Disclaimer: These observations are not the ‘official’ minutes of the meeting, these are supplied by Whittlesey Town Council, normally (1) month following the meeting and can be viewed on their website.
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Kings Dyke Bridge.
Tim Watkins from Cambridge CC addressed the council at length. To sum up:
Ground investigation works are complete.
Compulsory Purchase Order documents are being made ready. it is envisaged (still) that a CPO will not be necessary but the possibility of using one provides a good bargaining tool.
it is estimated that a contractor will be named in July.
Network Rail, “a very large organisation” could cause delays for various reasons including line closures and access to land and air space. One Councillor suggested that the railways should be re-nationalised as Network Rail is not an easy company to work with.
Public Forum
Mr Gray Esson of Street Pride addressed the council at great length and described possible future. These include the use of a beet-cutter as part of a new display. Brightly coloured bicycles were also mentioned.
Another gentleman made a succinct and impassioned plea for the council to undertake a tree-planting scheme in and around Whittlesey and villages. Councillors greeted this very short address with enthusiasm It was mentioned that Whittlesey has indeed lost a lot of fine trees over recent years.
Lattersey Nature Reserve
There will be a Partnership event on Sunday 28-05-17
Finance and Policy Committee
Councillor Dorling estimated that, by the end of the financial year, WTC should be able to deposit £40,000 in the Reserve Fund. The council bank account will be moved from Lloyd’s to Barclays, given that Lloyds are closing the Whittlesey branch.
Community Road Watch
At Station Road and at the A605 in Coates, a large number of vehicles have been recorded breaking the speed limit. This includes one driver who was clocked at 49 mph. This was at a time when children were making their way home from school. Companies and individuals have been contacted.
Whittlesey Extravaganza
The Extravaganza committee has given notice that all its members have decided to withdraw their services. There will be no Extravaganza this December unless a new body of people take up the reins. Whittlesey Business Forum will be meeting to discuss possibilities.
Commonwealth Day
WTC has a flag and might fly it on 13-03-17
Proposal Announcement
“Members have agreed to proceed with the potential purchase of a suitable building to house the council offices of the clerk and meeting rooms.
The council would then own this property rather than paying rent therefore creating an asset. There is no additional cost to the public via the precept.”
Disclaimer: These observations are not the ‘official’ minutes of the meeting, these are supplied by Whittlesey Town Council, normally (1) month following the meeting and can be viewed on their website.
