Llanblethian Community Group (LCG)

Minutes of Meeting 7th November 2012 at the Cross Inn Llanblethian 2.30 – 4.30pm

Those attending:

Mike Bailey

Chris Street

Rebecca Exley

Beverly Tonkin

Jane Williams

Graham Bailey

Gweneira Baty

Authur O’Leary

David Webb (part)

Apologies:

Margaret Bailey

Geoff Cox

Sue Cox

Richard Browning

LCG Constitution Document

Those present from the Co-ordinating Group signed the document. Mike to distribute the completed document when all have signed.

ACTION: MIKE

Treasurer

Beverly’s kind offer to take on the Treasures role was accepted unanimously. Her first task would be to co-ordinate the opening of a bank account with HSBC. Signatories to be Beverly, Mike, Chris, Graham, Margaret and Rebecca.

Beverly thought c£30 left over from the Jubilee Committee might be available TBC.

ACTION: BEVERLY

Review of feedback from Phil Beaman

Rebecca reported that 10 verges had been identified, some with services under and some with ownership to be confirmed but the triangle at the Cross had no complications.

Although planting probably missed for this year Rebecca would progress the Tidy Towns Grant application subject to consulting Richard Browning on the best bulbs to use.

ACTION: REBECCA

Waitrose Partnership Volunteering Scheme

Waitrose are happy to accept applications for January money available under this scheme.

ACTION: BEVERLY

Traffic Calming and Telephone Box library

David Webb felt strongly that traffic calming measures were desirable in the vicinity of Picton House. Various options discussed but traffic monitoring agreed necessary first – Miketo contact Helen Saxby at the police towards this end.

A letter to Highways suggesting the use of coloured tarmac strips at the time of resurfacing might also be appropriate in due course.

David also proposed informal library use of the Telephone Box. It is still BT owned with a live line which BT will not remove. The Town Council have written to BT asking them to maintain. David to review position.

ACTION: MIKE

DAVID

Review of ideas generated by public meeting (20/10/12)

Milestones – research by Chris suggests none exist in Llanblethian. Considered dead.

Bench and tree by the Ford – Town Council still addressing land ownership issue. Also ownership of bridge to be identified in due course.

Telephone Box – see above.

Arrange Carol Service / involve younger people – Carols already arranged for 23/12 with Father Christmas party with small presents for the children at the Cross proposed afterwards. David to liaise with Arthur. Rebecca to consider poster.

Other possible event for youngsters – Beverly to speak to Lyn M who is interested in this area.

ACTION: DAVID

ARTHUR

REBECCA

BEVERLY

Arrange a wine tasting evening / coffee mornings

Agreed desirable. TBA in due course.

Prevent verge parking (by Church)

Stones already in place but may need to be replaced with larger stones to prevent them being moved. Position to be monitored. No LCG action at this stage.

Improve 3 Fields footpath

Mrs Boland to be approached by Town Council.

Re footpaths generally, Jane suggested liaising with Ian Fraser (Ramblers) and take photos to clarify issues.

Arrange annual BBQ / picnic

Agreed desirable and various options were discussed.To be reviewed further.

Neighbourhood Watch

John Stevenson is interested – Arthur to invite him to future meeting.

ACTION: ARTHUR

Next continuation meeting arranged for 21st November from 2.30 to 4.30pm at The Cross Inn.

CGS 27/11/12