CASTOR PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE  MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 6th JULY 2007 8.00 P.M. IN THE VILLAGE HALL

 

1.      APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Tracey Blackmore and Walter Howard. Members of the public present: Kerry Davies, Nigel Blanchford and Nicola Wynne. John Taylor reported to the meeting that due to recent circumstances Walter Howard had taken the decision to resign from the Parish Council. The Parish Council would like to take this opportunity to thank Walter for all his hard work in the past.

2.      MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING held on Wednesday 6th June 2007 had been circulated prior to the meeting and a copy placed on the Notice Board. It was proposed by William Baxter and seconded by Brian Goode that these be signed.

3.      AGENDA ORDER – The agenda order was not revised.

4.      PLANNING

07/00937/FUL – Single storey rear extensions to form conservatory and breakfast room at Dene House Peterborough Road Castor – no objections

07/00155/FUL – One and half storey front garage extension with new rear access at 63 Peterborough Road, Castor – this application has been granted

07/00166/FUL – First floor extension involving raised eaves height with 2-storey rear extension and detached double garage with studio above at 2a Splash Lane Castor – this application has been granted.

06/01583/FUL – External staircase and door to first floor of barn (retrospective) and single storey rear extension at 12 Church Hill, Castor – Mr Griffin has made an appeal to the Secretary of State.

07/00956/FUL – Erection of detached double garage at 22 High Street Castor – no objections

07/00191/R3FUL – retention of freestanding seating area with shade at Castor Primary School – this application will be going to committee on 10th July – Nigel Blanchford and Nicola Wynne had attended the meeting to explain to the Parish Council ideas that were being discussed with the Local Authority to increase the teaching space in the school. In September Key Stage 1 will be over 60 pupils, so will need to be split into 3 teaching groups, so a sixth classroom is being looked into and it is hoped that the area within the school (with some alterations) can be developed for this. The Parish Council asked Mr Blanchford and Mrs Wynne to ensure that the neighbouring properties were kept well informed of any developments. Mrs Wynne also informed the meeting that the freestanding seating area with shade would (at some point in the future) be moved from the position it is in at the moment.

 07/00990/FUL – Additional window to front gable at 22 High Street Castor – no objections

5.      MATTERS ARISING

a)      Road Safety – John Taylor has sent Cllr. Holdich a copy of the safety survey and a second flashing sign is now being applied for, this will be situated near the old Police House. The parking outside the Prince of Wales was discussed; the landlord will be spoken to.

b)      Glebefield –Nothing to report.

c)      Plaque for Chairman’s Bench – The wording for this has now been agreed.

d)      Clay Lane development – Nothing to report

e)      Plot 26 Stonewall – Andy Smith has spoken with Martin Humphries was informed that the cost would be in the region of £300.00. The Clerk will ask Mr Nichols for the key to the padlock.

f)        Granite posts on the Green and other areas – William Baxter has managed to locate some granite posts it was agreed that a budget be set of £1,500.

g)      Village Cross – William Burke is investigating this matter.

h)      Children’s Play area – The fencing around the play area needs some attention a budge of £500.00 was set. William Baxter will look into this.

i)        Lamp posts in Sylvester Road – The Clerk has tried to contact the Highways department but to no avail, William Baxter will pursue this with them at the meeting next week

j)        Projects for the next year – Facilities for the Youth of the Village, Trusteeship of the Village Hall.

k)      Land, fencing and drainage update – Andy Smith had walked the land and made the following comments: Landy green way – the vehicle assess gate needs replacing, the clerk will contact the Footpath Officer at PCC. 100.00 budget was set for digging the ditch around Tweentown.

l)        Neighbourhood Watch – The Clerk reported that thefts from vehicles had happened in Station Road and Farm View.

m)    CASPRA - Due to the resignation of Walter Howard, John Howard was asked to take on the role as CASPRA representative.

n)      Quality Status – The Clerk needs a qualification in Local Council Administration and is in contact with CALC regarding this. It was proposed by John Taylor and seconded by Martin Chillcott that a budget of £150.00 is put towards training.

o)      Travellers Site – Peterborough City Council are looking at 15 sites across the Peterborough area. Apparently we should have received a questionnaire, the Clerk will chase this.

p)      Redrow 106 monies and Recreation development by Ailsworth Parish Council – Martin Chillcott will discuss this with Ailsworth Parish Council at their meeting on Monday.

 

6.      FINANCE –

Payments:

Castor & Ailsworth Cricket Club grant for Youth Team Equipment             £800.00

Allianz Cornhill Insurance renewal                                                              £386.52

St. Kyneburgha Beaver Colony grant                                                          £217.00

Pool & Son re new gates                                                                           £470.00

Mrs S. Henson wages for June                                                                  £198.51

 

Receipts:

Peterborough City Council Precept                                                           £5,899.63

 

                Current Account                £4,593.67

                Deposit Account               £50,765.81

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                                                        £55,359.48

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a)      It was proposed by Martin Chillcott and seconded by Brian Goode that the payment of £100.00 be made to the Clerk for use of home as office for 2006 and 2007 (£50.00 a year)

b)      It was proposed by John Howard and seconded by Martin Chillcott that a Picnic bench is purchased.

7.      VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT – Ian Sheldon, Tracey Blackmore and Eleanor Hoggart will meet in August to try and move on with the trusteeship.

8.      CORRESPONDENCE

a)      Community Safety Forum meeting at The Cresset on 10th July – John Howard will attend.

b)      Nene Park Trust had written informing the Parish Council of the death of Maurice Bradley.

9.      REPORTS AND ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA

Agenda items:

Road safety – JT

   Glebefield – TB/JT

   Clay Lane development – TB/JT

   Children’s Play Area 

   Plot 26 – Stone wall – AS

   Oak posts – WB/JT

   Bench in Splash Lane – JT

   Village Cross – JT

   Lampposts in Sylvester Road – SH

   Projects

   Land tenders

   Vacancy for Parish Councillors

12.QUESTIONS FROM THE FLOOR  - None

 

 

The meeting closed at 9.30 p.m.

 

OUR NEXT MEETING WILL ON WEDNESDAY 5th SEPTEMBER AT 8 P.M. IN THE VILLAGE HALL