APOLOGIES – Apologies were received from Cllr M Bates, Cllr A Newby and Cllr A Lucas

The minutes were agreed and signed as a true record.

The Chairman requested that all outstanding matters arising from previous minutes should be cleared prior to the Annual Meeting.

Cllr Roberts advised that the clerk should contact Mr GM Roberts who may be able to help.

The problem with the halogen light has still not been resolved so Cllr Roberts will contact the Housing Association again.

As bank statements are now only received quarterly, online banking has been set up and should be active within 10-15 days.

URC Grass Cutting - Cllr Newby has still to contact Mr I Shaw. Cllr Woods will speak to Cllr Newby to clear this matter as soon as possible.

Fire Shed – This item is still not finalised.

Cllr Woods had spoken to Mr D Sheldrick who understood the position but reiterated that CCC had stated they would erect a fence to block the gap after the removal of the Japanese Knotweed. Cllr Woods had advised him that the Parish Council could not set a precedent by funding a fence. The meeting suggested that a hedge be planted - Mr Sheldrick mentioned he would be willing to extend the ditch but was concerned that there may be cables under the ground. The Clerk will contact CCC regarding the possibility of underground cables.

The Clerk had telephoned SCDC who advised they will contact the Developer on behalf of the Parish Council regarding the payment of £15,000 in respect of the maintenance of open spaces on this site.

Cllr Roberts advised Cllr Stone that under this Agreement there was also a £15,000 educational contribution to be made by CCC. Cllr Stone will raise this matter with CCC.

The Chairman of the Trustees for Fowlmere Recreation Ground and Village Hall, Mr Peter Lake, had been advised that the PC would like to meet to discuss the proposals in his 11 February 2006 letter. Cllr Woods suggested a sub-committee be set up consisting of Cllrs Woods, Bates and Hawkins from the PC and that a meeting be arranged some time in April. Mr Lake had advised that he, Tamasin Goodfellow and Julie Webb would represent the Village Hall.

Cllr Roberts advised that Mr Lake had already been provided with a Funding Pack.

Cllr Hawkins advised that Mr Sheldrick had enquired about the development of land behind Westfield Road. Cllr Woods reminded the meeting that the PC is unable to become involved in these projects until an approach has been made by SCDC. There is still a question of ownership of this plot and Cllr Woods will look for plans of the area.

One drain has been cleared but the drain near the PC notice board was not accessible due to a parked car. Cllr Roberts will advise Mike Cooper of CCC to knock at adjacent houses to request the car is moved.

Cllr Roberts will be meeting Mike Cooper at 10.00 am on 22^nd March to look at drain problems in Lynch Lane.

The Clerk had contacted CCC who required extensive information before a disabled bay could be allocated outside the School. CCC had been advised to contact Mr Elcock the Headmaster direct for this information.

Docments had arrived to carry out this registration and the Clerk had suggested that PC solicitors be asked to complete the form – they also hold the original deeds which will be required. The meeting agreed that this should be arranged.

DECLARATION OF INTEREST IN AGENDA ITEMS - There were no declarations

COUNTY COUNCIL AFFAIRS.

There will be cuts of £500,000 for support of bus services. Councillors mentioned that the Fowlmere bus service was far too limited to be used by more people.

The application has been withdrawn.

• Cllr Stone advised that the road cannot become one-way nor can there be a ban on heavy vehicles.
• CCC has suggested warning signs near the bend plus at the end of the road advising the road is not suitable for HCVs.
• The posts will not be removed but will be replaced with black and white reflector posts.
• CCC has a small funding for road patching/surfacing and this could be used to improve the corner.

Cllr Stone advised that one of the 20 mph flashing signs is to be moved as the solar panel is obscured by leaves and branches.

By 1 April CCC will need to have power supply agreements with Parish Councils.

The Government has decided that Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire will merge by 7 April. The neighbourhood watch initiative will still go ahead.

Cllr Stone advised that a housing development was proposed on the land opposite the Trumpington Park and Ride plus a relief road from the M11 to Addenbrookes Hospital which will also be used by the new development.

