Minutes of the Annual Parish Council Meeting held in the village hall
on Tuesday, 6 th May 2008 at 7.30 p.m.
Present:- Cllrs. Murgatroyd (in the Chair) Brearley, Cartwright,
Gardiner and Scott, R. Buckland (Financial Officer) the Clerk and
one member of the public.
Annual Business
1.Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. Ruth Dibblee
(recently elected) and County Cllr. David McCraith (who had
recently undergone a operation and would not be “active” until mid
July).
2.The “Declaration of Acceptance of Office” was signed by all Parish
Cllrs. present following the election held on 1 st May 2008. The co-
option of a Council member to represent Little Chishill would be
advertised although Mrs. G. Lyster had indicated her willingness to
be co-opted.
The Chairman welcomed Cllr. Christine Cartwright on to the Parish
Council and congratulated her on her election.
3.Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman and Appointment of
Clerk.
Cllr. Murgatroyd said that after 13 years in the Chair, he now
wished to resign the position as he felt that a change of
Chairmanship was necessary and would bring a fresh approach to
the running of the Parish Council. He had enjoyed his term of office
very much and would continue to offer his help and guidance if
required. The Clerk asked for nominations for Chairman and Cllr.
Gardiner agreed to be elected for the coming year. It was therefore
proposed by Cllr. Brearley, seconded by Cllr. Murgatroyd and
unanimously agreed that Cllr. Gardiner be so elected. Cllr. Gardiner
then nominated Cllr. Murgatroyd to stand as Vice Chairman. Mr.
Murgatroyd agreed and on a proposal by Cllr. Gardiner seconded by
Cllr. Scott it was unanimously agreed that John Murgatroyd be
elected Vice Chairman.
Mrs. Buckland agreed to carry on as Clerk.
Cllr. Gardiner then took over the Chair of the Parish Council. The
Clerk explained that the Parish Council would need one new
signatory to the account. (Cllrs. Murgatroyd and Brearley agreed to
remain as signatories). The Chairman would be the required third
signatory.
Other Business

4.The Minutes of the meeting held on 14 th April were taken as read,
confirmed as signed.
5.Matters arising (from the Minutes of the meeting held on 17 th
March last.)
Dog-Waste Bin. The Clerk had written and telephoned the District
Council on this matter and they agreed to visit the site suggested in
Heydon Road to confirm its suitability.
Blocked Ditch – Barley Road. The Clerk had been in touch with the
farmer (Mr. R. Law) whose responsibility it is to clear the ditch.
Regarding Byway Chalky Walk, Mr. Cooper has suggested that the
County Access Team may help but they had said that whether or
not they could do anything depended on how bad the problem was
and whether there was sufficient money to improve the surface.
They suggested that Mr. & Mrs. Brand be asked to give their opinion
on the problem. The Brand’s had therefore taken photos of the
walk and they felt it was in need of attention. The lady who runs
the four-wheelers group, who use it, said they did make an effort to
repair the surface.
6.Affordable Housing.
Cllr. Murgatroyd reported on the official opening ceremony which
had been very well organised by Raglan Housing and the site had
been opened by our local M.P. Mr. Andrew Lansley. Those present
were very impressed by the attractiveness if this development.
The Chairman would write to Mr. Phil Quincy of Bayer Crop Science
thanking them for the effort and commitment they had put into the
project initially. Action A.G / Clerk
Unfortunately there were parking problems. Cllrs. Brearley and
Scott would visit the site and obtain the opinions of the residents
about the development including the parking problems. Action
J.B& T.S
The Clerk would write to Mr. Oakman (Cambs. County Ccl)
regarding re-siting the 30 mph sign to a more appropriate position.
Action Clerk
7.Status of Planning Applications
The application for the conversion of the dance studio at Flint Cross
to a private dwelling had been returned “No recommendation”.

The application from Mr. Wren of Barley Road for a garage was
returned “No recommendation in view of the poor access to the
garage as it would involve reversing on to the B.1039.”
8.Insurance
Renewal papers have been received from Allianz Insurance and the
premium was due on 1 st June. There was an increase of
approximately \£100 on the previous year. This was accepted as
satisfactory.
9.Financial Matters
Cheques drawn since last meeting as follows: - £254.47 stationery,
postage and telephone; £29.06 printing; Eon Energy £8.46; Pear
Tree Press £295.90; Computer expenses £300; Land Registration
Fee signing £9; subscription CALC £177.93 Local Council “Update”
£65; verge trimming £160 and Local Council Review £13.50.
The replacement seat for the playing field is all-but ready and Don
Leitch has agreed to secure it situ.
The Secretary of the village hall committee writes to thank the
Parish Council for the promised grant.
ROSPA will make an inspection of the play area this month and it
was suggested that the Clerk arrange for a Councillor to meet the
Inspector and discuss any repairs, which may be required. Mrs.
Rudd has been advised. Action Clerk
10 To discuss the village plan.
Cllr. Scott had circulated an update of the Parish Plan and key
actions. This will be referred to when he reports to the Annual
Parish Meeting.
The Playground Committee and Youth Committee would give
reports at the meeting. Both Groups are running very successfully.
11.To Discus Neighbourhood Watch
This matter will be brought up at the Annual Parish Meeting.
12.Correspondence
CALC has arranged an Extraordinary General Meeting – Proposed
Constitutional changes on Saturday 31 st May at the Histon &
Impington Sports & Recreation Pavilion.
Email received re “moving on” of Inspector Paul Ormerod and his
successor Inspector Christ Savage.
South Cambs. D.C. Advise Crime & Disorder Partnership
Conference Cambs. City Airport on Monday 14 th July from 5 – 8.30
p.m
A letter has been received from Mr. Jack Harrison of 58 Heydon
Road regarding the dangerous parking of a car outside 43 Heydon
Road. Unfortunately the lady who lives there is disabled and is
unable to park at the back of the bungalows because of the walking
involved. It was decided to approach Dist. Cllrs. Guest and Barrett
to find a way out of this problem, as the present situation was
fraught with danger.Action A.G
13.Any Other Business
The Clerk would get in touch with G & R Services to have a small
patch of grass cut at the corner of Wallers Close and Hall Lane Mrs.
Buckland would also get in touch with the Tree Conservation Dept.
to have the dead tree on this patch removed.Action Clerk
Cllr. Brearley had spoken to Mrs. Jan Erskine to see if she was
prepared to help perhaps on some project or other which may
involve the village. The Clerk will follow this up with a letter. Action
Clerk
14.Date of next meeting. It was agreed that the next meeting of the
Parish Council would be held on Monday 30 th June next.