Over the Jubilee Bank Holiday we would like to display any photographs/newspaper cuttings/certificates, in fact anything that reminds us of events that have happened in the Giddings, over the last 70 years……it may be pantos, various clubs, sporting activities, groups, societies, fetes, community picnics and dances to name just a few.
Have you anything that we could use and put on display? Please help us if you can by making sure any personal memorabilia you have is clearly identifiable with the date and event name and also clearly marked with your name and contact no. The cut off date for getting those memories out of the attic and over to us is the end of April so there’s not much time.
All will be brought together for the Jubilee Bank Holiday and displayed at the Village Hall for everyone to come along and share the memories….
Notification has been received this evening that work will commence on roads around the parish to complete the next stage of the Local Highways Improvement programme. The work starts tomorrow, Wednesday 23rd February, and is anticipated to take place until Friday. This will affect Chapel End, Main Street, Mill Road, Luddington Road and Milking Slade Lane at various times over the next few days.
From Cambridgeshire County Council Highways Department:
To ensure works are carried out safely and efficiently, stop/ go boards will be used as part of the traffic management between 07.30 am and 17.30 pm.
Access will be maintained for properties and businesses, however, there might be some delays depending on the activities being carried out on site. Traffic management operatives will be on site to assist anyone.
Please note that due to the nature of our works, there will be some noise generated when carrying out the works. This is unfortunately unavoidable, however, we will endeavor to complete them in a timely manner in order to minimise disruption to the residents.
We thank you in advance for your co-operation and understanding during this time. If you have any further queries or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Minutes of the meeting held at Great Gidding Village Hall on Tuesday 18th January 2022
Present: Cllrs Pudney, Bolton and Macaig, and the Clerk. District Councillor Alban joined later in the meeting.
139.21 Cllr Pudney, Vice Chairman, welcomed those present to the meeting.
140.21 To receive apologies and reasons for absence
Cllr Hodson – ill health
141.21 There were no declarations of Disclosable Interests for items on the Agenda
142.21 No members of the Public & Press were present
143.21 Minutes of the meeting held on 21st December 2021 were confirmed as a true and correct record by Cllr Pudney and seconded by Cllr Macaig
144.21 Matters arising from those Minutes that will not be discussed as an agenda item.
145.21 To receive reports from Councillors and Clerk:
Clerk – Gidding Parochial Church Council plan to hold a service to commemorate the Queens Jubilee and had offered to attend a meeting to discuss plans for other events.
Cllr Macaig proposed a Queen’s Jubilee event based on 1952, he suggested involving the Pub in plans too.
Clerk – an email had been received from the Enforcement Officer from HuntsDC Planning Department regarding 65 Main Street, Councillors expressed their disappointment at this decision and asked that this be fed back to Planning Department. This was mentioned to District Councillor Alban when he joined the meeting, he requested sight of all correspondence on this matter.
Clerk – volunteer gritters required for footpaths – an item will be added to Gidding News.
Cllr Pudney advised, in recent days a Parishioner has slipped on ice in Chapel End, resulting in a badly broken leg, another Parishioner had broken her arm last year as a result of slipping nearby. Cllr Pudney suggested a further salt bin, to be sited near the crossroads or on the green to enable residents to grit this area, the existing salt bin is on the bend, necessitating a climb up the icy road – Clerk will make enquiries. There is a constant water leak/spring leak that makes an area of Chapel End wet and icy, Anglian Water have dug up the road to investigate and/or repair, but the problem remains. Clerk was requested to report to Anglian Water.
Cllr Pudney added details of the forthcoming closure of Luddington Road (between 15 – 17 February) to Facebook.
No further Councillor reports.
146.21 FINANCIAL MATTERS:
a) Bank statements for Parish Council account were viewed – no comments
b) to note the Cashflow spreadsheet and Budget Forecast – Councillors requested an item on the February agenda to discuss Finance.
c) the following payments were approved for payment by Cllrs Pudney and Macaig:
Who
What for
TOTAL
VAT
Authorised
Authorised
48
Viking
Stationery and office supplies
153.73
25.62
JRT
47
J R Trolove
Wages for November (24.5 hours)
Xxx
~
JRT
d) Clerk’s working hours between 1st and 31st December (18 hours) – approved by Cllrs Pudney and Macaig
*** District Councillor Alban joined the meeting at this point and gave his report. He advised that District Council will set the annual budget in February.
The District Council are likely to introduce Civil Parking Enforcement to alleviate problems with parking on yellow lines in urban areas and around schools etc.
