Present:- Tim Fox - chair, Ailsa Dempster, Paul Seaton, Phil Bromhall (BC), Vic. Clark, Stan Heggs ( CC ), Andy Royle, Barrie Wooney, John Hindle ( clerk).

Apologies:- Marshall Ferguson, Lucy Fox, Mark Thompson.

The meeting was addressed by Phil. Beckett, Community Police Officer. He reported that burglaries and auto crime were their main focus. Village patrols are being increased and leaflets distributed. The situation regarding Quad bikes on the playing field is under observation. He reported that bikes are confiscated and crushed on second offence.

Daniel Doody ( Public) sought support for a 10K run ( sponsored) around the village. Stan Heggs commented that extra funds might be available from Corby BC.

Report from County Councillor:

Stan Heggs reported that a free service exists for householders to request fire- checks on houses to defray the effects of arson attacks etc.

Cash up to £10,000 could be available to each councillor on CC for local needs.

The result of a street canvassing poll re Police reorganisation was a desire for forces to remain local.

Report from Borough Councillor:

Phil. Bromhall reported that outline planning permission was granted for the Hatton Lane / Station Road site. It is understood that a proposed roof window in the property has been objected to by residents in Hatton Lane.

Corby BC has been informed of an approach to Northants CC relating to the resiting of Gretton School if the Southfield Road development proposal was approved. Gretton School is in an 'excellence cluster'. Pupils had attended a 'bonfire activity' in Fineshade Woods.

Phil also brought the situation in Church Gap to Councillors' attention. Clerk to discuss with Phil Oram as to what provisions are in place for regular clearing etc.

Correspondence:

Letters sent to:

Corby BC re LDF

Judith and Heather Lattimer with thanks fur services to Gretton Guides.

Letters received from:

E. Northants re drainage of SED site at Rockingham Speedway. They promise to keep PC informed of relevant planning regulations.

Corby BC re Hatton Lane/Station Rd. site for discussion on 27 June at Development Control Committee.

Stuart Smith Reynolds on Southfield Rd. plans offering to resite Primary School and Village Hall on the proposed development site. Councillors felt that no provision for funding was implicit in the correspondence and the difficulties of managing sites mixing professional and voluntary remits should not be taken lightly.

Local resident complaining of overgrown footpaths between Kirby Road and Fulwell Avenue. Council felt that Corby BC do not programme work at correct time of year. Clerk to diarise in mid-May each year.

E. Northants DC re licences for Rockingham Speedway. It appears that they have been granted all enhancements applied for.

Gretton Baptist church receipt for £350 with thanks. Gretton Village Hall receipt for £800 with thanks

Jeff. Ward enclosing copies of exchange of correspondence with Corby BC Environmental Services regarding a wedding celebration at Hatton Arms on 10 June.

Circulation:

Northants Minerals & Waste Development Framework - Update.

Clerks & Councils DIRECT magazine - July.

Parish Council Minutes re E. Carlton, Stanion, Cottingham & Weldon.

E. Northants DC re Rockingham Forum meeting on 6 June.

Leics. CC statement of community involvement.

Phil Hope surgery dates, July - Dec.

Voice magazine - CPRE.

Corby BC Development Control Committee 27 June - Agenda

Corby BC Full Council Agenda - 29 June.

Planning:

Documents relating to new Academy at Priors Hall were circulated. It was felt that the impact on Gretton would be extra traffic at key times in the day. Clerk to reply to Corby BC.

Land at Clay Lane/Station Rd. is being offered for development. Council hoped it would be progressed in accord with the environment of that area of the village.

Land on Fullwell Ave./Kirby Rd. would benefit from an 'affordable housing' development.

Finance:

		Current balance		13429.37
		Payments received
			Wayleave - electricity cables	9.23
		Payments Due
			Anglian Water	45.45
			J. Hindle - Clerk-Salary & Petty cash	504.03

Any Other Business:

Clerk to check contract re Village Green grasscutting. What is included? Clerk to contact Rutland Highways re cutting foliage on Lyddington Rd. bridge.

Vic. Clark raised the possibility of black wheelie bins emptied weekly during the summer period.

Ailsa Dempster reported that the Recycling bins at the Village Hall are untidy. Phil Bromhall to pursue at Corby BC.