Present:

• Cllr. L. Benson- in the chair 
• Cllr. J.Tusting
• Cllr. D Jenkins 
• Cllr. G. Chapman
• Cllr. E. Simpson 
• Cllr. S.Devine.
• Cllr. R Davies – 19.45 
• Cllr. J. Goggins 
• Miss G Forde – Clerk
• Parishioners: None

Apologies for Absence

Apologies received from Cllr. J. Brandon.

Disclosure of Interest

None.

Minutes of Meeting

Minutes of meeting for 14th February were agreed and signed as a true record.

Mr. J. Bird –Affordable Housing Co. Ltd

Mr Bird advised that they have been in operation for 6/7 months and are a company dedicated to the provision of affordable houses. They are a part of HRH Prince Charles Rural Housing Initiative. They don’t need Government funding therefore the process is more efficient. They offer a Perpetual Shared Ownership Scheme and a Social Rented Housing scheme specifically for people with connections to the village. They like to work closely with the Parish Council in drawing up the P106 agreement so that the Parish Council could have first choice of future occupants for these houses. A Housing Needs Survey would have to be carried out first to identify the needs within the village.

It was decided to proceed with that survey.

Carlton Village Shop

Nothing further to report.

Draft Planning Application Process

To be brought forward to the April meeting.

 

County Councillor’s Report

None

Borough Councillor’s Report

None

School Governor’s Report

Cllr. Tusting advised meeting taking place next week.

B.C.C. – Temporary road closure, Odell Road, Harrold for 2 weeks from Monday 21st March between 9.30-15.30.

BRAF – Summary Report of Conference Oct. 2004

Home Start – Are seeking volunteers to build up existing team for North & Mid Beds. Passed to the Playing Field Committee.

B.B.C. – Rural bulk Waste collecting will take place on May14th between 13.00-16.00, May 15th between 13.00-17.00 and October 8th between 13.00-16.00, October 9th between 13.00-17.00.

B.B.C. – Scrutiny & Overview Support Officer seek the P.C. views on any issues affecting their Parish.

B:DAT – Invitation to attend next Community Advisory Panel on the 26th April at the Bunyan Church, Mill Street, Bedford. Declined.

B.B.C. – Notice of renewal of Public Entertainment License for The Barn, Hill House Farm. No objections.

B.B.C. – Notice of renewal of Public Entertainment License for Carlton Village Hall, The Moor, Carlton. No objections.

Silver Security Systems- advertising CCTV for use in Rural Villages.

CPRE – Annual General Meeting taking place 18th March at 19.30 at Bromham Village Hall. Declined.

B.B.C. - Agenda for Rural Affairs Committee taking place 21st March.

Standards Board for England – Leaflet introducing the consultation for change to the Code of Conduct.

HDCLF- Agenda for 21st March 2005, meeting taking place at Odell Village Hall.

Wallet

Defra – Information on the use of Broadband in Rural Communities.

Bedfordshire Bugle – Issue 2, March 2005.

B.C.C. – P3 Annual Review

CPRE – Magazine for March 2005.

Countryside Voice

Financial Report

Five cheques prepared for signature, Miss G Forde £218.50 for salary, Miss G Forde £36.42 for expenses, Benson Electrical Service £421.11repairs following break in at the Stone Barn, Mr Crammen £150.00 for handyman duties, Mr Crammen £5.00 for petrol for the mower.

Current Account balance £3248.61 and Capital Reserve Account balance £19345.82.

Planning

05/00458/FUL 17 Rectory Close, single storey front extension. No objections.

05/00263/LBC Moorfield, 53 The Moor, renovation of cottage including replacement thatch roof, rebuilding of chimney and alterations. No objections.

05/00141/FUL 19 Rectory Close. Single storey front extension. Planning permission granted.

B.B.C. –Planning Policy Statement 1 (PPS1), Delivering sustainable development.

Playing Fields Report

None.

 

Village Hall Report

Cllr Tusting advised that the work on the toilets is due to start next week.

General Village Matters

A water main has burst on the Carlton/Harrold road. Cllr.Davies will deal.

Cllr. Tusting advised that the round oak tree is progressing.

The Fire Hydrant opposite Baptist Church has fallen over.

The gullies need jetting/rodding next to the playing field, opposite the playing Field and next to the Old Peoples Home. Cllr. Benson will check first.

Hippo bags need emptying and the green waste are to go in the green bin at the Baptist Church.

The handyman requires a new wheel barrow. Cllr. Benson will deal.

There is a headstone in the graveyard which is leaning but stable.

Cllr. Chapman has sourced a shed for the handyman at a cost of £265.00, this now needs to be ordered.

Cllr. Benson advised that Mr Stanton has agreed to look at the stone wall of the Baptist Church, and the grass in the graveyard will be cut this week.

Cllr Tusting advised that Mr Comount will attend the AGM.

 

 

 

There being no further business, meeting closed at 21.05 hrs.

Date of next meeting set for Wednesday 27th April 19.00.