The full minutes of the July Parish Council meeting:
In Attendance: Mrs
R J Davey-Hunt, Clerk, 1 member of the public.
Parking – Flitt Leys Close.
Before the meeting started,
Mr David Bowie (CBC) presented a solution to the access problems experienced by
a resident of Flitt Leys Close. It
was proposed that the kerb is dropped to allow a much wider turning circle for
the resident to access his drive/garage and an ‘H bar’ laid down. Problems occur when vehicles are parked
opposite to his access, and it was suggested that this council may wish to
consider yellow line/s at this site.
Members of the Council were
informed that CBC is in the final stages of introducing a global ban on parking
on verges and footways. The ban
will be applied to areas identified by town/parish councils, following the
gathering of evidence to prove the need over a three/four week period - parish
councillors would be required to issue warning notices on CPC headed paper. Once the evidence has been
accepted, signs will be placed in the area by CBC; it is at this point that the
ban becomes effective on the specific area, and tickets can be issued (£70
fine). Once the traffic order,
which is in its draft stage, is finalised – all will be ready to go.
Mr Bowie assured members
that there is a strategy in place which calls for more off street parking which
will apply to the development of Flitt Leys Close.
Yellow Lines - Mr Bowie asked members to list the areas which would benefit from
yellow lines. He carries out ‘odds
and ends’ twice yearly, therefore any requests would be completed within twelve
months maximum. Further, if this
council wishes to identify areas where parking on the footway is acceptable,
CBC will formalise this by marking the area with a white box. In this way, the distance left for the
passage of wheelchairs, pushchairs etc., can be controlled.
This matter to be brought to
the September meeting of the planning committee.
4.2.
CBC writes in response to this Council’s enquiry, to advise that there
should be no posting of notices on any highways street furniture, unless there has been prior approval [which is
very limited]. A
copy of CBC’s policy ‘Temporary Signing on the Highway’ was attached to the
e-mail for information.
Correspondence forwarded to all members on the 15th July.
4.3.
Cranfield University writes in response to this Council’s query
relating to permission to site a skate park in Broad Green Play Area. John Street
the Director of Estates will deal with this, however he is currently on annual leave until 16th July.
A similar request to CBC regarding the Millennium Park has received no
reply.
4.4.
Peter Christmas – Groundwork Luton, writes in response to this Council’s queries as
follows:
4.4.1.
it will be better for the
Parish Council to confirm the site for the skate park before Groundwork
undertakes the consultation and sketch design process.
However, to assist the decision-making process
regarding the site, Groundwork would (at no cost to the Parish Council) provide a member of staff to
undertake one visit to Cranfield to advise on the suitability of alternative
potential sites in preparation for the September public meeting -
and representatives of Groundwork would attend the September public meeting and
be on hand to help answer questions / address fears from the public.
4.4.2.
If the public meeting is
successful in deciding upon a site, the consultation and sketch design process could then commence.
In advance of the September public meeting, we would submit a formal costed
proposal to the Council for consultation and sketch design, and would aim to
agree dates for consultation sessions in advance so that the process can then
begin promptly.
4.4.3.
It should be possible to
complete the consultation and sketch design process within 6-8 weeks of the
public meeting, i.e. to meet the December deadline for the Sport England bid.
4.4.4.
there
would usually be three sessions with potential users
of the skate park to work up the sketch design; it is best to hold these quite
close together, for example weekly, to maintain momentum and interest.
One of these sessions could perhaps be in October half term, and could involve
a visit to Houghton Regis or Flitwick skate parks, to help generate ideas and
discussion. There should also be meetings with other stake-holder groups,
for example police or concerned residents, and possibly a public engagement
event to promote the potential skate park and get feedback on a draft
design.
4.4.5.
the Parish Council would be kept informed
throughout the process, and a final draft sketch design would be presented;
within the pricing there would
be allowance for one revision to take account of
feedback from the Parish Council.
4.4.6.
Whilst the sketch design is
being finalised Groundwork would
work with the Council on the bid to Sport England, for
submission once the design and cost estimate is complete.
4.4.7.
For the purposes of the bid,
the Parish Council will need to confirm with CBC that planning permission is
needed, and it is recommend that the discussions with CBC commence as early as
possible so that the design process can take account of any guidance from the
planners. It is also recommend that the
Parish Council explore possible
match funding from Cranfield University, as the Sport
England bid alone would not be sufficient. Also it may be worth speaking
to CBC about any funding possibilities, for example Community Infrastructure
Levy.
4.4.8.
if the above information is
acceptable, Groundwork I will prepare
a formal costed proposal for the consultation and sketch design work.
It was agreed
that PCllrs Mrs Delise Ball, M Phillips, G Young and Mrs Laura Moore will meet
with representatives of Groundwork Luton to view potential sites for the skate
park, and that representatives of Groundwork Luton will attend the September
meeting. It was also agreed that
the consultation and design sketch can go forward if the quotation for fees
does not exceed £4000.00. Should
the fees exceed this figure, the matter to be brought back to Council. The Clerk undertook to commence
discussion with CBC regarding planning permission, and to contact the University
and CBC to seek match funding.
6.
Reports
from Committees:
6.1.
General
Purposes Committee. The Council received a report from the Clerk (minutes
previously circulated); it was RESOLVED
that the report is approved and recommendations therein be accepted.
6.2.
Burial
Ground Committee. The Council received a report from the Vice Chairman of the
Committee (minutes previously circulated); it was RESOLVED that the report is approved and the recommendations
therein be accepted.
