Wilford Community Group

Minutes of the Committee Meeting

Held on Monday 20 October 2008 at Wilford Social Club

Present Brian Hardy Chairman

Bill Roughton

Chris Allsop

Frank Wakelin

Apologies David Boulton; Sheila Atherton; Stephanie Taylor; Daniel Atherton; Josie Foster and PC Nigel Brown

In attendance Councillor Brendan Clarke-Smith; Elaine Stenson and Charles Dewa

Charles gave an update on local crime figures which had increased slightly. Cyclists had been reported crossing the road at the traffic lights next to the Post Office against the lights. A suspect man ( black ) had been seen approaching young girls near the school, the Police are keeping a careful watch on this matter. The police now have a key to the allotments. Consideration is being given to a CTV camera near the Co-op and Elaine was asked to enquire into costings.

The outstanding Actions were reviewed and the following carried forward to the next meeting

Litter Bins ES

Football training BH

Benches alongside the embankment; Restoration of John Deane Tomb and associated grants JF

Application to Gleeds BH

Placement of emptied bins being left by refuse collectors discussed. It was pointed out that generally this has received quite wide publicity in the press

Suspension Bridge All in full support to attempt to keep open & to contact West Bridgford Community group ( if any ) to offer our support

Co-op parking several people have been fined £90 for overstaying the 2 hour rule

Pond the path is laid and benches etc in place, still getting a lot of litter from both parties and fishermen. Request some action from Police Fees to fish from 1 April 2009

Nottingham Arrow contains many items after the date for action expired

Elaine discussed community group funding for future needs

Approved: Brian Hardy (Chairman) Date: 17^th November 2008