Clarion Spring 2012

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Clarion Spring 2012

Great & Little GiddingParish Council

Clarion – Spring 2012

 

ELECTIONS of District and Parish Councillors will take place on Thursday 3rd May – see noticeboards

BLOOM IN GIDDING – following on from the successful Anglia In Bloom Silver Award of 2011 we are looking for volunteers to co-ordinate the 2012 entry.  An excellent start was made last year in this community initiative and many hands make light work.   If you are interested in helping in anyway please let the PC office know and we will put you in touch with each other.  

ALLOTMENTS – there is a half allotment available from the 10 new ones provided last year   Full plots are £15 per year (£20 from 2013) and subject to a tenancy agreement.       

JUBILEE WOOD – a new pond has been excavated in the Jubilee Wood and it is hoped to have it established for the Diamond Jubilee.   Fourteen new trees have been planted including mulberry, pear, peach, nectarine, plum, cherry and apple. There is to be a JUBILEE Coffee Morning (and activities) in the wood on Sunday 3rd June.

RECREATION GROUND – our application for Queen Elizabeth II Field Status has been accepted and a commemorative plaque will be unveiled at the JUBILEE lunch being held on 4th June.   The idea behind the Big Lunch is to get as many people as possible to join with their neighbours for friendship and fun.   All you need to do is turn up with your picnic and for the energetic amongst you games will be available!   

VILLAGE HALL – a textile recycling bank has been located in the car park.    The District Council is trying to encourage residents to recycle clothing and shoes.   The materials put in the textile banks are sorted and sent to Africa, any clothes not suitable are cut into rags for industry.   A small income may be generated from this (£150 per tonne) for the village.

A group are organising a 1950s dance night in the hall on Saturday 2nd June to celebrate the JUBILEE and the Parish Council have allocated funding to support this community event.

The AGM of the Village Hall & Recreation Ground committee will take place on Monday 16th April at 7.30pm in the Village Hall – please do go along and show your support.  

VILLAGE WEBSITE -The Lottery Funding received by the Parish Council has funded the new village website including the newt trail.       

AFFORDABLE RURAL HOUSING SURVEY – This has been organised by ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) in consultation with the Parish Council and distributed to all houses within the village. The details of results will be presented at the Annual Parish Meeting on 17th April.

STREET LIGHTING – the County Council have changed to a white light source which should not impact upon the visibility on the street.

THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING will be held on Tuesday 17th April at 7pm prior to the Parish Council Meeting.

THE PARISH COUNCIL meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Village Hall at 7.30pm – members of the public are very welcome to attend but if you would like to speak on a particular subject, please let us know prior to the meeting.  

 

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Minutes of meeting held on 21st February 2012

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Minutes of a Meeting of the Parish Council held in the
Village Hall, Great Gidding on Tuesday 21st February 2012 at 7.30pm.

 

Present:   Cllrs
Hayden (Vice Chairman), Hill, Hodson, Howden, Giddens, Trolove, District Cllr
Tuplin and Clerk

 

807.12 Apologies for
absence were received from Cllr Alexander and accepted

808.12 Minutes of
17th January 2012 were agreed and signed

809.12 Matters
arising (information only)

810.12 Members
declaration of interest for agenda items – Cllr Trolove 811.12

 

811.12 Rent review
– it was agreed that wef 1st April 2013 the following rent increases
would take place – Allotments from £15 to £20 per plot (due
to water rates) all agreed. FBT from £50 to £65 per acre (present rent held
since 2009) all agreed. Grazing from £322.40 to £400 per annum (present rent
held since 2004) agreed with one abstention.
All rents to be reviewed annually.

 

812.12 The Great
Gidding Newt Trail update – The Big Lottery Fund Awards for All Grant file has
been closed with the remaining balance being used for the interpretation boards

813.12 Clarion – a
draft edition was amended and would be sent out in time to advertise the Annual
Parish Meeting

 

814.12 Rural Housing Needs Survey – this had been distributed to all
households

815.12 Diamond
Jubilee – village celebration – no update

 

816.12
Dispensation to allow members of Great & Little Gidding Parish Council to
speak and vote on matters relating to the Village Hall and Recreation Field and
the Great Gidding Charities.   This was
due for renewal on 30th April and it was agreed to apply to the
Standards Committee at the District Council for a further period.

