Grays Central Community Forum

Minutes of Open Meeting

Tuesday May 11^th, 2010

Attended: Geoffrey Nathan, Claire Bannister, Ross Bannister, Ursula Garwood, Colin Baker, J. Kemp, D. McGoldrick, Natalie Warren, P. Liggins. L Gittins.

Apologies Jean Dexter, Vivienne Wright, Yash Gupta, Cathy Kent, Mike Stone, John Kent, Andrea Gull, Ken and Ann

1. Meeting Opened at 7.30pm

2. Apologies received as indicated above.

3. Minutes Agreed.

4. Matters arising:

a) Police have had no information relayed from licensing about the restrictions on the opening hours of Gracelands. The appeal made by the owners was out of time. Residents are awaiting enforcement.

b) Rest Gardens: Replacement of missing gate. Andrea to find out which department may fund the replacement.

c) Park Toilets: Cllr Gupta absent- no information.

d) Feedback on tree situation – Both parties absent from meeting.

e) Bradleigh Avenue Planter- No movement yet- On going. GN to email Luke Love regarding movement of the planter.

f) Keep fit equipment in Hathaway Road Park – An email received from la ocal resident who appreciates the installation of the equipment. The repair to the ground from the contractor’s site has been reseeded and appears to be growing.

5. Items for discussion:

a. Community Projects: Funding bids.

GN suggested that the path originally planned for the Hathaway Road Park could be completed. Natalie Warren stressed that it is a 'must 'that the proposal be a community need.

Discussed the bench and sign for Hathaway Road Park that was part of the project. RB to discuss situation with Andrea.

Suggestion of a Community Clear Up Day to involve the community in clearing areas of the forum that are of concern.

Discussed the clearing of the Gulleys in the area; Unclear of policy or cleaning schedule.

6. Chairs Report:

a. Meeting with the Head of the Convent regarding a representative joining the group.

7. Correspondence:

a. None received.

8. Finance and Funding:

a. £8000 funding received

b. Half of budget needs to be allocated by October. Need to be mindful of time it takes.

9. Election of Forum Officers: To be postponed to the July Meeting when numbers attending are higher.

10. AOB: meeting.

a) Need to add a keynote speaker . Discussed the promotion of the AGM and discussed dates. Proposal made to discuss the organisation and publicity of the AGM at the June meeting and to hold it on July 13th. Meeting agreed with this proposal.

b) Bill ,the PSCO ., stated that there have been a number of burglaries, not quite in our area but suggested we be vigilant.

Next Meeting: Tuesday June 8^th

AGM: Tuesday July 13^th

Meeting closed 8.20pm.