Proposed plans for another distribution park at Junction 17 (Haddon Services) off the A1/A605 and a solar park at Morborne are causes for concern for many parishes in the vicinity.
District Councillor Alban will follow up the enforcement issue for Mill Road, in addition to enquiring about 65 Main Street (See 145.21)
District Councillor Alban left the meeting.
147.21 Planning Applications and Planning matters:
a) Proposal: Ash T1 – Crown lift to 5.4m above ground level. crown reduce to be in line with pavement and give a minimum 50cm gap to adjacent lamppost. Site Address: 6 Dells Close Great Gidding Huntingdon Reference: 21/02777/TREE
There were no observations for or against this application.
b) CambsCC email dated 12/1/2022 outlining 40 MPH limits around village, connected with LHI bid – it was felt that as this Parish Council proposed the changes, we could not comment.
148.21 Recreation Field Update
Grass cutting contract – Councillors agreed to continue with Bradgate as the contractor, for 12 cuts a year, with additional cuts as and when requested.
Cllr Macaig requested Planning Department of HuntsDC to update him on the MUGA planning application and was advised that further contact would be made by the end of January.
Cllr Macaig will collect oak to make replacement bench slats.
149.21 Training opportunities for Councillors and Clerk
January 29th Councillor training 9AM to 3.30PM
February 16th – Councillor Training, split session – 6.30 to 9PM
23rd – Councillor training, split session – 6.30 to 9PM
More online training options are now being offered by CAPALC and details are shared on their monthly newssheet, a copy of which is forwarded to Councillors.
150.21 Gidding News – Cllr Bolton had made some amendments to the draft and offered to resolve the layout on “Publisher”.
Clerk is awaiting prices for a 4 page issue
Cllr Macaig requested further detail be added to the Neighbourhood Plan item, with an indication that this process will start in Summer 2022.
151.21 Correspondence received since 21st December 2021 (other than that discussed in agenda items above). There were no comments or observations on the following items.
a) email dated 4/1/2022 from CAPALC – introducing Nimble e-learning
b) email dated 5/1/2022 from CambsCC – flood risk information – 15 page document, please ask Clerk if you wish to see a copy
c) email dated 6/1/2022 from Police & Crime Commissioner – increase precept to cover policing costs also email from CambsCC dated 13/1/2022
d) email dated 6/1/2022 – ACRE briefing on COVID requirements for community buildings
e) email dated 6/1/2022 from Economic Development Huntingdonshire.gov.uk weekly briefing
f) email dated 11/1/2022 from Road Victims Trust – outline of their charity and support available – 15 pages of articles and photographs, please ask Clerk if you wish to see a copy
g) email dated 12/1/2022 from NALC – update
h) email dated 13/1/2022 from North Northamptonshire Council re.Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) – seeking sites for development
i) email dated 12/1/2022 from Think Communities Huntingdonshire – latest news, 12 page document, please ask Clerk if you wish to see a copy
152.21 Items for decisions at next meeting:
Finance review
Prepare for Co-option of Parish Councillor
Queens Jubilee 2022 – discussion of ideas
153.21 The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 15 February 2022
starting at 1930 hours in the Village Hall, Great Gidding.
Minutes of the meeting held at Great Gidding Village Hall on Tuesday 21st December 2021
Present: Cllrs Hodson, Hill, and Pudney, and the Clerk. 1 Member of the public present
124.21 The Chairman welcomed those present to the meeting
125.21 Apologies were received from:
County Councillor Gardener and District Councillor Alban – ill health
Parish Councillor Bolton – health grounds
126.21 Member’s declarations of Disclosable Interests for items on the Agenda:
The Parish Clerk declared a financial interest for 132.21 (see below) and will leave the meeting for this discussion, a Parish Councillor will minute this item.
All Parish Councillors declared an interest in item 132.21 as they know the applicants but as there is no personal financial gain, and no other means of hearing the planning application, they continued.
127.21 There were no members of the Press present. Andrew Middleditch of Messrs Bletsoes attended for item 132.21
128.21 Minutes of the meeting held on 16th November 2021 were confirmed as a true and correct record – agreed by Councillor Hill and seconded by Councillor Pudney
129.21 There were no matters arising from those Minutes.
130.21 Reports from Councillors and Clerk:
Councillor Pudney has recently reported the bags of rubbish that have been deposited in Back Lane and advised that the sewage/slurry that was dumped some weeks ago has still not been cleared (the incident was reported to HuntsDC (?) by a member of the public on Saturday 20th November, the day that it occurred), Clerk will follow this report (* this was reported to DEFRA, Clerk completed online HuntsDC report on 22/12/2021)
Councillor Hill – nothing to report
Councillor Hodson advised that the bell has been replaced on the School roof today.