 

817.12 Membership
renewal – Cambs ACRE Action with Communities in Rural England.   It was agreed to renew this membership of
£40 (includes Cambs Playing Fields Association)

 

818.12 Planning –
Erection of a free range poultry unit (turkeys) at Land near Ellands Farm,
Barnwell Road, Hemington – noted

 

819.12 Fields in
Trust – Queen Elizabeth II Recreation Ground – no update

 

820.12 Litterbin
location on Main Street.   The District
Council have agreed to resite the bin to the opposite side of the road to
improve visibility at the Mill Road junction.
(This will be carried out in the next financial year)

 

821.12 Local Minor
Highway Improvements Funding request.
The cost of a pavement along Chapel End from Main Street to Gains Lane
exceeded the budget allocation.   It was
agreed to request a kerb along this stretch of road which would define the road
edge, stop the overrun of the verge and lead to improved safety.

 

822.12 Vehicles
exceeding speed limit through the village, speedwatch meeting – no update

 

823.12 Anglia in
Bloom – village support would be requested via the Clarion

 

824.12 Grazing
agreement/licence for Parish Field – a draft of both were discussed and
amendments made for approval at the next meeting

 

825.12 Annual
Parish Meeting 17th April – it was agreed to invite a representative
from the School, Church and History Society to give an update on recent events
and plans for the future

 

826.12 Reconciliation
of accounts and payment of cheques were agreed

S Dalley (clerk)
£295.70

PC Ok (printer cartridge)
£54.99

 

827.12
Representatives reports

Rights of Way –
Cllr Giddens reported several Anglian Water drain covers had gone missing but
most have since been replaced

Allotments –
Cllr Howden reported interest in a half share of the vacant plot

Highways &
Police – Cllr Hayden reported that at the last Neighbourhood Forum meeting the
Police had highlighted the parking issues outside the school in Gt Gidding.  Tony King CC Highways had offered to visit the
village for an update – clerk to arrange suitable date

School – Cllr
Alexander – no report

Village Hall
& Recreation Ground – Cllr Howden – replacement chairs would be the next
big budget item for the hall.

Finance &
Charities – Cllr Hodson – budget update given and accepted

Tree Warden –
Cllr Trolove – no report

828.12 Correspondence
received

Letter from resident concerning
grass verge – redirected to CC Highways

North West Hunts Neighbourhood
Forum 4th April 7pm, Yaxley

Town and Parish Clerk’s Guide to
the May 2012 Elections – noted

Community Hubs – a meeting has been
organised for 27th Feb at Gt Gidding

Invite to HDC meeting 25th
April at 7pm, Pathfinder House – noted

Huntingdonshire Flood Forum –
noted

 

 

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Minutes of a Meeting of the Parish Council held in the Village Hall, Tuesday 17th January 2012

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Minutes of a Meeting of the Parish Council held in the Village Hall, Tuesday 17th January 2012

Present: Cllrs Alexander (Chairman), Hayden (Vice Chairman), Hodson, Howden, Giddens, Trolove, County Councillor McGuire, District Cllr Tysoe and clerk

Sue Jarvis attended the meeting to inform the Parish Council of plans to hold an event in the village hall on Saturday 2nd June for the Jubilee Celebrations.   They would not however be going ahead with their proposal for a Country Fair on the Recreation Ground on 4th June.

785.12 Apologies for absence were received from District Cllr Tuplin

786.12 Minutes of 20th December 2011 were agreed and signed

787.12 Matters arising (information only)

788.12 Members declaration of interest for agenda items Cllr Giddens 794.12

789.12 Grass cutting contract 2012- it was noted that the new contractor would start in April.   As there are still funds allocated in 2011 budget for another cut it was agreed to contact the present contractor for a cut in March.

790.12 The Great Gidding Newt Trail update – interpretation boards were in hand but subject to the Lottery Funding allowing an extension of  2 months to allow work to be completed

791.12 Noticeboard refurbishment –only one key could be found for both boards and it was agreed to obtain 2 spare keys for the noticeboards

792.12 Rural Housing Needs Survey – still no update on when this will take place

793.12 Diamond Jubilee – village celebration update.   It was agreed the group organising the event in the village hall on 2nd June would be allocated £500 to underwrite the event.   A coffee morning to celebrate the Flora and Fauna at the Jubilee Woods was being organised for 3rd June but no PC funding requested.

794.12 Planning – Tree Preservation Order, 47 Main Street – It was agreed to write and state that the PC await outcome following the 6 month order

795.12 Rural Broadband – Mobile Phone Coverage.   A letter had been received from Shailesh Vara MP who was looking in to this for the parish

796.12 Textile Recycling Bank in the village – the village hall had agreed to have this facility situated in their car park.   (The public house had declined)

797.12 Fields in Trust – Queen Elizabeth II Recreation Ground- a suitable sign would need to be erected during the Jubilee Celebrations

798.12 Litterbin location on Main Street – it was agreed that all Parish Councillors view the location of the present bin with a view to suggestions of where it can be relocated

799.12 Local Minor Highway Improvements Funding – As the CC budget limit was £10,000 it was agreed to consult on costing for a foot way from Main Street to Gains Lane.   If this exceeded the budget then a kerb along this stretch of Chapel End would be applied for.    The PC has to contribute to any improvements with a maximum of £1000.

