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Present: |
Councillors Mrs RR Aitchison (Chairman), Mr PG Beer,
Mr H Davies, Mr GR Ginn, Mr CK
Hempstead, Mr AJA Hinsley, Mr J Kirkham, Mr PS Lane & Mr C Palmer and
Mesdames Mrs M Count, Mrs ME Dwyer & Mrs PA Tuite |
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In Attendance: |
County Councillors Mrs J Broadway
District Councillors Mr JH Humphreys & Mr AR Parramint |
| Apologies: |
Councillors G Fisher and Mrs FE Ross
District Councillors Mr MJ Duckworth, Mr JM Palmer and Mr CW Fordham
County Councillor J Powley
PC Kevin Humble, Cambridgeshire Constabulary |
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98/05 |
MINUTES OF
MEETING HELD 9TH MAY 2005
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting be approved and signed as a true
record. |
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99/05 |
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES.
Policing Strategies (79/05)
In the absence of PC Kevin Humble, the Assistant Clerk reported that during
the month of May 2005, 10 crimes were recorded for Soham. The crimes ranged
from criminal damage, burglary and theft of vehicles.
Information was also received regarding an Anti Social Behaviour Order
issued in respect of Lewis Thompson to apply for 2 years from 19th May 2005.
An information sheet had also been received entitled 'How to Contact Ely
Sector Police' and included all relevant telephone numbers needed.
RESOLVED that this information be distributed with the agenda for the July
2005 meeting of the Town Council.
Street Naming - Residential Development, Land Off Townsend (83/05)
Several suggestions were considered for street naming of the above
development.
RESOLVED that East Cambridgeshire District Council be requested that the
suggested use of bird names which would have been found around Soham Mere be
considered e.g. Bittern, Snipe, Heron, Kingfisher, Woodcock, Lapwing, Teal,
Widgeon and Pintail.
RESOLVED also that further suggestions received could be considered for
future developments proposed for the Town.
Soham Life (95/05)
NOTED that a request had been received from Soham Town Forum in conjunction
with the Ely Standard for 'pump priming' funding towards the first edition
of 'Soham Life'. However it was also noted that the first edition had
already been issued on 26th May 2005 to coincide with the Soham Carnival.
RESOLVED that clarification be obtained from the Ely Standard as to what the
money is now needed for and that this item be referred to the July 2005 meeting. |
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100/05 |
MINUTES OF MEETINGS
OF STANDARD COMMITTEES
RESOLVED that the minutes of the following committees which are printed and
attached to these minutes be confirmed and approved and the recommendations
contained therein be adopted:
Finance & Policy - 9th May 2005
Planning
- 25th May 2005 |
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101/05 |
PAYMENTS AND SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS - MAY
2005
RESOLVED that the schedule of payments and statement of balances, and
Summary of Income and Expenditure as at 31st May 2005 and Quarterly Budget
Report as at 31st March 2005 (subject to audit) which are printed and
attached to these minutes as appendices, be confirmed and approved, and are
in accordance with Council's financial regulations. |
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102/05 |
PUBLIC RELATIONS (INC. TWINNING)
Twinning
Councillor Mr J Kirkham reported on the success of the weekends events when
a delegation from Andrézieux-Bouthéon visited Soham to ascertain the
potential for twinning. He stated that the Mayoral party were very impressed
with everything they were shown and took part in, and felt that twinning
would be beneficial to both Towns albeit in different ways. The next stage
of the process was to form a twinning association and a meeting was being
held on Thursday 16th June 2005 to ascertain the amount of interest from the
people of Soham towards twinning with Andrézieux-Bouthéon. The Chairman
thanked Councillors Mr J Kirkham and Mr PG Beer for all their hard work in
getting the process so far.
Publicity
Councillor Mr J Kirkham said that the publicity booklet was progressing slowly,
but that it was on line for publication by Christmas and hopefully in time
for Late Night Shopping evening.
It was reported also that a National 'ploughing competition' was being held
in Soham towards the end of September 2005, and Councillors hoped that if it
was promoted adequately it could be very beneficial to the Town.