As this was to be Councillor Hill’s last Parish Council meeting, he thanked him for his time, input and support over the last few years.
131.21 FINANCIAL MATTERS:
a) to note Barclays Bank statements
b) to note the Cashflow spreadsheet and Budget Forecast – Cllr Hodson explained that the entries in respect of the Allotment rental had been assigned to the Contingency Budget, and will be included as a separate Allotment budget in the next financial year.
Cllr Pudney confirmed that he has been approved as a signatory on the bank accounts for the Parish Council, Village Hall & Recreation Ground but also The Gidding Charity – this latter item was an error by Barclays, but it was agreed that he should remain as a signatory on the Charity account.
c) The following online payment was approved:
Who
What for
TOTAL
VAT
Authorised
Authorised
J R Trolove
Wages for October (27.5 hours)
Xxx
~
JRT
PH
d) Clerk’s hours worked between 1st and 30th November (24.5 hours) were approved by Cllrs Hill and Pudney
132.21 Planning Applications and Planning matters:
The Parish Clerk left the meeting at this point …
Andrew Middleditch of Messrs Bletsoes shared information regarding the application and answered questions from Parish Councillors.
Reference: 21/02188/OUT
Proposal: Residential Development of up to 9 dwellings. Site Address: 91 Main Street Great Gidding Huntingdon
*** Parish Clerk returned to the meeting.
There were no objections heard or received in respect of the proposed development.
Parish Councillors wished to submit approval of the application, with the following comments:
The proposed development retains the character of the village.
The type of housing proposed, and the families that live in those properties, will bring benefit to village amenities, such as the school.
Clerk will submit the response to Huntingdonshire District Council.
133.21 Recreation Field Update:
a) Anglian Water have acknowledged the instruction to terminate the water supply to the toilet unit and advised that this will be carried out within 90 working days (Customer Ref: 230118301)
b) annual safety inspection – nothing heard from Wicksteed
134.21 Training opportunities for Councillors and Clerk
January 29th Councillor training 9AM to 3.30PM
February 16th – Councillor Training, split session – 6.30 to 9PM
23rd – Councillor training, split session – 6.30 to 9PM
135.21 Gidding News – draft copy was made available prior to the meeting. Clerk requested that any additional items/information be sent to her ASAP to enable this issue to be approved and then printed immediately after the January meeting. As there are now 3 vacancies for Parish Councillors this will be a focus of the newsletter.
136.21 Correspondence received since 16th November 2021 (other than that discussed in agenda items above).
a) Email dated 17/11/2021 – Highways Dept confirmation of Mill Road/Luddington Road scheme – Cllr Hill will continue his involvement with Local Highways Initiative bids and the speed sign.
b) email dated 17/11/2021 – via CambsACRE, details of Fenland Rural Touring Scheme – live performance, cinema screenings, arts events
c) from HuntsDC – COVID-19: Weekly Bulletin 18/11, 25/11, 2/12 and 9/12/2021
d) email dated 19/11/2021 – NALC legal update (copy available on request), weekly updates, NALC Events, (forwarded to Councillors),
e) email dated 19/11/2021 – Neighbourhood Watch regarding hacking, online shopping scams, lottery scams, New Police and Crime Plan For Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Keep Burglars Away this Christmas , December newsletter (copies available on request) and other emails throughout the month
f) email dated 19/11/2021 – Hunts DC One Leisure active lifestyle PSI classes – information
g) email dated 22/11/2021 – Hunts DC confirmation of receipt of CIL return and notification of publication
h) email dated 22/11/2021 – Hunts DC regarding 2022 elections, Council Tax and more
i) email dated 23/11/2021 – Hunts DC dates for bin collections altered by bank holidays
j) email dated 23/11/2021 – via Cambs ACRE, forwarding details on Charity Commission guidance on safeguarding
l) email dated 26/11/2021 – Greater Peterborough Partnership Making Connections: have your say on greener travel in Greater Cambridge – consultation process ended 20th December
m) email dated 29/11/2021-Hunts DC “Huntingdonshire District Council launch Growth Grant Scheme” – copy available on request
n) email dated 30/11/2021 – East Anglian Childrens Hospice request for donation
o) email dated 30/11/2021 – Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority update issue 8 – copy available on request
p) email dated 1/12/2021 – CambsCC Highways Dept inn response to report of surface erosion of Milking Slade Lane
q) email dated 1/12/2021 – Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority – “Have YOUR Say on our budget and our new way of working” – deadline 31/12/2021
r) email dated 3/12/2021 – commemorative ware for Queens Jubilee
s) email dated 8/12/2021 – Cambs CC – free places for children at Christmas holiday schemes.
