Full Council was held on Monday 21st November, with one member of the public attending to address the Council under the item for Public Participation. For draft minutes look here. Items of note:
Open Space issue on north east of community raised by resident present
A resident expressed concern over the lack of suitable walking routes in the north east of the community, especially for dog walkers. Council noted the concerns and promised to factor them into their forward plans for development of open space and discussions with local landowners
Neighbourhood Plan Results
Members of the Group presented the results of the recent survey. An open meeting to look at these results has subsequently been held in December and the Neighbourhood Plan group plan to report to Council again at the January meeting. The survey report can be seen here
Mental Health Champion and Older Persons Funding
Council were pleased to be able to agree to continue, and increase, funding for the Older Person’s Co-Ordinator roles. These roles were delivered with the Parish Council and others working in partnership with HICOM
HICOM came to Council with a new initiative, a H&I Mental Health Champion role. The Council were delighted to agree to a 2 year arrangement whereby £7,000 p.a. would be provided as funding
For further information on both these initiatives, please contact Neil Davies at neilsdavies12@gmail.com
Minor Highways Initiative News
The Highways Committee came forward with a proposal to apply for Local Highways Improvement Scheme funding, submitting an application for improvements to footpaths in 2017-18. This was agreed and a submission has been made to the County Council for the necessary funding
Youth Club News
The Monday Youth Club for Juniors had continued to be held up to Christmas, and would return in January. Unfortunately the Senior Club held at the Histon Football Club had been closed due to poor attendance. Andrea Cowley, the Parish Council Youth Worker, would be looking at ways to re-launch the club in the New Year
Anyone willing to volunteer to help at the youth clubs would be very welcome to contact Andrea on youth.worker@hisimp.net
The next meeting is Monday 16th January 2017. All will be welcome.