PARISH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER April 2018
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PARISH COUNCIL at NEWSLETTER April 2018 Editorial Village Diary for April It would seem I spoke too soon in the last newsletter. There I was talking about signs of If you want your event published here please contact the Editors. spring only to have the Beast from the East arrive the following week. I shall make no th predictions of warmer weather this month! Thurs 5 Apr Over 60s Nigel Hart – photographs (p7) th Sat 14 Apr Big Fat Quiz. SM Village Hall (p10) However, the lighter evenings will see more of us out and about enjoying our beautiful Sat 14th Apr Spring Fair & Gift Day SM church (p8) surroundings so please play your part in Sat 14th April RBL Annual Dinner – Jester hotel (p9) keeping them that way. The next scheduled th th Litter picks are on 14 and 28 April (details on Thur 19th Apr Tennis Club AGM SM village hall (p8) page 4) and do I really need to remind you yet th ag ain to clean up after your dogs? It seems Fri 27 Apr Morden Players – This England SM Village Hall (p8) th such a shame that despite constant pleas and Sat 28 Apr Morden Players – This England SM Village Hall (p8) reminders dog mess continues to be such a problem , which seems largely down to just a few inconsiderate individuals. Please be a Forthcoming events considerate neighbour and keep our village clear of dog poo! rd Thur 3 May Over 60s birthday party (p7) Thur 10th May Annual Parish Meeting On the subject of considerate neighbours, there are words of thanks from two of our th Sun 13 May Villagers’ Social club – Trip to Stody Lodge (p2) villagers (on pages 4 & 7) which serve as a th reminder to what a kind and caring community Wed 30 May A Midsummer Night’s Dream – St. Mary’s GM (p9) we belong. And if you would like to nominate any individual for exceptional service to the community, please get in touch with the parish clerk as the Jubilee Award will be presented at th the Parish Meeting on 10 May (details on page 11). And last but not least, do come along to the latest offering from the Morden Players this month – a light hearted celebration of our green and pleasant land – This England. Wishing you all a happy Easter Gina Editors: f Desma Goddard: 38 Hay Street, Steeple Morden, Telephone 01763 852287 Gina Ferrari: 49 Hay Street, Steeple Morden, Telephone 01763 852971 1 Email: [email protected] Steeple Morden Parish Council Dog Fouling List of Councillors as at March 2018 CLLR J BROCKLEHURST (Chairman) Pennard House, Station Road, Odsey 01462 742856 CLLR S WHEATLEY (Vice Chairman) 95 Hay Street, Steeple Morden 01763 853826 CLLR J CLAYTON Brook End, Steeple Morden 01763 852203 The issue of dog fouling remains a key concern CLLR A DREW for our the community. Apart from the anti- 76 Station Road, Steeple Morden social nature of the problem, dog fouling 01763 853390 presents a real health hazard. The threat of CLLR C WHITTINGTON Toxocariasis (caused by dog roundworm 79 Hay Street, Steeple Morden larvae) is a very real threat which can cause 01763 852540 blindness. Children in particular are most susceptible to this disease. CLLR G BELSON Ringdale, 2 North Brook Road, So if you really care about your community and Steeple Morden 01763 852475 our children remember there’s no such thing as a Dog Poo Fairy and failure to clean up after CLLR S NORTON (co-opted) your dog could land you with a fine of £1000! 40 Hay Street, Steeple Morden 01763 853130 CLLR C UPCHURCH (co-opted) Greenway Farm, Litlington Road, SM 01763 852193 CLLR K AUSTIN (co-opted) Bogs Gap Lane, Steeple Morden 01763 852023 DISTRICT CLLR MRS C.MURFITT The Villagers Social Club 01763 852526 Coach trip to Stody Lodge COUNTY CLLR MR S. KINDERSLEY Rhododendron and Azalea 01767 651982 Gardens And calling at Thursford Steam Museum for lunch stop. th Sunday 13 May 2018 Leaving S.M. Hay Street 9.00 a.m. Return from Stody Gardens 5.00 p.m. Cost £30 per person to include coach and entrance to the museum and the gardens. Bookings to Tricia at the Post Office. Email [email protected] Tel. 01763852834 Cheques payable to The Villagers Social Club by 14th April please. 