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Minutes of a Meeting of Staploe Parish Council held at 7.45pm on Tuesday 20th Nov 2018 in the Village Hall at Wyboston Apologies for absence: Cllr. G. Meola and Cllr. E. Meola Present: J. Ibbetts (Chairman) D. Smith V. Zwetsloot (Vice Chairman) L. Crawford (Clerk) J. Thomson Tom Wootton (Borough Cllr.) R. Squire Five members of the public 518. Declarations of Interest Cllr. R. Squire declared an interest in the planning application for the solar farm. 519. Public Open Forum A resident from Honeydon reported a street light fault near East Cottage. The resident also requested we apply for an HGV ban in Honeydon following the recent problems with HGV’s getting stuck on the bends near Dairy Farm when the Bushmead Road was closed. Borough Cllr. T. Wootton suggested the Parish Council arrange a meeting with Andrew Prigmore and himself to discuss what options there are. He explained that it only needs 30 signatures from residents to call a debate in a full Borough Council meeting. A resident from Honeydon requested that the bus shelter be retained as people do use it. A resident from Honeydon reported that the vans from Mervyn Lambert Plant Hire, Barn, Lower Goodwick Farm, Begwary, Bedford, MK44 2NX are driving too fast and drive straight towards pedestrians and other road users assuming they will move out of the way. This observation was supported by 5 other residents present who had experienced similar behaviour. It was agreed that the Clerk should write to the company. Road Names A resident from Orchard Cottage explained that his deeds and land registry document stated his road name was Staploe Road. A resident from Honeydon explained that the road currently signed Staploe Road (UC37) which runs from Two Brewers to Wyboston used to be known as Tythe Road. Borough Cllr. T. Wootton explained that the road through Begwary used to be known as Begwary High Street. A resident of Begwary suggested that Begwary High Street was very unsuitable and proposed the road be called “Beggary Lane” using the older spelling of the hamlet which appears on historic maps. He explained that he thought it would be helpful for emergency services to locate properties if there were more road names. Nov 2018 A resident of Honeydon suggested that the road from Manor Farm Cottage to the triangle / bus stop be called Manor Farm Lane. Another suggested that the road from the bus shelter to Lower Honeydon Farm be called Brook Road. The Clerk reported that the following additional responses had been received regarding road names: Staploe 1. No need for a road name as there is only one road 2. I have always thought it is very Olde English and quaint that our road does not have a name. It is these little things that make our country unique and a joy to live in. However, if we have to have a name could it be something that makes reference to an original lack of a name like - No Name Street or Road. 3. Resident of the houses on the eastern side: deeds say their row is called “Northview” and this was confirmed by another resident whose parents used to live in these houses. 4. A resident whose family have lived in the village for two generations says his row (to the west end of the village) was historically “Brookside” 5. A resident suggested “Brookside Road” 6. Resident suggested The Lane, Falls Lane, Chestnut Lane 7. Two residents call it “The Street” Honeydon 1. This is a great opportunity to help protect the identity of Begwary and for that reason I would like to suggest “Beggary Hill” or “Beggary Lane” as a street name from the junction with Manor Farm Lane to the junction with Staploe Road. The name has a historical connection to the area being the original name of the hamlet as shown on all historic maps pre 1902. “Begwary Hill” or “Begwary Lane” would also work but are less interesting. He thinks Honeydon Lane would be confusing since there is a Honeydon Rd so close and he thinks Begwary High Street is totally unsuitable. 2. Tom Wootton said the road past White House Farm was always known as Begwary High Street and became Honeydon Lane at the junction with Honeydon Road. 3. A resident liked the road names suggested but prefers Lane rather than road or street for Honeydon road and would like East Cottage to be in Manor Farm Lane not the main road. 4. A resident from Duloe suggested Fielding Way for the road in Honeydon 5. A resident of Chapel Close suggested Lower Honeydon Road past Chestnuts and Chapel Close Duloe 1. Calling the main road through Duloe "Duloe Road" is a real problem. There is a Duloe Road in Eaton Socon and quite aside from the problem of banks etc knowing us as just Duloe Village there is the problem that we already get with people in Duloe Road, Eaton Socon receiving important post which is meant for us. I wouldn't be in favour of there being two Duloe Roads that lead into each other. 