t)email dated 10/12/2021 – CambsCC details of Cambs Local Councils Conference on 14/1/2021 – Parish Clerk will attend (virtually).
u) email dated 10/12/2021 – via CAPALC, detail of Household Support Fund, open until 31st March 2022
v) email dated 29 November from Hunts DC re. Christmas tree collections for this postcode area
w) email dated 15 December from CambsCC – Cambridgeshire Matters newsletter
x) email dated 24 November from Hunts DC re list of Parish Councillors to appear on their website
y) email dated 16/12/2021 – from CambsACRE – updated COVID requirements for Community buildings.
Minutes of the meeting held at Great Gidding Village Hall on Tuesday 16th November 2021
Present: Cllrs Hodson, Maciag, Hill, and Bolton
109.21 Chairman’s Welcome
110.21 To receive apologies and reasons for absence:
County Councillor Gardener – at another meeting
District Councillor Alban – at another meeting
Councillor Cotton – has resigned due to personal commitments
Councillor Pudney – excessively delayed by accident traffic
111.21 There were no Member’s declaring a Disclosable Interest for items on the Agenda
112.21 No members of the Public or Press were present
113.21 Minutes of the meeting held on 19th October 2021 were confirmed and accepted by Cllrs Hill and Macaig
114.21 Matters arising from those Minutes that will not be discussed as an agenda item:
Cllr Bolton – following on the from climate change discussion (0103.21) at the October meeting, he had contacted a provider of electric charging points and was advised that, at present, they were installing on major roads and urban areas.
Cllr Macaig – has ordered the wood for the Recreation Ground bench, he presented the invoice, and will advise when delivery received.
115.21 To receive reports from Councillors and Clerk:
Cllr Hill – the proposed plan for the 2021-22 Local Highways Improvement Bid has been received (extension to the speed limit areas on Mill Road and Luddington Road and to include Milking Slade Lane and Chapel End). The second post for the Speed Awareness Device has also been included in this scheme. Those present unanimously approved the scheme. Cllr Hill will confirm to Highways Department and request costings for the scheme. The 2022-23 for Little Gidding will be presented in spring 2022.
Cllr Hodson – a parishioner has advised him that the field gate on the Public footpath adjacent to Chapel End Pond has a lock on it (new owner of the field is presently unknown). Clerk will report the restriction to CambsCC.
Cllr Hodson encouraged Councillors to identify new Parish Councillors.
116.21 FINANCIAL MATTERS:
a) Barclays Bank statements noted
b) Cashflow spreadsheet and Budget Forecast were presented by Cllr Hodson, also VAT return had been submitted to HMRC by Clerk
c) PAYMENTS AND ACCOUNTS
Who
What for
TOTAL
VAT
Authorised
Authorised
41
Bradgate Fencing (No 340 )
Grass Cutting
195.12
32.52
JRT +
42
J R Trolove
Wages for September (30 hours)
Xxx
~
JRT
d) to approve Clerk’s hours worked between 1st and 30th October (27.5 hours) Payments and Clerk’s hours approved by Cllrs Hill and Maciag
e) Community Infrastructure Levy Statement for 2020-2021 (deadline for submission 31/12/2021) – approved by Cllrs Hodson and Hill
117.21 Planning Applications and Planning matters:
21/02299 TREE – 8 Dells Close – crown reduction to ash tree
There were no observations, either for or against.
118.21 Recreation Field Update:
a) monthly inspection – Cllr Hodson will forward his written report
b) water supply to toilet – Clerk will complete the paperwork provided by Anglian Water
c) grass cutting contract – Clerk has reminded the contractors that they had completed the number of cuts as set out in the contract.
