check and pay if in order £295.04 | |
| Total £1452.36 All items seconded by Cllr J Weed | ||
| 91 | CALC – Training | |
| 91.1 | Training for CouncillorsPlanning applications workshop 17/3/07
All training deferred until more funds available. |
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| 91.2 | Training for ClerkInvitation received to apply for a bursary towards the clerk’s training up to £200 in total for 75% of any course fees. Clerk’s Professional Development series of courses available at £210 reducing to £52.50 if bursary granted.
Proposal to apply for bursary and for clerk to attend course (even if bursary not awarded). Cllr A Coe Seconded Cllr P Gatheral. |
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| 92 | Planning | |
| New Applications – none received | Town & Country Planning Act 1990 Sched 1 Para 8 | |
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93 |
Recycling bank in Stibbington.Enquiries had been made to the possibilities of a bottle bank on the East side of the A1. This was discussed and it was decided that a site was not easily available and therefore it was not possible to place recycling banks on the east side of the A1. No further action to be taken. | |
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CCC and PCC minerals and waste plan documents – Consultation Councillor Gatheral attended the meeting on Thursday 16th November 06, re mineral abstraction and reported the incinerator plant had been rejected by PCC and CCC because of scenic value, nature interest and increased traffic. The land owners could now appeal but any appeal is unlikely to succeed as the Local Authority had already rejected the plan. The committee will continue to meet once a year | |
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95 |
Village notice board – Member of public has offered to refurbish \abd to site the notice board on the side of Vivienne Westwood shop building, on the side facing the street. Cllr P Gatheral to action. | |
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A1 Stibbington Junction Improvements – sight lines, Church Lane. Discussion took place and the plans examined. Long term view was to be considered to give maximum visibility but leaving some trees in place. Proposal that 90metres was the preferred distance – Cllr A Coe. Seconded Cllr M Bradshaw. | |
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97 |
Correspondence | |
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97.1 |
Quality Council Scheme – No funding available at present to action this. PC could be disadvantaged in future if not done. Workshop available at Folksworth 21/2/07 3 councillors agreed to attend. | |
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97.2 |
Current enforcement cases – discussion on the sheets that were available for information only. | |
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97.3 |
Parish electoral review: consultation of draft proposals. Documents available – see clerk if interested. | |
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97.4 |
Funding opportunities – small scale environmental Improvement schemes. No action to be taken | |
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97.5 |
Funding request from Huntingdonshire CAB – no funds available | |
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97.6 |
Liaison meeting Hunts DC – 10/1/07. Information only as date already passed. | |
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97.7 |
Email – Code of practice for litter and refuse, details of land managed by PC. The PC does not manage any land that this will affect. | |
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97.8 |
Draft supplementary planning documents – Huntingdonshire Design Guide and Huntingdonshire Landscape and Townscape Assessment sustainability appraisals | |
| 97.9 | Email – Hunts Local Development Framework: Housing Land Availability. Documents available – see clerk if interested. | |
| 97.10 | Email – North and West Huntingdonshire Safer Neighbourhood Panel. Cllr A Coe to attend meeting in March and report back to next PC meeting. | |
| 98 | Correspondence from Residents of the Parish – none received | |
| 99 | Questions from Councillors – a list of street lights should be available. Forward to clerk or Cllr J Weed if found. | |
| 100 | Reports | |
| 100.1 | Crime Report (Cllr Coe) – two break-ins at Peterborough Paintball, as reported by member of public in the Open Forum, also a theft on the train at the Nene Valley Railway. PC Wendy Ellis to be invited to the PC’s AGM. | |
| 100.2 | Parish Plan Update (Cllr German) – needs to be discussed with the County Councillor and reviewed over the next year. | |
| 100.3 | Risk assessments (Cllr Bradshaw) – amendments carried out. Will be circulated at next meeting. The PC thanked Cllr M Bradshaw for all the work he had put into drawing up the risk assessments. | S111 local government act 1972 |
| 101 | Any Other Matters (Information/Questions Only – No Decisions). ·1 It was suggested that as lack of funds had restricted a lot of activity that a closed meeting be arranged after the AGM to look closely at funding for the next 3 to 5 years.
·2 Bridleway gates close too quickly – clerk to investigate. ·3 Barrier on slip road from A1 now repaired for the second time in 4 months following a fatal accident where a car mounted and broke through the crash barrier and barrier behind. Clerk to write to Highways Agency requesting a review of safety and revisiting adequacy of retaining wall, signage, weight restriction and speed limit. |
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| 102 | Proposals and Recommendations – none | |
| 103 | Impact of Resolutions on Crime Management in this Parish – none | S17 Crime & Disorder Act 1998 |
| Date of Next Meeting | ||
| Tuesday, 13th March 2007 at 7.30pm at The Environment Centre, Stibbington. | ||
March 2007
The meeting of the Parish Council was held at The Environment Centre, Stibbington on Tuesday, 13th March 2007, at 7.30 pm.
Present:
Councillor Stephen German Councillor Mike Bradshaw
Councillor Andy Coe Councillor Ian Turner
Councillor Jonathan Weed Councillor Jenny White
Councillors were in attendance from 7.30 pm
There were 4 members of public in attendance during the open forum. A member of the public pointed out that they had noticed that dogs were being allowed to foul on residents’ gardens and on footpaths. Councillors suggested that a notice be put in ‘Living Villages’ to politely request dog owners to act responsibly.
The Chairman, Councillor German opened the meeting at 7.30 pm
| 107 | Apologies for Absence – Cllr P Gatheral – apologies accepted | |
| 108 | Approve Minutes of Meeting | |
| Tuesday 16th January 2007 – approved by all. | ||
| Thursday 1st March 2007 (Planning) – approved by all. | ||
| 109 | Matters arising from Meetings | |
| Tuesday 16th January 2007 ·1 Speed limit sign – 50 Mph along road to Airfield. To be considered again in new financial year.
