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Notes of the Council meeting on September 8th 2008.
The meeting opened with Raj Rajkimar and Nick Henstock from Bucks County Council Transportation Department updating us on the traffic calming schemes that are to be implemented. Two pedestrian crossings had been proposed but the Police had not supported the proposed crossing near Tyrells Road , as a result this would not be installed. A speed survey had shown that traffic does not slow down until the speed camera is seen and the bus stop was in too close a proximity.The crossing near the shop would be installed. ‘Dragons teeth’ and 30mph roundels would be painted on the road at all entrances to the village. They would also look into the provision of a VAS (Vehicle Activated Sign). There was no more funding available for further traffic calming measures.
Planning. Rothschild Villa, 5, Newton Road 20% to 25% crown reduction of one Horse Chestnut. Bridge Farm Cottage, Leighton Road, erection of 1.8m timber fence on eastern boundary. There were no objections to these applications. The Barns, Stoke House Farm, Fenny Road, creation of a new access. There were objections to this application.
County Councillor Brenda Jennings reported her concerns for elderly people in the area being given incorrect information with regard to living in rented accommodation and what happens when they pass away. There is no truth in the claim that Social Services clear the property in these circumstances.
The Village Post Office is interested in applying for a grant to modernize their facilities. District Councillor Neil Blake will pursue this with the Grants department at AVDC.
The hedge in Newton Road will be trimmed as soon as weather permits. The wooden bridge between Leighton Road and Phoebes Orchard had again been damaged and the surface is becoming dangerous. Repairs are urgently required. This is in hand. The owner of the hedge by Tyrells Manor has been asked to trim it back.
The Clerk reported that the costs of emptying the dog bins is going down!
Starting in November the mobile library will be in the village on alternate Wednesdays 11.45 to 12.15.
The unauthorised removal of posts on the village green to allow vehicular access would be reported to AVDC.
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