Present:- O. Kember (Chairman), P. Philips. J.Lang, J. Stewart (District Councillor), R. Martlew (County Councillor), B. Drayton, T.Footman, F.Wolton, G. Stoehr, L.Coe (Clerk).

1. Apologies for absence : - Dr C.Stopp.
2. To approve the minutes on

4^th July

1. Page 677 – Text - Letter sent to Wilcon, deleted the first asking.

Page 679 – Text - Whole amended to hole.

Page 676 – Text - Spelling Thyssen amended.

The Chairman signed the minutes.

18^th July

2.2 Page 681 – Text – Amended to both applicants to attend..

The Chairman signed the minutes.

3. Matters Arising
1. Anglia Water had met with Councillor Phillips and Councillor Wolton regarding the persistent smell. This problem also occurs on the Bridle Path, in East Drive, towards Hardwick. Anglia Water advised that the pipes had been cleaned down to the pumping station plus manhole covers had been cleaned. During the visit the smell seemed to be all right. They also went to the Bourn Bridle way, and there was no smell there at that time. The smell is stronger during heavy use time, early morning or late evening. Councillor Footman said he considered the smell to still be as bad. Councillor Wolton is still waiting to hear further from Neil Halliday of Anglia Water. Councillor Kember said, every incident of smell must be recorded

3.2 Hours

A letter has been forwarded to Tyssen Krupp, plus there are also two other people considering writing regarding the noise.

Acre has contacted Calypso, but nothing further has been done. At the last council meeting it was agreed that more information was required. But due to a misunderstanding this has not been done.

A booklet has been received from the government and is held with the clerk. The booklet needs circulating to all members. Gail said that we do already have a policy in place.

Woods House – Back to Mr Stevens House, amendment to upstairs windows.

The residents of West Drive have seen the amendment.

Mr and Mrs Flemming – 42, West Drive - Application supported.

6. The village development
1. Hedges - Whitethorn hedging and bulb quotations.

A letter had been received from Mr Cassey.

2. Telephone Kiosk

Gail has a questionnaire, which will be circulated, as it requires answers.

Councillor Drayton had received a letter about the drainage into Bourn Brook at Cambourne, He is happy that this drainage would not come as far as Caldecote. It was pointed out that the Council would support anything that would help with the flooding of Bourn Brook. Councillor Drayton will reply to the letter.

Documents have been received from the Solicitors ready to be signed. Gail said that the Parish Council has incurred no costs regarding this matter. Councillor Kember and Councillor Wolton signed the documents.

Gail read out the letter. Currently 123 (market not social) houses are occupied. Which are the 98% of houses occupied, so the land should now be transferred. After discussion it was agreed that the Parish Council insist that C. Taylor enforce this matter. Councillor Stewart will be speaking to C. Taylor. Councillor Kember will write to C. Taylor on behalf of the Parish as it is felt that the officers of the parish have been ill served.

Gail said, with the forthcoming development of the Pig Farm we need to get penalty clauses written in the 106.

Mr Cassey promised at the last meeting that work would be started on the traffic calming and the road. At present the road is dangerous. Councillor Drayton said that the signs for West Drive need to be made clearer. A temporary sign is to be done. Mr Cassey said he is still awaiting a programme. Councillor Footman said that are the

entrance to the Bloor estate is very narrow and dangerous. It was suggested we invite Mr Cassey to the next meeting to discuss this matter, meanwhile Councillor Kember will write to Mr Cassey and the County Council.

Councillor Footman has been in touch with Bob Morgan and the plans were available at the meeting. The main problem is on the phase 2 development, where there is no where for the water to drain. And no plans have been received from the Environmental Agency or the National Rivers. Councillor Footman will be dealing with Bob Morgan and a formal letter will be sent with a copy to the Environment Agency.

Councillor Wolton asked about the situation regarding open spaces and when are they to be signed over to the council now that Bloor has completed their development.

It was suggested that a 20mph or lower be introduced to the village, the council needs to apply to the Traffic Engineer who will issue the order. Councillor Wolton suggested we put our case forward and see what limit the Traffic department suggested.

The notice board has been damaged by what is thought to be a pellet shot from a gun. It was suggested the board be moved onto the land of the Sports and Social Club, Councillor Phillips suggested moving it to outside the school. It was suggested to put a village map and village sign together at the top end of the village and a village map on the right hand side of Stympole Way near the current post box but definite locations will be discussed further at the next meeting. The new maps are on order from Signworks of Hardwick.

A letter is to be sent asking them to install the equipment. Once installed the equipment will need to be insured. Gail will contact Sue Francis asking her to release the money to pay for the equipment.

£242.05 Cambridge Evening News (Clerk Advert)

£ 63.00 Caldecote Village Institute

We received an invoice from James Blake that overcharged us, Gail is dealing with the company. Statement Account £22,774.85

Gail said that the current filing cabinet was broken, it was decided that a new one should be purchased. Proposed Councillor Kember and seconded by Councillor Footman.

It was also agreed to give the clerk £50.00 petty cash, but accurate records should be kept. Proposed Councillor Kember and seconded by Councillor Phillips.

Concillor Wolton said that the county council is not interested in the removal of the grafitti on the bus shelter. Gail suggested we speak to the City Council for a cost of dealing with this.

The advertising sign outside this company is causing concern as a distraction to drivers, Councillor Stewart will deal with this as the company need planning permission to erect such a sign.

• Councillor Footman said that the path between number 541 – 43, Highfields is broken. The ditch outside the school is full of builder’s rubbish. A letter should be sent to the County Council to clear.

• The road outside No 50, is collapsing. An email has been sent to Mike Cooper of the Highways dept.

• The layby at the top of the village is a dumping ground for cars. Councillor Wolton suggested asking the County Council to put bollards up to stop this from happening.

• Councillor Martlew said the bin and glass have been stolen from the bus stop. Councillor Wolton will investigate.

• Councillor Lang said that the electricity supply to the whole village would be turned off on Tuesday 6^th August from 9.00 to 3.30.

• We have received notification from the police about a bogus caller who is nothing to do with the fire service. There have also been several break-ins.

• Flood Report – The survey has been carried out and a copy of the report is requested as it has been reported that the survey was not taken down as far a Caldecote.

• There is a blockage at 63, Highfields Road a letter is to be sent to Pat Matthews.

• Shop Site – Nothing further to report.

The meeting closed 9.40 pm.