800.12 Vehicles exceeding speed limit through the village – a request has been made for information on any speedchecks carried out during the past year but no response had been received to date

801.12 Anglia in Bloom – It was agreed that the PC would not be involved in this year but encourage members of the village to take this community activity on  (Clarion)

802.12 Rental agreement for Parish Land – it was agreed that the clerk draw up a draft agreement for discussion at the next meeting

803.12 The date for the Annual Parish Meeting was set for Tuesday 20th March at 7pm when village organisations would be invited along to give a short report on their activities (5mins)

804.12 Reconciliation of accounts and payment of cheques were agreed

S Dalley (clerk)                                                                  £295.70

Anglian Water (Rec Ground)                                              £87.05

Anglian Water (Allotments)                                                £18.57 (Charity)

805.12 Representatives reports

Rights of Way – Cllr Giddens – it was noted that another Anglian Water drain cover was missing – opposite The Mill

Allotments – Cllr Howden recommended an increase in the annual fee for 2013 – to be agreed at next meeting

Highways & Police – Cllr Hayden – no report

School – Cllr Alexander –

Village Hall & Recreation Ground – Cllr Howden reported that the Hall had seen an increase in bookings

Finance & Charities – Cllr Hodson gave a brief update

Tree Warden – Cllr Trolove had planted 50 trees provided by HDC along Lodge  Road, Hemington.   He has also produced a definitive list of the trees at the Jubilee wood which will be numbered and tagged for easy identification by visitors.

806.12 Correspondence received

North West Hunts Neighbourhood Forum 25th Jan, Infant School, Sawtry – noted

Peterborough Cycle Club notice of race Monday 4th June – noted

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minutes of Parish Council meeting held on 20th December 2011

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Minutes of a Meeting of the Parish Council held in the
Village Hall, Great Gidding on Tuesday 20th December 2011 at 7.30pm

Present: Cllrs Alexander (Chairman), Hayden (Vice
Chairman),  Howden, Giddins, District
Cllr Tuplin and Clerk.

 

763.11 Apologies for
absence were received from Cllrs Hodson and Trolove

764.11 Minutes of
15th November 2011 were accepted and signed

765.11 Matters
arising (information only)

766.11 Members
declaration of interest for agenda items – none

767.11 Grass
cutting contract 2012.   Following
lengthy discussion it was decided to accept the quote from CGM.(£71.63 + VAT)   Although happy with the service provided by
Bradgate the budget must be considered and best value obtained

768.11 The Great
Gidding Newt Trail update – website now live

769.11 Noticeboard
at top of Main Street – Robin agreed to treat with wood preservative

770.11 Rural Housing Needs Survey – this will go ahead in the new year
and be linked with neighbouring villages

771.11 Diamond
Jubilee – village celebration update – Band booked for Village Hall event 2nd
June and ideas still being considered for family event on Recreation Ground 4th
June

772.11 Planning –
Community Infrastructure Levy – District Cllr Tuplin explained this new system
which is due to take effect in April 2012

773.11 Rural
Broadband – Mobile Phone Coverage – no further information received

774.11 Textile
Recycling Bank in the village – Robin agreed to ask the pub if they would be
willing to have this sited in their car park

775.11 Fields in
Trust – Queen Elizabeth II Recreation Ground – Deed of Dedication being processed
and clerk to register for the Have a Field Day toolkit

776.11 Litterbin
location on Main Street – clerk to contact HDC to enquire if the bin outside
the public house could be relocated in the village (current location obscures
the view for traffic entering Main Street from Mill Road.