MINUTES OF MEETING OF FOWLMERE PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE

HELD AT DOROTHY PLUCK ROOM, ST. MARY’S CHURCH on TUESDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2006 at 7.30pm

PRESENT: Cllr D Woods (Chairman Parish Council) Cllr P Flynn (Vice Chairman Planning Committee), Cllr A Newby, Cllr A Lucas, Mrs J Fletcher (Clerk)

Apologies were received from Cllr M Bates

The meeting is supportive of the application but would appreciate the Tree Officer visiting site due to the large number of trees to be removed.

Advice was received from SCDC that the change of use application to extend the cemetery was validated on 20 February 2006. A decision is possible by 17 April 2006.

MINUTES OF MEETING OF FOWLMERE PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE

HELD AT DOROTHY PLUCK ROOM, ST. MARY’S CHURCH on TUESDAY 14 MARCH 2006 at 7.30pm

PRESENT: Cllr D Woods (Chairman Parish Council), Cllr D Roberts, (Chairman, Planning Committee) Cllr P Flynn (Vice Chairman Planning Committee), Cllr M Bates, Cllr A Lucas, Cllr P Mullock, Mrs J Fletcher (Clerk)

Apologies were received from Cllr A Newby

The meeting had no objections to this application as there would be no material effect on the area.

All Councillors present declared a personal and prejudicial interest in this application and no discussion took place.

Barrington Cement Plant - A letter had been received from Cemex advising that the planning application for a new plant has been postponed. An application will be made for a new facility to be constructed on the coast.

MINUTES OF MEETING OF FOWLMERE PARISH COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE

HELD AT SCHOOL ROOM, UNITED REFORMED CHURCH on TUESDAY 21 MARCH 2006 at 7.15pm

PRESENT: Cllr D Woods (Chairman Parish Council), Cllr D Roberts, Cllr P Flynn (Vice Chairman Planning Committee), Cllr P Mullock, Mrs J Fletcher (Clerk)

Apologies were received from Cllr M Bates, Cllr A Newby and Cllr A Lucas.

The meeting had no objection to the application as the extension will fit into the present business and area.

The Clerk had telephoned SCDC who advised they will contact the Developer on behalf of the Parish Council regarding the £15,000 to be paid to the Council in respect of the maintenance of open spaces.

Cllr Roberts will visit the site to check whether the reinstatement of the wall had taken place.

Cllr Roberts will check with SCDC to ascertain whether windows in garage roofs had been included in the approved plans.

An application for funding had been completed and submitted to Awards for All.

Cllr Mullock will pass a key to Cllr Woods so that the renovation of the benches can be undertaken.

Cllrs Woods and Bates had met with Mr Kohler and suggested a visit to a PC meeting would be beneficial. Cllr Woods will write and ask if he is still interested in becoming a Councillor.

Cllr Woods had received an email from a new resident advising that he would like to tidy his land that adjoins the Round Moat. Cllr Woods had advised that this matter was not the responsibility of the PC. Cllr Lucas will contact the gentleman and advise him of the PC plans for the area.

Cllr Roberts advised that SCDC had already made a visit to this man.

Cllr Roberts also advised that neighbours in Ryecroft Lane had seen a herd of roe deer in the vicinity of this man’s property and that caution should prevail so as not to cause harm to the herd.

Cheques signed at the current meeting:

Mrs J Fletcher Salary (February) £383.52

Cambs. Water Cemetery rates £ 39.92

URC Room Hire £165.00

Fowlmere School - Request for £2000 contribution towards swimming pool.

Cllr Roberts declared an interest in this item and left the room.

The meeting felt that as contributions to a large number of projects for the benefit of Fowlmere children had been made in the past, a sum of £500 should be offered on this occasion. The meeting was unanimous in this decision.

RoSPA will be inspecting the play equipment some time in April.

Cllr Mullock provided leaflets on Duxford forthcoming activities.

Finance Tuesday, 4 April 2006

Parish Council Tuesday, 18 April 2006

Annual Parish Meeting Tuesday, 9 May 2006

PC Annual Meeting Tuesday, 16 May 2006