MINUTES OF MEETING
TUESDAY 20TH MAY
1. PRESENT: John Moorhouse, Pat Riesco, Gillian Morrison, Linda Goodwin, Barbara
2. APOLOGIES: Gabby Lees, Sally
3. MINUTES OF APRIL MEETING: were read and agreed
4. MATTERS ARISING: We discussed the content of leaflet to advertise the group and to attract interest from local groups. John to talk to Neil about producing the leaflet to include photos of events and projects; carols round the roundhouse, village entrances, play area, surgery etc.
Linda to contact Anne Rogers to advertise group in the parish magazine.
5. PUMP AREA project – to be chased up by John at next PC meeting.
6. GATEWAY project – Gill suggested planting rhododendrons and azaleas & other shrubs in specific areas that needed upgrading.
7. BEST KEPT VILLAGE project- John to ask Parish Council to refund cheque if nothing is being done & the funds are not used for planting as agreed. It was agreed that we could use it for other areas.
8. WEBSITE- Neil bought another name for £10,altonstaffordshire.com which will link to present site. The registration of the present site and new name cost £75.89.
9. Eastern access – there is to be a new appraisal and planning directive for the area which involves a public consultation. If there is enough pressure the eastern bypass will be included in the new directive. (Information leaflet given to passing AT guests)
10. NEXT MEETING- 21st JULY to look at Appraisal document and consider further projects.
