None.

On a proposition by Cllr Wolton, seconded by Cllr Phillips the minutes were approved as true record after several amendments.

4.5 delete ‘it’

4.5 delete ‘former’ insert ‘formally’

4.6 delete ‘new’ insert ‘Nene’

4.6 delete the rest of the sentence after ‘by telephone.’

4.7 delete ‘footpath struck’

8.3 delete ‘in’ from ‘article in’

10.2 change to read ‘road sign Bosserts Way’

11. insert ‘9.45’ as the time the meeting closed.

The Chairman signed the minutes.

Mr Massey’s report which recorded hearing the factory on 17 days of which 5 were considered particularly bad days. Problems with scrap metal dumping still remained unresolved.

The reply from Chris Taylor dated 26 May saying the abatement notice had been drawn up and was to be sent out with a long letter to TKA by Brian Heffernon was considered. As the Parish Council had not received a copy it was presumed that the notice still had not been served and it was agreed to write again asking for a copy.

In response to the Council’s letter Diane Duncan had served notice on the consultation procedure and the right of the Council to appeal to the Magistrates Court if aggrieved.

A letter had been received from the County Council and also several telephone calls from Pat Harding who indicated that the County Council was taking this matter seriously and looking for ways to both prevent poor service and also ways to improve communications with parish councils perhaps by having a named officer at the County Council. A full letter was expected shortly.

It was noted that the District Council had not replied and that CALC had offered its fullest support and was taking this up with other councils. It was agreed to write to the District Council’s Chief Executive again.

A letter had been received from Mr Lansley stating that there was nothing in legislation to exempt parish council’s from having to register under the Data Protection Act and that he had asked if the Government will make arrangements for an exemption for small parish councils by enacting a Statutory Instrument.

None which had not already been dealt with by the Clerk.

On a proposition by Cllr Breeze item 5.2 was taken first.

On a proposition by Cllr Breeze, seconded by Cllr Footman it was agreed that the Parish Council tick the ‘no recommendation’ box and ask that the garage is moved back 4m from the property boundary.

No recommendation by the Parish Council.

5.1 S/0884/04/F Drayton, land adj. 98 West Drive – erection of dwelling following demolition of existing

Cllrs Drayton and Wolton declared an interest in the application and both withdrew from the room whilst the application was determined.

On a proposition by Cllr Breeze, seconded by Cllr Lang it was resolved to make ‘no recommendation’ on the application.

6.1 To receive a report from the Social Club and a report and the accounts from the Church

It was agreed to carry this item forward to the next meeting.

The Charity’s accounts were received and noted.

6.3 It was noted that a link had been put on the parish website to the Cambridgeshire Police so that crimes and incidents could be recorded on line.

7. The Village Development

7.1 Recreation grounds

7.1.1 As the first Sport and Recreation Ground meeting was only held on Tuesday and the minutes had not as yet been prepared a verbal report on the meeting was given by Cllr Stopp.

7.1.2 It was unanimously resolved that CALYPSO should be thanked for their opening event which had been enjoyed by all who had attended. Thanks were also expressed to Cllr Lang for his firework display.

7.1.3 It was noted that another slat on the slide had been vandalized and on a proposition by Cllr Phillips, seconded by Cllr Footman the cost of the materials for the repair was authorized.

7.1.4 It was noted that Mr Newby still had some fencing palings and the sign which still needed replacing.

7.1.5 On a proposition by Cllr Lang, seconded by Cllr Phillips it was agreed that the Clerk and Cllr Phillips be authorized to arrange for the supply and installation of additional wooden posts around the kick about area to prevent vehicles and travelers accessing the land. It was noted that Standing Orders should be followed with regards to the number of quotes required.

7.1.6 It was noted that the maximum insurance cover for surfaces made out of concrete or tarmac was £2,500. On a proposition by Cllr Phillips, seconded by Cllr Lang it was agreed to amend the policy to include the tennis courts surfaces and the MUGA for a total insurance of £2,500.

It was noted that the premium for approximately £40,000 of MUGA fencing would be in the region of £400. It was agreed that given the decision to install posts thus reducing the risk of impact from a vehicle and given the construction of the MUGA that the fencing not be insured.

It was agreed to seek estimates for the supply and replacement of the tennis courts fencing and to consider the insurance cover at the next meeting.

7.1.7 It was noted that Ashwell Developments had kindly offered to assist with the cricket grounds in the village and that a letter had already been sent thanking them for this offer and requesting more information as to the extent of their offer.

7.2 Site meeting outside the school

Cllr Wolton reported on the recent site meeting attended by Cllrs Levett, Wolton, Phillips and Stopp with Mr Sharp, Highways Engineer, to look at the traffic problems outside the school.

The financial statement was received and considered and the invoices and bank statements were available for checking. On a proposition by the Cllr Phillips seconded by a Cllr Footman the following payments were approved:

On a proposition by Cllr Whyatt, seconded by Cllr Wolton it was resolved that all the sections in the Statement of Assurance be answered ‘yes’. The Chairman and the RFO signed the form.

On a proposition by Cllr Wolton the Council recorded its thanks to the RFO for her preparation of the accounts and the handling of the audit process.

8.3 On a proposition by the Chairman it was agreed to take this item at the end of the meeting.

9.1 City Services are to be asked to undertake the second grass cut of the verges. It was noted that in some areas in the verges had been scalped and agreed that this be mentioned to the contractor.

9.2 The letter from Kingston Parish Council regarding the additional houses along the M11 corridor and seeking support from South Cambridgeshire parish council’s in signing a joint objection was considered. On a proposition by Cllr Stopp, seconded by Cllr Lang it was unanimously agreed that Caldecote Parish Council offer its fullest support.

9.3 A decision on whether the Parish Council should take a summer break in August is to be considered further at the next meeting.

9.4 Further to the last meeting, it was agreed that the design for the new brick bus shelter should be based on the wooden shelter in Kingston.

9.5 It was noted that Cllr Stewart would not be representing the village after June 10^th given the Ward changes. It was agreed that a letter be sent to Jim Stewart thanking him for all his help and support whilst District Councillor for the village.

9.6 Highway Division are to be notified that a depression in Highfields Road opposite the end of Hall Drive where the water company excavated some time ago needs a repair and also that the adjacent gulley has not been cleaned and the white line was painted over the gulley.

9.7 Diane Duncan at the District Council is to be notified that the road sign Thorny Way nears replacing. It was agreed to request two new road name signs ‘Hall Drive leading to East Drive’ to be installed in Hall Drive just north of the new junction.

9.8 It was noted that a resident had asked for the Parish Council’s support in getting a wooden fence to replace the existing chain link fencing on the south side of Hall Drive. It was agreed that the resident should take this matter up directly with the developer.

9.9 It was noted that soil and rubbish fly tipping on the Hall Drive bridleway and it was agreed to monitor this and discuss it further at the next meeting if necessary.

9.10 A BP bag with alcoholic cans had been left by youths on the recreation ground near the tennis courts. It was agreed that this should be kept as evidence for the Trading Standard to back up the Council’s complaint that alcohol was being sold by the garage to youths.

9.11 It was noted that the orchids were in a sorry state and agreed that Cllr Footman should take this up with Rob Mongovan Ecology Officer at the District Council.

9.12 It was noted that the proposed wooden posts may restrict large vehicles or combines and that this should be considered when the plans were discussed.

9.13 It was agreed that the Sport and Recreation Committee’s minutes should be published on the parish website.