119.21 Training opportunities for Councillors and Clerk – there were no requests for training this month.
120.21 Gidding News – it was agreed that the next edition would be sent out in Spring 2022 – suggested items to include a report on the results from the Speed Awareness device, update on the Local Highways Scheme, final call for ideas for events etc for the Queens Platinum Jubilee and/or tree planting, request for residents to join the Neighbourhood Plan group, MUGA fundraising
121.21 Correspondence received since 19th October 2021 (other than that discussed in agenda items above).
a) Email dated 22/10/2021 – email re The Queens Platinum Jubilee
b) Email dated 25/10/2021 – Neighbourhood Watch “say no to ASB”
c) Email dated 25/10/2021 – Balfour Beatty street light survey – Clerk has responded – Cllr Macaig remarked on the brightness of street lights and enquired if they were LED, the survey was regarding repairs and service provision
d) Email dated 27/10/2021 – Cambs ACRE re. Queens Green Canopy – – Cllr Bolton was interested in a tree planting exercise. Clerk advised that there will be a working group in Jubilee Wood in early December, this will identify spaces for trees. Clerk will research what species of trees are available.
g) email dated 3/11/2021 – Mayors office(combined authority) regional transport
h) email dated 5/11/2021 – Chairman of Winwick Parish (Council) re traffic
i) email dated 8/11/2021 – The Library Presents – arts events
j) email dated 8/11/2021 – The Pensions Regulator – re-enrolment – Clerk enquired whether there was a need to re-enrol. This Parish Clerk has declined the offer of a Pension and/or was not eligible, re-enrolment will not be necessary
Minutes of the meeting held at Great Gidding Village Hall on Tuesday 19th October 2021
Present: Cllrs Hodson, Maciag, Hill, Pudney, Bolton, County Councillor Gardener and the Clerk.
093.21 Cllr Hodson, as Chairman, welcomed those present to the meeting.
094.21 Apologies and reasons for absence:
District Councillor Alban – attending other meetings
Councillor Cotton – family commitment
095.21 There were no Member’s declarations of Disclosable Interests for items on the Agenda
096.21 No members of Public or Press were present at the meeting.
097.21 Minutes of the meeting held on 21st September 2021 were accepted.
Cllr Bolton proposed and Cllr Hill seconded.
098.21 There were no matters arising from those Minutes.
099.21 To receive reports from Councillors and Clerk:
County Councillor Gardener:
Councillor Gardener updated on the ting bus service, an “on demand” service for West Hunts villages, which will commence on 25th October. A roadshow will be sited at the Village Hall on the afternoon of Friday 22nd October to promote the bus and how it operates (handouts to be distributed around the Parish).
CambsCC are arranging a Webinar around the subject of Climate Change for November. The County Council aim for the County and its residents to be carbon neutral by 2050.
A new Chief executive is being sought for Cambridge only (no longer a combined role with Peterborough).
Sharon Middleton is now CambsCC Highways Engineer for our area.
Shire Hall at Alconbury Weald is now open for business.
He encouraged us to complete the National Highways Survey regarding improvements to the A14 between Brampton and Thrapston (he will forward a link).
Government have announced £500m support for vulnerable households over winter.
Free school meals will be available to children over the half term holiday.
Cllr Gardener left for another meeting.
Cllr Hill had contacted Cambs CC to enquire when the 2nd post for the Speed Awareness sign might be installed – response awaited.
Clerk – Remembrance Service at St. Michael’s Church, Great Gidding on Sunday November 14th starting at 10.45 am. We have a wreath that was not used in 2020 (attendee at service required please), together with big plastic poppies. Requests received to repeat poppy display on Top End Corner.
Clerk – CambsACRE AGM report
0100.21 FINANCIAL MATTERS:
Cllr Hodson advised that Cllr Pudney has been added to the Bank Mandate and can co-authorise payments once he receives bank card and PIN gadget.
a) Barclays Bank statements
b) Cashflow spreadsheet and Budget Forecast – the budget forecast has been updated to show the funds that are allocated to the various LHI bids
c) PAYMENTS AND ACCOUNTS
Who
What for
TOTAL
VAT
Authorised
Authorised
33
Bradgate Fencing (No 255 )
Grass Cutting
199.32
33.22
JRT
34
Online Playgrounds
Repair to Rec Ground Rocker
1,097.57
182.93
35
Chris Knott Insurance
Allotment Insurance Policy
75.09
~
JRT
36
J R Trolove
Wages for August (34 hours)
Xxx
~
JRT
Village Hall payments
34VH
P Hodson
2 x replacement toilet seats
48.90
~
JRT
35VH
Tally Ho cleaning
Village Hall cleaning
26.00
~
JRT
d) to approve Clerk’s hours worked between 1st and 30th September (30 hours)
Payments and Clerk’s hours were approved by Cllr Pudney and Cllr Bolton
e) Precept for 2022/23
Cllr Hodson explained the precept and the implications for increasing the amount. Cllr Hill proposed the precept remain at its present amount of £11,052
Cllr Bolton seconded.
