Minutes of Meeting held on 10 January 2012 @ 7.15pm at The Life Centre. Romiley.

Present: - Cllr Hazel Lees (Chair), Beryl Smith*, Alan Smith*, Maureen Puckett*, Margaret McLay*, Jill & Louis Lince* & Cllr Syd Lloyd *Residents.

1. Apologies from Tracey Adams*, John Ackers*, Sharon MacCambridge- Ackers* & Lisa Brumwell*, Debbie Barraclough*
2. Minutes of the Meeting on 1^st November 2011 were accepted.
3. Treasurers Report: - Balance now £8910.29 after Web site payment of £82.50.

4.   Play Area

• Two small items now fixed.  Waiting for dry weather to complete the floor markings.

1. • Rubbish bin still to be installed. Outstanding/JL
   • JL had confirmed that the new Signboard is in the stores and will be fixed during the installation of the new equipment. Outstanding/JL.  Cllr HL to chase.
   • AS to establish current total of the commuted sums.  What will it buy and should we seek more funds for better equipment?
   • Cllr HL & Cllr SL reported on the planning approval for flats at No2 Sandy Lane.  This will produce a further commuted sum.  How much and when?

5.   Action Plan.

1. • Efforts continue to source a flagpole.  TA has requested a sign for the front noticeboard from Richard Booker.  Outstanding.
   • TA / AS to arrange meeting with JL/AH to update the plan.
   • Centre Bed – Just a few plants still required.  JL has ordered and will be planted in “2 weeks”.  JL recommended wood chippings to be spread next spring.
   • Straighten Christmas tree /AH.
   • “Tree Work” by Anthony Cross in 2012/13?
   • Entrance Arch – AS to obtain further details and costs prior to fundraising.
   • Memorial seat – Seat approved, awaiting fixing.  MP provided plaque wording.
   • Dog Fouling – Agreed to continue to highlight the problem.
   • Hedge Cutting – all completed except beech hedge along school boundary. Ask JL.
   • It was agreed that an additional bin by the new seat would reduce litter.
   • Planting Tubs – planted as agreed and looking good.
   • HL seeking tub planters for the rear of the park.
   • Memorial seat installed.
   • JL will sort out her tee shirt.

7.   Events

• Christmas Event – washed out.  Thanks to Sainsbury’s, Gainsborough Galleries and Morrison’s for their generous support.
• Easter Egg Hunt to be arranged on 7 April 2012.
• Baton Passing – Next meeting 6 February.  Press & Publicity action plan.

• FRP to form a sub-committee to deal with the event. LB has volunteered.
• HL reported that Friends of Tangshut had received a grant from the Area Committee and it was anticipated that FRP would be applying.

8.  Exercise Circuit - Advice on equipment & costs required from RB.

Committee Meeting on 6^th March 7pm at Life Centre. HL expressed thanks to the Life Centre for continued use of their premises.

Task Days –  28 JANUARY       10.00 till Noon.  Weeding and tidying –up centre circle.

25 February       10.00 till Noon        Compost on centre bed & tidy side beds.