Meeting of the Parish Council
To all members of the Bluntisham Parish Council
You are hereby summoned to attend the Meeting of the Bluntisham Parish Council on Monday9 January 2012 at 7.30pm in theVillage Hall, Mill Lane, Bluntisham for the purpose of transacting the following business.
Members of the public are invited to address the Council at the Open Forum from 7.30pm – 7.45pm.
AGENDA
915Declarations of interest for items on the agenda
916Apologies for absence
917Minutes of the meeting dated 5 Dec11 to be approved and signed
918Matters arising from previous minutes
919Update of Accounts for FY11/12
920Accounts for payment and December income summary
921County Council and District Council reports
922Committee updates:
a)Allotments Committee
- Improvements to Mill Lane track – Mr Hudson to report
- Concerns raised about wearing of grass verge – Mr Hudson to report
b)Hall Management Committee
1. Hall Co-ordinator Business Case for discussion
923Parish Council 5-year Plan - update
924Crime and Road Safety Update (to include reports on HCV andHanson meetings as appropriate) - Mrs Lumb to report
925Health and Safety: nothing to report
926Planning – New Applications
1101984FUL: Two storey extension to rear of dwelling 25 Hollidays Road, Bluntisham
1102037FUL: Change of use from agricultural land to rear of property to garden and erection of fence around new border Land rear of 12 Hollidays Road, Bluntisham
1102054FUL: Extension to rear of dwelling Orchardside, Colne Road, Bluntisham
1101773REM: Application for approval of the appearance and landscaping relating to erection of 3-bedroom house Colne Heath Farm, Heath Road, Bluntisham
1200009TREE: Felling and removal of two Horse Chestnut Trees 12 Laxton Grange, Bluntisham
927H/05018/11/CW: Erection of portacabin for use as an office (retrospective) Land adjacent to Old Orchard Farm, Heath Road, Bluntisham. Approval granted.
928Travellers Site – Mrs Lumb to report
929Enforcement Issues–currently being investigated by HDC
a)27 High Street, Bluntisham: confirmation that renovations are in line with planning approval
b)The Old Post Office, High Street, Bluntisham: confirmation that roof work does not require planning permission
930ColneRoadLand Lease – consideration of response(s) from CountyEstates
931ERII Fields Challenge – nomination registered
932Affordable Housing– request from HDC for Parish Council make initial contact with Colne Parish Council concerning possibility of joint site
933Village Plan: consideration of projects and discussion of how these should be taken forward
a)Website – ongoing –Mr Ellis to report any issues
934Parish Council Improved Communication –PC Surgery 10 Dec 11 –Mr Clarke to report
935Village Maintenance:
a)Maintenance of village poplar trees–update on arrangements for felling
b)Fire Hooks: refurbishment ongoing – Mr Godfrey to report
c)OldDay SchoolBell – suitable cabinet – ongoing
936Reported Problems:
a)Increased in dog mess on playing field
- Suitable signage to be agreed
- Discussion of any other measures considered appropriate – republish dog walk map etc.
b)Meridian Wood – installation of posts at entrance
937Community Orchard
c)New tree planting/orchard development –progress –Mrs McNeill to report
938Bluntisham Development Association – resignation of committee
939Social Events–update
940Newsletter: confirmation of articles for February issue
941Correspondence Received:
a)Cambs ACRE: Ouse Washes Prospectus
b)CCC Letter: Street Lighting PFI – Cambridgeshire
942Various magazines and mail shots for general interest - none
943Items for consideration (for information only)
Original signed
Sue Morgan
Parish Clerk
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