777.11 Local Minor
Highway Improvements Funding – for discussion at January meeting – possible
scheme could be kerbing one side of Chapel End from Gains Lane to Main Street

778.11 Vehicles
exceeding speed limit through the village – Police to be asked to provide any
figures recorded of speeding within the village. Clerk to send a reminder to
the personnel who work at RAF Molesworth

779.11 Anglia in
Bloom – an offer of wildflower seeds had been received from HDC and it was
agreed to accept these with a view to planting around the new pond in the
Jubilee Wood where the ground would be suitable

780.11 Rental
agreement for Parish Land – it was agreed that a revised agreement should be
drawn up and discussed again at the January meeting

781.11 Street
Lighting replacement scheme – a change of bulb to a white light source was
being carried out in the village

782.11 Reconciliation
of accounts and payment of cheques was agreed

S Dalley (clerk)                                                                  £295.70

BT (Direct Debit)                                                               £117.64

M Trolove (trees for Jubilee Wood)                                £300.81

Catalyst (Newt Trail website)                                           £720.00 Lottery Fund

Catalyst (new village website)                                          £600.00 Charity Account

783.11 Representatives
reports

Rights of Way –
Cllr Giddens had attended the P3 Parish & Volunteers’ Definitive Map
Seminar on 22nd November

Allotments –
Cllr Howden reported that the new allotments were looking good with one still available

Highways &
Police – Cllr Hayden reported  Anglian
Water drain cover broken 20yds on left as you turn off the main road to Little
Gidding

School – Cllr
Alexander reported that a good OFSTED has been achieved

Village Hall
& Recreation Ground – Cllr Howden reported on new doors and receipt of
profit from the village event ‘A bit of a do’

Finance &
Charities – Cllr Hodson – no report

Tree Warden –
Cllr Trolove reported Fruit trees had been received and planted

784.11 Correspondence
received

Aboutmyarea – community website for
Huntingdon and surrounding villages – it was agreed to link the new website

Zurich municipal  insurance information request – quotes would
be sought ready for  renewal in June

CPALC training programme 2012 noted

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minutes of parish council meeting held on 15th November 2011

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Present:   Cllrs Alexander (Chairman), Trolove, Howden, Hodson, Hill, Giddens,   County Councillor Mcguire and District Cllr
Tuplin

 

Councillor Mcguire informed the meeting about the
Neighbourhood forums ‘In your Patch’ and Councillor Tuplin gave details on the
Library Service in Sawtry and how Localism may improve the planning process

 

746.11 Apologies for absence – none received

747.11 Minutes of 18th October 2011 were approved and signed

748.11 Matters arising (information only)

749.11 Members declaration of interest for agenda items – none

750.11 Grass cutting contract 2012 – only one quote received and reference to be sought –
decision at December meeting

751.11 The Great Gidding Newt Trail – it was agreed to produce 3 interpretation boards with a
hand drawn map including footpaths (artwork by Catalyst) digitally printed and
laminated vinyl face on aluminium.

752.11 Archives – minute books and accounts from 1895 – 1998 had been deposited at Huntingdon
Library and Archives.

753.11 Anglian Water – requested information on time taken to repair leaks, Main Street had been received.   It was
agreed to monitor and record any future leaks to add to a case for replacement pipes

754.11 Diamond Jubilee – village celebration no update

755.11 Planning – no planning

756.11 Rural Broadband – response from MP and County Council was received but there are no plans to improve the Winwick exchange in this round of funding.   It was agreed to ask our MP to put our community forward for a scheme to improve Mobile Phone Coverage

757.11 The District Council will be removing the Paper Bank from the village as it is no longer economically viable.   The
offer of a Textile bank to be considered at December meeting

758.11 Meeting dates for 2012 – it was agreed to continue meeting on the 3rd
Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm with the Annual meeting in May following elections

759.11 Budget plan and setting of Precept – this was discussed and it was agreed to make a small
increase to meet rising costs of insurance, water, BT and village maintenance.   Sum precepted £10,835

760.11 Reconciliation of accounts and payment of cheques

S Dalley (clerk)                                                        £295.70

Bradgate (grass cutting)                                           £127.50

Anglian Water (allotments)                                        £66.89 (charity account)

761.11 Representatives reports

Rights of Way – Cllr Giddens hoped to attend Definitive Map seminar 22nd November

Allotments – Cllr Howden agreed to look into the rules for allowing non residents to be allocated an
allotment.  It was agreed to supply information on allotments as requested by HDC.
Mr Bostock had requested permission to erect a greenhouse on his allotment (not exceeding 10’x8’), this was agreed.

Highways & Police – North West Hunts Panel Meeting 19th Oct – parking outside
school Gt Gidding – noted

School – Cllr Alexander had attended the official opening of the improvements to the school.

Village Hall & Recreation Ground – Cllr Howden reported increase use of the hall.  A long term plan for the need and or
replacement of the pavilion was required

Finance & Charities – Cllr Hodson – finance covered under 759.11 and nothing to report on charities

Tree Warden – Cllr Trolove was awaiting bare root stock list to complete order of fruit trees
for Jubilee Wood

762.11 Correspondence received

.Citizens Advice Bureau  request for donation – not allocated

.The Localism Bill update October 2011 produced by CPALC – noted

. Briefing note – Inspectors report on the examination of the Cambs & Peterborough Minerals and
Waste site specific proposals plan – noted

.CCTV funding request from HDC – not allocated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Meeting of the Parish Council on Tuesday 18th October 2011

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Minutes of a Meeting of the Parish Council held in the Village Hall, Great Gidding on Tuesday 18th October 2011 at 7.30pm.