0101.21 Planning Applications and Planning matters:
No Planning applications have been received as at 13/10/2021
District Cllr Alban had emailed to advise he will follow up the outstanding Planning Enforcement issues for our Parish and the Clerk has requested that he gain some idea of how planning applications were being dealt with as the MUGA application is still “in process”.
0102.21 Recreation Field Update:
a) MUGA – see 0101.21
b) bench repair – Cllr Maciag had priced up replacement slats – around £400, and will place an order
Cllr Hodson regarding the Rec. Field, advised that the spring rocker has been replaced, following the recent vandalism. The contractor had emailed a quote as they felt the ground anchor was loose, it is believed that a spell of wet weather will resolve this. The wobble board is now at ground level, but is safe – other items of wooden play equipment are in good order. Grass has been cut again, contractors have made an excellent job of keeping the Rec. Field grass in order this year.
Clerk was reminded to get AWA to disconnect the water supply.
0103.21 Climate Change – as a Parish Council (this includes Village Hall and Recreation Ground and Gidding Charity), we have little impact on climate change but will continue to be mindful of all aspects and, where appropriate, take advantage of schemes that we can join, grants that are offered and implement changes. We will stay engaged with the County and District Council’s initiatives to achieve Net Zero by 2050. Also raising awareness, encouraging and, if possible, supporting parishioners to achieve this too. 0104.21 Training opportunities for Parish Councillors and Clerk. NovemberAllotment Training – Session 1 1st – 7pm – 8:30pm Planning Training 4th – 6pm – 9pmAllotment Training – Session 2 8th – 7pm – 8:30pmCouncillor Training – Split Session – Session 1 10th – 6:30pm – 9pmAllotment Training – Session 3 15th – 7pm – 8:30pmCAPALC Ltd – Drop In Session 18th – 10am – 11amCouncillor Training – Split Session – Session 2 18th – 6:30pm – 9pm
0105.21 Quote and detail of making changes to village website re. notices – all Councillors agreed that the Clerk should undertake training on all matters pertaining to the Village website.
0106.21 Correspondence received since 21st September 2021 (other than that discussed in agenda items above).
a) Email dated 22/9/2021 – CambsCC request to display banners/posters for Foster Carers
b) Email dated 22/9/2021 – Cambs Acre – “Winter planning for COVID-19”
c) Email dated 23/9/2021 – CCC Flood and Water Team delivering sessions with Communities Prepared as part of CCC’s Community Flood Action Programme. ALSO 24/9/2021 – letter from Huntingdonshire District Council – Flooding Review Letter. Cllr Bolton enquired about flooding in the Parish, Clerk advised that there had been few incidents, usually as a result of blocked drain/culvert or heavy rain incident.
d) Email dated 23/9/2021 from Highways & Transport Directorate, Cambridgeshire County Council – acknowledgement of Local Highways Initiative bid
f) Email dated 24/9/2019 – Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority – invitation to launch event of TING (local transport) event on 6/10/2021 ALSO other correspondence regarding TING incl County Cllr Ian Gardener – see 099.21 above
Think Communities Community Connector, Huntingdonshire
j) Email dated 5/10/2021 – regarding Neighbourhood Plan advice, provision and support – Clerk advised this was one of several companies offering services to support Parish Councils with provision of a Neighbourhood Plan. Cllr Macaig suggested that spring 2022 would be a good time to start this project.
k) Email dated 6/10/2021 – Keep Britain Tidy – dog fouling campaign – Cllr Hodson proposed purchasing some smaller signs (1 for each bin @ £6 + VAT), preferably a different design – Clerk will research.
l) Email dated 7/10/2021 – CAPALC – Hate Crime Week event in P’boro Cathedral on 12 October
m) Email dated 7/10/2021 – County Cllr Gardener advising of change of Local Highways Officer – see 099.21 above
n) Email dated 8/10/2021 – invitation from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Commission on Climate: addressing climate change in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’ in a live online event on 18 October 2021.
o) Email dated 13/10/2021 – Cambs ACRE – Invitation to our Promoter’s Meeting for the Fenland Rural Touring Scheme Join us on Wednesday 20 October from 10am – 12.30pm.
q) Email dated 14/10/2021 – invitation to Road Victims Trust Remembrance Service, Sunday 21st November 2021
r) Email dated 15/10/2021 – regarding Network Rail Great crested newt eDNA surveys 2021 of Townsend Pond – it is confirmed there are still newts in the pond
0107.21 Items for decisions at next meeting:
Prepare for Co-option of Parish Councillor
Queens Jubilee 2022 – tree planting, village event, other ideas.
