Market Traders Assoc, Holy Cross and More
Went to the council meeting last night - Dad stayed in hospital overnight but everything is ok apparently and no need for me to pop down and cheer him up. Bit of a worry though him not being able to eat!
Anyway, the council meeting, the two most interesting debates were whether the Parish Council should recognise the Market Traders Association - Olivers break away organisation (from the Chamber of Commerce) which represents the independent traders up the high street. Not sure why they wish to be officially recognised by the Parish Council as we only give £500 for flowers and christmas lights throughout the year - someone whispered in my ear it is so they can reclaim VAT but don't know if that is true or not. Much debate ensued and it was referred to Policy and Finance and after further information is requested from them and Chamber of Commerce. I gave Bryan Sheppee my membership fee for the latter organisation in the summer of last year and still haven't had a receipt for it - I'd better be in the upcoming village guide otherwise i will be very annoyed.
The other comment of note was on Holy Cross, apparently the gang of nuns in Switzerland have withdrawn funding for it and support - or something along those lines - we will hear what is happening to the school in the next 6 weeks apparently. My bet is some luxury flats in the grange buildings!! The swiss nuns are then planning to use 'freed' up funds on missionaries in Africa - seems much more sensible to me.
The other main discussion point was the new council building.
Not a lot else to report - no side effects from my new drugs as yet - fingers crossed. I managed to print on a CD last night and it looks fantastic - had to download some new software from the Canon site as the standard canon drivers are about 20mm out - which wasn't particularly helpful...
Anyway, the council meeting, the two most interesting debates were whether the Parish Council should recognise the Market Traders Association - Olivers break away organisation (from the Chamber of Commerce) which represents the independent traders up the high street. Not sure why they wish to be officially recognised by the Parish Council as we only give £500 for flowers and christmas lights throughout the year - someone whispered in my ear it is so they can reclaim VAT but don't know if that is true or not. Much debate ensued and it was referred to Policy and Finance and after further information is requested from them and Chamber of Commerce. I gave Bryan Sheppee my membership fee for the latter organisation in the summer of last year and still haven't had a receipt for it - I'd better be in the upcoming village guide otherwise i will be very annoyed.
The other comment of note was on Holy Cross, apparently the gang of nuns in Switzerland have withdrawn funding for it and support - or something along those lines - we will hear what is happening to the school in the next 6 weeks apparently. My bet is some luxury flats in the grange buildings!! The swiss nuns are then planning to use 'freed' up funds on missionaries in Africa - seems much more sensible to me.
The other main discussion point was the new council building.
Not a lot else to report - no side effects from my new drugs as yet - fingers crossed. I managed to print on a CD last night and it looks fantastic - had to download some new software from the Canon site as the standard canon drivers are about 20mm out - which wasn't particularly helpful...
posted by watsy at Tuesday, January 31, 2006
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