2 NEWS FROM YOUR PARISH COUNCIL The Full PC meets on the second Monday in the in the Cricket Pavilion (Village Hall in winter) at 7.30pm. The meeting is listed every month in the Village Post Office window, on the Notice Board at the Recreation Ground, and in Odsey near the station. A copy of the full minutes from the Council Meetings may be obtained by contacting the Parish Clerk, Sally Walmesley, Redwood Lodge, South Street, Litlington, Royston SG8 0QR. Telephone 01763 852137 or e-mail [email protected]. Minutes can also be viewed on the Steeple Morden Village Website www.steeplemorden.org and the Village Post Office. Discussion on agenda items from the March Council meeting on included the following: Report from District Cllr Cicely Murfitt: The latest edition of the South Cambs magazine has been published. There were concerns that it been put in a plastic bag. This was a temporary move to prevent political leaflets being inserted before the May elections There is no further information on the planning application for the Station Road orchard site It is requested that additional recycling rubbish be put into clear plastic bags so that operatives can see the contents thus preventing injury. Report from County Cllr Sebastian Kindersley: A useful meeting had taken place concerning the proposed path between Steeple and Guilden with various options being discussed. There is still concern over potholes which have worsened after the recent bad weather. Currently there are only funds for urgent work. The road safety on the A505 is still a concern and Cllr Kindersley is due to meet with Herts County Cllr Jarvis and would hopefully receive an update on any future plans. Matters arising from and last meeting Request for new litter/dog waste bins - Dr Belson was in contact with Heidi Duffet, South Cambs refuse supervisor. The Guilden/Steeple footpath – permission was being sought from Highways to use the grass verge which would then need to be cut. Finances The financial statement and bills were approved The account with Anglian water re sewage charges was still frozen. Recreation Ground. There had been an increase in litter over the half term break. The soil on the mound in the play area was eroding but a RoSPA inspection is due in April where it is hoped advice will be given. It was considered low risk at present. The clerk had passed on the PC’s suggestions to the football club re. grass cutting and were awaiting a response. Quotes were to be obtained for cutting back the Leylandii trees by the village hall. Enquiries were being made to the First Responder team about the maintenance of the defibrillator. Maintenance There was to be another site meeting about footpath 28 Craft Way footway – the hedge needs to be cut back and this has been reported on the South Cambs website Litter – The first litter pick at Odsey resulted in 18 bags of litter collected by 13 volunteers Dog Fouling There has been a marked increase in dog fouling especially along Station Rd to Ashwell Rd where children are often walked to school. The Clerk would obtain some signs to serve as a reminder. The Green Telephone Kiosk The hedge on the adjacent property would need to be cut back before the team of volunteers could begin painting the kiosk Correspondence An enquiry had been received about the Jubilee award which previously had been presented at the Harvest Fair. As there was to be no fair again this year it was suggested that it be presented at the Annual Parish Meeting and villagers were to be asked for nominations. Annual Parish Meeting 10th May 2018 The meeting would be held following the election. Mr Brocklehurst agreed to chair the meeting and the agenda would follow the usual format with the presentation of the Jubilee award to be made during the chairman’s report. Planning Applications Ref S/0124/18/FL Northbrook End Farmhouse, North Brook End – demolition of existing barn and construction of 4 bedroom house Mr David Barrett. Deadline for responses had passed so no comment was made Ref S/0715/18/TC 12 Cheyney St, Tree works to reduce3 crown on Beech tree by 50%. No objections, but it was to be pointed out that the residents also had responsibility for the overgrown hedge along the footpath. Steeple Morden Parish Litter Picks Schedule 2018 All events start at 2pm and last just 60 “magic” minutes Zones 4 and 5: Station Road from allotments to Saturday 14th April 2018 Ashwell Road to include Ashwell Road and Windmill Close etc Station Road and Hay Street to Craft Way to include Craft Way Zones 6 and 7: Hay Street from Craft Way to Trap Saturday 28th April 2018 Road /North Brook End Trap Road/ Bogs Gap and Brook End Zones 2-6 Whole village sweep Saturday 12th May 2018 Zone 1: Odsey Saturday 8th or 15th September 2018 Zones 2 and 3: Cheney Street from Litlington Road Saturday 22nd September to Brook End to include The Green 2018 Cheney Street from Brook End to Hay Street Junction to include Russell Close and Jubilee Way etc Zones 4 and 5: Station Road from allotments to Saturday 13th October 2018 Ashwell Road to include Ashwell Road and Windmill Close etc Station Road and Hay Street to Craft Way to include Craft Way Zones 6 and 7: Hay Street from Craft Way to Trap Saturday 27th October 2018 Road /North Brook End Trap Road/ Bogs Gap and Brook End Zones 2-6 Whole village sweep Saturday 10th November 2018 Zone 1: Odsey Saturday 24th November 2018 Please email [email protected] with your full name and which of the events you can attend.