6.3.
Environment
Committee.
The Council received a report from the Chairman of the Committee
(minutes previously circulated); it was RESOLVED
that the report is approved and recommendations therein be accepted.
6.4.
Planning
Committee and additional planning matters.
The Council received a report from the Chairman of the Council
(minutes previously circulated); it was RESOLVED
that the report is approved and recommendations therein be accepted.
7.
CORRESPONDENCE.
7.1.
There was no correspondence.
8.
FINANCIAL
MATTERS AND ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT. Having heard the comments and a
proposal that the accounts schedule [previously circulated] is approved for
payment from the Vice Chairman of the Finance and Grants Committee; RESOLVED that those accounts detailed
in Appendix A be approved for payment.
9.
REPORTS
FROM REPRESENTATIVES, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCILLORS.
9.1.
CB/PCllr Mrs Sue Clark reported:
9.1.1.
In a recent meeting to determine the future
of the Landfill Liaison meeting, it was agreed that the meeting would continue
to be hosted and run by FCC. Nigel Rogers has now confirmed this and it is
planned to hold an autumn meeting of the committee.
9.2. CB/PCllr A Bastable reported that planning
applications submitted by Bellway Homes will come to the 11th
September Development Control Meeting.
Bellway Homes advised CBC that in 2010 the then council had said that
the access road relating to the Flitt Leys development was satisfactory. Representatives of this Council will
meet with CBC during the summer to discuss.
10.
HIGHWAYS. Written
reports passed to the Clerk for action.
11.
DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS. Meeting of the Finance and Grants, General Purposes,
Environment and Burial Grounds committees, 4th September 2013 at 7.30pm.
Meeting of the Full Council 18th
September 2013 at 8.00pm.
Appendix C
Report from PCSO8150 Michele Dadd
STATS
21/06/2013 - Partridge Piece - assault occasioning actual
bodily harm (oapa section 47)
25/06/2013 - Budgens store - unknown offender/s has
smashed the door lock to get inside the vehicle and has proceeded to try and
removed the stereo smashing it (the ip believes it was left there because they
broke it). They have searched inside the glove compartment and removed
two CD's and a pair of Polaroid sunglasses. The steering column has also
been damaged. The unknown offender/s has then made off from the location in an
unknown direction via unknown means.
25/06 – 26/06/2013 – Lincroft - unknown offenders have
approached the property and removed the five stated plant pots with bushes
inside them. Unknown offenders have then left the location by unknown means, in
an unknown direction.
03/07/2013 - Bourne End - burglary in a building other
than a dwelling - unknown offenders have used an unknown implement but probably
a crowbar due to the size and weight of the door and the marks that are left on
the frame. Offenders have stolen the items and have left by unknown means.
10/07/2013 - Townsend Close - domestic dispute/incident
11/07/2013 - Oak Barn Close - public order - fear or
provocation of violence (poa 1986 s. 4) - reported dispute taking place between
her and her neighbour over the kids playing football on ip`s drive way and
around her cars. Ip went to see her neighbour and asked if her kids can stop
playing football as they might cause some damage to her car. Offender become
verbally abusive, ip went back inside the house to avoid any further abuse or
violence.
16/07/2013 - High Street - common assault
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Recorded Crime
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Detections
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Crime Type
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|
|
19/06/12
to
16/07/12
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19/06/13
to
16/07/13
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% Change
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|
19/06/12
to
16/07/12
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19/06/13
to
16/07/13
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% Change
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Violence against
the Person
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0
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2
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n/a
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0
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1
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n/a
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|
|
|
|
|
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Sexual Offences
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0
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0
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n/a
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|
0
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0
|
n/a
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Robbery
|
|
|
0
|
0
|
n/a
|
|
0
|
0
|
n/a
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic Burglary
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|
|
0
|
0
|
n/a
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|
0
|
0
|
n/a
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Burglary Other
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|
|
0
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3
|
n/a
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|
0
|
0
|
n/a
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vehicle Crime
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|
|
1
|
1
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+0.0%
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|
1
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0
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-100.0%
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|
|
|
|
|
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Other Theft
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|
|
0
|
1
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n/a
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|
0
|
0
|
n/a
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fraud and Forgery
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|
|
0
|
0
|
n/a
|
|
0
|
0
|
n/a
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Criminal Damage
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|
|
1
|
1
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+0.0%
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|
0
|
0
|
n/a
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Drugs
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|
|
0
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2
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n/a
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|
0
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2
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n/a
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|
|
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Total
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|
2
|
10
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+400.0%
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1
|
3
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+200.0%
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|
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ASB
05/07/2013 - Mill Road - inf
states that a group of youths have moved all the bollards around the road works
along the loc- all ic1 - 6 youths no other desc all run off – no cones found
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Incidents
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Incidents
Attended
|
|
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Response
Grade
|
|
19/06/12
to
16/07/12
|
19/06/13
to
16/07/13
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% Change
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|
19/06/12
to
16/07/12
|
19/06/13
to
16/07/13
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% Change
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|
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Transport
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|
4
|
5
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+25.0%
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|
3
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3
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+0.0%
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|
|
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Anti-Social Behaviour
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4
|
1
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-75.0%
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3
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0
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-100.0%
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Public Safety/Welfare
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|
11
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18
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+63.6%
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|
9
|
8
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-11.1%
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Crime
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|
1
|
5
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+400.0%
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|
0
|
4
|
+0.0%
|
|
|
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Total
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20
|
29
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+45.0%
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|
15
|
15
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+0.0%
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