Minutes of the Projects Committee held on Thursday 22nd February 2018 at 7pm in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Abergavenny
Present:
Chairman – Cllr D Simcock (Mayor)
Cllr T Konieczny
Cllr G Jones
Cllr T Davies
Cllr S Dodd
Cllr N Tatam
Cllr P Simcock
Cllr F Morgan
Cllr M Groucutt
Cllr R Harris
In attendance:
J Lee (Town Clerk)
| Apologies Apologies for absence were received from Cllr T Thomas, M Harris, S Head, M Hickman, L Van de Vyver |
| Declarations of Interest No declarations of interest |
| The Town Clerk provided an explanation as to why the agenda had changed as two speakers were due to present to the Committee. One speaker had to cancel due to poor health and the other was not in receipt of new funding information regarding the Events Pavilion at the Castle that was to be shared so the presentation will be postponed until this information is available. |
| Discussion on the Implementation of the North Monmouthshire Community Plan and Town Council’s Role. Following discussion, it was agreed that the Town Council has a key role to play in taking forward the following actions: Spreading the Word Encourage more young people to get actively involved in developing facilities and events they enjoy. Modernise public toilets and keep them open around town Encourage increased use and funding opportunities for the Information Centre Enabling Communities to Thrive Work to engage communities in creating the future for their town and area Provide allotments and community gardens Enhance the Environment Start consultation with the Town Council’s Planning Committee on a design advice group Seek an Abergavenny Allotment site Move Around More Easily Improvement railway arrival point and information at station, with signed walking route into townLobby for early provision of new footbridge suitable for the less able at railway stations There are a number of actions within the Community Plan where the Town Council could assist/get involved but this wouldn’t be a key role. It was agreed to contact Alan Michie, Team Abergavenny to provide them with an update of the Projects Committee discussions. ACTION: Town Clerk to email Alan Michie summarising the discussions on the plan The Town Clerk proposed that these actions should form part of the Town Council’s Plan. This Plan should also encompass the Town Council’s vision which will lead to the identification of additional actions for the Town Council. It was agreed that this was a sensible approach and a further report will be considered by Projects Committee. |
| Trussell Trust Abergavenny Foodbank Report This report was noted |
| To agree future presentations It was agreed that presentations from Y Fenni Business Community and MCC Museums Service be received at the March meeting and the presentation from Just Food be moved to the April meeting. |
| Any Other Business Morrisons opening – all Councillors were made aware of the Morrisons opening on 1st March (NB This was subsequently postponed) The meeting ended at 9.10pm |