Present: Cllrs Alexander (Chairman), Hodson, Howden, Hill, Giddens, Trolove, clerk and two members of the public

A proposal was put to the council for a celebration to mark the Diamond Jubilee 2012 with an evening event on the 2nd June in the village hall and a family event on the Recreation Ground on 4th June.

729.11 Apologies for absence
Received from Cllr Hayden

730.11 Minutes of 20th September 2011
Approved and signed

731.11 Matters arising
(information only)

732.11 Members declaration of interest for agenda items
Cllr Giddens item 738.11

733.11 Parish Plan Refresher
Only two questionnaires had been returned, comments noted but no further action required.

734.11The Great Gidding Newt Trail update and payment of invoices
Work has started on the new website and the map for the interpretation boards.   Warning signs had been ordered and received along with the invoice from the Wildlife Trust.

735.11 Fields for the Future – Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge
No update received

736.11 Review of Neighbourhood Forums in Huntingdonshire
Cllr Hayden to be asked to complete questionnaire.

737.11 Diamond Jubilee – village celebration update
Following a written request and presentation prior to the meeting it was agreed to underwrite the proposed evening event on 2nd June in the village up to £1000.

738.11 Planning
Application 1101354FUL two semi-detached cottages 47 Main Street, Great Gidding – the council agreed to approve this application for infill  development appropriate to this site .

739.11 Society of Local Council clerks membership renewal £82
It was agreed to renew membership

740.11 Training – clerk and councillor.
Clerk was given approval to attend a training day on 14th November (working day) and approval to claim travel expenses.   Clerk to investigate code of conduct training for new councillors.

741.11 Parish Council Expenditure 2012/13 est. cost of contested election £750 uncontested £105.
This was noted and will be accounted for in the budget proposal for next month

742.11 Disposal of old laptop (wiped clean)
Offer received £20 – it was agreed to accept this offer

743.11 Reconciliation of accounts and payment of cheques agreed
• S Dalley (clerk) £295.70
• Bradgate (grass cutting) £255.00
• Bradgate (replacement cheque for 100744) £255.00
• P Hodson (charity account- allotments)  £19.44
• P Hodson (Lottery fund – signs) £54.08
• P Hodson (new pond) £19.99
• SLCC membership    £82.00
• A Underwood (S137) village event £350.00
• The WildlifeTrust (Lottery fund) £2,700.00
• M Read (Clarion delivery) £10.00 Not claimed

744.11 Representatives reports
• Rights of Way – Cllr Giddens – no known R oW problems
• Allotments – Cllr Howden to take water meter reading
• Highways & Police – Cllr Hayden no report but communication from Anglian Water received.   It was agreed to ask for more details on length of time leaks taken to fix before writing to the Highways and copying to MP.   At the time of the meeting we were informed that the leak in Luddington Road was causing low water pressure in the village and no water for properties in Luddington Road
• School – Cllr Alexander to attend official opening of the improvements to the school on Friday 21st October.   It was noted that the school had asked for use of the car park for this event.
• Village Hall & Recreation Ground – Cllr Howden reported that the grass was still being well kept and the Sawtry colts still making good use of the facilities.   Repairs to the front fence will be carried out in due course
• Finance & Charities – Cllr Hodson submitted annual returns to the Charity Commission had been completed.
• Tree Warden – Cllr Trolove – Elm Tree Scheme was not found to be suitable.   A request for the full annual allocation of 50 trees from the District Council has been made.   It was agreed to allocate £300 for planting fruit trees in the Jubilee Wood to mark the Diamond Jubilee.

745.11 Correspondence received
• Parish Council’s HCV strategy meeting invite 29th November, 7-9pm, Swavesey – noted
• How to respond to planning applications: an 8-step guide – Cllr Alexander agreed to read and pass on information
• Luminus Street representative Scheme update – noted
• The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Beacons – the guide to taking part – noted
• CPALC AGM agenda and minutes for 3rd December and membership renewal reminder – agreed in April not to renew this year
• Broadband – Letter received from Shailesh Vara MP who is speaking to the County Council on our behalf to request a better broadband speed.
• Anglia in Bloom Seminar 1st November in Dunstable – noted
• Village SOS event in St Ives 15th November – noted

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Great & Little Gidding Parish Council Clarion – Autumn 2011

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We welcome Michael Trolove as a Parish Councillor and record our thanks to Rose Foster for all her hard work and enthusiasm during her time on the Council.

