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The minutes of the most recent meeting are shown below. Links to previous six meetings are shown at the foot of this page.
WOODDITTON PARISH COUNCIL
The Council met in Saxon Street Methodist Church Hall on Thursday 19th November 2009 at 7.30 pm.
1.Present were Mr Peter Powney- Jones (Chairman) ,Councillors Messrs Eileen Bullock , Cliff Pettitt , Geoff Gardiner,
Charles Smith and June Surrage.
Mr John Theobald (Clerk)
Apologies and absences . Garsham Robertson , Robin Sharp, Peter Golding , Carole Good and (later) Bob Burton
( all business & personal commitments).
Anthea Davidson (DC) attended.
Apologies from Peter Cresswell and Carl Poole
2 Interests Declared. June Surrage declared a personal interest in the grant application from the Methodist Church
Hall .
3 Minutes. The draft minutes of the previous meeting on
15th October were sent previously to all Councillors, and were now approved unanimously and signed by the
Chairman.
4 Matters arising.
The Chairman reported on the Parish Panel Members meeting on 4th November. The main aims were to engage more with the
community and have wider prospectives.To use the Website for questions and answers page ,to invite independent people to
address the Panel and to engage with the Newmarket.
Paul Goffin of the Newmarket Day Centre had apologised for being unable to speak to the Council .
Speedwatch has 2 new volunteers from the parish.
Adjourned for 19.50
Public Forum .
Points raised were : damage to the bus shelter, removal of horse crossing signs, reinstatement of 3 footpaths after
autumn ploughing and advertising the Parish apple press.
Meeting reconvened 20.01
5 Planning Applications
E/3013/09/CC .DITTON LODGE SCHOOL. NEW MAIN HALL,CLASSROOM EXTENSIONS &ASSOCIATED WORKS.
THE COUNCIL HAD NO OBJECTIONS BUT REQUESTED THAT THE PORTACABIN WINDOWS FACING THE TRINITY DRIVE HOUSES AND GARDENS BE
BLANKED OFF,LOCKED SHUT OR HAVE RESTRICTED OPENING.
UPDATES ON PLANNING DECISIONS
CONSENT WAS GIVEN FOR 09/00721/FUL 17 LITTLE DITTON
CONSENT WAS REFUSED FOR 09/00631/FUM. 18 DWELLINGS ON PART OF ALLOTMENT LAND AT ST JOHNS AVENUE.
(PERMANENT LOSS OF ALLOTMENT LAND WITH NO REPLACEMENT LAND OFFERED ,AND LACK OF ADEQUATE COMMUNITY INFRA-STRUCTURE )
6 2 RED TELEPHONE KIOSKS
The Council discussed the merits of acquiring these,and the possible maintenance costs. It passed a resolution proposed by
Geoff Gardiner ,seconded by June Surrage ,to buy the kiosks and review the upkeep costs after a year.
7 THREE BLACKBIRDS PUB
The Chairman said that electricity had just been restored ,and it was believed a new licence had been granted. Anthea
Davidson said that the East Cambs DC Licensing Officer might supply the latest information. The Council decided to keep
Robin Sharp”s draft letter to the Brewery Company on file for the time being.
8 AMENITY FIELD
There is very little new. Two drafts of suggested public notices have been sent to Darley Projects Manager for
approval, and a response is awaited. When received the accepted version will be put to Sign Writers for price quotations.
9 Highways and Maintenance
The Council approved and accepted an estimate from a fencing contractor for a new section of fencing at the Kings Drive
play area.
There was a general discussion about replacing the oak tree saplings. Highway regulations must be complied with, and the
possibility of a new location was considered, The District Council Tree Preservation Officer might be able to advise on
some aspects.
The members will arrange shared transport for the Recycling Centre visit on 3rd December.
10 Accounts and Payments
The Council approved :
Church Hall Rent £20.00 (S134 LGA72)
Gillian Green (caretaker) 103.00 (PHA 1890 s44 )
Charles Surrage ditto 93.00 ditto
Rod Vincent (Newsletter) 25 .00 (LGA1972 s 142)
The appeal from the Methodist Church Hall Treasurer for assistance with the costs of the On-line computer
service was considered ,and the Council resolved to award £100.00. (LGA 1976 s19)
11 PRECEPT BID 2010/11
Draft forecasts were reviewed ,and the Council were conscious of the need for budget restraint in the economic climate.
The Council resolved to place an estimated bid of £13400. (Resolution proposed by Geoff Gardiner,seconded by June Surrage,
passed unanimously) .
12 QUALITY COUNCIL STATUS
The Clerk reported on a meeting with a Representative of
CPALC, and produced copies of the Criteria List , NALC notes
and CPALC training prospectus. A working party to consider
the input from the Council may be needed. The subject will be
considered at a later meeting.
13 LATEST CORRES AND PUBLICATIONS
CPALC autumn bulletin
Care & Repair Handy Person Service
October Police Beat Report
14 Next Meeting and Business
The Council resolved to hold the next meeting
on Thursday January 21st 2010 at 7.30pm.
Business .
Final Precept Bid
Quality Status
Meeting closed at 22.08 pm.
Signed ……………………Chairman 21st January 2010
These minutes are subject to approval at the next meeting
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Organizations and terms Associated with the Parish
Council:
C.P.R.E. (Council for the Preservation of Rural
England).
Cambridgeshire ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England). An
independent charity which supports local groups concerned with social, economic
and environmental aspects of life in a rural county.
BENSCH (East of England Associations of Parish and Town Councils)
CALC (Cambridgeshire
Association of Local Councils). Helps its member Parish Councils and Parish Meetings to carry out
their role by providing legal and procedural advice on a day to day basis.
Precept:
Council's spending requirement.
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