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Apologies for Absence |
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Cllr Langley |
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Minutes of the previous Ordinary Meeting |
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A draft had been copied to all Councillors and displayed prior to the meeting. The meeting was agreed that the Minutes be adopted and the Chairman signed the Record Copy. |
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Declaration of Interest |
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None |
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Matters Arising |
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4.1. Play Area
The Clerk reported that the “No Dogs2 sign was still outstanding. He also reported that he had been advised that it is not possible to extend the ship in the toddler’s area. The state of the hedge was discussed and the Clerk was requested to arrange for it to be cut. |
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4.2. Registration
All forms returned |
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4.3. New Members
One possible new member advised. |
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4.4. Road Surfaces
The Clerk reported on a the latest situation:
Highways have no plans for further work on Etton Road
Orders have been placed to repair West End Rd (Tuckers Nook end)
Plans drawn up to resurface the other end in 2008/9 |
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4.5. Lamp Standards
Those reported at the last meeting have been repaired. Cllrs reported two further failures, the Clerk to deal. |
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4.6. Footpaths & Bridleways
4.6.1. The Clerk reported that the footpath officer was investigating the path leading off the end of West End Rd.The Clerk also reported that he had been advised that the bridleway around the lakes was to be closed. |
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4.7. Police Officer
It was agreed that as he now appears to be the local police officer PC McCallum should be invited to the next meeting. |
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4.8. Road Signs
All replaced |
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4.9. Acceptance Of Code Of Conduct
One form outstanding |
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Planning |
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5.1. Outstanding Applications update. The following situation was noted. |
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5.1.1. Blue Bell – Approved
5.1.2. Willow Brook Farm - Wtg planners
5.1.3. 24 High Street –Wtg planners
It was agreed that a meeting should be arranged in the New Year with the planning authority so that the councillors can be updated on recent changes in procedure and the application of Section 106. |
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5.2. New/Revised Applications |
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None |
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5.3. 45 High Street
The Clerk reported that the developer had been told that the building must be as the approved drawing. |
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5.4. 9 Barn Close -
Boundary
The Clerk reported that a search had shown that the property comprises of all the land to the path in the play area. |
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Matters for Discussion |
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6.1. Village Hall
Cllr Bagworth reported that decisions on further grants were still outstanding |
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6.2. Neighbourhood Watch
The Clerk reported that the Smartwater Signs have arrived and have been handed to NHW. A further publicity campaign is expected in the New Year |
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6.3. Street Parking
It was agreed that the council will continue to monitor the situation on the High Street |
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| 7. |
Correspondence |
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7.1. PCC Attendance
The Clerk to arrange a visit from the Liaison Officer |
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7.2. Tarmac Meeting
Meeting of Liaison Committee 7th November. Clerk to attend. |
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| 8. |
Financial |
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8.1 Bank Mandate
It was agreed that due to the problems experienced with Nat West it will be necessary to register Cllrs Perkins,Bagworth,Boughton and Hardy. The Clerk to prepare the documentation |
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Other matters |
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9.1. Cllr Perkins reported damage to the fence on the bridge over the cut on the Helpston Road. The Clerk to deal.
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9.2. Cllrs Boughton and Hardy reported rats at 45 High St. |
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9.3. Cllr Boughton reported that the Kerb at the entrance to Barn Close was unsafe. The Clerk to contact Highways.
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| 10. |
The next meeting to be held on the 27th November at 7.30 pm |
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