It was suggested that perhaps 'Dial-a-ride' could organise a bus service
into the Town Centre. |
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103/05 |
JOINTLY FUNDED MINOR
HIGHWAYS IMPROVEMENTS - 2006/07 BIDDING ROUND
RESOLVED to refer to the July 2005 meeting when Councillors would consider
any suggestions put forward. |
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104/05 |
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
NOTED that bogus leaflets are being circulated advising that it is a
criminal offence not to register and send a registration fee to an
organisation called CCTV Notifications Bureau. Councillors are advised not
to respond to any such leaflet and certainly send no money. There is no
requirement to register with this body or anything similar. |
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105/05 |
EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
NOTED that a meeting to explain the Local Development Framework process and
discuss key planning policy issues is to be held at the Pavilion on Thursday
11th August 2005 at 7.30pm - 9.00pm.
RESOLVED that four Soham Town Councillors will attend. |
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106/05 |
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY
COUNCIL - FARMS TO LET
NOTED that Triangle Farm, Angle Common, Soham is one of 5 farms which
Cambridgeshire County Council are advertising for let. |
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107/05 |
ACTION FOR MARKET TOWNS
NOTED that the East of England Market Town Conference & Awards Ceremony will
be held on Tuesday, 21st June 2005 at The Millennium Grandstand, Newmarket.
NOTED also that the Chairman will be attending. |
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108/05 |
STREET NAMING AND NUMBERING
Notification of revised street numbering for new dwellings 60a Hall Street,
44 Station Road, 28, 28a, 30, 30a, 32 and 32a Bancroft Lane and 1 to 8 and
10, 12, 14 and 16 Silvers Close were received. |
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109/05 |
FORDHAM BYPASS FUN RUN & WALK, SATURDAY 2ND
JULY 2005
NOTED that Cambridgeshire County Council are organising a fun run and walk
along the route of the Fordham Bypass prior to opening in aid of the East
Anglian Air Ambulance and local charities.
NOTED also that leaflets and entry forms were available for anyone wishing
to take part. |
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110/05 |
CALC
RESOLVED that Councillor Mrs PA Tuite would attend the CALC workshop on
Charity Trustees and the Law on Saturday, 16th July 2005 to be held at the
CALC offices St Ives. |
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111/05 |
TOWN COUNCIL WEBSITE
NOTED an e-mail received from a Mr Mike O'Carroll congratulating the Town
Council on the clarity of the website it's comprehensive content and it's
simplicity.
NOTED also that this had been forwarded to Mr Christopher Scurrah, Webmaster,
Soham On-Line. |
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112/05 |
CAMBRIDGE CORE TRAFFIC SCHEME STAGE 4
Consultation leaflet and flyers regarding the Cambridge Core Traffic Scheme
Stage 4 were received. |
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113/05 |
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Notification was received from Cambs. County Council regarding several
Removal of Restricted Road Status Orders relating to the construction of
Fordham Bypass. |
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114/05 |
CAMBRIDGESHIRE NATIONAL CYCLE NETWORK
NOTED updated information concerning works to aid completion of the National
Cycle Network in Cambridgeshire were received. |
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115/05 |
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL CHILDCARE
SERVICES
NOTED a copy of the Family Directory of Childcare and Children's Services in
Cambridgeshire was received. |
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116/05 |
CALC
Consultation papers entitled 'Review of Larger Local Councils Committee and
Services to Larger Councils' were received. |
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117/05 |
CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH MINERALS &
WASTE DEVELOPMENT PLAN - ISSUES & OPTIONS CONSULTATION.
NOTED the first stage document of the above consultation was received. |
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118/05 |
PAPERS TABLED
Councillor Jeremy Friend-Smith
- Highlights of the Week
13th, 20th, & 27th May and 3rd & 9th June 2005.
WAGN Railway
- June 2005 Timetable
European Union Regional Policy -
Newsletter April 2005
East Cambridgeshire District Council - Business Update Spring 2005
Health Living East Cambridgeshire - hlec News,
Spring 2005
Cambridgeshire ACRE
- Harvest, May June 2005
Hereward Housing
- Hereward Herald |
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98/05 |
DATE OF NEXT REGULAR MEETING
NOTED that the next regular meeting of the Council would be held at 7.30pm,
Monday 11th July 2005. |