·2 Closed meeting after AGM date to be arranged – date to be in June after AGM, but no actual date set. ·3 Bridleway gates closing too quickly – Cllr Bradshaw agreed to have another look at the gate. |
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| Thursday 1st March 2007 – none | ||
| 110 | Declaration of Interest in Business to be Transacted – none | |
| 111 | Business Expressly Required by Statute – none | |
| 112 112.1 | Finance Accounts @ 28th February 2007 Current account £330.97
Business premium account £2821.22 |
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| 112.2 | To Receive ‘Budget Vs Spent’ Report – draft report discussed. Several items of actual expenditure were below budget. | |
| 112.3 | To Authorise the following Orders for Payment (Cllr S German) | |
| 112.4 | Mrs S Kudlinski (Clerk’s Salary for work carried out to 02/03/07)£113.26 | S111 Local Government Act 1972 |
| 112.5 | Mrs S Kudlinski (Office Expenses) £8.01 | S111 Local Government Act 1972 |
| 112.6 | Streetlights Invoice £1016.83 | |
| 112.7 | CALC – clerk’s course £210.00 | |
| Total £1348.10All items seconded by Cllr J Weed | ||
| 113 | Precept 2007/2008 – to be £11,000 which equates to £55 per property in Band D | |
| 114 | CALC – Training | |
| 114.1 | Training for Councillors – details of courses available from clerk – several courses available, but at present no Councillors wish to attend any. | |
| 114.2 | Training for Clerk – bursary of £157.50 received from Nat Ass of Local Councils. Series of 6 courses for Clerk’s Professional Development therefore to cost £52.50. Clerk has applied for a place on the series of courses which commence 17/3/07. | |
| 115 | Planning | |
| 115.1 | Reference – 0700692FULName – Mr and Mrs Parr
Address – 22 Roman Drive, Stibbington, PE8 6LL Work Planned – extension to dwelling The proposed planning application was discussed, including how the proposal would affect the neighbouring properties. Recommendation; All Councillors agreed to recommend approval as it does not have any detrimental affect on neighbouring properties and is in keeping with the local street scene. |
Town & Country Planning Act 1990 Sched 1 Para 8 |
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116 |
A1 Southbound – junction with A1 and Church Lane Stibbington – letter sent and reply letter received. Discussion on lack of reply from the Highways Agency although letters had been received from Hon S Vara MP and Hunts DC. Clerk to send follow up letter. | |
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117 |
Village notice board – has not been moved. Cllr Gatheral to check. | |
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118 |
Christie Hall – Parish Council Representative – Cllr Weed agreed to continue to be the Parish Council’s representative. | |
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119 |
Tree Warden – this appointment will be proposed at the AGM in May. | |
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120 |
Parish Council Website (Cllr A Coe) – will be launched at end of May to ensure that it can be kept up to date. The Chair thanked Cllr Coe for his work. The website address is www.stibbington.org.uk. | |
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121 |
Correspondence | |
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121.1 |
Upkeep of churchyard – discussion on how the money is spent. Contributions in the past have helped with the general upkeep and maintenance of the church and churchyard. As the PC had not contributed any monies in the last financial year Councillor J Weed proposed that the PC contribute £600. Seconded Cllr A Coe. All agreed. A letter to be sent suggesting that some of the money be used to tidy up the graveyard on the right. In addition the letter to state that the PC will be consulting with the Parish as to how it would like available monies to be spent in the future. | |
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121.2 |
County Council Budget leaflet – seen by all councillors, no comments made. | |
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121.3 |
Parish Electoral Review – suggesting amalgamation of Sibson cum Stibbington PC with Waternewton PC. Implications discussed. If anyone has any comments then they need to be forwarded to Hunts DC by 30/3/07. | |
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121.4 |
Post watch – DTI consultation document. Councillors agreed that they want to be involved in order to help keep the Post Office in Wansford open. Copy of the documents to be given to the Post Office. | |
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121.5 |
Cambs and PBoro Ass of Local Councils Huntingdon District Ass meeting and other correspondence. Meetings to be held 23/5/07, 20/8/07 and 14/11/07. Clerk has details if any Councillor wishes to attend. | |
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121.6 |
Allowances to Parish Councillors – Chair is entitled to draw £280. Cllr S German will not be drawing any monies. | |
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121.7 |
Hunts DC public meetings schedule – schedule is already on notice board. Clerk has a copy if required. | |
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121.8 |
EEAPTC News letter – no action to be taken. | |
| 121.9 | Seeking Sustainable Health Services for the People of Huntingdonshire – booklets seen by all councillors and further copies handed out to residents in attendance. Clerk has more copies for anyone interested. | |
| 121.10 | Footpath link – Footpath no 2 – footpath already exists and is signposted. No further action. | |
| 121.11 | Registration of financial and other interests – any changes. Will be completed after AGM. Clerk to give Cllr J Weed copy to fill in straight away as he had moved house. | |
| 122 | Correspondence from Residents of the Parish | |
| 122.1 | Footpath along Elton Road – discussion took place regarding safety and the impact the proposed path might have on local amenities. In principal councillors would support the proposal on the grounds that it should encourage use of local facilities and form a safe pedestrian route. Clerk to write to resident to explain this and suggest the resident now writes to Hunts DC. | |
| 123 | Questions from Councillors – none | |
| 124 | Reports | |
| 124.1 | Crime Report (Cllr Coe) – 9 crimes have been reported by Mr B Chamberlain, Police Community Support Officer. He has agreed to attend APM on 10/4/07. | |
| 124.2 | North and West Huntingdonshire Safer Neighbourhood Panel Meeting (Cllr Coe) – still awaiting date of meeting. | |
| 124.3 | Parish Plan Update (Cllr German)- to be discussed in June. | |
| 124.4 | Risk assessments (Cllr Bradshaw) – everyone has had copies of the risk assessments. Responsibility for their implementation to be discussed at AGM, 8/5/07. | S111 local government act 1972 |
| 124.5 | Quality Council Status Meeting (Cllr Coe) – to be discussed in closed meeting in after AGM. | |
| 125 | Any Other Matters (Information/Questions Only – No Decisions)·1 CALC – consultation on Code of Conduct as per government White Paper
·2 Freedom of Information and Data Protection – impact on PC. ·3 Dates for mobile library – to be put on notice board and website. ·4 Society of Local Council Clerks – clerk to check with CALC. ·5 Development Control Panel – Sibson cum Stibbington not affected. ·6 Countryside access information passed to Cllr I Turner ·7 Outreach service – ended last month. Cllr A Coe completed questionnaire. ·8 Parish paths – return completed. ·9 Arts diary ·10 Advertising banner appeared on flyover. ·11 Hunts DC Standards Committee meeting information received. ·12 Parking outside Haycock. Clerk to write requesting that the Haycock ask visitors to show consideration when parking. |
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| 126 | Proposals and Recommendations – none | |
| 127 | Impact of Resolutions on Crime Management in this Parish – none | S17 Crime & Disorder Act 1998 |
| Meeting closed at 8.55pm.Date of Next Meeting | ||
| Annual Parish Meeting – Tuesday, 10th April 2007 7.30pm at The Environment Centre, Stibbington | ||
| Tuesday, 8th May 2007 7.30pm at The Environment Centre, Stibbington |
April 2007 – Annual Parish Meeting
The Annual Parish Meeting for Sibson cum Stibbington Parish was held at The Environment Centre, Stibbington on Tuesday, 10th April 2007 at 7.30pm.
There were 4 members of the public present, 5 members of the Council, the Clerk, PCSO B Chamberlain and PCSO A Holder.
The Chairman, Cllr German opened the meeting, at 7.30pm and welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Business Discussed
Apologies for absence – Councillor M Bradshaw and Councillor J White
The Chairman welcomed PCSOs Chamberlain and Holder to the meeting and invited them to make their report. Their report included
· A breakdown of crime figures for the parish during the last year. Of the 61 reported incidents 22 were road related. The remaining 39 included burglaries, thefts, noise nuisance, shop lifting, criminal damage and fraud. A full break down is held by the clerk should anyone wish to see it.
· Neighbourhood Watch scheme has been restarted. Contact Mr R Cawood 15b Great North Road, Stibbington, phone 782147 if you would like any details. He is also looking for people to represent their local area.
· E-COPS has been introduced. This is a free e-mail newsletter from Cambridgeshire Constabulary and complements Neighbourhood Watch. It is a way of keeping up to date with community news and policing in the area and is updated every 14 days. Residents can join the scheme by visiting www.cambs.police.uk/signup/ecops or phoning 0845 456 4564.
