Minutes of a meeting of Gt. & Lt. Chishill Parish Council held in the village hall on
Monday 30 th June 2008 at 7.30 p.m.
Present: Cllrs. A.Gardiner (in the Chair) Brearley, Cartwright, Dibblee, Murgatroyd
and Scott, Dist.Cllrs. Barrett and Guest, the Financial Officer and the Clerk, together
with 2 members of the public.
1. Apologies for absence. There were no apologies for absence although it was
hoped that County Cllr. McCraith would be able to attend our next meeting.
2. The Minutes of the meeting held on6 th May last were taken as read, confirmed
and signed.
3. Co-option of Council Member to fill existing vacancy.
The Clerk reported that Mrs. Gill Lyster felt unable to stand for co-option after all
although she had indicated that she was prepared to do so. Mrs. Jan Erskine had
indicated her willingness to be elected to represent Little Chishill on the Parish
Council by co-option and, on a proposal by Cllr. Murgatroyd, seconded by Cllr.
Dibblee, it was agreed that Mrs. Erskine’s co-option be confirmed at the next
meeting on receipt of written confirmation from her.
Action: Clerk
 

4. Matters arising.
Re Moving of 30 mph sign outside new Heydon Road Development.
Following the receipt of a very unsatisfactory explanation that “no funding was
available” for the re-siting of the sign, the Chairman, agreed to write to County
Cllr. McCraith on this matter stressing that this action be given priority.
Action A.G.
Dog Waste Bin
An email from Stuart Harwood-Clark (South Cambs. D.C.) explaining why a dog
bin would not be placed where requested was circulated. His reply was
considered unsatisfactory and Dist.Cllr.Guest agreed to make enquiries as to why
our request could not be met.
Dangerous parking of car outside 43 Heydon Road
The Chairman agreed to write to Michael Oakman (Divisional Mtnce. Engineer)
regarding this serious problem.
Action A.G.
5. Affordable Housing
A letter had been sent to Mr. Phil Quincey regarding the successful conclusion of
this project.
Cllrs. Brearley and Scott had visited the site and spoken to the residents, all of
whom expressed their satisfaction with the housing and the development
generally. However, it was proposed that the Parish Council write to Raglan re
completion of chain-link fence and also ask about the 30 mph sign being moved to
a more appropriate site.
Action A.G
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6. Status of Planning Application
Application for a carport at The Manse, Barley Road, approved.
Application F. Smith, The Pink House, Heydon Road for studio/garage, refused.
Any subsequent Appeal with be supported by the Parish Council.
Mr. P. Triggs, 2 School Cottages- change of use – refused.
Mr. P. Wren, 24 Barley Road, garage, approved.
Application from P. Wiseman, new dwelling, considered at meeting and approved.
Application from S/M. Akhtar for retrospective Certificate of Lawfulness,
opposed.
7. Financial Matters.
Cheques drawn since last meeting as follows: -Admin. Expenses £14.98;
Children’s Playground Fund £250; S.C.D.C. waste collection £261.60 (annual
payment); Playing Field Assn. £2,250grant; Village Hall Committee grant £3,100
New bench for playing field £680;S.C.D.C.£10 (uncontested election Little
Chishill) and Local Election £499.83.
Cllr. Scott reported on the ROSPA Inspection when he and Sarah had
accompanied the “Playsafety” Inspector on his visit, and the ROSPA (Playsafety)
report had now been received, and a copy given to the Children’s Playground
Committee for their attention. The report stressed the importance of securing the
mobile goal posts (or removing them altogether) as they were regarded as a
serious hazard. In the meantime efforts would be made to discover ownership. (It
was later suggested by the Chairman that the Clerk write to Playsafety Ltd. for
guidance on the matter.)
Action Clerk
8. To Discuss Parish Plan
Cllr. Scott had circulated an Updated Plan and invited comments.
The Clerk said that the many elderly and disabled residents were catered for as
regards transport etc. Mrs. Janet Crouch did much in the way of taking people to
hospital and collecting prescriptions. She mentioned that other people in the
village would help out but insurance cover was a big problem.
Cllr. Dibblee gave a detailed report on the Youth Club and its future activities.
The Club was very popular and well attended but volunteers were urgently needed
to spread the load with those who already helped to keep the Club running.
Congratulations were due to the Committee for the success of the Club. It was
proposed that a Youth Worker be invited to visit Great Chishill and give the
benefit of her advice.
9. To discuss Neighbourhood Watch
After a short discussion it was agreed to hold this matter in abeyance until
someone could be found to take the job on.
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10.Correspondence
Mrs. Michelle Maxwell had made enquiries regarding the state of local footpaths
and the Clerk and Mrs. Brand had responded.
South Cambs. D.C. is holding a briefing session on 16 th July re Post Office
Closures.
Review of boundary between South Cambs. D.C. and Cambs. City Council
South Cambs. D.C. Review of Street Trading –not considered applicable to our
villages.
11.Any Other Business
Residents from Wallers Close (who were present at the meeting) drew attention to
the rabbit sanctuary which was still being operated as usual and causing parking
problems etc. The Parish Council suggested that the residents collect the evidence
and send a letter to the District Council. There were also problems with some
neighbours regarding rubbish.
Cllr. Scott was pleased to report that the Summer Ball on 21 st June had been very
successful.
Regarding various dead trees in the village, Cllr. Scott would pursue the Tree
Preservation Officer on this matter.
Action T.S.
12.Date of next meeting. It was proposed that the next meeting be held on
Tuesday, 26 th August 2008.
There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting closed.