2 Nov 2018 2. A resident suggested there was no need for a road name in Duloe but if necessary then she would prefer it was not Staploe Road. 3. A resident suggested Common Lane, Green Lane, Barrow View / Barrow View Lane 4. Why after all these years is the Borough Council considering adding a road name to Duloe? We have a house number, a village name and a postcode which have not presented any problems with mail etc. I have lived in Duloe for over 37 years and I for one would not welcome a change to my address. 520. Minutes of the meeting held on 30th October 2018 Having been previously circulated the minutes were approved as an accurate record of the meeting. Proposed by Cllr. D. Smith and seconded by Cllr. J. Thomson. 521. Community Events • Pantomime Puss in Boots, Priory Centre, St. Neots. Saturday 12th January 11am. Cllr. J. Thomson and Cllr. D. Smith suggested that we consider an afternoon performance given that so many children have clubs and sports on Saturday morning. The Clerk will look at alternative times. • Parish Walk to the barrow at Sacred Stones in Hail Weston leaving from Duloe Village Hall car park at 10.30am on Saturday 26th January 2019. The Barrow will be open for viewing and refreshments will be provided. • Curry Night Saturday 2nd March Colmworth Village Hall • Litter pick Sunday 10th March at 2pm 522. Planning Application number Type Description Location Deadline Link Lawful Development Conversion of a barn to a single School Farm Barn, 18/02761/LDE Certificate dwelling house (retrospective) Honeydon MK44 2LP 28/11/2018 18/02761/LDE Application for planning permission for solar farm and associated development Removal of without complying with conditions 10 condition and 11 of planning permission Land at Top Farm and Little 18/02145/S73 application 17/02538/S73 Staughton Airfield 15/11/2018 18/02145/S73 The following resolutions were proposed by Cllr. V. Zwetsloot and seconded by Cllr. J. Thomson and Councillors were unanimously in agreement. (Cllr. R. Squire did not participate in the discussion or voting regarding the solar farm). • It was resolved that the Council should not object to School Farm providing there is evidence that it has been inhabited for 4 years. • It was resolved that the Council should object to the removal of the condition to use augering near residents houses as it is a much less intrusive noise than piling. The Council would also like to see the trees and hedges planted now and a fund provided to ensure that these are maintained in the future. • It was resolved to allocate £1603.80 Community Infrastructure Levy money from development at Topham End Farm, Honeydon Road, Colmworth 17/02007/FUL to replacing the street lights. Proposed by Cllr. V. Zwetsloot and seconded by Cllr. R. Squire. The Clerk will write to the Borough Council to ask whether they consider this a suitable use of the funds. 3 Nov 2018 523. Highways and Rights of Way • Consider road names for unnamed roads in the parish. It was resolved that it would be helpful to name the roads in the parish to assist in locating properties – particularly by emergency services - and to avoid the unwieldy names currently on record. It was resolved that the Clerk should circulate the following names for consideration (new ones highlighted in green) and consult people on Survey Monkey and paper for final approval in January and request further suggestions for road names in Duloe (currently unnamed and labelled Green Lane on the map below). Cllr. V. Zwetsloot proposed and Cllr. R. Squire seconded the motion. • It was resolved not to object to the proposal to divert footpath STA/8A and STA/8 at the electricity substation on Bushmead Road near Eaton Socon. • The Clerk reported that there had been very little progress on outstanding Highways issues despite her chasing the highways department regarding: o Repairing the road near East Cottage, Honeydon, reinforcing the bank and replacing the railings o signs, lines, potholes It was resolved that the Clerk will arrange a meeting with the Highways Department to discuss how to make progress on the outstanding issues. • Learnings from the road closure on Bushmead Road and consequent HGV issues in Honeydon. The Clerk reported that there had been numerous reports of HGV’s going 4 Nov 2018 through Honeydon and being unable to pass the bends at Begwary and having to reverse back through the village. This despite the Borough being warned that this would be an issue.