Little Gransden Parish Council: January 2018

Parish Council

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 2021:

* 4 March

* 25 March (Annual Parish Meeting)

* 23 May (Annual General Meeting)

* 8 July

* 2 September
* 4 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 2021 are 4 February, 1 April, 3 June, 5 August, 7 October, 2 December.

Planning applications may be viewed on the South Cambridgeshire District Council website.

Meet your councillors
John Jefferies
John Jefferies was born and brought up on the family farm at Fullers Hill, Little Gransden, where he continues to live and work. He has served on the Parish Council for several years, including two terms as Chairman.

Oliver Hipwell
Born in Little Gransden and now moved back into the village, as well as working on my familiy’s farm for the past 8 years: these connections mean I have a true passion about the village’s rural environment and fascinating history. I understand the importance of everyone having a voice, and feel that I am able to provide the voice and outlook of a younger member of the community.

Robert Murden
Robert Murden has lived in Cambridgeshire all his life, moving to Little Gransden in 2008. He is married with two daughters. His career began in production engineering for high-tech companies in Cambridge and progressed to purchasing manager for a large heating and ventilation company. Inthe past he was an enthusiastic football and cricket player and half-marathon runner. He is now retired, which gives him more time to play golf and bowls.

Noushin Rostami (co-opted 6 September 2018)
I am a resident of Little Gransden. I moved here almost 18 years ago and brought up my young family. Due to work commitments, I was away from the village for a period of time. However, I have been back more than four years and, for good. I work part-time as an Occupational Health Adviser for Cambridge University. I so enjoy being part of this beautiful and friendly village. As a Parish Councillor I hope to be a voice for my co-residents. I bring my life experience as a mature mother who is also thinking of the legacy we leave for future generations living in this area.

Jaco Koen

Born in South Africa I became a naturalised British citizen in 2009. Moving to Little Gransden in February 2016 with my wife Estelle and daughter Lani, we have fallen in love with the village, the surroundings and the people here. As a keen DIY'er I keep busy at home on weekends, and during the week I am the Managing Director of RNT Tanks and Silos Ltd, located in Gamlingay. Previous to this I have worked in Life Sciences for various companies in the UK and abroad. There have also been a few years in Botswana, where I started a commercial hydroponic farm growing tomatoes for the local market. Although I enjoy the basic things in life, I appreciate the importance of progress and am a student in getting his balance right. If successful, I would offer both my managerial and practical skills and experience to the benefit of the council and the residents of Little Gransden.

Thursday, 11 January 2018

NEWS FROM LITTLE GRANSDEN PARISH COUNCIL

ELECTIONS 2018

There will be local elections, including the Parish Council, on 3 May 2018. The notices will be displayed in due course, but if you would like to serve your community by becoming a Parish Councillor and want to know more about what is involved, have a chat with one of your councillors or contact the Clerk www.sulledit.co.uk or come along to the next Parish Council meeting on 1 March.

CONSULTATION – HAVE YOUR SAY!

CAMBRIDGESHIRE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN and

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The next round of consultations began on 5 January to end on 16 February.

Details of where you can view the consultation documents and how to submit comments can be found on

www.cambridge.gov.uk/mainmods or www.scambs.gov.uk/mainmods

POLICE PRECEPT

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner has launched a consultation regarding the police precept. The Commissioner is proposing to increase the policing part of the Council Tax by £1 per month per household - £12.00 per year (based on a Band D property)

The press release can be found on our website - http://www.cambridgeshire-pcc.gov.uk/say-police-funding-cambridgeshire/

The survey itself can be found at - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/W3CD8P3

The consultation runs until 29 January.

SPEEDWATCH – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Parish Council is seeking ways to reduce speeding traffic in the village, but can make progress only if supported by data. Speedwatch is a good way of gathering such data, so there is an urgent need for volunteers from Little Gransden. Training will be given. If you can spare a few hours to help please contact the Clerk ssulledit@aol.com

Posted by Clerk. 11 January 2018

Parish Council

Friday, 26 January 2018

Agenda for Little Gransden Parish Council planning meeting 1 February 2018

Thursday, 11 January 2018

NEWS FROM LITTLE GRANSDEN PARISH COUNCIL

Monday, 8 January 2018

Minutes of Little Gransden Parish Council Planning Meeting 7 December 2017

Minutes of Little Gransden Parish Council meeting 2 November 2017