Those present were Chairman, Cllr Aves, V/Chairman Cllr Lambert; Cllrs Summers, Pearson, Robinson and Harrison.

Before the meeting commenced Chairman Cllr Aves asked for a minute's silence to remember Albert Johnson who had recently died. For over 20 years Albert was a Parish Councillor and during most of that time the Chairman.

Visit Alan Johnson from the Communities Association of Youth Clubs, Brian Hicks the Young People's Issues Coordinator from ECDC and Colin Thomas, Community Education Manager from CCC came to talk about young people and discuss any issues. Councillors outlined the local situation stressing that many of the youths were not from Reach. Mr Hicks explained that the District Council does not have a statutory duty to help in any way and has taken an unusual step in appointing a youth issues officer. He sees Parish Councils as key partners with the voluntary services, the District Council and Education Officers. He talked about the role of 'detached workers' who were on hand if a problem arose, although they were understandably reluctant to work at weekends when most of trouble arose. He said that young people did not like to be organised and spoke about the drink/drug issue. PC Davies from Burwell was complimented on his helpful work and Mr Hicks advised anyone experiencing problems to phone Hinchingbrooke police station for help. The taking down of car numbers is helpful as it worries the drivers.

Cllr Pearson reported that with the help of £13,000 of unexpected additional funds from the budget (£6k), and a change in how the infant class-size adjustment formula is managed (£7k) the Governors had been able to draw up and approve a positive budget for the new financial year. With a roll of just over 100 and the retention of four classes, the school was well set for the coming year. HMI continue to report very favourably against the school's achievement of the targets set under Ofsted 'special measures'.