0108.21 The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 16th November 2021
starting at 1930 hours in the Village Hall, Great Gidding
Minutes of the meeting held at Great Gidding Village Hall on Tuesday 21st September 2021
Present: Cllrs Hodson, Hill, Pudney and Bolton and the Clerk. 1 member of the public in attendance (SB)
076.21 Cllr Hodson, Chairman, welcomed those present to the meeting.
077.21 To receive apologies and reasons for absence
Cllr Macaig – work commitment
Cllr Cotton – family commitment
County Councillor Gardener
District Councillor Alban – at other meetings
078.21 There were no Disclosable Interests declared
079.21 No members of the Press were present. The member of the Public had sent details of a Speed Watch Camera prior to the meeting. This device, in addition to the Speed Awareness Sign, is intended to reduce still further those drivers exceeding the speed limit through the village as it “identifies the highest, persistent and illegal speeding vehicles”, with the intention of the details being forwarded to the Police for further action.
Cllr Hill outlined the measures that have been installed recently, including the Speed Awareness Sign, and those that have been agreed by CambsCC Highways Department for implementation in the near future on other roads in the Parish. He had forwarded the details of the Speed Watch Camera to Highways Department for advice. Highways Dept response -“No. It is an illegal form of data capture that would more than likely be in breach of GDPR. We wouldn’t consider the installation of any such device unless it was related to enforcement, and in particular on behalf of enforcement agencies who have the legal power to hold, process, and use this data as part of their role.”
nor do they permit signs being attached to existing posts or street furniture on Highways Dept land.
Cllr Hodson suggested that a community group, independent of the Parish Council, be formed to raise funds to purchase the required equipment and install such a system.
Cllr Hill advised that any unit and associated signage would have to be installed on private land. Data gathered from the Speed Awareness Sign, which has only been in situ for 2 months, is encouraging as the majority of drivers do abide by the speed limit, the Parish Council will continue to gather data and, should it show that there is a problem, may consider referring to the Police for further action.
080.21 The Minutes of the meeting held on 16th August 2021 were confirmed as a true and correct record. Proposed by Cllr Pudney and seconded by Cllr Hill.
081.21 Matters arising from those Minutes that will not be discussed as an agenda item.
Cllr Hodson advised that the bin, recently installed on the crossroads opposite the shop, is being emptied regularly.
082.21 To receive reports from Councillors and Clerk:
Clerk advised that renewal details of the Allotment Insurance Policy has been received and will require payment prior to the next meeting (now that Parish Council has taken on the management of the Allotments). Cllr Hodson declared an interest at this point but he had read the terms and conditions of the current policy and there was no provision for poultry (3 x allotment holders have poultry) – Clerk will check out if an additional clause can be added and a price.
Clerk has completed online reports to Highways Dept at CambsCC for damage to the road surface in Back Lane and overhanging/dropping vegetation in The Jitty between Gaines Lane and Main Street.
Cllr Pudney mentioned a recent communication had been distributed throughout the Parish for a website linking neighbours/trades etc – this is a countrywide scheme/website and is not linked to the Parish Council.
083.21 FINANCIAL MATTERS:
a) Barclays Bank statements + Mandate alteration + changes to terms and conditions of service from Barclays – copies had been forwarded to Councillors prior to the meeting.
b) Cashflow spreadsheet and Budget Forecast had been prepared by Cllr Hodson and shared prior to the meeting.
c) PAYMENTS AND ACCOUNTS
Who
What for
TOTAL
VAT
Authorised
Authorised
Bradgate Fencing (No )
Grass Cutting (invoice awaited)
J R Trolove
Wages for July (34)
Xxx
NONE
JRT
The payment was authorised (Bradgate invoice still not available for the meeting)
d) Clerk’s hours worked between 1st and 31st August ( 27 hours) were approved by all present
084.21 Planning Applications and Planning matters:
No Planning applications have been received as at 15/9/2021
085.21 Recreation Field Update:
a) MUGA – Cllr Macaig was not able to attend the meeting but had advised that there has been no further correspondence with Huntingdonshire District Council regarding the Planning Application.
b) The insurers AVIVA have made a payment in respect of the insurance claim for a like for like replacement spring toy. Clerk will instruct Online Playgrounds to carry out the work.
c) bench repair – replacement slats. Clerk will ask Cllr Macaig to confirm that he has the wood ready to repair the bench.
