Monthly Meeting Monday 14th February 2005 at 19.30hrs

Present:

Cllr. L. Benson- in the chair Cllr. J.Tusting

Cllr. D Jenkins Cllr. G. Chapman

Cllr. J. Brandon -20.55 M

Miss G Forde – Clerk

Parishioners: None

Apologies received from Cllr. R Davies, Cllr. J. Goggins, Cllr. E. Simpson and Cllr. S.Devine.

None.

Minutes of meeting for 10th January were agreed and signed as a true record.

Mr. J. Creasey –Emmaus Update

Mr. Creasey advised that all the money is now in place to refurbish Block 1, work starting in April for 6/7 months. Housing a total capacity of 29 companions by the end of the year. The kitchen and dining room are already in place and ready to deal with 29 companions.

Mike O’ Mara is now in the end house of Block 3.Mike is the administrator and will become community leader from March. The flat is being converted for the new administrator Helen Jaygo.

The changing rooms will be ready in May for use by Harrold & Carlton football teams for training, and for use by September.

The old Chapel is still empty, fund raising to start this year so that it can be painted and the lighting updated as needed.

£500k grant from DERFA and CRED is being sought to turn the old gym into workshops to repair and recycle donated goods.

The gang mower has been inspected and found to be in good condition they just need cleaning and the blades sharpened. Emmaus will service and store.

Mr Creasey advised that a mains burst at Milton Earnest resulting in the water being cut off. Carlton is supplied by Pavenham and Steventon and was therefore not affected.

Mr Creasey wanted to know what they would be responsible for if the bottle bank was sited at Emmaus. Cllr. Brandon will be consulted.

Cllr. Benson asked will Emmaus be having a fete, Mr Creasey will take this up at the next meeting.

Mr Creasey advised that there is an Administrator, Community Leader, Operations Committee and then 10 Trustee’s.

Carlton Village Shop

A revised twelve monthly contract has been issued and is with Mr. Smith.

Draft Planning Application Process

To be brought forward to the March meeting.

AGM

The date for The Annual General Meeting was set for Wednesday 27th April. Guest speakers to be invited are Mr. John Comount of B.C.C to speak about the rare flowers and grasses in the Baptist graveyard, and Lyndsey Bignall from HLFG.

None

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Cllr. Tusting advised that the OFSTED report was very good. The Director of Education in Bedfordshire said it is the best report he has ever seen. A letter to be written to Mrs Cantwell of congratulations from the Parish Council.

B.C.C. – Pothole Initiative 2005, a gang will be visiting the Parish during February filling potholes.

DEFRA – Clean neighbourhoods and Environment Bill passed in December gives Parish Councils new powers to issue fixed penalty notices for litter, dog control, graffiti and fly posting.

B.B.C. – The annual Rivercare Clean Up event is taking place February 26th between 100am-12 noon.

Emmaus – Letter from Mr Creasey requiring clarification on what conditions would be attached if they agreed to have the bottle bank sited at Emmaus.

Emmaus – Letter from Mr Creasey requesting support from the Parish council for their application to CRED for funds to create additional workshops. Letter of support written to CRED on behalf of the Parish Council.

BRCC – A questionnaire on rural service provision. Cllr. Benson will complete.

B.C.C. – Confirmation that the Bedfordshire and Luton Minerals and Waste Local Plan has been adopted as of January 24th.

B.C.C. – temporary road closure on Village Road, Bromham for three days period from March 7th to March 24th between 9.00am-15.30pm.

Sir Alistair Burt – Summary of the meeting held with Parish Councils.

County Funding Fayre -Thursday 10th March at the Corn Exchange

Wallet

The South East Plan

B.B.C. – Community Plan

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

The Playing Fields Newsletter –Winter 2004/5

BRCC – Network Newsletter – Spring 2005

Four cheques prepared for signature, Miss G Forde £218.50 for salary, Miss G Forde £37.80 for expenses, Mr Crammen £180.00 for handyman duties, Mr. C. Horne £244.40 for grass cutting.

Current Account balance £929.31 and Capital Reserve Account balance £22,345.82.

05/00141/FUL 25 Rectory Close. Single storey front extension. No objections.

05/00010/FUL, 4 The Moor. Single storey rear extension, new garage and store area, and change of use of land to garden. No objections.

05/00334/LBC. Reach Out Projects, St. Nicholas Church. Insertion of stained glass leaded windows to existing west window of the tower. No objections.

None.

Cllr Tusting advised that the Big Band (Bedford Brass) is playing February 25th.

Cllr. Benson would like the grass in the Baptist Church dealt with, new grass cutter in the area to be approached.

Cllr. Benson will speak to MR. Stanton reference the wall capping boarding The Fox which needs securing.

Mr. Crammen to clear compost, so that the seat can be sited in the graveyard.

New seat with arms to be ordered and delivery to Cllr.Tusting.

Cllr. Chapman will look at the prices of sheds 8’ x 6’ (for the handyman), and Cllr. Tusting will provide the slabs for the base. Also, a petrol mower is required fro the handyman.

Mr S. Smith advised that the Carlton sign from the Turvey approach is in bad condition. Also, the Carriers Way sign has fallen down. B.C.C. to be informed.

Cllr. Jenkins advised that KB Media have been taken over. Also, that the History Society wants space on the C & C Website, all agreed that this was acceptable.

Cllr. Brandon advised that B.B.C own the bottle bank. They will provide and site it.

There being no further business, meeting closed at 21.25 hrs.

Date of next meeting set for Monday 14th March 19.30.