Fram parish council on Wed just gone. Long discussions about the work at King George’s Field. The new play facilities are nearly completed but there are still issues to iron out regarding project management, grass, tarmac and fencing. Hopefully will be fully open soon. Agreed that the carpark should be reopened and this has now happened.

Can confirm that the Parish precept (part of Council tax) will see no rise this year, better to keep cash in residents pockets.

Reported back on confirmation of new boundary changes for teh next lcoal elections in 2013. At the moment Fram, Pity Me and Brasside elect two councillors in the same area as Bearpark and Witton Gilbert. In 2013, the parish will be with Newton Hall and elect 3 councillors. There are more electors but the area is more compact with closer links. Unfortunately Bearpark will be in a much more spread out area with Esh Winnig and Ushaw Moor (3 Councillors), whilst Witton Gilbert will be with Langley Park and have two councillors.

Also reported back on survey of the area regarding the County Plan.