electorate were concentrated there. The Government is reviewing how it allocates revenue grants across the country. ECDC is worried more money may be given to urban areas (the government is keen on urban deprivation) and less to rural areas. This would make things like public transport deprivation more e pensive per head. This area is a problem as our district has fewer passengers in a wide area. Cllr Cane explained that ECDC as a whole is wealthy but still has its problems.

Question

Swaffham Prior Primary School

Cllr Moseley spoke about a recent parent/governor meeting at which the governors had outlined an action plan to improve standards at the school. She felt anxiety following the OFSTED report had died down. HM Inspectors would be monitoring the situation. Cllr Fitch said CCC had a good reputation for 'turning around' schools.

Village Hall committee

The committee had held their AGM where it was reported a good discussion had taken place about the annual Reach fair.

Millennium committee

Councillors enquired about the proposed New Year's Eve party and whether or not this would conflict with pub celebrations.

Matters arising

Following the site visit to The Hythe, where parked cars are causing problems for visiting lorries to the sewage farm, Cllr Aves is to arrange for someone to cut back the hedge. When this is done a letter is to be sent requesting residents to park on the verges rather than the road.

Correspondence

The East Cambridgeshire District Local Plan Inspector's Report on Objections has been sent. An organisation known as The East Cambridgeshire Access Group has been set up, at the instigation of ECDC, to advise on matters related to the disabled.

Reach Matters

The table of fees for the burial ground was discussed and prices upgraded and agreed.