Ufford Parish Council meetings
Report on Ufford Parish Council meetings on Oct 11th & Nov 8th
1. Ufford Hill trees. Following a site visit by the representative of Enterprise Peterborough, the organisation responsible for grass cutting, and an examination of the damage done by strimmers, it was agreed that the birch trees will be replaced if they die.
2. Ufford Hill verge. The parish council is fully aware of the hazards involved in grass cutting on the steep and uneven bank of Ufford Hill and it was agreed that for a trial period of one year, after the daffodil leaves are cut in May/June the grass will be cut only along a 1 metre strip beside the footway and visibility strips. The remainder will evolve into a wildflower meadow. A number of interesting plants already grow there and the purchase of plugs of additional wild flowers will be considered next spring.
3. Trees on Main Street verges. The proposal was rejected because the view of the old buildings is preferred by most residents.
4. You will have noticed that our grit bin has been delivered and is centrally located by the telephone box. We hope it will not be needed just yet!
5. The good news is that Norm, our local bobby, will be spending 95% of his time in the villages but sorry that he will no longer be living in our midst. We feared that he had been abducted by the City Hospital. The main issues in our area currently are speeding, hare coursing and diesel theft. We are all asked to report anything suspicious to the police.
6. Since broad band was installed in the Village Hall, UPC meetings have gone high-tech with a lap-top and projector so that all the documents can be displayed on the wall. The next item will be a new screen attached to the wall. This purchase was agreed at the meeting.
7. The next meeting will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday December 13thth at Ufford Village Hall.
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