Minutes of the EDaN Steering Group meeting held on

Monday 15^th September 2008.

Alan Williams, Chris Yates, Jim Wright, Karen Coppen, Richard Dorrance

Kathy Bovington, Vicky Lee.

Mick Yates, Kathryn Day, Tony Denson, Pat Bender (Pat is unable to be involved for the foreseeable future) Malcolm Grant, Elizabeth Braiden.

Mailing list for projects etc is almost complete. ACTION AW

Visit to Doctors etc still to be arranged. CY/JW/EB

More contacts details were distributed to the mentors of some project teams.

Copies of the Parish Plan have been sent to local council contacts and to John Bercow MP. Response is that they have been received with thanks

4.Fundraising – General Discussion and a review of a proposal from the Parish Council to have one person act to as focal point for PC and EDaN. More details needed. ACTION AW

The meeting was reminded that it was originally proposed that Robert Tigg would work on fundraising for EDaN as he has experience in this field. Alan will check on the status of Robert’s participation on the Steering Team. ACTION AW.

Edlesborough Post Office – Report from Jim. Consultation closed in late August – they will stay open. Will close for one week in October (9^th- 17^th) to refurbish and extend to two counters. Alternative PO’s are in Dunstable. Eaton Bray is definitely closing. Overall the project has been achieved – hopefully they will get DVLA status too!

Village Beautification – Report from Christine. Meeting has taken place with the Highways technician (AVDC) who will advise on what can be done with regards to planters along the highway and at roundabouts.

Some issues regarding insurance of individuals doing the planting- needs checking. ACTION AW

Estimates costs of £275 for each planter – 10 planned at route into the villages. All to be maintained by volunteers – as yet no plan for Dagnall roundabout, as no confirmed details yet. It would be an ideal opportunity to get some sponsorship from local businesses for the costs of upkeep of each planter.

Lighting quotes for the church are being sought. (£90 pa is a ball park figure) Needs churchyard trees to be trimmed.

Litter picking needs to be addressed, particularly on the Green. Volunteer team will be recruited.

For this and for other projects, we need to sort out a bank account, but this could be complicated. Further investigations to be made. ACTION KB/AW

Footpaths and Pavements – Report from Alan. A big group, but they are settling down. A lack of knowledge and understanding of the differences between footpaths, pavements etc. is slowing things a little. Still no leader for the group. Kevin Cubbage has volunteered to get the group together for the next meeting and find a team leader.

Youth Facilities – Report from Vicky. Three Open events taking place to seek the views of the village youth – the project team need more help for Edlesborough and Northall, as all the present group are Dagnall residents. A piece has been sent to Focus. Mrs Liz Coates is the leader of this group.

Cycleways - Richard starting next month.

Transportation – Kathy mentoring meeting next week

Traffic Management/Speed group – Alan will kick off the group

Still more projects to be started off with mentors – please will everyone see if they can help. ACTION ALL

14^th October OK for most (in Dagnall Church Hall)

18^th Nov (KC chairing in Dagnall Church Hall)

15^th Dec Edlesborough Memorial Hall

Alan will look at more dates for a meal out! – Now fixed for Thursday 23^rd October a the Swan, Northall. Remember its Dutch so bring money.

Needs to be reviewed and updated AW will circulate.

Alan produced the Avril Davies note about recycling and rubbish. He will circulate copies at the next meeting to those who want them. ACTION AW

Next meeting 14^th October 7.45 Dagnall Church Hall