Minutes of the Meeting of Milton Parish Council
held on Monday 3 March 2003 at 7.30pm in the Community Centre
Present: PK Oldham (chair) HM Smith JE Coston R Day M Ellwood
RJ Farrington CJ Lock IF May TJ Siggs RT Summerfield
LC Twinn RLE Waters
The clerk SJ Daniels and one member of the public (part)
1 Apologies for absence - EH Baker B Jefferson DJ Lee
103/03 2 Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
104/03 3 Minutes
The minutes of the meeting of 3 February 2003 were confirmed and
signed as a true record.
4 Clerk's Report
105/03 Jubilee Memorial
(5/03) A resident had pointed out that "HRH Queen Elizabeth." should read
"HM". The stonemason had been informed.
106/03 Landbeach Road - Bridleway Status
(6/03) Bridleway status was confirmed on 26 February at Magistrates Court.
County Council's costs to follow. The clerk had thanked R Chapman
for providing the earth banking.
107/03 Christmas Lights
(29/03) Quotation to lay on power at Landbeach Road - from 24seven -
£945 + VAT. The clerk to pursue other options. Action: the clerk
108/03 Seats Fen Road
(68/03) Two residents had offered to sponsor seats.
AGREED to purchase two seats to be sited on the verge in Fen Road
(just beyond Bankers Ditch) and at the junction of Fen Road and the
towpath - the costs to be met by the two residents. Council would
review whether to install a litter bin as requested by the Cam
Conservators.
109/03 5 Land Swap Memorial Green
(465/02) AGREED to the land swap as proposed in Taylor Vinters' letter dated
20 February - 10 votes in favour 1 abstention.
6 Planning
110/03 The Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting of 17 February were
received.
(46/03) Waste Recycling Group - retention of inert waste recycling facility
- application to be discussed on 24 March.
(101/03) Public Entertainments Licence
The EHO had visited the Lion and Lamb. Noted that the Lion and
Lamb did not have a current licence and would be applying for one.
Decisions Received
111/03 Chirotech Technology Ltd Unit 101 Science Park satellite dish
(451/02) - approved.
112/03 L Anderson - mobile home and toilet/Day room at Chesterton Fen Road
(20/03) - approved.
Site to be used as caravan site for persons of nomadic habit of
life. Consent for one mobile home, one touring van and one dayroom
only. Details of foul sewage disposal to be approved. Use of septic
tank for drainage excluded from this consent.
New Applications
113/03 S/1696/01/RM Trinity College (CSP) Ltd with Aula Ltd Unit 410
(85/02) Science Park - building for research and development with
associated offices - minor revisions to the elevations - for
information only.
114/03 Trinity College Unit 315 Science Park - 2 roof mounted flues and
(424/02) cycle shelter - reposition of flue - for information only.
115/03 S/2243/02 R Cox 169 The Rowans - conversion of garage into bedroom
(512/02) - revised parking arrangements - for information only.
116/03 S/0205/03 J Holder Queen Anne Lodge Fen Road - garage/workshop -
approve.
117/03 S/0256/03 Stonegate Farmers Ltd Mereway Farm Milton Road Impington
- change of use of 4 poultry buildings to storage and distribution
(Class B8) and removal of agricultural occupancy conditions
(condition 3 of pp C/73/1150/O and condition 2 off pp C/73/1515/D)
on existing farm bungalow - refuse.
Comments:
"Milton Parish Council objects most strongly to the proposed change
of use on the following grounds:
- The junction of the Mere Way and Butt Lane is on a slight bend
and is therefore a traffic danger when large lorries enter and
exit the site
- Butt Lane is a narrow country road and is not wide enough to
accommodate large lorries safely
- School children regularly cycle on this road to Impington
Village College. We are very concerned about the dangers to
these cyclists
- Potential damage to this unkerbed road
- We are disappointed to see such a large site being considered
for industrial use although we appreciate that the Local Plan
allows for change of use from agricultural premises to
industrial. We believe that this site is far too large to be
considered under this Policy
- We are told that there are 4 HGV and 12 car movements per week
at present. What are the projected figures?"
