Apologies were received from Councillor Drayton and County Councillor Martlew.

Councillor Lang gave his apologies for the June meeting.

On a proposition by the Chairman, seconded by Councillor Phillips the minutes were approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.

Councillor Dr Stopp reported that conflicting information had been received on the need for dog fouling bylaws for the recreation ground. It was also necessary to clarify if fencing and a gate was require and if an alternative area must be provided if dogs are excluded from the recreation ground. It was agreed that Councillor Dr Stopp and Councillor Wolton should meet on site to discuss issues further and that all members should give some thought to how they would like to see these matters resolved.

It was noted that the dog signs had been installed today.

Carried forward to the next meeting.

A letter from Ian Turner, Siting Office for BT Payphones dated 1 May stating that the Highway Division had objected to the proposed site adjacent to the school and requesting a suggestion for an alternative site. On a proposition by Councillor Kember, seconded by Councillor Phillips it was agreed that a letter be sent suggesting a site just south of Mr Marshall's property (26 Highfields Road).

Mr Lincoln a resident from Cavendish Close was invited by the Chairman to address the meeting. Mr Lincoln explained the problems facing residents whose properties were served by the private drive to the south of the public open space (POS) and requested that a strip of the POS be used to widen the blocked paving drive. He also explained problems because of the lack of lighting on the private drives.

The proposal by Councillor Kember, seconded by Councillor Phillips that 'the Parish Council has no objection to a one metre strip of the POS being excluded from the transfer to the Parish Council and being instead transferred to Mr Lincoln and his neighbours and used, by either Banner or the residents to extend the blocked paving road thus alleviating future damage to the POS by vehicles' was carried unanimously.

It was also agreed that the Parish Council was supportive of any campaign by residents to encourage improved lighting on private drives and the exclusion of private drives from future developments.

A letter from Gareth Guest, Area Bridges Engineer, indicating that the main works to the bridge were expected to be completed by 9 June with minor works being completed once the road had opened. It was noted that all hedging which had been removed would be replanted with the exception of that removed from the south-western side which was considered minimal. It was agreed that this should be monitored.

4.6 Postwatch reply

The reply from Postwatch dated 8 May in response to the Parish Council's complaint stated that it did not accept staff shortages as a valid excuse for poor service and would be continuing to monitor the situation and explaining that a new delivery structure would shortly be introduced to clarify the level of service that residents could expect.

4.7 Rising main on Bourn Bridleway

It was noted that repairs to the rising main/airflow chamber had finally been undertaken by Anglian Water. A letter from the Environment Agency and its involvement in this complaint was also noted.

5. To attend to Correspondence/Communication received since the last meeting including

It was noted that elections would take place in 2004 for the District Councillors and in 2005 for the County Councillors.

Noted. It was also noted that the consultation leaflet had not as yet been delivered to homes in the village.

5.3.1 Mr G Dodson from Clare Drive had contacted the Parish Council requesting support for the replacement for the close-board fencing that had been removed between the JS Bloor and Wilson Connolly developments.

On a proposition by the Chairman, seconded by Councillor Phillips it was agreed that a letter be sent to the Planning Department saying that it had been promised that the fencing would remain until the all the building works had been completed and asking them to urge Wilson Connolly to put up some other fencing.

5.3.2 The communication from Mr McKeown regarding the unauthorised removal of some of the hedging protection tubes was noted and it was agreed to monitor the situation.

5.3.3 Complaints from residents regarding ongoing noise nuisance problems from TKA Tallent Chassis Ltd were received and noted. On a proposition by the Chairman it was agreed to invite both Mr Heffernon and Mr McCrystall to the next meeting.

5.3.4 In response to the letter complaining that grass clippings were being dumped on Bourn Drift it was agreed that a piece regarding illegal tipping be put in the next Journal and that a letter be sent to each of the homes adjacent to the bridleway.