Gidding receive SILVER AWARD from Anglia in Bloom. Extract from judges report on areas of achievement – School garden inc Jackie Duck memorial garden, Jubilee Wood, renovation of ponds, spring planting, village sign planting, village seats and participation of parishioners . A big thank you to ALL the people who helped make the village look great for this day and throughout the year and a special mention to Paul Hodson for producing the portfolio which has to be submitted prior to judging, Rachel Giddens for getting the project off the ground and Robin and Gill Hayden for hosting the judges on the day.

Water has been connected to the allotments, funded by the Great Gidding Charity. There is one allotment vacant from the 10 new ones provided this spring Plots are £15 per year and subject to a tenancy agreement. A new pond has been excavated in the Jubilee Wood and it is hoped to have it established for the Diamond Jubilee.

The Recreation Ground has been entered in the Fields for the Future – Queen Elizabeth II Challenge.

Following the work to dredge the pond and remove the willows a viewing platform has been erected with a path leading from the entrance. The Wildlife Trust who has been extensively involved in this project has produced a report on some of the ponds in the village. The report includes a circular walk incorporating footpaths the churchyard and wood. The Lottery funding will also provide website set-up and an interpretation board.

The County Council have reinstated the white lines either side of the road leaving the village towards Glatton. The school bus bay is to be increased to allow easier and safer access and to stop further damage to the pavement.

Following the successful community event held to celebrate the 2011 Royal Wedding, the Parish Council will consider supporting a community event to celebrate the 2012 Diamond Jubilee – anyone interested in doing so is advised to approach the council before November to allow allocation of funds to be considered.

Affordable Rural Housing Survey – is being organised by ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) distributed to all houses within the parish and the results will be published in the next Clarion

The annual accounts for 2010/11 were completed, adopted and audit closed

CONGRATULATIONS to Great Gidding for winning the FitVille event run by One Leisure. This was won by those who attended the mobile unit parked at the Fox & Hounds Public House on 23rd June. As a result a cheque for £200 has been presented to the village towards a community project – details on ideas to make the best use of this money will be in the next Clarion

The Parish Council meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Village Hall at 7.30pm – members of the public are very welcome to attend but if you would like to speak on a particular subject, please let us know prior to the meeting.

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Meeting of the Parish Council on Tuesday 20th September 2011

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Minutes of a Meeting of the Parish Council held in the Village Hall, Great Gidding on Tuesday 20th September 2011 at 7.30pm.

Present:    Cllrs Hayden (Vice Chairman), Hodson, Howden, Hill, Giddens and Trolove, District Cllr Tuplin and Tysoe, clerk and one member of the public

Public Forum:   Sue Shepherd presented the proposal for agenda item 717.11

713.11   Apologies for absence
Received from Cllr Alexander

714.11   Minutes of 16th August 2011
Agreed and signed

715.11   Matters arising
(information only)

716.11   Members declaration of interest for agenda items
None

717.11   Funding proposal and request for contribution towards ‘Celebration of Gidding’ event.
This event would be open to all residents and it was agreed to make a contribution of £350 from S137.   Any profit made from the event will be given to the Village Hall funds

718.11   Mains water supply repairs.  
The clerk had written to Anglian Water about the continued fracturing of the pipe causing the roads to be dug up with yet more disruption and damage to the highway.   Anglian Water has replied that there is no plan to replace this section of the water main.   Clerk to write to the County Council expressing our concerns, copy to MP

719.11   Great Gidding Newt Trail report had been received from the Wildlife Trust and will be available to see on the new website. 
The interpretation board is in the planning stage.    A new pond has been dug at the Jubilee wood kindly sponsored by AP & TB Trolove.  This environmental enhancement will be marked during the Diamond Jubilee

720.11   Anglia in Bloom results
Great Gidding received a Silver Award, copies of the certificate will be given to the school, shop and pub for display. Parishioners will be invited to continue this community initiative and work towards the 2012 entry.

721.11   Fit ville 2011 winners £200 to community project.  
Cllr Hill and Hayden had attended the presentation of this award.   The Recreation Ground committee were invited to consider how best to spend this money.

722.11   Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
Cllr Trolove agreed to act as the co-ordinator for events to mark this occasion in 2012

723.11   Parish Plan
Refresher questions were agreed and would be printed on the back of the next Clarion newsletter

724.11   Planning
23 Gains Lane – District Cllr Tuplin reported that the Development Management Panel had approved the replacement planning permission

725.11   Rural Broadband
It was agreed to write to our MP to ask for his support in getting an improved service for the village

726.11   Office equipment
Disposal of old laptop,  as it had now been wiped clean it was agreed to accept a reasonable offer above £20.

