The rural transport partnership at County have produced an action pack 'Let's get going' which considers the rural transport problem and offers solutions.

The Travellers' Liaison Officer from County had sent a new leaflet about
gypsies, travellers and the law.

Sunday buses are being introduced which will travel between Cambridge and Ely. Clerk asked Cllr Fitch to speak to the transport manager about the state of the timetable in Reach and the lack of publicity re late night buses.

Reach Matters

Cllr Moseley asked if the directional sign for Reach Fen removed from Great Lane could be replaced.

It was reported that the sign at the bottom of Chapel Lane is not pointing in the right direction.

Cllr Aves told the PC that Mr and Mrs Folkes had bought a seat which they wished to put at the new playing field in remembrance of their son Steven.

A small child had pulled one of the goal posts over at the playing field. As the goalposts have to be moved constantly they cannot be anchored to the ground.

Cllr Lambert complained about mud from farm traffic on the road and also buses going onto the grass verges, particularly when buses travelling in opposite directions pass each other. Clerk to ask Highways if the road on Fair Green could be widened. It was agreed that kerbing would not be suitable.

It was decided to follow the example of the planning department at ECDC and allow a speaker (for or against) two minutes at any discussion of a planning request during a Parish Council meeting. It was emphasised that the Parish Council does not make the decisions, this is done at District Council level.

Cllr Lambert raised the issue of procedure. It was agreed that members of the public could raise a point during a meeting at the discretion of the Chairman.

Penny Lang

Mothers and Toddlers

The Mother and Toddler Group

(Attached to The Little Windmills Playgroup)

is now held at Reach Village Centre on Wednesdays 1.45 - 2.45pm