Parish Council Meeting Minutes

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Summary
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Residents voiced concerns about development issues at Roman Court during an open discussion with councillors. Exciting news for families: a bid has been submitted for new toddler equipment and safety improvements at the Foal playground. Plus, good news for drivers—40 potholes on Sutton Road are set to be repaired next week.
Present
Parish Councillors B.Baker, N.Brooks, T.Bulgarelli, Ms. R.Collins, J.Downes, Mrs. S.Edghill, Mrs.S.Ward, Mrs. P.Webb.
District Councillors
C.Seaton, Ms.S.Clark, Mrs. B.Barber.
County Councillor
A.Osborn.
Clerk
B.Boyce.
9 Parishioners

Agenda

1. Welcome

  1. To receive apologies and Declarations of Interest. There were no apologies. B.Baker declared an interest in item 6.1
  2. Chairman’s business. (any urgent business that has arisen) The meeting closed for a Public Forum. There is great concern by the parishioners on the ongoing development issues at Roman Court and this was voiced by spokesperson Mr. R.Knowles. The two minute speech was given away to an open discussion with district and county councillors also joining in. This discussion had to be closed. The meeting reopened.

2. To agree the minutes of the meeting held on January 27th 2025

The minutes were agreed and signed as a true record.

3. To receive written reports from County and District Councillors

  1. District. Councillor Barber Pride in place impact fund: There is an amount of money being awarded for playground equipment and some has been allotted to our village playgrounds. After speaking to Sue about what is needed in Leverington, I have put in a bid for the Foal ground top supply some toddler apparatus and also to repair/improve the safety matting which has seen better days. This may or may not be accepted as there are many playgrounds in our villages which will need money spent on them, but let’s hope we are awarded something. Roads/potholes: I have been assured that 40 pot holes on Sutton Road will be repaired next week, w/c 23rd February. Let’s hope that the Highways will deliver this. Of course that will not be all of the potholes there are but it is a start. It’s important that ALL of us report them and any other problems with roads or footpaths, even if someone already has. More people reporting them may mean that more notice is taken. Planning matters: It is very important to submit your views on planning matters that you think are correct or incorrect. You must do this on FDC’s planning portal for it to be taken notice of. If enough people take the trouble to do so this, the officers and planning committee will take that into consideration. Councillor Brenda Barber
  2. County Cambridgeshire County Council, Gadds Lane, Wisbech. (Temporary Prohibition Of Through Traffic). Order 2026-20075 NOTICE is given that Cambridgeshire County Council intends after seven days, to make an Order pursuant to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991, the effect of which is to stop any vehicle from proceeding along Gadds Lane, Wisbech as lies between B1542 and B1169. Access will be maintained to properties affected by this order. The proposed Order is necessary to facilitate telecommunications and associated works which are being carried out on or near this highway and it will come into operation on 20 April 2026 and continue until these works have finished or on the 19 October 2027 whichever is the earlier. It is anticipated that these works will be carried out between 08:00hrs and 18:00hrs 20 April to 1 May 2026.

4. To receive a Financial report

  1. Receipts and payments. Scrutinised and signed by Councillors.
  2. Precept. Councillor Bulgarelli The subject was deemed not to be suitable at this meeting.
  3. Acre subscription. The Council agreed that the subscription should be paid.
  4. Quotes received for cemetery extension. Still only the one quote. The Council agreed that other quotes should sought. Councillor Brooks will search.

5. Leverington profile project. Councillor Brooks

The councillor will continue with investigations into producing a council run project for the people of Leverington. Talks with other organisations within the parish will be held.

6. Highways and associated items

  1. Speed Watch. Flashing speed signs. The Council agreed that one should be erected along West Parade as a post is available.
  2. Village Entrance signs. Contact and erection. The new personnel at Highways will be contacted by the chairman.
  3. Public footpaths. P.Webb report the footpaths are all as would be expected at this time of the year so nothing else to report.
  4. Other highway problems. Parishioner: Cats Eyes and reflective posts along the dyke edge along the Common, White Engine Drain. This is in Wisbech St. Mary parish and will be referred to that council. Parishioners should report their road observations on line and not to this council.
  5. Dumping at Seafield Road. To be referred to the Environmental Agency as this is a Health and Safety issue.
  6. Roman Court Time had been given to this subject at the beginning of the meeting. No further discussion took place.

7. Village Hall Committee

The Council agreed that Councillor Baker should continue as Custodian representative. According to the Village Hall Committee, he will also be a Trustee.

8. To receive Health and Safety reports from Councillors

9. Allotments Councillor Bulgarelli

Just to report that I have “inspected” allotment site (garden plots) and spoke to two gardeners while there. Only observation was that the “glass” greenhouse in corner of plot looks like might disintegrate/blow away at any stage – might consider removal/forced removal

10. Benches

All okay.

11. Cemetery

  1. Extension. As reported at 4.4. No further quotes.
  2. Reservation markers. Need to be put on the reserved spaces as soon as possible now.
  3. Report. N.Brooks Checked the cemetery all good just looking a bit drab but that's the time of year.

12. Defibrillators. J.Downes

15.02.2026 All checked. No problems. Reports sent to CHT and EEAS

13. Foal Ground Family Park

  1. Report. S.Edghill Submitted. It was agreed to ask the Drainage Board to clear by manual means i.e. scythes, the problem of the growth in the drain
  2. RoSPA visit. It is confirmed that the inspection will take place during April.

14. Notice boards and Memorials

  1. War memorial repairs. Cannot be completed until the weather improves.

15. Playground. S.Edghill

  1. Remedial work. The ordered work had not been completed. The clerk will contact Fenland Leisure Products.
  2. Report. RoSPA visit. Report sent to clerk and filed with the minutes. The annual inspection will take place in April.

16. Street Lights J.Downes

The Council agreed to accept the quote of £1400 (plus VAT) received for the repair of the two lights at Horseshore Terrace.

17. Village sign

Post repair and paint not yet completed due to the weather.

18. Web site. .gov.uk

  1. Media releases. Hospital updates and road closure details are sent to R.Collins for the face page.
  2. Mail Regarding the computer support, a full council contact site is still required. The clerk will make contact to see when this can be completed.
  3. Web site Needs updating. When the other problems are completed, the council will endeavour to get the domain from KLWD and bring up to date.

19. Close of Meeting

The meeting closed at 20.26pm. Next meeting. 24th March Parish Assembly 7.00 pm. Council meeting 8.00 p.m.

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