Present: Tim Fox - chair, Terri Meechan, Sue Forsey, Andrew Royle, Barrie Woolley, Vic Clark, Norman Stronach - CBC, Phil Oram - clerk.

Before the proper started a talk about 'Growth Options Report' was given by Norman Stronach. Firstly he apologised for not attending the meeting regarding planning application for mobile homes on a field in Rockingham Rd. He talked about National, Regional and Sub-Regional plans which planned up to 16800 new homes by 2021 in five different areas. Areas to the South and South East of Corby would probably not be used for housing; 14400 new jobs would be made available; regeneration of the town centre would take place and all these would be supported by services required e.g. transport, water and hospitals. The content of the Local Development Plan would be available by the end of 2006.

He then went on to answer various questions regarding planning applications in general.

Avenue Farm development - he indicated that the application for housing had been withdrawn by Corus.

Mobile Homes in Rockingham Road - it was understood that the application would be considered by the Planning Committee on 21 December 2004. Councillors expressed their views to Mr Stronach that the existing County Council site on Gretton Brook Road should be made available for travellers in accordance with the original planning consent granted and that it was unfortunate that this site had been allowed to be occupied in contravention of this permission.

1      Apologies - Marshall Ferguson, Ailsa Dempster, Phil Bromhall.

2      Meeting open to the public - there were no members of the public present.

3      Declaration of Councillors' Interests

Chairman reminded Councillors that they should declare an interest where this was involved.

4      Due to an error by the clerk minutes of meeting 11 October were not issued so could not be confirmed as a true record. These will be issued with 8 November 2004 minutes and be available for confirmation at the next meeting.

5      Report from Borough Councillor

A written report sent by Phil Bromhall reported on a submission to the Boundary Committee/Commission where a 'Welland Valley' grouping is one option - favoured by him. Also being discussed is a paper recommending Parish Council sizes - it is suggested that Gretton be reduced to 7 from 9. Also enclosed was a document for Local Transport Plan, Minor works, where he suggested we consider entrances to the village and/or contact Mel Jarvis for footpaths/bridleways.

6      Report from County councillor - None

7      Matters Arising from Minutes

a      Lease with sports & Social Club - in the absence of Paul Seaton no report was available - as this was due to start on 1 November clerk to talk to him to see where we are. b      Picnic area at top of Harringworth hill was reported to CBC - this has now been cleared up.

8      Correspondence

a      Guide to becoming a Quality Council - 5 copies available - chair took one copy others left with clerk.

b      Rep wanted for Northants Local Access Forum - suggested clerk contact Mel Jarvis.

c      Invite from CPRE to Wadenhoe House & Cranford Hall.

d      ODPM New Ethical Framework Regulations - monitoring officer can carry out investigations into breaches of Code of Conduct - circulation file.

e Request for donation to Victim Support and Annual Report - agreed not to send donation and put annual report in circulation file.

f     Northants Minerals Local Plan, 2nd Deposit Draft - comments by 9 December - passed to Tim Fox.

 

Circulation file

Corby Area Forum 20 October

Clerks & Councils Direct

Arean Sports Systems

EMDA Annual Report

CPRE Outlook & Countryside Voice

Dev. Control Meeting 26 October

PC mins - Stanion, Middleton, Cottingham, Weldon.

9     Highway Matters

Suggested we ask for an update of the drain problem outside 38 High St.

The High St sign at bottom of Kirby Rd is missing.

10     Planning Matters

a      Siting of Mobile Home (for residential use) - 50A Arnhill Rd - ask that development not be permitted because:

1      It is outside the confines of the village

2      site is and area designated both by NCC and CBC as a Special Landscape area.

3      Site is additionally located in an area specifically designated 'In order to conserve the village environment development will not normally be permitted on open land which is of particular significance to the form and character of the village.

b      Freezer Warehouse Unit - land North of Birchington Rd - no objections except the concern over how the increased traffic might affect the village.

c      Extension to create additional bedroom & garage - 3 Clay Lane - permission granted subject to certain conditions.

d      Glazed link, new roof & internal refurbishment - 1 Arnhill Rd - planning & listed building permission granted subject to certain conditions.

e      Conservatory to rear - 19 Maltings Rd - permission granted subject to certain conditions.

f      Demolition of existing greenhouse & erection of conservatory - 2 The Maltings - permission granted subject to certain conditions.

11     Finance Matters

	a	Current balance		12787.72
	b	Payments received	Allotments charity	175.00
	c	Payments Due	Anglian Water	35.62
			Uppingham Comm. Coll. - Vill Plan	31.20
			Handy Services - Changing Rooms	47.00
			P A Oram - Petty Cash	10.38

d      Quote for pavilion windows - a figure of £2125 for all eleven windows was received - after discussion about whether all windows need replacing Terri Meechan & Andrew Royle agreed to look at the windows and report back to next meeting.

e      Copies of proposed Budget and Precept for next year were circulated and a brief discussion took place. These would need to be confirmed at the next meeting.

12      Police Matters

Clerk reported that he had been informed the Skateboard ramp had been vandalised again, repairs had been put in hand. Suggested this be reported to the Police.

13     Village Plan

The Draft report has now been completed; it remains on Ailsa Dempster's computer and will be able to be completed when she comes back from holiday. Council formally adopted the report. It is proposed to arrange a Village Launch event in January 2005.

14     Any Other Business

Vic Clark asked about the barrier to be erected in Fullen Lane - Marshall Ferguson had agreed with Rights of Way officer what should be done - understand Corus will supply the material and PC will do the rest.

He also informed council the light half way down the road leading to the recreation ground is not working.

Terri Meechan informed the council that a steering group had been formed in order to raise funds and, if necessary, to fight the proposed planning application for Mobile Homes on a field in Rockingham Rd. The group wanted the Parish council to formally back and support the group, it wanted the Parish Council to hold and administer any funds raised. Concern was expressed over what are or would be the responsibilities of PC if this happened. Agreed that Terri Meechan would be the PC representative on the steering group and that the group make a formal proposal why they need the PC to look after all funds raised and to say what the PC responsibilities would be. It is expected that a specialist solicitor would need to be employed - hence the fundraising; funds will be collected by Jeff Thompson & Stuart Rochester. A 'Calendar Girls' calendar is to be made to help in the fund raising.