· Question was raised about vehicles speeding along Elton Road into Wansford. PCSO Chamberlain requested that residents reported their concerns by phoning 0845 4564564. This is a non emergency number. The more recorded calls there are the more likely that someone will attend the incident.
· Peoples Panel has been set up in North West Hunts. This is to give people the opportunity to express their opinions and concerns. The above concern regarding speeding will be raised at the Peoples Panel.
· 2nd question regarding overweight lorries using the bridge – if registration number and company details are phoned in on above number then the PCSOs can contact the haulier.
· 3rd question regarding crime figures for road related incidents A1 Stibbington – could this figure be broken down for the Parish Council.
· 4th question regarding lorries parking in the bay near the Environment Centre. Police unable to take any action as the lorry is not causing an obstruction. On occasions just a trailer unit has been left in the bay. PCSO Chamberlain reported that they work very closely with VOSA and it may be necessary to contact them about this.
The Chairman thanked PCSOs Chamberlain and Holder.
The Chairman gave a report of the activities of the parish council over the last year which included the following:
Elections
Legal issues including the increased precept.
Resignation of the clerk. Mrs S Mulley and appointment of new clerk Mrs S Kudlinski
Planning applications
Sibson Airfield
Waste Management Plant
Parish Council website
Thanks to members of the council
A copy of his report can be obtained from the clerk.
The Draft accounts for 2006-7 were circulated and there were no questions, but a suggestion was made that the costs for street lighting were investigated. The clerk also explained that the Parish Council did have an obligation to maintain enough money in reserve to pay for a year of essential expenses in case of any emergency.
Cllr German asked the floor for any questions. No questions were raised as several had been asked during the crime report.
Cllr German thanked everyone for attending and closed the meeting, at 8.10pm. The next meeting will be the Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday, 8th May 2007 at the Environment Centre, Stibbington at 7.30pm.
May 2007
The meeting of the Parish Council was held at The Environment Centre, Stibbington on Tuesday 8th May 2007 at 7.30pm.
Present:
| Councillor S German | Councillor J White | Mrs S Kudlinski (Clerk) |
| Councillor P Gatheral | Councillor I Turner | |
Councillors were in attendance from 7.30pm. 3 members of the public also attended
No questions were raised by members of the public.
The Chairman officially handed over to Councillor P Gatheral, as vice chair, to open the meeting, which then opened at 7.30pm.
Business Discussed
| 1 | (Annual) Election of Chairman – Cllr P Gatheral proposed that Cllr S German be elected chairman for the following year. Seconded by Cllr I Turner | ||||||||||
| 2 | Declaration of Acceptance of Office | ||||||||||
| 2.1 | – From Chairman – office accepted and declaration signed by Cllr German | ||||||||||
| 2.2 | – From ALL Members – not necessary as this is not an election year. | ||||||||||
| 3 | Election of Other Officers/Representatives – It was proposed by Cllr S German and seconded by Cllr J White that all representatives should remain the same as the previous year. | ||||||||||
| 3.1 | Vice ChairpersonCllr Gatheral appointed. Proposed by Cllr S German and seconded by Cllr J White | ||||||||||
| 3.2 | Street Lights Representative Cllr Weed appointed. | ||||||||||
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3.3 |
Cambridgeshire Association of Local Councils RepresentativeCllr White appointed. | ||||||||||
| 3.4 | Christie Hall Management Committee RepresentativeCllr Weed appointed. | ||||||||||
| 3.5 | Tree WardenIt was agreed that Mary Marleau would remain as Tree Warden for the village and she would liaise closely with the Parish Council regarding spending decisions.
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| 3.6 | Church RepresentativeCllr German appointed. | ||||||||||
| 3.8 | Parish Footpaths and Bridleways RepresentativeCllr Turner appointed as the Parish Footpaths and Bridleways Representative and he would liaise closely with Mrs Marleau. | ||||||||||
| 3.9 | Police Liaison Representative Cllr Coe appointed. | ||||||||||
| 3.10 | Road Safety Representative Cllr Coe appointed. | ||||||||||
| 3.11 | Planning and Development and Land Issues Representative(s)It was agreed planning matters would be reviewed by full council. | ||||||||||
| 3.12 | Parish Maintenance Representative Cllr Coe appointed. | ||||||||||
| 3.13 | Finance RepresentativeCllrs German & Gatheral were appointed. | ||||||||||
| 3.14 | Health and Safety Representative Cllr Bradshaw appointed. | ||||||||||
| 3.15 | Line Manager for ClerkIt was agreed that Cllr German would be the line manager for the Clerk. | ||||||||||
| 3.16 | Thornhaugh Development Action Group Cllr Gatheral & Cllr Bradshaw appointed. | ||||||||||
| 3.17 | Any Other Representations – none at present | ||||||||||
| 4 | Review of Subscriptions | ||||||||||
| 4.1 | Cambs Association of Local Councils – subscription for 2007/2008 to be £116.62. All present agreed that this would continue. | ||||||||||
| 4.2 | ACRE – included in the insurance premium £25 per annum. All present agreed that this would continue. | ||||||||||
| 5 | Inspection of Deeds – none | ||||||||||
| 6 | Apologies for Absence – Cllr A Coe, Cllr M Bradshaw and Cllr J Weed | ||||||||||
| 7 | Declaration of Interest (for items on the agenda) – Cllr S German declared a personal interest as he is known to the owners in the planning applications to be discussed for the Haycock Hotel and Stibbington Hall. | ||||||||||
| 8 | Minutes of Previous Meetings | ||||||||||
| 8.1 | Approval of Minutes of Meeting 13th March 2007 – declared to be a true record of the meeting. | ||||||||||
| 8.2 | Review of Actions from Meeting 13th March 2007 (Information Only)Second parish notice board refurbishment. Cllr P Gatheral has spoken to Mr C Price who has refurbished to notice board. | ||||||||||
| 8.3 | Review Minutes of Annual Parish Meeting 10th April 2007- clerk omitted apologies for absence from Cllr J White. This will be corrected on the signed copy of the minutes. All other business declared to be a true record of the meeting. | ||||||||||
| 9 | Business Expressly Required by Statute | ||||||||||
| 9.1 | Review Council Insurance – the insurance policy was discussed. The cover it provided was considered enough for the Parish Council’s purposes. | ||||||||||
| 9.2 | Review Standing Orders including Complaints Procedure – these had not changed from the previous year and were considered appropriate for the needs of the Parish Council. These could now be put onto the website ready for its launch. | ||||||||||
| 9.3 | Review Financial Regulations – Cllr P Gatheral pointed out that all Councillors were responsible for the council’s financial affairs and that the regulations should be discussed in more detail at the next meeting. | ||||||||||
| 9.4 | Review Financial Risk Assessment Cllr P Gatheral pointed out that all Councillors were responsible for the council’s financial affairs and that the financial risk assessment should be discussed in more detail at the next meeting. | ||||||||||
| 9.5 | Review Risk Assessments –in the absence of Cllr Bradshaw review of these to be deferred to next meeting. | ||||||||||
| 9.6 | Review Clerk’s Terms and Conditions | ||||||||||
| 9.6.1 | Job Description as Clerk – agreed | ||||||||||
| 9.6.2 | Job Description as RFO – agreed | ||||||||||
| 9.6.3 | Confirmation of Scale of Pay 2007/8 to be SCP 18 – agreed | ||||||||||
| 9.6.4 | Expenses – agreed | ||||||||||
