Agenda for Little Gransden Parish Council meeting Thursday 14 January 2021 7.30 p.m. via Zoom
Meeting ID: 896 1445 1703
Password: 299748

COUNCILLORS AND CONTACT DETAILS
Chair: Mrs Noushin Rostami, 34 Primrose Hill, Lt Gransden SG19 3DP email nrostami.lgpc@gmail.com (Co-opted 6 September 2018; Trustee and Parish Council representative Little Gransden Village Hall; co-ordinator Friendship Club)
Robert Murden, 40 Primrose Hill, Lt Gransden, SG19 3DP Tel:01767 677520 email bobmurdenlgpc@btinternet.com (Elected 3 May 2018; Parish Council representative Cambridge Gliding Club and Little Gransden Aerodrome Consultative Committees)
John Jefferies, Ash Tree Cottage, Fullers Hill, Lt Gransden SG19 3BP email jrjefferies@btconnect.com (Co-opted 3 May 2018; co-ordinator Information Signs working party;
Oliver Hipwell, Hill Farm, 8 Main Road, Little Gransden SG19 3DN Tel: 07944 547685 email oliverhipwell.lgpc@gmail.com (Elected 3 May 2018; Vice-chair; Biodiversity & Tree Officer)
Jaco Koen, 31 Primrose Hill Little Gransden SG19 3DP Co-opted 9 July 2020 email: jacokoen.lgpc@gmail.com
Clerk
Mrs Sylvia Sullivan, 3 Primrose Hill, Little Gransden SG19 3DP Tel: 01767 677906, email clerk.lgpc@aol.com
Office hours: 10 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday
Meetings
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, meetings will be held using remote video conferencing, unless advised otherwise, on the following Thursdays at 7:30pm through 2020:
* 9 July (revised date)
* 3 September
* 5 November
Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings. Items that they would like Councillors to discuss must be presented in writing to the Clerk at least a week before the meeting.
Agenda and Minutes of meetings are placed on the village noticeboard and are posted on the website Blog, together with other information, notices and news.
Planning applications
Additional meetings to discuss planning applications may be held. Provisional planning meeting dates for 2020 are 6 February. 2 April, 4 June, 6 August, 1 October, 3 December.
Planning applications may be viewed on the South Cambridgeshire District Council website.
Agenda for Little Gransden Parish Council meeting Thursday 14 January 2021 7.30 p.m. via Zoom
Meeting ID: 896 1445 1703
Password: 299748
Little Gransden Parish Council has received the following message from the Duty Commisisioner's office:
Following the weekend’s announcements, I wanted to write to you direct to pass on the latest Government guidance on forming a Christmas bubble with friends and family. I know this news has been hard to miss but given the timing of the announcement, you can’t be too careful.
For South Cambridgeshire, which is in the Tier 2 level of restrictions, here is what the updated guidance for mixing during the Christmas period says: You may see a maximum of two other households (your ‘Christmas bubble’) on Christmas Day (25 December). You cannot see anyone from a Tier 4 area.
For clarity, this allowance no longer covers the initial 5-day period. It is for Christmas Day and Christmas Day alone.
Here is the link to the full guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/making-a-christmas-bubble-with-friends-and-family/making-a-christmas-bubble-with-friends-and-family
Please remember that despite this allowance for Christmas Day only, the Government’s advice is that the safest way to celebrate Christmas this year is with your household or existing support bubble in your home. The more people you see, the more likely it is that you will catch or spread Coronavirus.
Please remember that we are here to help you in your ongoing efforts to support your community – don’t hesitate to contact your patch lead with any queries or requests for support.
I wish you and your family a safe Christmas,
Bill Handley
Lead Cabinet Member for Community Resilience, Health & Wellbeing
South Cambridgeshire District Council
From Cambridgeshire County Council
Dear Colleagues, Further to our email last week, we’ve developed an updated communications toolkit for you to share across your channels. The messages and images in this toolkit focus on activities and ideas that people can do in the run-up to Christmas that will keep them COVID-safe. There’s also a special video from Father Christmas! Please share with your residents and stakeholders: If you could share these materials via your own channels and also with any community organisations in your towns and parishes, as appropriate, it would be much appreciated. Many thanks, Please note: The toolkit includes social media posts and a WeTransfer link to download the assets in two sizes – one for Twitter and Facebook, and a separate size for Instagram: https://we.tl/t-BX01cx3RIH (if the link expires, please email us to request a new link). |
Minutes of Little Gransden Parish Council meeting 5 November 2020
Agenda (with Clerk's briefing notes) for Little Gransden Parish Council Meeting 5 November 2020.
Updates from Duty Commissioner, South Cambridgeshire District Council
At this stage (15 October 2020), no national advice has been given on the tradition of trick or treating but please bear in mind that some people, especially those who have health problems and are vulnerable, may not be happy to have people calling on them.
The passing of sweets at the doorstep will be harder to do whilst maintaining a social distance and many hands dipping into a pot of sweets is going to increase the risk of transmission.
That doesn’t mean that people can’t enjoy Halloween. There are plenty of online articles with suggestions for alternative Halloween entertainment, such as pumpkin trails, spooky walks, craft activities and safe ways to leave treats out for people to collect.
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has published guidance about safely marking Bonfire night during the pandemic. The emergency services are preparing for a busier night than usual because of the cancellation of many organised public events leading to more people having displays and bonfires in their own gardens.
Head of Community Fire Safety, Group Commander Per Middleton has urged caution, saying: “While most people enjoy fireworks responsibly, they can quickly become a disaster and, in the wrong hands, they can cause injury and damage to property. Fireworks are explosives and should be treated with respect. Only use fireworks in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the firework safety code, ensuring all necessary safety precautions are taken.”
He added: “We would strongly discourage people from lighting bonfires in back gardens as they present significant risks to residents if they get out of hand. Not only this, but the smoke can also aggravate coronavirus symptoms for those that might be shielding or isolating.”
If you intend on buying fireworks for a home display, please follow the firework safety code:
Pets find the noise of fireworks very stressful and are best kept indoors throughout the evening - and why not turn on some music to mask the noise? In a recent survey, 62 per cent of dog owners and 54 per cent of cat owners reported that their pets show signs of distress during fireworks season. The RSPCA’s Bang Out Of Order campaign encourages the responsible use of fireworks and the adoption of tighter regulations concerning their use.
Posted by Little Gransden Parish Clerk
Waresley and Gransden Woods SSSI Nature Reserve - Will be closed from 23 October due to poor ground conditions. (Browne’s Piece will remain open)
Hayley Wood - will be open as usual from the start of next week.
Gamlingay Wood - is open to the public arriving by foot. Parking on the track upto the wood has been reviewed by the landowner and the Wildlife Trust BCN. We hope to implement provision for parking as soon as farming and forestry operations allow.