086.21 Local Highways Improvement grant 2022-23 – review of submission
Review of data from Speed awareness sign – the most recent download of information, with the sign taking readings from traffic travelling out towards Glatton, had been shared prior to the meeting. Results were encouraging as 82% of traffic had been within the speed limit.
Cllr Hill has prepared the application form and associated documents for the 2022-23 Local Highways Improvement bid – the junction to Little Gidding being the focus for this project. The Parish Council will offer £1000 towards the cost of this project.
Cllr Hodson proposed adding a post to enable the speed awareness sign to be located at this junction on occasions, which was met with approval. Cllr Hill will update the application before submitting to CambsCC.
087.21 Training opportunities for Parish Councillors and Clerk – dates were shared and Clerk encouraged Councillors to book their training.
Defibrillator training had been offered to parishioners via the most recent Gidding News – 6 people had expressed an interest and Cllr Pudney will deliver the training.
088.21 Noticeboards (or other method) for Parish Council use – how to share information about Parish/District/County/Government support/groups/information.
Cllr Hodson had considered the observation that the existing Parish Council notices on the board at the Village Hall were difficult to access for disabled/less able people and will look at alternative sites for this board.
Information sharing – Clerk will contact website hosts to enquire if there is a way to set up a Noticeboard/Information page for links that may be useful to residents, with a message encouraging friends and neighbours to share details with non-internet users, or contact the Clerk. Once set up this will be mentioned on the next issue of Gidding News so that all parishioners are aware.
089.21 Queens Jubilee 2022 – on the recent Gidding News, Parishioners were asked to submit ideas of how to mark or celebrate this event and that some funding is available. Clerk requested Councillors to consider areas of Parish owned land where a tree(s) might be planted. A deadline of 31st December had been proposed to enable funding/consultation/ideas to be put in place.
090.21 Correspondence received since 16 August 2021 (other than that discussed in agenda items above). The following items have been shared with Councillors prior to the meeting:
a) Email dated 17/8/2021 from NALC – Level up the environment through biodiversity
b) email dated 17/8/2021 from Neighbourhood Watch – Neighbourhood Watch Impact Report 2020/21
c) email dated 18/8/2021 from NALC (and other dates) – Making Rural Housing more affordable
d) email dated 23/8/2021 from NALC – Future Communities
e) email dated 23/8/2021 from CambsACRE – introducing How Are You (HAY)
f) email dated 25/8/2021 from Citizens Advice Rural Cambs – Announcing the launch of updated website
g) email dated 26/8/2021 from Shona Barton at CambsCC – information about how to close roads for events
i) email dated 2/9/2021 from traffic technology.co.uk – re. Speedwatch device – this was mentioned during the discussion 079.21, a copy was supplied to member of the Public as an alternative provider of a similar/same type of unit.
j) Cambs ACRE AGM – 29th September 2021 – Clerk will attend this online event.
091.21 Items for decisions at next meeting:
Prepare for Co-option of Parish Councillor
Climate Change – how this Parish is addressing and considering the issues
092.21 The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 19th October 2021
starting at 1930 hours in the Village Hall, Great Gidding
This coming Saturday, 5th February, there will be a working party in the Jubilee Wood, to tidy up the recently trimmed shrubs and trees. Michael will be there from 9.30AM, come along with heavy duty gloves as the main activity will be to add to the “dead hedge” (a structure made of the trimmings/prunings, to create a habitat for wildlife – come and see or take a look at the video below).
In addition, thanks to donations to the Great Gidding Charity, fruit trees have been purchased to be planted in the remaining spaces in the Orchard. These fruit trees have Royal associated names and will be planted to mark the Accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne, and the start of her Platinum Jubilee Year. At 11.00AM, there will be a rest from the activity, bring along a flask (you choose the contents), there will be cake, and we will drink a toast to Her Majesty.
Please spread the word to your neighbours, and join us at 9.30 AM or 11.00 AM.
Peterborough and Cambridgeshire County Councils and Huntingdonshire District Council and recognised partners wish to spread the word about the Household Support Fund. The help available includes food or fuel vouchers, help with essential items such as children’s coats, blankets and much more.
Huntingdonshire District Council are supporting East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice again this year and will be collecting real Christmas trees for recycling in the PE28 area on Saturday 15th January.
