Minutes of a Meeting of the Parish Council held in the Village Hall, Great Gidding on Tuesday 17th April 2012 at 7.30pm.

Present: Cllrs Alexander, Giddens, Hill, Hodson, Trolove and clerk

851.12 Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Hayden and Howden and accepted

852.12 Minutes of the meeting held on 20^th March 2012 were agreed and signed

853.12 Matters arising (information only)

854.12 Members declaration of interest for agenda items -none

855.12 Commemorative Tree for Jubilee Wood.   Mr Tony Scott had arranged for the Deputy Lord Lieutenant to plant a tree in the Jubliee Wood and Cllr Trolove was given authority to purchase a suitable specimen funded from the village maintenance budget up to £35.

856.12 The Great Gidding Newt Trail update – awaiting arrival of the 3 interpretation boards

857.12 Speedwatch – there had been no interest in this initiative and it was agreed not to pursue at this time

858.12 Uncontested Parish Council Election – 6 councillors had applied for re-election

859.12 Diamond Jubilee Celebrations update – all three events were proceeding

860.12 Recreation Ground improvements to entrance and fencing – two of the three quotes requested had been received and it was agreed to accept the quote from A Stancombe Fencing Contractors Ltd for £408 inc VAT

861.12 Anglia in Bloom – there had been no response from parishioners to support an entry this year so an application would not submitted

862.12 Planning – no plans received

863.12 VAT refund of £455.54 was noted

864.12 Invitation to nominate 2 people to attend Jubilee Picnic at Burghley House – Mr & Mrs Andrew Alexander and Mr & Mrs M Trolove were nominated to represent the village

865.12 Notice of Audit had been received and public notice displayed

866.12 Housing Needs Survey report – it was agreed to ask for examples of where similar schemes had been successful for discussion at next meeting

867.12 Local Minor Improvement Bid – invitation to present application to panel received but written representation submitted

868.12 Rural Broadband – Shailesh Vara MP had offered to arrange a meeting with BT – it was agreed to accept this opportunity

869.12 Reconciliation of accounts and payment of cheques agreed

S Dalley (clerk)                                                                  £295.70

M Read (Clarion delivery)                                                    £10.00

870.12 Representatives reports

Rights of Way – Cllr Giddens – no known problems

Allotments – Cllr Howden – enquiry from family who do not live in the village but child attends school.   It was agreed that the remaining half plot was not available to rent at this time as still being used for manure heap.   A waiting list would be started.

Highways & Police – Cllr Hayden – not report

School – Cllr Alexander

Village Hall & Recreation Ground – The new chairs (100) were now in use.

Finance & Charities – Cllr Hodson had produced end of year accounts these would be submitted for council approval next month

Tree Warden – Cllr Trolove had planted the wildflower seeds received from HDC around the new pond in the wood.   A meeting had been arranged with the CC Tree officer for 21^st May to assess the trees in Gains Lane

871.12 Correspondence received

HDC Standards committee meeting 5^th July 2012

Invite to HDC meeting 25^th April  ‘What will localism mean for our Parish Council’- Cllr Alexander agreed to attend

 

Minutes of a Meeting of the Parish Council held in the Village Hall, Great Gidding on Tuesday 20^th March 2012 at 7.30pm.

 

829.12 Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Hill

830.12 Minutes of 21^st February 2012 were agreed and signed

831.12 Matters arising (information only)

832.12 Members declaration of interest for agenda items Cllr Hodson and Howden 836.12

833.12 It was agreed to reissue a licence to graze for the tenant of the Parish Field, Winwick Road

834.12 The Great Gidding Newt Trail update –An example of the interpretation boards was viewed and all agreed to produce one for Chapel End, Main Street and Jubilee Wood ponds.   Cllr Hodson to co-ordinate production with Catalyst.

835.12 Speedwatch update – A letter concerning this issue had been received and it was agreed to invite them to attend the Annual Parish Meeting

836.12 Rent increase for Parish Council use of village hall from £500 to £550.   Provision for this increase had been made in the budget and all agreed to this rise.

837.12 Diamond Jubilee – a request had been received the Management committee to support a village event at Recreation Ground on 4^th June.   This would be run under the Big Lunch scheme and the Parish Council agreed to allocate up to £200 for a celebratory drink (beer, wine and soft)

838.12 Recreation Ground improvements to entrance  – it was agreed to obtain 3 quotes to replace the fence either side of the gate with a post and rail fence and reset the gate posts.

839.12 Fields in Trust – Queen Elizabeth II commemorative plaque it was agreed to have this set in concrete at the entrance to the Recreation Ground

840.12 Planning – H/05001/10/CC extend permission for canopy and covered play area H/05009/09/CC extend permission for 8 bay mobile classroom building complex at School – supported

841.12 Community Hubs – report on meeting held on 27^th February was circulated

842.12 Appointment of Internal Auditor – it was agreed to appoint Steve Wilson of Canalbs

843.12 Review asset register (ready for insurance quotes)-this was completed

844.12 Register of Interests – new requirements noted

845.12 Textile recycling bank – had been sited in the village hall car park and would be advertised in the Clarion

846.12 Buses – proposed removal of subsidies by CCC was noted

847.12 Annual Parish Meeting 17^th April – the school and church had agreed to attend and give an update.   Mark Daes from ACRE to give a report on the rural housing needs survey and Nene and Ouse community transport to be invited to attend

848.12 Reconciliation of accounts and payment of cheques were agreed

S Dalley (clerk)                                                                  £295.70

ACRE membership renewal                                                 £40.00

849.12 Representatives reports

Rights of Way – Cllr Giddens – nothing to report

Allotments – Cllr Howden reported half allotment allocated.   Letter from Julie Byard requesting siting of a shed was agreed

Highways & Police – Cllr Hayden reported that there had been an increase in burglaries in villages near to the A1

School – Cllr Alexander reported building work complete and a new website

Village Hall & Recreation Ground – Cllr Howden reported that 100 new chairs had been ordered – the old chairs would be stored for outside use.   It was agreed to ask Bradgate to complete one more cut of the Recreation Ground.

Finance & Charities – Cllr Hodson advised that the VAT claim would not be received before the end of the financial year.   It was suggested that the £200 received by TecnoGym be put towards the replacement fencing at Recreation Ground – all agreed

Tree Warden – Cllr Trolove had agreed to meet Wayne Stewar from CCC on Monday 21^st May at 1130 to look at the trees in Gains Lane

850.12 Correspondence received

Copy of a letter from CC Highways sent to resident – noted

Invite to HDC meeting 25^th April – ‘What will localism mean for our Parish Council’

Economy, Transport and Environment update from CCC – noted

Community Action Issue 1/Spring 2012 by Cambs ACRE

 

 

Minutes of a Meeting of the Parish Council held in the
Village Hall, Great Gidding on Tuesday 21^st 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
17^th 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 1^st 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 30^th 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 17^th 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 4^th April 7pm, Yaxley

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

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

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

Huntingdonshire Flood Forum –
noted