| 9.7 | Review Internal Auditor Services To consider retaining the services of an Internal Auditor for this Parish Council and the frequency of his checks, currently once a year. 2 independent internal auditors (IIA) were recommended by CALC and also Mr G Russell of Wansford had also agreed in principle to act as IIA. Councillors discussed the cost and location of the 3 proposed IIAs as well as the frequency of audits being increased to twice a year. Cllr P Gatheral proposed that Mr G Russell be appointed to act as IIA twice a year if he was able to do this. Seconded Cllr S German. | ||||||||||
| 9.8 | Review Freedom of Information Publication Scheme – it was agreed that this was in order and did not need amending or updating. | ||||||||||
| 9.9 | Approve Updated Asset Register – discuss mobile phone. The mobile phone is not being used and is not actually worth anything. All other assets remain the same. | ||||||||||
| 1010.1 | Financial AccountsAccounts @ 30th April 2007 community account £132.87
premium account £7132.95 |
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| 10.2 | Accounts checked by Cllr Gatheral – end of year accounts have been checked by Cllr P Gatheral and are now ready for the IIA and end of year return and audit. | ||||||||||
| 10.3 | Notice of Appointment of Date For The Exercise of Electors Rights Council to agree that subject to the Annual Statement of Governance being approved by Council (See item 24) this notice to be posted on Thursday, 17th May, with accounts (2006/7) being made available between Friday, 1st June and Thursday, 28th June (20 working days) 4pm – 8pm, by appointment with the Clerk, at a venue to be agreed, with a councillor in attendance. Submission will then be made to the External Auditors by the 2nd July 2007. All present agreed. | Accounts & Audit Regulations 1996 (SI 1996/590) s9 | |||||||||
| 11 | To Authorise the Following Orders for Payment : Cllr P Gatheral | ||||||||||
| 11.1 | Mrs S Kudlinski (Clerk’s Salary for April 2007 £226.53 less £49.84 tax)
£176.69 |
S111 Local Government Act 1972 | |||||||||
| 11.2 | Mrs S Kudlinski (Travel Expenses)
£22.40 |
S111 Local Government Act 1972 | |||||||||
| 11.3 | Inland Revenue (Tax for the Clerk deducted from Clerk’s salary)
£49.84 |
S111 Local Government Act 1972 | |||||||||
| 11.4 | CALC Invoice annual subscription £116.62 | ||||||||||
| 11.5 | Grant towards upkeep of church grounds £600.00 | ||||||||||
| 11.6 | Local Government Administration Book £50.00 | ||||||||||
| All payments authorised by Cllrs German and Gatheral Total £1015.55 | |||||||||||
| 12 | Planning | ||||||||||
| These applications can be viewed by the public from 7.30pm | |||||||||||
| 12.1 | New Applications | Town & Country Act 1990 Sched 1 Para 8 | |||||||||
| Address | Name | Work | Planning Reference | ||||||||
| 12.1.1 | Land adjacent 21 Great North RoadStibbington | Mr N Cullen for the Environment Agency | Construction of mooring with access and ramp | 0701116FUL | |||||||
| 12.1.2 | Stibbington Hall Church Lane Stibbington | Mr and Mrs R Facer | Alterations and extension to Coach House to provide 2 residential units | 0701193LBC | Site visit to be arranged before a decision is made. See below. | ||||||
| RecommendationThe application is in keeping with the existing buildings and will bring back into use disused buildings.
However the Parish Council is anxious that this will not set a precedent for any future development within the grounds of Stibbington Hall. Concern was also expressed about the treatment of the double door to the front elevation of the Coach House. Whatever material is used needs to be in sympathetic to the surrounding buildings. Sole use of glass was questioned. |
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| 12.1.3 | Haycock HotelLondon Road
Wansford |
Radioflight Ltd | Alteration to entrance to Ballroom | 0701257FUL | Approval recommended because the proposal would not have any detrimental visual affect on the existing building. | ||||||
| 12.1.4 | Haycock HotelLondon Road
Wansford |
Radioflight Ltd | Alterations and extension to Ballroom | 0701258LBC | Approval recommended because the proposal would not have any detrimental visual affect on the existing building. | ||||||
| 12.2 | Amended applications | ||||||||||
| Address | Name | Amendment | Planning Ref | ||||||||
| 12.2.1 | Land adjacent to 27 Roman Drive Stibbington | Messrs Stubbs, Weed and Middleton | Minor change to Bedroom 5 | 0700392REM | Change noted. No recommendation needed. | ||||||
| 12.3 | Current enforcement cases | ||||||||||
| Address | Name | Work | Planning Ref | ||||||||
| 12.3.1 | 27 Elton RoadWansford | Decking on roof | 0700001ENLBC | Information only. Permission not granted and decking to be removed. Site visit planned for week commencing 28/5/07. | |||||||
| 12.3.2 | 31 Great North RoadStibbington | Mr Duggan | Possible internal alterations | 0700025ENURE | Information only. Enforcement officer could not gain access to the property but will continue to try. | ||||||
| 13 | Highways Agency Correspondence – A1 Southbound slip road onto Church Lane, Stibbington.– reply received. Highways Agency would not comment on the fatal accident 30/12/06 as a coroners verdict was still awaited. The retaining wall and crash barriers were considered fit for purpose. The slip road was not designed specifically for local traffic. Councillors present agreed that a letter should be sent to MP Vara expressing how disappointing this reply was and requesting support. Cllr A Coe to be asked for dates of all accidents at this location. | ||||||||||
| 14 | The Local Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) Order 2007 – new statutory instrument. The new model code of conduct was discussed. Councillors felt that they needed more time to review its implications and would do so at the meeting to be held in September. However, it was proposed by Cllr J White that clause 12(2) be adopted. Seconded Cllr I Turner. | ||||||||||
| 15 | Problem with cars, and lorries – Church Lane, Stibbington – all present decided to defer this item until the next meeting. | ||||||||||
| 16 | Double yellow lines outside Stibbington Diner – it had been noted that lorries had been parking on the double yellow lines outside the Stibbington Diner. It was felt that the lines had become indistinct. Letter to be written requesting that the lines be repainted. Clerk to action. Also to be included in the letter a request to repair the path opposite the Post Office as large pot holes had developed. | ||||||||||
| 17 | Sibson airfield – power parachutes – complaints had been received. Cllrs Weed and Coe to speak to the airfield. | ||||||||||
| 18 | Speeding through village – Elton Road into Wansford – discussion took place about various methods for calming traffic. Councillors were reminded that at the Parish Annual Meeting PCSO Chamberlain suggested that all concerns were reported as the more complaints on record the more likely that police would take action. Positioning of any calming measures was also discussed as they would not necessarily have to alter the street scene in Wansford. All agreed that District Councillor Maguire be contacted regarding the above and also to invite him to future meetings. | ||||||||||
| 19 | Correspondence | ||||||||||
| 19.1 | Correspondence from Residents Footpath along Elton Road to Wansford. This was discussed and several safety issues considered i.e. where would the footpath cross the road, where would it start, how many people were likely to use the footpath and should it be extended beyond Water’s Edge? All present agreed to invite the local resident to attend the next meeting so that his proposal could be discussed fully. | ||||||||||
| 19.2 | Correspondence requiring Council’s Attention | ||||||||||
| 19.2.1 | Hunts DC Environment Strategy Stakeholder events- no one able to attend | ||||||||||
| 19.2.2 | Community Information Centre – Outreach Services. Information only as the service had now come to an end. | ||||||||||
