Home Farm Stakeholder meeting tonight

Here are the minutes from the last meeting, the first for six months

Minutes of Meeting 8 : 24 March held at 6.30pm at Cranfield Methodist Church

In attendance: Martin Wright (MW), Lionel Cooper (LC),  Dr Majorie Cotton (MC) Jo Moore (JM), Hannah Pattinson (HP), Trevor Dimmock (TD),  Gerry O’Mara (GO), Lyn Davis (LD), Cllr Alan Bastable (AB) & Cllr Ken Matthews (KM).

		Action
1.	Apologies for Absence Janet Orchart Stephen Hobbs
2.	Minutes of Previous Meeting Agreed.
3.	Matters Arising Timetable of Works – It has been acknowledged that house foundations have appeared on site. However, Persimmon has agreed to cease works on site until all RM applications are approved. In relation to Rectory Road – MW confirmed that this will be tidied up, the stone will be removed, the works to the ponds completed and then Persimmon will make good and undertake the landscaping works. All road works are currently ceased as waiting for electrical cabling works to be undertaken. Community Building – MW agreed with the Parish Council to look at the design of the Community Building. This is likely to take 3 / 4 months. Currently looking at the height of the building in terms of creating a multi functional space and cost implications i.e. heating etc. Archaeology Update – Photographs circulated from CGMS	MW HP
4.	Submission of Reserved Matters Applications HP updated the group on the status of the various planning applications. Phase 1 residential –approved Phase 2 residential –approved Almshouses – approved Community Building –pending Pavilion – approved Landscaping – pending Outline renewal – pending S106
5.	Any Other Business Increasing concern has been raised in relation to lorry movements along Court Road and Lodge road, specifically in relation to mud & debris on the road, lack of road sweeping. MW agreed to instruct contractors that there should be no access down Court Road. MW confirmed that it was T & W Engineering on site. Once the house builders on site it is hoped that access will be taken off the High Street as terms are now agreed with the Charity Land. Concern was raised as to wheel washing and dust & dampening now the land was dry. MW has been asked to consider a Marshall on site as Lodge Road has become a particular issue, particularly in relation to verbal abuse from lorry drivers. In addition the verges have been damaged. MW to speak to contractors. In respect of Bus stops – the bus stop has been relocated slightly further away from the new roundabout. School Buses – it was suggested that the school buses could turn around adjacent to The Swan rather than using Lodge Road. It is anticipated that Safer Routes to School are looking to improve this situation. MW acknowledged that there is an issue over the Dennison Land. However, the S106 controls certain triggers which have to be met. Library – S106 secures £75,000 – CBC currently looking at not providing a new library on site but instead looking at providing the funding towards an offsite facility, potentially Hollywell School. Healthcare – the trigger in the S106 is 200 occupations. Money can only be spent in accordance with the S106 Legal Agreement. RSL Provider – MW confirmed that this has not either been finalised or tendered as yet but this exercise will be undertaken shortly. Expressions of interest have been received from BPHA, Guinness Trust, Aragon. Off Plan Sales – MW confirmed that this is likely to be available within 4 months. Show Homes should be ready in 20 weeks following commencement of development. Cycle Path – MW confirmed that Persimmon have commenced these works.	MW MW MW MW MW MW
7.	The meeting closed at 7.20 pm. Next Meeting – 19 May 2011 at Cranfield Methodist Church at 6pm