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CARLTON AND CHELLINGTON PARISH COUNCIL 315

Minutes of the meeting held 8th December 2008 at Carlton Village Hall – 7.30pm

Present: Cllr D. Jenkins(Chairman), Cllrs J Tusting, T. Coles, L. Dempsey, A. Geerts.

In attendance: Helen Jago (Emmaus) and Gary, Sue Brown (Churches Together).

  1. Apologies for absence: Cllr. R Davis, L. Benson, E. Devine, Jim Brandon, PCSO Allan Taylor, County Cllr. Mrs P. Gershon.

  2. Disclosure of interest: Cllr Tusting declared an interest regarding the Budget proposals for 2009/10 (Village Hall).

  3. Minutes of meeting held 10th November 2008: confirmed as a true record of the meeting.

  4. Emmaus report: Helen reported that there are currently 27 companions at present and the general feeling is that people are very happy. Ongoing work in the Bistro section likely to be finalized early January. A councillor asked about the current alcohol policy at Emmaus and a request put to Helen to ask if any bottles found in School Lane could be regularly picked up. It was appreciated that a member of Emmaus attended the recent village community litter pick. Helen stated the same person would be willing to do odd jobs around the village, at the request of the Parish Council, if suitable jobs were allocated. The Chairman thanked Helen and Gary and they then left the meeting at 7.40pm.

  5. Sue Brown (Churches Together): Sue gave a short presentation regarding the Churches Together survey carried out last summer. Everyone in the village received a questionnaire to complete – only 38 were actually returned. The main areas of concern were traffic/speeding, youth and youth facilities. Churches Together would like assistance from the Parish Council to try to establish suitable activities for the village youth (teenagers in particular) – Cllr Tusting suggested that the small meeting room at the village hall is available every day after 1pm and most evenings. The lack of provision of the ‘Home Hoppa’ was noted – it was suggested that a consultation be carried out with the Sixth form at Sharnbrook Upper School with the idea of the possible provision of a minibus to transport teenagers back from Bedford on a Friday or Saturday night. The Chairman thanked Sue for attending the meeting.

  6. Police report: circulated to all parish councillors. Only one reported crime – a car theft.

  7. Matters arising from the November meeting: refer to apex (i) attached to these minutes – with any additional comments from this meeting in highlighted in red.

  8. County Councillor’s report – none.

  9. Borough Councillor’s report – none.

  10. Highways – repairs: The Causeway pavements scheduled for work January 09. All other work to be scheduled in for January/February – but await definite confirmation from Highways Department. No further action on traffic/speeding issues from Highways, the Parish Council will continue to request action on this. Quiet Lanes: Cllr Jenkins suggested that the information booklet is circulated to all councillors and requested that Council give this some thought for the future.

  11. Youth facilities: Council realise the need in the village for help with youth facilities. As in point (5) it was agreed that the Clerk will obtain a quotation from AGS cars for a late night collection from Bedford to return teenagers to Carlton, Harrold and Odell possibly as well. Will need to add this into the proposed Budget for 2009/10.

  12. Village Handyman: Billy Crammen (village handyman) has inform Parish Council his intention to retire, due to ill health. Letter to be sent to Billy to confirm this intention. The key for the tool shed needs to be given to Cllr Geerts. Advertisement for replacement to be placed in Carlton Village Stores.

  13. Finance report: Four cheques drawn for payment – Warners (playing field) - £64.63, Warners (main cut) - £211.50, W. Crammen (December wages and expenses), N. Bransgrove-Knight (wages and expenses). Current A/C - £2,329.73 Deposit A/C - £23,084.38.

  14. Planning applications: None.

  15. Correspondence – list circulate to councillors prior to meeting. Refer to apex (ii).

  16. School Governor’s report: need to carry out re-hedging on the boundary along The Causeway. Liase with David Alderman (B.C.C.) and the lower school for requirements.

  17. Playing Field report: none.

  18. Village Hall report: general maintenance is being carried out.

  19. Village matters: Billy’s retirement – thank you present to be organised. Look into possibility of hiring the ‘Rave Bus’ to visit Carlton.

  20. Date of next meeting: Monday 12th January 2009 7.30pm.

There being no further business, the meeting finished at 9.30pm.