Opening: The regular meeting of the Joint Trimdons Regeneration Partnership was called to order at 6.00pm on Wednesday 28/03/07 in Trimdon Colliery Community Centre by Peter Brookes (Chair).
Present: Dawn Kelly, Treasurer Margaret Girvan, EDP+ CN & Trustee Lucy Hovels, Trimdon Coll Comm. Ass & Trustee Peter Brookes, Chair Les Oliver, Trimdon Parish Council Pamela Duddin, Trimdon Grange Comm. Centre Ginny Kemp, Secretary Judy Skelton, TSRA Christine Carter, TSRA Angela Robson, Deaf Hill Primary School Vicky Walker, Cavos Tim Spearey, Neighborhood Warden
Apologies: Andy Coulthard Margaret Hughes Annora Hoole Irene Grint Berni Thompson Kate Close Kay Tweedle Lorraine Grigg Alison Luke Alison Salmon
A. Approval of Agenda Approved
B. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the previous meeting and the minutes of the extraordinary meeting were approved as distributed.
Reports
Chair Peter explained the philosophy behind the J.T.R. Partnership to the new people present, the possible government approval of unitary authority and the impact this would have at local community level. Matters arising Trimdon Station have agreed to donate £363 to continue the printing and distribution that area of Trimdon All Trustees are now in place The company number has been added to the letterhead Nothing further to report Lucy mentioned the success of the welcome pack and Margaret said that she is aware of 3 households not receiving theirs. Dawn responded that there are a few left in Trimdon House and that should people require them it had been mention in the Messenger to contact Trimdon House.
Coordinators Report Chair read out Andrew’s final report. Lucy thanked Andrew for his hard work and wished him well for the future. Peter requested that a letter of thanks be sent to Andrew.
Secretaries Report Ginny reported that all legal documents have been sent off.
Treasures Report Dawn reported that there is £8500 in the high interest account and £3305 in the current account. There was £91.75 cash in hand given to myself, 6 second class stamps and3 first class. Discussions went on with regards to the money from the Parish council and the fact that it was for salary for the Coordinator only, there would be limited funds forth coming from Sedgefield Council as there would be more groups applying for a slice of the cake.
Funding Lucy agreed to take the funding applications (Awards for All and the Lloyds TSB) and complete them as the coordinator had not been able to do so. Further discussion took place around Lankelly Chase which is currently funding the Rural Youth workers salary and the Northern Rock needs realistic costings. Angela Robson is to join the funding group.
Personnel Sub-group The group is to meet to draw up job description for Coordinators position and to work out what is required to sustain this role.
A.O.B
Lucy Hovels went on to discuss the setting up of policies and procedures and the J.T.P hand book. The need for a marketing and events group and Pamela Duddin suggested that each village nominates someone as an events coordinator. Peter suggested all events to be reported at meetings and put on to the website. The need to have events reported in time to advertise in the messenger is a priority. Action Dawn to put all events on to website Lucy mentioned that Tina Reed is now in post funded through the Barclays open spaces fund and to contact her of funding for sports coaching. Lucy requested that Action points be put in place measured by the study that was carried by RED so that we can move forward,
Rural Youth Report Peter read out the reports from Carolyn – re: the new bus and the achievements so far. Carolyn to be invited to the next meeting. Accumen are in Trimdon House their remit is to help support people into work. The chair report on the propose Quarry Planning Application and the impact it would have in the immediate area (Noise and traffic) Action Chair to write a suitable letter. Tim Speary Re-enactment Event. Tim reported on the approximate cost for this event which is proposed for the 21/22nd Oct 07 Peter said at this time it maybe a tad ambitious however if it were to take place in one village only it was more realistic, the parish were concerned about the management of the project and the application came in to late for their budgets. Tim needs all costings in place for the next meeting and Lucy will seek help through Sedgefield Council
There will be a 1 day carnival event on Trimdon Village green; Paul Trippett has donated £450
Report from Christine and Judy regarding the Trimdon Station Regeneration Association and what they are doing over the next week or so. Dawn reported that it was too late to put into messenger.
D. New Business
E .Agenda for Next Meeting Next meeting Wed 25th April 7 pm at Trimdon Colliery Community Centre
