Present: Marshall Ferguson - chair, Ailsa Dempster, Terri Meechan, Vic. Clark, Phil Bromhall ( BC), Tim Fox, Barrie Woolley, Andy Royle, Mark Thompson, Paul Seaton, John Husk( Public ), John Hindle( clerk ). Apologies - Stan Heggs (CC), Lucy Fox.

Chair reminded Councillors to declare interest where appropriate.

The minutes of the meeting held on 8 May was confirmed as a true record and signed by the chairman.

Matters Arising:- Tim Fox requested a wording change in that the proposed development of land adjoining Southfield Road was not his project.

There is no PC representative on the Pocket Park committee at present. ie not Ailsa Dempster as shown.

Ailsa Dempster to be added to Gretton Allotments Charity.

Speedwatch is on the way after a slow start. The Post Office has the required petition for villagers' signatures.

Report from Borough Councillor:

Phil Bromhall reported the One Stop Shop was part of the Grosvenor House redevelopment. This will be a multi purpose office for complaints, payments etc.

Corby BC Medium Term Financial Strategy meeting reports a strong position. Any large unforseen capital expenditure may require some balancing with other services.

Corby BC may appoint a dedicated Woodland Officer.

Report from Rockingham Speedway showed satisfaction with SED weekend.

The PC is encouraged to respond to the LDF where it touches Gretton.

Chair reported that the meetings at Rockingham Speedway had approved finishing times of 1am (outside) and 2am (inside) but pointed out that 'inside' refers to a marquee.

CC not present but chair reported that Northants CC is unhappy with the housing levels proposed by ODPM. The present infrastructure can only sustain 3000.

Village Plan:- Tim Fox introduced the LDF for CorbyBC. This is site specific for Gretton and mentions Parish Plans so we can agree most items. 50 houses are already agreed for Avenue Farm in addition to the map.

For Corby the plan is to develop in urban areas with no current necessity to redefine village boundaries. The LDF could be used to support opposition to the Southfield Road proposals. It identifies the need for affordable housing and supports employment opportunities in villages.

Corby Policy: - Keep village boundaries; encourage employment and occasional farm building conversions; keep investment in Corby, not villages; affordable housing may be allowed outside village boundaries; support small retail plans in villages.

Gretton: - No change. Village infill plans down to need. Preserving old parts of the viliage.

Four Green areas are identified:- Next to Village Hall; Behind Church; Behind Old Vicarage and the end of Arnhill Road.

Tim Fox agreed to respond on behalf of the PC.

Finance:

		Current balance		9090.99
		Payments received	Precept	8000.00
			Allotments Rent	175.00
		Payments Due	Gretton Baptist Church	350.00
			Gretton Village Hall	800.00
			Pest Control - Band Room	76.96

Correspondence:

Letters sent to:

Corbv BC re Station Road Plans.

Smith Stuart Reynolds re Southfield Road Plans

Carl Butler re Hatton invite to PC

E. Northants re drainage in Gretton Brook Road.

Letters received from:

Northants ACRE re Presentation evening on 25 July

Gretton Baptist Church re grant towards grounds maintenance.

Circulation File

N. Northants Joint Core Spacial Strategy

E. Northants re Rockingham Speedway

Northants ACRE Newsletter

Northants Learning Partnership information

EMDA Naws magazine

Monthly Crime Reports - March - May

Parish Council Minutes for E. Carlton, Stanion, Middleton/Cottingham and Weldon

Phil Hope Parliamentary Report 2005/6

Charter 88 Newsletter

Atkins Invitation to Partnership Open Day 8 July

CPRE Fieldwork magazine June

Police Authoritv Merger

Charitv Commission notes relating to their services

E. Midlands Regional Assembly news and updates

Corbv BC. Development Control Committee Minutes, 23 May

Corby BC. Annual Council Agenda

Planning Matters shown on Agenda are all consents.

Highway Matters:

The holes in the High Street to be referred to the Street Doctor.

Problems with foliage in Caistor Road and Lyddington Road. Paul Seaton to discuss Caistor Road problem with owner of the affected house.

Parking congestion in High Street to be kept under observation by Marshall Ferguson.

Any Other Business:

Tim Fox asked for comments on the Southfield Road proposals. The mood of the meeting was against the development.

Tim Fox reported that the Guide leaders, Judith and Heather Lattimer were retiring. Clerk to write letter of thanks for their services.

Mark Thompson raised:

The situation relating to the construction of the new Notice Board. He was asked to go ahead. The old Notice Board to be refurbished. Chair to contact Jim Milligan.

Requests for Poo Bin at the end of Arnhill Road. Clerk to ring Corby BC.

Scouts have requested camp fire facilities on the existing concrete area in Pick Playing field. No objections were raised.

The situation regarding mowing of and tarmacing edges of the Village Green.

Terri Meechan raised:

Distribution of keys to the new padlock on the Recreation Ground. Decided:- Club, Silver Band, Clerk, Post Office, Marshall Ferguson.

Sewer overflow on Recreation Ground. Mark Thompson to price new job.

Fun Fair for August Bank Holiday on Football Pitch on Sat.26 and Sun 27th. Proposed to hold Car Boot sale alongside this event.

Vacancy for Junior Councillor in the absence of Lewis Holdsworth.

Date of next meeting:- Monday 10 July at 7.3Opm