726.11   Bank reconciliation and payment of accounts were agreed

• BT (direct debit)                   £116.89
• Bradgate (grass cutting)        £127.50
• S Dalley (clerk no PAYE)    £295.70

727.11   Representatives reports

• Allotments – Cllr Howden reported that a trailer load of muck had been placed on the first plot by Henry Hill for all allotment holders to make use of.   Paul Hodson had agreed to box in the water pipes to the two taps
• Highways and Police – Cllr Hayden reported the poor condition of the roads.
•  School – Cllr Alexander – no report
• Village Hall and Recreation Ground – Cllr Howden –reported that there had been increased use of the hall. The outside clock needs attention and it was agreed to replace it if repairs could not be made.  Sawtry Colts were making good use of the Recreation Ground.   A minor repair was required to the pipework of the toilet.
• Finance and Charities – Cllr Hodson.   Budget update agreed and invoice requested from Wildlife Trust to enable VAT claim (Lottery Fund)
• Tree Warden – Cllr Trolove – Felling of tree on boundary of school and churchyard,  clerk to write to church wardens asking for replacement plans – Parish Planting 2011/12 trees under this scheme had been applied for – Scheme for Elm tree planting, details to be circulated for discussion next meeting.   Notification that two Ash Tree suckers are to be felled in a front garden in Chapel end

728.11   Correspondence received
• CARESCO annual report and invitation to AGM 29th Sep
• Request for grant considered but agreed not to donate.
• Victim Support request for grant discussed but agreed not to  donate.

District Cllr Tysoe updated the meeting on various topics including:

Leisure Centres – Sawtry improvements to Gym and possible end to subsidised crèche facilities.   Alconbury Enterprise Zone – encouraging businesses to set up – funding by central government

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Meeting of Parish Council on 16th August 2011

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16th August, 2011 Minutes of the Meeting of the Parish Council held in the Parish Room, Village Hall, Great Gidding at 7.30pm

Present: Cllrs Alexander (Chairman), Hill, Hodson, Howden and the clerk

697.11 Apologies for absence
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Hayden, Giddens and Trolove

698.11 Minutes of 19th July 2011.
Approved and signed

699.11 Matters arising
(For information only) It was noted that due to a change in supply the replacement laptop will be a higher spec and cost £450 which is still within budget

700.11 Members declaration of interest for agenda items
None

701.11 Annual Return
Notice of closure of Audit had been received and posted on the notice board

702.11 Data Protection renewal
it was agreed to pay the annual renewal of £35

703.11 Review of Water Rates.
It was agreed that the Parish Council continue to pay the water rates for the recreation ground – to be reviewed annually.

704.11 Review grass cutting contract
It was agreed to get 3 quotes for the cutting of the recreation ground and village green for a 3 year period

705.11 Parish Plan review/refresh
It was agreed to formulate a simple questionnaire to be incorporated in the Clarion

706.11 Planning
No plans received

707.11 Review of polling districts and polling place
No changes to Great & Little Gidding. It was noted that the Parish Council elections would be due in 2012

708.11 Set date for annual meeting of Gt.Gidding Charity Trustees and Village Hall & Recreation Ground Charity Trustees.
It was agreed to hold a meeting of the Trustees following the next Parish Council meeting on 20th September

709.11 Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
It was agreed that the Parish Council would consider financial support to those organising an event for the whole community, but requests would need to submitted by the November meeting.

710.11 Bank Reconciliation and payment of accounts were approved

• PC Ok (laptop) £450.00
• Moore Stephens (Audit) £162.00
• The Information Commission £35.00
• Bradgate (grass cutting) £255.00
• S Dalley (clerk) no PAYE deductions £295.70
• S Dalley (postage and stationary) £8.20

711.11 Representatives reports

• Allotments – Cllr Howden – Manure is to be deposited on the vacant allotment for all holders to make use of
• Rights of Way – Electronic map of public rights of way and countryside access opportunities in the parish had been received. Bridlepath No 2 sign had been reinstated
• Highways & Police Cllr Hayden – no report
• School – Cllr Alexander will be making contact with the school after the summer break
• Village Hall & Recreation Ground – Cllr Howden reported that all the major work to the hall was now complete and a list of minor jobs had been made which would be worked through. Cllr Hill asked for the management committee to look at improvements to the car park rented from Milton Estates (old tennis court)
• Finance & Charities – Cllr Hodson reported that the charity commission were now accepting annual returns. He also reported that the online facility to view the accounts improved the risk management of the Parish Council finances
• Tree Warden – Cllr Trolove – no report, awaiting help/advice from the County Council tree officer on condition of trees in the parish

