Present: Marshall Ferguson - chair, Mark Thompson, Vic Clark, Andrew Royle, Tim Fox, Barrie Woolley, Phil Bromhall - Borough Councillor - part, Phil Oram - clerk & one member of the public.

1      Apologies - Terri Meechan, Paul Seaton, Stan Heggs & Lucy Fox.

2      Meeting open to the public

No matters brought up by the member of the public.

Clerk reported that he had received the "Wish List" from mothers in the village for additional play equipment. Chairman suggested that this be put to the recreation field committee to discuss at their first meeting. In the absence of Terri Meechan it was not known when this would be.

3      Declaration of Councillors' Interests

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

4      Minutes of meeting held 14 November 2005 were confirmed as a true record, subject to apologies for Vic Clark & Lucy Fox being included, and signed by the chairman.

5      Report from Borough Councillor

Phil Bromhall asked if the pond at Church Gap should have been cleaned up recently as he did not think it had been done for a considerable time - clerk to chase O'Connors.

He reported that the council would be voting on the proposed Travellers' site in Gretton Brook Rd the next day, the grant from central government would be subject to the provision of another site being agreed by C.B.C. otherwise the cost could fall on C.B.C. He explained that there would not be a site for "True" travellers but there would be the existing site plus one for "English" travellers. He also explained that if the Policy committee agreed something that the Scrutiny committee disagreed with then it could call for it to be referred back to the Scrutiny committee.

He also referred to The Boundary Committee report and that, in spite of letters being sent to keep Gretton part of the Welland Valley it was proposed that it be part of a Weldon/Gretton ward.

He also asked about the position regarding the access that had been made at 2 Caistor Rd - clerk explained that he had contacted NCC but had been told that they do not have to ask anyone for their comments regarding such matters and that they make their own decisions without regard to comments from Parish Councils.

6      Report from County Councillor - in the absence of Stan Heggs there was no report.

7      Matters Arising from Minutes

Details of a letter sent to C.B.C. chief executive from G R E A T had been received - agreed it be put in circulation file.

8      Village Plan

Tim Fox reported a meeting had been held and a Transport questionnaire was being drafted, Preservation had been discussed, also the Village Hall Plan.

It had been suggested the Parish Notice Boards be re-sited and he had discussed the possibility with the Post Office, who said it might be possible to put it on the house wall outside the Post Office - clerk to discuss with Julie.

He also asked if clerk new the position of the Recreation ground committee - clerk to discuss with Terri Meechan.

9      Correspondence

a      The Boundary Committee - extensive document detailing all proposals, leaving Gretton & Weldon as one ward with two councillors.

b      Minutes of Rockingham Forum meeting 8 November - to be put in circulation file. Agreed clerk to write asking for an explanation of item 1 of agreed terms of reference.

c      Publicising consumer Direct - details on Notice Board.

d      Minor Injuries Unit in Corby at Willowbrook Health Centre 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on to Fri.

e      Report on damage to Half-Pipe from C.B.C. - clerk has asked Bert Ferguson to repair.

f      WRVS asking for update records to help with their fundraising.

g      Land Registry giving details of the benefits of registering P.C. land.

h      North Northants Joint Planning Unit preferred options report - comments by 27 Jan 2006.

i      Corby Carnival Queen & Parade - selection 3 March 2006 - pass to Terri Meechan.

j      Help with understanding new planning process - meeting Corn Market Hall, Kettering Tue 10 January 2006.

k      Consultation re merging of Catalyst Corby with North Northants - any comments by 27 Jan 2006.

l      Banner Contracting giving details of their grass cutting and maintenance facilities - to include them when asking for quotes for next year.

m      Letter from David Fursdon re posts & pipe work at top of Station Rd - clerk to write to County Councillor.

n      NALC training courses and Update for 2006 - to be put in circulation file.

Circulation file:

Development Control meeting 22 November

Community Funding Advisory panel & latest grant awards

CPRE Fieldwork

PC mins - East Carlton, Middleton,Stanion & Weldon.

10    Highway Matters

Reps Review - to be put in circulation file.

Clerk to write to NCC re drain outside 38 High St.

11    Planning Matters

a      Laying of acrylic tennis court in rear garden - 31 High St. - concerned over loss of amenity and impact on neighbours.

b      Two-storey extension - 5 Arnhill Rd - concern over impact on neighbours.

c      Alteration & replacement windows & doors - listed building consent - 68 High St. - no observations.

d      Amended plans to alteration & extensions - 18 Kirby Rd - amendments will not have such an impact on neighbours but still concerned over repositioning of vehicular access.

12    Finance Matters

	a	Current balance		14271.93
	b	Payments received	P Butler - rent	325.00
			J Sharman - rent	50.00
			Gretton School - rent	115.00
			Sports Club - rent	125.00
			Sports Club - sewer	197.50
			Cricket Club - rent	80.00
	c	Payments due	Gretton Vill. Hall - rent	199.00
			J O'Connor - grass cutting	4311.00
			Electric Motors - sewer	440.63
			British Legion - wreath	35.00
			P A Oram - Petty Cash	19.27
			P A Oram - Salary (End Dec)	719.10

d      Precept- the budget and precept were discussed in detail and adjustments were made to the clerk's proposals to show a balanced budget.

13    Police Matters

Letter received from NCC re Road Safety Drink Drive Campaign

14    Any Other Business

Marshall Ferguson asked if we know the whereabouts of the school clock - clerk to write to the school head.

Barrie Woolley reported a dangerous hole outside 5 Station Rd.

Tim Fox provided a financial statement from GREAT and this was put in circulation file.

He also asked if clerk had heard anything about the Avenue Farm development - clerk reported he had heard nothing.