| 19.3 | Other Correspondence | ||||||||||
| 19.3.1 | Northamptonshire Minerals and Waste Development Framework – adoption of the development and implementation principles – supplementary planning document. This was handed to Cllr P Gatheral. No action necessary. | ||||||||||
| 19.3.2 | MHB Services Ltd – repair work or maintenance to streetlights. Clerk to contact and ask company to do a site visit in order to be able to price a maintenance plan. Clerk to action. | ||||||||||
| 19.3.3 | Regional gypsy and traveller public engagement event – no one able to attend | ||||||||||
| 19.3.4 | CCC Emergency planning for pandemic flu: burials and planning awareness – no action necessary | ||||||||||
| 19.3.5 | Cambridgeshire ACRE – new community development worker to assist with Parish Plan. The Parish Plan to be discussed at a closed meeting in June. The community development worker’s offer of help to be taken up. | ||||||||||
| 19.3.6 | Cambs and Peterborough Fire Service – leaflet ‘Have your say’ service improvement plan 2007/8. Leaflets handed out to all interested. No further action necessary. | ||||||||||
| 19.3.7 | CALC – details of training available and bulletin. Courses available see clerk for details if interested. CALC bulletin handed out. | ||||||||||
| 19.3.8 | Cambs and P’Boro Ass of Local Councils Hunts Association meeting 23/5/07 – no one able to attend | ||||||||||
| 19.3.9 | Development Control Panel Agenda for meeting 21/5/07 – no one able to attend | ||||||||||
| 19.3.10 | Clerks and Councils Direct Magazine – handed out for Councillors to read. | ||||||||||
| 20 | Questions from Councillors | ||||||||||
| 21 | Reports | ||||||||||
| 21.1 | Crime Report – letter received from PCSO B Chamberlain reporting that he will be able to attend meetings only twice a year. Cllr J White reported an attempted break-in at Orpen House, Stibbington and that the police had attended promptly. | ||||||||||
| 21.2 | Internal Audit Report 2006/7 (Clerk) – To be carried out by Mr G Russell of Wansford in accordance with the Parish Council’s financial regulations. | ||||||||||
| 22 | Any Other Parish Information – none | ||||||||||
| 23 | Proposals and Resolutions | ||||||||||
| 23.1 | Banking ArrangementsThat the following Councillors remain bank signatories on both Barclays accounts.
·1 Mr Peter Gatheral ·2 Mr Stephen German ·3 Mr Jon Weed Agreed by all present that these remain the same. |
Power: S111 of Local Government Act 1972 | |||||||||
| 23.2 | Asset Register : That the council approve the Asset Register as complete and accurate. Approved by all present . | Power: S111 of Local Government Act 1972 | |||||||||
| 24 | Annual Return – Annual Governance Statement Following approval of accounts & associated documents & the satisfactory internal audit, that the parish council approve the annual governance statement (section 2) of the Annual Return for the year ending 31st March 2007 and instruct the Chairman & Clerk (RFO) to sign the Annual Return on behalf of the Council.
All the clauses were read out and agreed by all present |
Power: Accounts & Audit Regulations 1996 (SI 1996/590) s 8 | |||||||||
| 25 | Impact of Resolutions on Crime Management in the Parish – none | Power: Crime & Disorder Act 1998 S17 | |||||||||
| 26 | Meeting closed at 9.20pmDate of Next Meeting | ||||||||||
| Tuesday, 3rd July 2007at The Environment Centre, Stibbington at 7.30pm. | |||||||||||
July 2007
The meeting of the Parish Council was held at The Environment Centre, Stibbington on Tuesday, 3rd July 2007 at 7.30pm.
Present:
| Councillor S German | Councillor I Turner | Mrs S Kudlinski (Clerk) |
| Councillor P Gatheral | Councillor M Bradshaw | |
| Councillor A Coe |
Councillors were in attendance from 7.30pm
County Councillor M McGuire was present throughout the meeting
1 member of the public was present, who raised a question about the possibility of a footpath from Water’s Edge into Wansford. 14 houses are currently occupied on the development. County Councillor McGuire was invited to comment. Footways can be provided through the jointly funded minor improvement scheme operated by CCC in conjunction with Hunts DC and the Parish Council. There was discussion about whether a footway was considered as part of the development, but it appears that no such condition was imposed on the developers. The cost of any path was likely to be considerable and disproportionate to the number of people likely to use it. If a footpath was not viable then the resident felt that a speed limit was necessary for the safety of pedestrians. The chairman thanked the resident and agreed to discuss the matter again at the next meeting.
The Chairman, Cllr German opened the meeting, at 7.40pm.
Business Discussed
| 33 | Apologies for Absence – Cllr J White due to work commitments. | |||||
| 34 | Approve Minutes of Meeting – 8th May 2007 These were agreed to be a true and accurate record of this meeting
23rd May 2007 (planning) These were agreed to be a true and accurate record of this meeting 4th June 2007 (planning) These were agreed to be a true and accurate record of this meeting |
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| 35 | Review Actions from Meeting – 8th May 2007·1 Sibson Airfield re power parachutes – Cllrs Coe and Weed. Cllr Coe had spoken to someone at the airfield
·2 Number of reported accidents on A1 slip road to be confirmed – Cllr Coe. There have been 2 serious accidents involving the barrier on the A1 (Sept and Dec) and 7 accidents on the slip road leading from the A1. ·3 Further correspondence with Highways Agency, All present agreed a further letter should be sent to the Highways Agency addressing the points raised in their last letter, with copies being sent to MP S Vara and CC M McGuire ·4 Annual return of accounts to external auditors, Moore Stephens. Acknowledgement of the receipt of the Parish Councils accounts received. ·5 Clerk to check that CCC Highways are to re-do double yellow lines outside Stibbington Diner and road surface in Wansford made safe. CCC Highways state that requests were made to contractors on 1/6/07. CCC Highways have agreed to chase them as nothing appears to have been done. 23rd May 2007 (planning) – none 4th June 2007 (planning) – none |
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| 36 | Declaration of Interest in Business to be Transacted – none that have not already been declared. | |||||
| 37 | Business Expressly Required by Statute | |||||
| 3838.1 | FinanceAccounts @ 30th June 2007 community account £126.07
Business premium account £6132.95 |
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| 38.2 | To Receive ‘Budget Vs Spent’ Report – very little spending so far in this financial year. Everything is within budget. | |||||
| 39 | To Authorise the following Orders for Payment (Cllr Gatheral): | |||||
| 39.1 | Mrs S Kudlinski (Clerk’s Salary for May and June 2007 £226.53 less £49.84 tax )
£176.69 |
S111 Local Government Act 1972 | ||||
| 39.2 | Mrs S Kudlinski (Office Expenses)
£18.42 |
S111 Local Government Act 1972 | ||||
| 39.3 | Mrs S Kudlinski (Travel Expenses)
£22.40 |
S111 Local Government Act 1972 | ||||
| 39.4 | Inland Revenue (Tax for the Clerk)
£49.84 |
S111 Local Government Act 1972 | ||||
| Total £267.35All councillors present agreed that the above payments were in order. | ||||||
| 40 | Planning | |||||
| 40.1 | New Applications These will be on view to the public from 7.30pm | Town & Country Planning Act 1990 Sched 1 Para 8 | ||||
| Name | Address | Work Planned | Planning Ref | Recommendation | ||
| 40.1.1 | Pboro Aero Club | Sibson AirfieldPE8 6NE | Erection of replacement clubhouse | 0701986FUL | Recommend approval | |
| Discussion took place. The council decided to recommend approval because the low lying building would enhance the site and replace the existing temporary buildings. Any increase in membership as a result of the new clubhouse should not have any significant effect on existing services. | ||||||