712.11 Correspondence received

• Preparation for the coming winter season 2011/12 – West Highways Division –return form stating grit bin locations within the village
• Preliminary Draft Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule and Draft Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document – Huntingdonshire District Council – noted
• Invitation to Annual Public Meeting and Staff Innovation and Excellence Awards on 21st September- Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust – noted
• Electronic map of public rights of way and countryside access opportunities – noted
• Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Minerals and Waste Plan – consultation – noted
• Cambridgeshire ACRE invitation to Annual Meeting 27th Sep – noted
• Results of the FitVille event – Gidding are the winners and will be presented with a cheque for £200 to put toward a community project.
• District Wide magazine will now be in electronic format only and the Parish council agreed to have a link to the Giddings website.
• A copy of a letter had been received from a resident to County Cllr Viv McGuire asking for support to get better broadband for the Giddings. The Parish Council agreed to write requesting support from the County Council to improve the provision of a better broadband service.

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Great & Little Gidding Parish Council Clarion – Summer 2011

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Great & Little Gidding Parish Council Clarion – Summer 2011

Water has been connected to the allotments, which was funded by the Great Gidding Charity. Ten more allotments for parishioners have been provided of which 9 are already in use. If you would like your name added to the waiting list please contact the Parish Council Office. Plots are £15 per year and subject to a tenancy agreement.

A viewing platform has been installed at the pond in Main Street and a pathway. The Wildlife Trust has produced a first draft of their report on some of the ponds in the village. The report will include a circular walk incorporating footpaths the churchyard and wood. Interpretation boards are the next step in this project.

The glass recycling bins have been removed from the pub car park as glass is now taken with the regular kerbside collections.

The County Council has agreed to increase the parking space allocated for the bus outside the school in Main Street (B660) surface dressed. This will allow the bus easier and safer access to the parking bay and prevent further damage to the pavement.

Anglia in Bloom – judging for this competition took place on Friday 15th July and the two judges toured the village visiting – the School, Churchyard, Recreation Field, Chapel End Pond Allotments, Jubilee Wood and the Pond in Main Street. They were very impressed with the cleanliness and community involvement that was evident both on the day and in the portfolio (available to see on the website).  Lots of people were involved in this project and throughout the year from weeding, sweeping, planting, litter picking etc. and it is greatly appreciated.   A special thank you to Paul Hodson for putting the portfolio together, Rachel Giddens for all her work behind the scenes (as well as sweeping the pavements), Rose Foster for her boundless enthusiasm and Robin and Gill Hayden for their hospitality.    Results will be known on 13th September and we will keep you posted.

Rachel Giddens and Michael Trolove have been co-opted on to the council.    This followed the resignation of Julie Byard and Rose Foster who both contributed greatly to the work of the Council

The annual accounts for 2010/11 were completed, adopted and audit completed.

SUMMARY RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT (YEAR ENDING 31ST MARCH 2010)

2009/10 Budget 2009/10 Actual
INCOME    
Precept 9,575.00 9,575.00
Recycling 500.00 367.91
VAT Refund 692.03
Training bursary 47.50
10,075.00 10,682.44
PAYMENTS    
Wages 3,800.00 3,525.94
Insurance 534.07 534.07
Subscription & audit fees  414.16 391.16
Rent for Parish Office  500.00 500.00
Training 100.00 109.25
Office Expenses 330.00 214.84
Broadband & Phone 450.00 452.20
6,128.23 5,992.06
     
Website Maintenance  264.60 264.60
Rent for recycling 450.00 680.30
Recreation Ground 1,600.00 1,130.34
Village Hall Refurbishment 8,000.00 8,000.00
Woodland 100.00 99.00
Village Maintenance 1,500.00 1,008.27
Section 137 1,825.00 1,769.00
  13,475.00 12,686.91
     
  19,603.23 18,678.97
     
Planned overspend -9,528.23 -7,996.53
     
Reserves 3/09    
General 13,279.07  
Section 137 925.00  
  14,204.07  
     
Reserves 3/10    
General 6,151.54  
Section 137 56.00  
  6,207.54  
Bertha Green Bequest    
Balance 3/09 4,240.09  
Water connection to Rec field 1,688.11  
Sewer connection 1,551.98  
Village Hall refurbishment 1,000.00  
Balance 3/10 Nil  
  6,207.54  
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