Portable speed cameras

These cameras are mounted onto lamp posts and collect information which can be downloaded and saved.  We have identified several sites within the Parish where these may help to calm traffic. The collected information will be useful, more permanent solutions to speeding require Highways to be provided with detailed information, something we do not already possess.
The council proposes the purchase of two camera and two battery packs. these will be sited in a problem area for 1 month and then moved to another location.

Additional gateways

The council is discussing further "Gateways" on roads leading into the Parish.  The new gateways will be made from recycled material and will not require painting.

Defribrillators

Defibrillators can be found attached to The Three Blackbirds, Woodditton: The Methodist Hall, Saxon Street:  Taylors Farm, Little Ditton and Ditton Lodge School, St John's Road, Newmarket. Regular training on how to use these lifesaving appliances are regularly taking place in locations around the parish.

Environmental Projects

Nesting boxes in various locations are being considered at the moment. The latest idea is Swift boxes mounted in St Marys.
        STANDING ORDER FOR SPORTS, RECREATION &  YOUTH ACTIVITIES WOODDITTON PARISH COUNCIL

  1. The Parish Council shall appoint a working group to further the aims of the PARISH PLAN ( as shown on page 11 –key priorities & page 17  -proposals )
  2. The  members will be : Cllr June Surrage; Councillors and non Councillors can be appointed from time to time as needed.
  3. The Group will be responsible to the Parish Council at all times.
  4. The general aim is to provide more open space sports and recreation facilities for all members of the parish ,and particularly the younger element.
  5. A specific aim is to plan and develop the Amenity Field at School Road Saxon Street for which the Council is negotiating a lease from Darley.
  6. The Group is empowered to take any legitimate fund raising activities and to
receive  sums from Council Precept funds as approved by the Council at its meetings.

  1. The Group can open bank accounts but all capital expenditure and major
       maintenance costs ( over £500.00 )  must be approved by the whole

        Council,and all its funds are the property of the Council..

8        The Group shall carry out surveys of public preferences, and seek professional

      advice about sports pitches, play equipment and organisation and safety  

       matters.

9        The Group shall report progress regularly to the Council at ordinary meetings.

10    The Group undertakes to adhere to all terms of finalised lease with Darley.

               Appointment of the working group at the meeting on 19th

                July 2007  ( minute No 5c )