| 40.1.2 | K McCullagh | 14 Elton RoadWansford
PE8 6JD |
Demolition of conservatory | 0701740LBC | Recommend approval | |
| Discussion took place. The council decided to recommend approval because the demolition of the conservatory will return the building to its original state and can only enhance it. | ||||||
| 40.1.3 | Mr Q Arnold | 19 Elton RdWansford
PE8 6JD |
Variation of condition of planning | 0701633S73 | Recommend approval | |
| Discussion took place. The council decided to recommend approval because the variation in hours/days of use should not cause any detrimental effect. Any increase in business should not cause problems to local residents or businesses as there is on site parking. | ||||||
| 40.2 | Amendments – for information only | |||||
| NameMr J Marshall | AddressLand to rear of 83 Elton Road
Stibbington PE8 6JX |
Work PlannedErection of detached dwelling. | Planning Ref0701507FUL | AmendGarage deleted | ||
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41 |
Review documents | |||||
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41.1 |
Financial regulations – check that everything is carried out satisfactorily. All councillors are aware that Parish Council finances are a joint responsibility. | |||||
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41.2 |
Financial Risk assessment – check that everything is carried out satisfactorily. All councillors are aware that Parish Council finances are a joint responsibility. | |||||
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41.3 |
Risk Assessments – person commissioned to carry out regular risk assessments and frequency confirmed. Risk assessments to be carried out once a year by Cllr M Bradshaw | |||||
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42 |
New Model Code of Conduct 2007– copies delivered before meeting to be reviewed. It was proposed that the PC adopt the new Model Code of Conduct with effect from 1/9/07 and for CALC to arrange to advertise the same. | |||||
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43 |
Problems with cars and lorries – Church Lane, Stibbington. Cllr M Bradshaw had received several complaints but at present there were no particular problems other than the mound of soil deposited on the verge on Church Lane. Clerk to write to West Highways to request removal. Also mentioned was the parking of cars on the side of the road and the footpath as Church Lane bends round to the right. | |||||
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44 |
Speeding through village – Elton Road into Wansford – County Councillor McGuire’s response. CCC has a new policy and intends to impose a 30mph limit in most built up areas in villages. However, CC McGuire felt that it was unlikely that a 30mph limit would be imposed at this location as the police will not enforce it at present. Discussion took place regarding this issue as nothing ever seems to happen. Everyone is asked to keep informing the police of any traffic infringement they notice. Clerk to put in village newsletter requesting residents to let the police know of any incidents however minor. | |||||
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45 |
Independent Internal Auditor – Mr G Russell – expression of thanks. Clerk to formally write to Mr Russell. | |||||
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46 |
Dates for closed meetings to discuss Parish Plan – possible dates include 9/10/07 to discuss the Parish Plan and 23 or 30 October to discuss Quality Council Status. Please let clerk know availability. | |||||
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47 |
Siting of oil tank at 1 Great North Road, Stibbington. Clerk to write to planning department at Hunts DC regarding the siting of the oil tank at the front of the garden at 1 Great North Road as it is unsightly. | |||||
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48 |
Correspondence | |||||
| 48.148.1.1
48.1.2 |
Correspondence from Residents of the Parish –47 letter re footpath along side of A1. Clerk to write to Highways Agency to request that the undergrowth is cut back and the path made safe. Also to be included is the condition of the path outside the garage on the north bound carriageway of the A1.
–48 note to say thank you for contribution to churchyard maintenance. No further action necessary. |
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| 48.2 | Correspondence requiring Council’s Attention | |||||
| 48.2.1 | Seeking sustainable Health Services for people of Huntingdon – documents for information circulated to councillors. | |||||
| 48.2.2 | Notice of withdrawal of Development Plan Document – Core Strategy. Documents for information circulated to councillors. | |||||
| 48.2.3 | Development Control Panel dates and agenda for 2007/2008 – no one able to attend. | |||||
| 48.2.4 | Huntingdonshire in Perspective – DVD. DVD for information circulated to councillors. | |||||
| 48.2.5 | Street naming and numbering – | |||||
| 48.2.6 | Smokefree England – a guide to the new law. For information, no action necessary. | |||||
| 48.2.7 | Hunts Local Development Framework: issues and options consultation on core strategy 2007 and development control policies DPD. Documents for information circulated to councillors. | |||||
| 48.2.8 | Hunts Local Development Framework: issues and options consultation on Huntingdon West area action plan. Documents for information circulated to councillors. | |||||
| 48.2.9 | Hunts Local Development Framework: 2nd consultation on developer contributions towards affordable housing, supplementary planning document. Documents for information circulated to councillors. | |||||
| 48.2.10 | Hunts DC Community Information Centre outreach service – report for information circulated to councillors. | |||||
| 48.2.11 | CCC emergency planning awareness session – Wednesday, 26th September 2007 – no one able to attend. | |||||
| 48.2.12 | North Northants Core Spatial Strategy – consultation on site allocation. This is for information only as the parish is not directly affected. | |||||
| 48.2.13 | PCC Public consultation on the Peterborough statement of community involvement submission document. Documents for information circulated to councillors. | |||||
| 48.2.14 | CCC changes to mobile library routes – notice to be placed on village notice boards. | |||||
| 48.2.15 | CCC jointly funded minor improvement schemes – 2008/2009 bidding round. To be considered at subsequent meetings. | |||||
| 48.2.16 | CCC parish path partnership 2007/2008 – letter. No further action necessary. | |||||
| 48.348.3.1
48.3.2 48.3.3 |
Other Correspondence –47 NHS Anglia Support Partnership – application for preliminary consent to provide pharmaceutical services on Elton Road. Information only as no further action is to take place.
–48 Care Network News – leaflet and letter – available, if anyone would like a copy see the clerk. –49 Clerks and Councils Direct – Local Councils Update newsletter available, if anyone would like a copy see the clerk. |
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| 49 | Questions from Councillors 1. Local residents should be notified if anyone in the immediate area was planning a firework display at times other than 5th November as it causes a nuisance to some residents.
2. The hedge round the boundary of the Environment Centre is very overgrown and forces pedestrians off the footpath. Clerk to contact the centre to check who is responsible for its upkeep and then request that the hedges are trimmed. |
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| 50 | Reports | |||||
| 50.1 | Crime Report – report received from PCSO Chamberlain stating number of reported crimes totalling 8. | |||||
| 51 | Any Other Matters (Information/Questions Only – No Decisions)·1 Public meetings Schedule received from Hunts DC and a copy put on notice boards.
