APOLOGIES – There were no apologies.

Item 2 ‘Matters Arising’ - Cllr Roberts advised that contact would be made with Cambridge Housing Society and not SCDC.

After the above correction the minutes were agreed and signed as a true record.

Cllr Roberts has contacted the Housing Society regarding the halogen light but as nothing has been resolved a letter will be sent.

Application form has been sent and online access can take up to 5 weeks.

URC Grass Cutting - Cllr Newby has contacted Mr I Shaw and cleared any confusion.

Fire Shed – This item is still not finalised.

EDF Energy will be sending plans of any underground cables in the area.

SCDC advised they will contact the Developer and forward a copy of the letter to the PC.

The Working Party will attend a fact-finding meeting on 20 April at the Village Hall.

Cllr Woods will provide Cllr Stone with a copy of a map showing division of ownership of the plot.

Drain clearance in the High Street has been completed.

CCC had advised Cllr Roberts that Lynch Lane will be cleared.

A quotation from solicitors to carry out registration of land has been received. The Clerk will clarify that a price for completion of the form is all that is required at present.

DECLARATION OF INTEREST IN AGENDA ITEMS - There were no declarations

COUNTY COUNCIL AFFAIRS.

Cllr Stone advised that SCDC does not have funds for a concessionary fares scheme and that there will not be a countywide scheme included unless the Government changes its mind. In June bus passes will be coloured-coded to differentiate between the City and SCDC.

The County now has beacon status for the treatment of waste and also for procurement. This status provides a £70,000 cash grant.

South Cambridgeshire recycling is higher than the rest of the country.

A contract with Parish Councils has not yet been signed.

Mike Cooper of CCC is to have all illegal signs removed from roadsides. Signs for village fetes and fund-raising will be allowed providing CCC is advised. The signs will be allowed for 7 days before and 7 days after an event.

Two more drainage grilles have been installed to combat flooding.

The school interactive sign has still not been moved.

The £15,000 education contribution is being collected by CCC. Inflation will be added to the amount.

After looking at old photographs SCDC has agreed that the wall should be reinstated. Cllr Roberts had told SCDC that the matter is urgent as the development is almost completed.

An email had been received from Mr Townend pointing out that the PC had minuted refusal of his first application but had not minuted the fact that on 11 November 2005 SCDC granted permission for his application S/1787/05/F.

Cllr Roberts mentioned that the owners of the Chequers will be submitting an application for a single-storey extension for staff bedrooms at the back of the premises. Cllr Woods pointed out that no view could be made until an application has been received by the PC.

Mr Ward had telephoned asking to speak about a planning application which has not yet been received by the PC. Cllr Woods mentioned that there will be a planning meeting on 25 April and Cllr Roberts clarified that as the applicant is a member of the Parish Council the meeting would be declaring a personal and prejudicial interest so no comments could be made. Mr Ward was advised to make an appointment with SCDC Planning Officer and point out his concerns.

As there were no comments the meeting was then closed to the public.

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

A letter had been sent to Mr Kohler who has expressed his continued interest in becoming a member of the Council. Cllr Woods will arrange a meeting to discuss current village issues and pass over the last three month’s minutes.

Minutes of the meeting of Fowlmere Parish Council - Finance Committee held at the Dorothy Pluck Room, St Mary’s Church, Fowlmere on Tuesday 4^th April, 2006 at 7-30 p.m.

Present: Cllr A Newby (Chairman), Cllr D Woods, Cllr P Flynn, Cllr D Roberts, Cllr B Hawkins, Mrs J Fletcher (Clerk to the Council),

Apologies for Absence: Cllr M Bates

1 Minutes of the previous meeting

Minutes of the 10^th January 2006 were approved as a true record.

There were no matters arising

3 Review of Income and Expenditure

There was nothing to report.

Cllr Newby has clarified with Mr Shaw the contract conditions regarding grass cutting at the URC: should extra cuts be necessary Mr Shaw will inform Cllr Newby by telephone.

Cllr Newby will speak to Martin Hardy of Hardy Landscapes regarding their contract, following which a formal letter will be sent.

CCC had advised that their contribution to village grass cutting would be reduced and will now reflect four cuts rather than five as last year. An invoice has been submitted.

Cllr Roberts enquired if major tree work was required in the village. Cllr Woods mentioned that work at the Round Moat was the only scheduled tree work for the coming year.

Following a request from Fowlmere School to contribute towards a swimming pool, the meeting agreed that as a large proportion of Parish Council funds had been provided in the past for the benefit of children in the village, £500 only would be donated. This will mean that funds remain available for other groups in the village to benefit from future projects.

Cllr Roberts suggested the path leading to the chapel at the cemetery be improved. Quotes will be obtained for various coverings, e.g. tar spray, gravel or tarmac.

Following receipt of correspondence regarding improvements needed at the Village Hall, there will be a fact-finding meeting on 20 April.

SCDC Legal Department will be contacting the Developer to secure the £15,000 due to the Parish Council under this agreement. The Clerk will request an update from SCDC.

The renewal invoice has been received for play equipment insurance – items to be insured remain the same as last year.

The first instalment of the precept has been received.

Cheques signed at Finance meeting:

British Telecommunications £54.99

Cheques signed at the current meeting:

Mrs J Fletcher Salary (March) £383.52

Mrs J Fletcher Expenses £ 19.99

Mrs R Shaw URC grass cutting (March) £ 45.00

Mrs R Shaw URC grass cutting (April) £ 40.00

St Mary’s church Room Hire £108.00

CORRESPONDENCE – there was no correspondence to discuss

Cllr Flynn mentioned that the swings on the Butts are squeaking – Cllr Lucas will apply some oil.

Cllr Hawkins had been told that the village sign near the caravan park has gone missing.

Annual Parish Meeting Tuesday, 9 May 2006

PC Annual Meeting Tuesday, 16 May 2006

PC Meeting Tuesday, 20 June 2006

Finance Meeting Tuesday, 4 July 2006

PC Meeting Tuesday, 18 July 2006