5.3.5 A letter from Mr Nicholson enclosing a reply he had received from Mr Andy Moffatt Planning Officer regarding the provision of three storm cells in the Wilson Connolly development was noted.

5.3.6 A copy of a letter from Mr Johnson to Mr Hussell, Planning Director expressing concern at the height of the new dwelling being built to the rear of 15-17 West Drive was noted. Councillor Stewart was urged to support the residents and continue to oppose backland development in the village.

On a proposition by Councillor Kember, seconded by Councillor Lang the application was refused by the Parish Council reiterating the pervious comments:

As discussed under item 4.3.

Approved by the Parish Council

Approved by the Parish Council

On a proposition by the Chairman seconded by Councillor Lang the applications were refused with the following comments:

On a proposition by Councillor Phillips, seconded by Councillor Wolton the application was refused with the following comments:

6.7 S/0934/03/F Wilson Connolly Anglia, Land off Samian Close/west of East Drive - six dwellings

On a proposition by Councillor Kember, seconded by Councillor Breeze the application was refused by the Parish Council with the following comments:

Noted.

6.9 S/1512/1996/F Church Cottage Main St Caldecote for C Johnson - extension & garage

No recommendation by the Parish Council.

Councillor Stewart reported that the District Council's Scrutiny Committee was looking into the delays in the enforcement of S106 Agreements. Councillor Stewart was thanked for taking this matter up on the Parish Council's behalf and it was agreed to contact Cottenham Parish Council about its experiences with a view to putting joint pressure on the District Council.

A letter from James Henderson reporting the offer from Wilson Connolly's Solicitor that their client would be prepared to release £5,000 with the transfer kick about area was received and considered. It was noted that there was an enforcement notice on the kick about landscaping which once transferred to the Parish Council would become the responsibility of the Council.

The proposal by Councillor Kember that 'the Parish Council agree to accept the transfer of the kick about area with the five thousand pounds as offered plus an additional sum to cover the undertaking of the enforcement notice' was carried unanimously. The Clerk was instructed in the terms of the additional sum to be requested which in the public interest was declared confidential and thus excluded from these minutes.

8.2 A letter from Calypso was considered which outlined the increasing costs being incurred on the MUGA because of the delays in the transfer of the kick about area and requested permission to install a streetlight.

The proposal by Councillor Kember, seconded by Councillor Lang that the Parish approve the installation of a streetlight on the edge of the kick about area the Clerk is instructed to order the MUGA as soon as the transfer is resolved' was carried unanimously.

8.3 Councillor Wolton reported on the recent Sports Association meeting and the Groups frustration with the status of the tennis courts. Copies of the minutes from the Sports Association had been received and circulated for information.

All bank statements and invoices were available for checking. On a proposition by Councillor Kember, seconded by Councillor Footman the payments as listed in the financial report were approved:

The proposal by Councillor Kember, seconded by Councillor Lang 'that in accordance with its powers under Section 137 of the Local Government Act, 1972, the Council donate £900 to Caldecote Church and £250 to Caldecote Primary School which, in the opinion of the Council is in the interests of the area and its inhabitants' was carried unanimously.

On a proposition by the Chairman, seconded by Councillor Wolton it was agreed to increase the fidelity guarantee to £45,000.

Mrs Dart had not as yet replied to the request to continue as the Council's Internal Auditor.

10.1 Councillor Kember reported on his attendance at the recent flooding forum meeting held in Bourn and chaired by Mr Lansley MP.

10.2 Toilet paper in the awarded watercourse in front of the Wilson Connolly development is to be reported to the Environment Agency.

10.3 Dog bins already approved in the budget are to be ordered.

10.4 Councillor Wolton was thanked for kindly repairing the parish notice board.

10.5 It was noted that Mr Green was due to cut the village verges.

10.6 Bins for the play area is to be an agenda item for the next meeting.

10.7 Highway Division is to be asked to clear the road drains along Highfields Road.

There was no further business and the Chairman declared the meeting closed at 10.28pm.