118/03 S/0296/03 Napp Pharmaceutical Holdings Ltd Science Park -
variation of condition 1 of pp S/1022/99/O to allow a further
period of 3 years for the submission of reserved matters (see
also 92/03) - approve.
119/03 S/0323/03 Mr & Mrs Henderson Half Acre Cambridge Road - single
storey rear dormer extension to create bathroom - no recommendation.
120/03 S/0336/03 Mr & Mrs Butterfill 21 Butt Lane - extension to loft and
first floor rear extension - refuse third storey extension:
Comments:
- Loss of privacy to neighbouring property
- Out of keeping with the area
- Overdevelopment
- Lack of car parking spaces
121/03 7 Audit 2002
The completed auditor's certificate was received.
122/03 8 Minibus
(85/03) Arrangements for initial funding
The Countryside Agency required evidence as to how a shortfall over
the first two years would be dealt with. PKO, RJF, RTS and RLEW had
met and recommended that MPC meet this shortfall.
AGREED that any shortfall over the first two years would be met
by MPC.
RLEW to notify The Countryside Agency. Action: RLEW
Noted that the following declared an interest for this item:
JEC, RJF, IFM, HMS, RTS, LCT and RLEW.
123/03 9 Appointment of Community Care Relief Warden
(83/03) RD and ME had interviewed the only applicant, Claire Gawthrop and
recommended that Council appoint Miss Gawthrop. AGREED
Both the warden and relief warden were in the process of filling in
the necessary forms for the Criminal Records Bureau.
124/03 10 Proposal from Working Group for
(84/03) a) Revised Standing Orders
b) Equality Policy
c) Freedom of Information Act
AGREED to adopt the above as amended. Fees for copying A4 sheets
for residents to be 10 pence per sheet
125/03 11 MCC Update
Full meeting set for Wednesday 6 March. There had been break-ins at
the youth centre. A television and tuck were stolen. The school had
offered a replacement television.
Feedback about future works was on hold as Colin Nunn was unwell.
126/03 12 Bills for Payment and Money Received
CONFIRMED payment of cheques 2487 - 2489
AGREED payment of cheques 2491 (2490 void) - 2503
Cheque 2492 Herald Contract Services - Maintenance Committee to
meet to review performance.
127/03 13 Crime Update
Figures not yet available. The clerk would write to Inspector
Howell expressing concern that accurate figures were not available
prior to the meeting.
128/03 14 County Councillor's report
A10 - a useful meeting had taken place. The "A10" group has asked
to be recognised as a body to be consulted on various issues
appertaining to the A10.
Police and County Councillor's Surgery - to be held 10 April at
MCC car park 2.30pm.
Skips Cambridge Road (entrance to Industrial Estate) - JEC had
challenged the person who was leaving skips at this site and in
addition had contacted the Travellers' Liaison Officer and the
Transport Department.
(90/03) Waste Local Plan - JEC had been unable to find any answers from
David Atkinson, County Council Officer.
(102/03) Chemical Spillage Science Park - RTS to ask for information from
the EHO. The clerk would ask the Chief Fire Officer for his report.
Action: RTS and the clerk
Sewage Liasion - the EHO had suggested that MPC could provide a
person to take the minutes. RTS to discuss with J Wilson, EHO.
129/03 15 District Councillor's report
Council Tax - the SCDC element would remain at £70 for the second
year.
Bins - SCDC did not intend to collect plastics because of excessive
costs to the Council and the environment. Low weight and high
volume would make it expensive to transport by lorry to north of
Peterborough.
130/03 16 Correspondence
DEFRA - Licensing Bill
South Cambs Primary Care Trust - Bulletin
Macmillan cancer relief - Sponsored Riverside Walk
Cambs County Council - Historical Resource and Cultural Centre
BT Ross & Co - Jolly Brewers Transfer of Licence
SCDC - Ethical Standards Training Roadshows
Cambs County Council - Northern and Western Corridor Area
Transport Plans (consultation documents)
WD Booth - Bus Service
17 Dates of next meetings
Planning - 17 March
Council - 7 April
Maintenance - tba
The meeting ended at 9.40pm.