·2 Agendas and minutes received for Standards Committee ·3 Notice of current enforcement cases ·4 Development control panel to consider 2 applications in Stibbington ·5 Allotments have been bought, concern expressed about any future development. |
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| 5252.1 | Proposals and RecommendationsAdopt New Model Code of Conduct to take effect from 1/9/07
Proposed by Cllr I Turner, seconded by Cllr J Weed. |
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| 53 | Impact of Resolutions on Crime Management in this Parish – none | S17 Crime & Disorder Act 1998 | ||||
| Date of next meeting – Tuesday, 11th September 2007 to be held at the Environment Centre, Stibbington at 7.30pm | ||||||
September 2007
The meeting of the Parish Council was held at The Environment Centre, Stibbington on Tuesday, 2007 at 7.30pm.
Present:
| Councillor S German | Councillor J White | Mrs S Kudlinski (Clerk) |
| Councillor P Gatheral | Councillor M Bradshaw | |
| Councillor A Coe |
Councillors were in attendance from 7.30pm
5 members of the public were present. Questions were asked about how the problem of traffic speeding along Elton Road was being dealt with. It was felt that the 30mph signs were now only effective for approximately 10% of the time. Locally it is agreed that the problem is getting worse. Some discussion took place about how speed bumps would look and how they would affect the overall appearance of the village. If there was enough local response then it may be possible to hold a public meeting to get all local residents views about the problem. Financing any possible changes was also discussed. This would be revisited as it was already on the agenda see item 66.
The Chairman, Cllr German opened the meeting, at 7.30pm.
Business Discussed
| 57 | Apologies for Absence – Cllr I Turner | |
| 58 | Approve Minutes of Meeting – 3rd July 2007 – These were agreed to be a true and accurate record of this meeting.24th August 2007 (planning) – These were agreed to be a true and accurate record of this meeting. | |
| 59 | Review Actions from Meeting – 3rd July 2007 all matters arising included as separate agenda items.24th July 2007 – none | |
| 60 | Declaration of Interest in Business to be Transacted – none | |
| 61 | Business Expressly Required by Statute – none | |
| 62 | Finance Accounts @ 31st August 2007 – community account £58.72
Business premium account £5946.75 |
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| 63 | To Receive ‘Budget Vs Spent’ Report | |
| 64 | To Authorise the following Orders for Payment (Cllr Gatheral): | |
| 64.1 | Mrs S Kudlinski (Clerk’s Salary for July and August 2007 £125.85 less £27.69 tax )
£98.16 |
S111 Local Government Act 1972 |
| 64.2 | Inland Revenue (Tax for the Clerk)
£27.69 |
S111 Local Government Act 1972 |
| 64.3 | Moore Stephens invoice for annual return £141.00 | |
| Total £266.85All councillors present agreed that the above payments were in order. | ||
| 65 | Annual return for Year ended 31 March 2007 Moore Stephens – annual return received with no queries, everything found to be in order. | |
| 66 | Speeding along Elton Road into Wansford – following the questions raised by the public councillors discussed the need to know all the available options. It was proposed that a public meeting be held and County Cllr McGuire be invited along with PCSO Chamberlain and a representative from CCC Highways. Councillors felt that local residents needed notice that any such meeting might take place and so plenty of warning would be given. It was hoped to get a meeting organised within 6 months. Proposed Cllr P Gatheral. Seconded Cllr A Coe. | |
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67 |
Bonfires causing nuisance – all present agreed that a letter be sent to the local resident that seemed to be causing the nuisance. Clerk to action. | |
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68 |
Overgrown boundary to the Environment Centre Stibbington – this has already been resolved. All overgrown vegetation has been cut back. | |
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69 |
Dialogue links with Wansford Parish Council – It was proposed that a link person should liaise closely with Wansford PC as many problems were shared in the two parishes. Cllr P Gatheral agreed to be the link person. Proposed Cllr S German. Seconded Cllr J White. | |
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70 |
Dates for closed meetings to discuss Parish Plan – possible dates include 9/10/07 to discuss the Parish Plan and 23 or 30 October to discuss Quality Council Status. Clerk to email all councillors and try to set up a meeting for week of 2nd October 2007 if possible. | |
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71 |
Correspondence | |
| 71.1 | Correspondence from Residents of the Parish – none | |
| 71.2 | Correspondence requiring Council’s Attention | |
| 71.2.1 | Cambs and PBoro minerals and Waste plan – changes to timetable for plan preparation – available for information from the clerk. | |
| 71.2.2 | CALC – training courses available. None relevant at present. | |
| 71.2.3 | Neighbourhood Panel Meeting 25th September 2007 – Cllr A Coe to attend. | |
| 71.2.4 | Hunts DC – Shaping the Environment of Huntingdonshire – meeting 19th September 2007 | |
| 71.2.5 | Hunts DC – study on access for those with disabilities – questionnaire. Cllr S German and clerk to complete and return. | |
| 71.2.6 | Hunts DC – Local Development framework – discussion meeting 12th September 2007. No one available to attend. | |
| 71.2.7 | Hunts DC – Polling Districts and Polling places review 2007 – information only. | |
| 71.2.8 | Hunts DC – Clean neighbourhood and environments Act 2005, dog control orders and consultation response sheet. Clerk to complete response form and return to Hunts DC. | |
| 71.2.9 | Hunts DC – refusal of planning application 0701507Ful land at 83 Elton Road Stibbington. Supporting documents for the refusal have been received and are available from the clerk. | |
| 71.2.10 | Hunts DC – smoking in bus shelters – the Health Act 2006 and the Smokefree regulations 2006. Cllr M Bradshaw to put up ‘no smoking’ signs in the 2 bus shelters. | |
| 71.2.11 | Hunts DC – Future of the Post Office network – council motion, précis of debate. For information only. Future of Wansford Post Office not yet known. | |
| 71.2.12 | Hunts DC – New Model Code of Conduct training available (but see also CALC training). No one able to attend. | |
| 71.2.13 | Hunts DC – development control panel meeting 17th September 2007– re planning application 0701402FUL. No one able to attend. | |
| 71.2.14 | Hunts DC – Environment Strategy. Meeting proposed by Hunts DC. Copy of email on disk. | |
| 71.3 | Other Correspondence | |
| 71.3.1 | CCC – Cambs Scrutiny: working to improve services for Cambridgeshire people. Information only, available from clerk or CCC website. | |
| 71.3.2 | Arts diary – details available from clerk. | |
| 71.3.3 | Planning for a Sustainable Future – email. No action necessary. | |
| 71.3.4 | CALC – Post Office Services – email. No action necessary. | |
| 71.3.5 | The Hunts Youth Bank – email. No action necessary. | |
| 72 | Questions from Councillors – the road markings have been done opposite the Haycock. Clerk to check with CCC Highways whether these markings should be there at all. | |
| 73 | Reports – Cllr J White reported that there is currently a planning enforcement issue at 1 Great North Road, Stibbington, regarding the siting of the oil tank. | |
| 73.1 | Crime Report – report received from PCSO Chamberlain. Councillors felt that the report is too generalised and would like clarification about where the crimes are taking place and their exact nature. | |
| 74 | Any Other Matters (Information/Questions Only – No Decisions)·1 Letter received from local resident regarding noise from the tannoy system at Sibson Airfield. Response from Sibson Airfield also received.
