Grays Central Community Forum

Open Meeting

 

Tuesday October 13th , 2009

 

Attended: Vivienne Wright, Geoffrey Nathan, Ross Bannister, Claire Bannister, Ursula Garwood, Yash Gupta, Cathy Kent, Michael Peters( Essex Police), Steve Veitch, Chris Keeble, Jean Dexter, Jo Hatt, Natalie Warren

 

Apologies: Kingsley Edore, Colin Baker, P. Harris,E. Cunningham, M. Curran, I. Lewsey

 

 

  1. Meeting opened at 7.30pm, All welcomed.
  2. Apologies: Kingsley Edore, Steve Veitch, E. Cunningham, M. Curran, I. Lewsey
  3. Agreed minutes of last meeting
  4. Matters arising:

1. Cathy Kent stated that she was unaware of the meetings which led to her non attendance.

2. Support of Orchard forum re: PSCO’s. Michael informed the meeting that the area is back to 2 PCSO’s. Meeting agreed that this was good news.

Aob. RB has contacted Eurographics and is awaiting a quote.

 

  1. a) Adult Play Equipment

Discussed the proposal and the equipment choice from HAGS.

The equipment proposed by the council looks suitable for the younger generation. The committee pointed out that the original brief was to support the older members of the community with a range of outdoor keep fit equipment to encourage use of the outdoor space and keep fit at the same time. The committee feels that the decisions have been taken away from the forum and the proposal is different from the original need that was raised. The meeting has asked GN to speak to Andrea Winterflood. The consultation appears to have been carried out in the park during a children play network day and has not targeted the aimed market. GN to report back at the next meeting.

b) Christopher Seamark was unable to attend the meeting.

c) Rest Garden Grass Cutting. Discussion about the issues raised about access for the mower to the Rest Garden. We believe that the situation has been resolved. To be confirmed.

d) Playbuilders Scheme Opening Ceremony 

 The contractors are still there. Date to be confirmed. GN to inform members.

e) Jane Hall – Stroke Prevention Officer, spoke to the meeting. Discussed the importance of early diagnosis and range of symptoms. The Vitality group can be helpful. Clinic at Orsett Hospital where a health check can be made. Jane handed out some leaflets and the meetiung discussed the information.

 

  1. Chairs Report

a.     Discussed the proposed non-alcohol area. Consultation has finished. Awaiting next stage of the process. The benches near the town centre will be replaced once the ‘zone’ is agreed. In place at the latest from the 1st January 2010.

b.     Open event prior to TAFF meeting on 15th October if any one wishes to attend.

  1. Correspondence

a)     Request from the Streetlife dance Club for funding £1500.Meeting have asked for more details at next meeting about club and funding request before making a decision.

 

  1. Finance and Funding

 

 

Update from Ross Please

 

 

 

  1.   Any Other Business:

a.     Steve has taken over control of the forum computer. It was agreed that the original laptop is now obsolete and was given to Steve to make best use of.

b.     Michael highlighted the Essex Police website and encouraged members to use this to raise issues in the area.

 

  1. Next Meeting:

 

Tuesday November 10th 2009    7.30 pm  

 

 

 

Meeting closed at 8.35 pm