Present:- Marshall Ferguson - chair, Ailsa Dempster, Terri Meechan, Matthew Moore, Mark Thompson,Tim Fox, Andy Royle, John Hindle - clerk, Suzanne Preston - Corby BC, and 2 Members of the Public

Apologies:- Stan Heggs, Paul Seaton, Phil Bromhall

The Meeting was addressed by Suzanne Preston - Rural Pride Officer at Corby BC. She was keen to promote various sponsored walks in the next month, all advertised on posters and Rural Pride Newsletter.

At the recent meetings of Rural Area Forum and its follow up, Joint Action Group, the problem of fly-tipping was explored. Suzanne asked councillors to identify any hot spots in our locality and two sites, junction of Corby Road and Gretton Brook Road and Slate Pits corner were mentioned. They will attract greater surveillance from the SCT Team,

Chairman reminded Councillors to declare an interest where appropriate.

The Minutes of the Meeting of GPC on 9th July and the Minutes of the Planning Sub Committee on 29th August were accepted as a true record and duly signed.

There were two small amendments identified on the sub committee minutes and these were actioned. There were no matters arising

Report from Borough Councillor:-

Terri Meechan informed the Meeting that Corby BC have appointed a Tree Officer with a wide ranging brief to preserve green areas.

Gretton is to receive around £80,000 as a Sec. 106 payment from the houses to be built on the Avenue farm Development

Terri will check on the destination of the cash from the land behind Cottage Salon development.

Correspondence:-

Letters from:-

Phil Hope explaining his role as Minister for the Third Sector

Corby BC informing us that CBC councillors will attend our meetings from time to time.

Corby BC asking us for a councillor to join the Overview and Scrutiny Panel as a reserve.

Anglian Water - Empingham to Hannington pipeline

ATKINS - copy of a questionnaire to be available on local buses

Northants Licensing Partnership asking for comments on the working of the Act of 2003. Ailsa Dempster to reply.

Park Lodge Farms requesting a meeting with councillors. Clerk to reply.

Letter to:-

Corby BC reflecting the observations made on the planning matters discussed on 29th August

Circulation:-

CPRE Wine Tasting invitation

Post Office Network - Government response

Rural Area Forum & JAG meetings

Waymarker Summer 2007

SCT Review - Issue 4

ACRE Village Viewpoint Magazine

Parish Crime Report - July

Rural Pride - 6mth update & Issue 4 of the Newsletter

ACRE - Meeting on October 10 - re Sports fields and Play areas in the County

CPRE Fieldwork Magazine

Parish Council Minutes for Weldon, Cottingham, Middleton & E. Carlton

Corby BC Agenda for 6th September

Clerk & Councils Direct Magazine for September

Also Available:-

Northants ACRE AGM Minutes

EMDA Magazine

ACRE Playing Fields Magazine

Rockingham Forest Trust Newsletter

NCC Emergency Planning Document

A Play Strategy for Corby 2007-2012

ATKINS Reps Review

Village Plan:-

It was decided to use the Sec. 106 payment of £80,000 to provide a platform upon which other funding may be forthcoming eg WREN. A Questionnaire would be produced on the model of the Village Plan survey to assess public opinion on play areas and improvements needed. A working party of Tim Fox, Terri Meechan and Suzanne Preston will progress this. An exhibition of possibilities would also be arranged to inform villagers.

Planning:-

Approvals:-

00188/LBC Internal works at 1, Maltings Road

00217/DPA Portacabin at Gretton House

00238/DPA Conservatory at 1, Hardwick Road

00240/DPA Gazebo at Gretton House

Plans to develop the land at 9, Station Road were rejected by Corby BC and have now gone to appeal. In this regard Berry's the agents wrote to us to ascertain clarification on Parish Council objections and it was decided to reply reiterating observations made at the time of the application. Responsibility is now shifted to Corby BC who will be required to defend their refusal of the scheme.

Finance:-

		Current Balance		26071.09
		Payments received	Gretton Sports Club - Rent etc.	295.00
			Central Networks - wayleave	9.48
		Payments due	Newsletter printing	163.50
			Handy Service	105.75
			R.J. Ferguson	450.00
			BDO Stoy Hayward	158.63

The External Auditors raised questions about asset valuation and a Fidelity Guarantee. Clerk to pursue.

Any Other Business-

The steps outside the Sports Club require an emergency repair.

Overgrown garden at rented property in the High Street

Activities on the Village Green are welcome with prior notification to Parish Council. Insurance details need to be verified

A villager has offered to tend the land enclosed by the recent wall repair on the corner of Kirby Road and Corby Road. Clerk to follow up.

A quote for footpath and car park relaying on the Recreation Ground has been received. Others are sought

O'Connors to be asked to leave all areas of Recreation Ground in good standing before the winter.

The Street Doctor to be advised of potholes on Corby Road at entrance to the village.

The recent speeding survey around the village was raised. Signs to be placed at all times to inform drivers.

The Village Hall Committee have commissioned three surveys in respect of drains, asbestos and building. Two applications for grants have been lodged, one for re-building and one for the refurbishment of toilets.

The hedge on Caistor Road and Kirby Road is still causing concern for motorists. Council to pursue.

The position on the Grant application to provide new railings on the village green will be taken up with County Councillor at the next meeting.