·2 Cllr Coe is keeping records of incidents of over flying i.e. date, time, ID number. ·3 Insurance renewal received. ·4 Dates for meeting of Standards Committee ·5 Copy of ‘Clerks and Local Councils Direct’ received. |
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| 75 | Proposals and Recommendations – none | |
| 76 | Impact of Resolutions on Crime Management in this Parish – none | S17 Crime & Disorder Act 1998 |
| Meeting closed at 8.30pmDate of Next Meeting | ||
| Tuesday, 13th November 2007 at 7.30pm at the Environment Centre, Stibbington | ||
November 2007
The meeting of the Parish Council was held at The Environment Centre, Stibbington on Tuesday, 13th November 2007 at 7.30pm.
Present:
| Councillor S German | Councillor I Turner | Mrs S Kudlinski (Clerk) |
| Councillor P Gatheral | Councillor J Weed |
Councillors were in attendance from 7.30pm
6 local residents attended.
Points raised by residents – parking and rubbish being left in the road was causing a nuisance to those residents that lived close to the Nene Valley Railway, could the parish council encourage the railway to become more actively involved in sorting these problems out. The Chair agreed that the clerk would write to the railway requesting their cooperation.
The Chairman, Cllr German opened the meeting, at 7.30pm.
Business Discussed
| 81 | Apologies for Absence – Cllr A Coe, Cllr J White, Cllr M Bradshaw | |||||||
| 82 | Approve Minutes of Meeting – 11th September 2007 – councillor J Weed was omitted from the councillors present. Clerk to correct this. The rest of the minutes were agreed to be a true and accurate record of this meeting. 30th October 2007 (planning) These were agreed to be a true and accurate record of this meeting. | |||||||
| 83 | Review Actions from Meeting – 11th September 2007 – any matters arising included as separate agenda items. Cllr P Gatheral had met with the Chair of Wansford Parish Council as suggested in point 69. It was agreed that close links would be beneficial to both parishes.30th October 2007 (planning) – none | |||||||
| 84 | Declaration of Interest in Business to be Transacted – Cllr J Weed had personal prejudicial interest in point 88.1.1 and agreed to leave the meeting when this was discussed. Cllr P Gatheral also known to applicants. | |||||||
| 85 | Business Expressly Required by Statute – none | |||||||
| 86.1 | Finance Accounts @ 31st October 2007 – community account £5787.19
Business premium account £5320.90 |
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| 86.2 | To Receive ‘Budget Vs Spent’ Report | |||||||
| To Authorise the following Orders for Payment (Cllr Gatheral): all payments agreed. | ||||||||
| 87.1 | Mrs S Kudlinski (Clerk’s Salary for October 2007 £164.30 less £36.15 tax )
£128.15 |
S111 Local Government Act 1972 | ||||||
| 87.3 | Mrs S Kudlinski (Travel Expenses)
£11.20 |
S111 Local Government Act 1972 | ||||||
| 87.4 | Inland Revenue (Tax for the Clerk)
£36.15 |
S111 Local Government Act 1972 | ||||||
| 87.5 | Suffolk Acre Insurance Services £406.01 | S111 Local Government Act 1972 | ||||||
| 87.6 | CALC invoice for New Model Code of Conduct Advert £24.00 | S111 Local Government Act 1972 | ||||||
| Total £605.51 | ||||||||
| 88 | Planning | |||||||
| 88.1 | New Applications These will be on view to the public from 7.10pm | |||||||
| Name | Address | Work Planned | Planning Ref | Recommendation | Town & Country Planning Act 1990 Sched 1 Para 8 | |||
| 88.1.1 Cllr J Weed left the meeting | Mr P Stubbs | The Old Coach Hse, London Road, Wansford | Erection of Orangery | 0703511FUL | Recommended approval because the proposal would have no detrimental effect on neighbouring properties. | |||
| 88.2Cllr J Weed returned to meeting | Determinations | |||||||
| Name | Address | Nature | Planning Ref | Decision | ||||
| 88.2.1 | 27 Elton Rd Wansford | Decking on roof – listed building | 0700001ENLBCA | Case closed | Informa- tion only | |||
| 88.2.2 | The Old Bakery31 Gt North Rd, Stibbington | Residential use | 0700025ENURES | Case closed | Informa- tion only | |||
| 88.2.3 | Stibbington HallChurch Lane
Stibbington |
Engineering operation | 0700096ENENG | Case closed | Informa- tion only | |||
| 88.2.4 | Land adj 3 Gt North Road Stibbington | Domestic oil tank installation | 0700129ENENG | Seeking advice | Informa- tion only | |||
| 88.2.5 | Mr J Marshall | Land at 83 Elton Road Stibbington | Erection of dwelling | 0701507FUL | Appeal | Informa- tion only | ||
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Date for open meeting regarding traffic speeding along Elton Road into Wansford – date set as Thursday 10th January 2008. Meeting to be held at the Christie Hall, Wansford from 7.30pm | |||||||
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Correspondence | |||||||
| 90.1 | Correspondence from Residents of the Parish – none received | |||||||
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Correspondence requiring Council’s Attention ·1 Development control panel agenda for meeting 19 November 2007 – Cllr J weed to attend
·2 Precept request 2008/2009 – after discussion precept request to be £11000. Proposed Cllr Gatheral seconded Cllr Weed ·3 Parish Plan information received date to be set for meeting – to be held in February. Clerk to contact Cambs ACRE again. |
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90.3.2 90.3.3 90.3.4 90.3.5 90.3.6 90.3.7 90.3.8 90.3.9
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Other Correspondence ·1 Northants CC – Minerals and Waste development framework – preferred options for the core strategy and locations for waste and minerals development – information only.
·2 North Northants recommended pre examination changes to North Northants Core Spatial Strategy – for information only. ·3 CCC – slow down on roads near rivers campaign. Leaflets available from clerk. ·4 CCC – passenger transport in Cambridgeshire review – information only ·5 CPALC meeting 14th November 2007 agenda – no one able to attend ·6 CPALC AGM date changed to 2nd February 2008 – no one able to attend ·7 CPALC bulletin – available from clerk ·8 Cambs Police – panel meeting 3rd December 2007 – no one able to attend ·9 Hunts Citizens Advice Bureau – letter requesting contribution to funds – no funds available ·10 GO East – consultation on appropriate assessment for the draft Regional Spatial Strategy for the East of England – information only ·11 Arts Diary for November/December – available from clerk ·12 Clerks and Councils Direct magazine – available from clerk
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| 91 | Questions from Councillors – none | |||||||
| 92 | Reports – none | |||||||
| 92.1 | Crime Report – nothing received | |||||||
| 93 | Any Other Matters (Information/Questions Only – No Decisions) – It was reported that there had been some unpleasant behaviour in the village during Halloween. Real distress had been caused to several residents by the anti social behaviour of a small minority of people and councillors had received complaints. The police had not been called. Clerk to mention this in the next article for Living Villages in the hope that it would not reoccur next year. | |||||||
| 94 | Proposals and Recommendations – none | |||||||
| 95 | Impact of Resolutions on Crime Management in this Parish – none | S17 Crime & Disorder Act 1998 | ||||||
| 96 | Date of Next Meeting | |||||||
| Tuesday, 15th January 2008 at 7.30pm at the Environment Centre, Stibbington | ||||||||