Agenda and draft minutes

Point of meeting – can educate and empower. This is the intention of the meeting, to empower community activity. Since becoming Chair, I have been going round meeting people, and will continue to do this to connect, identify community projects and support those groups to partner with the CB. Point of meeting – to talk about what is happening and what is going on, encourage dialogue and ideas. Sole focus on what good we can do for the community

Minutes of last Minutes of last meeting – agreed as an accurate record. Apologies from Cllr Michael Bracken, Krissie Hutton, Cllr Catherine Oliver, Cllr Jonathan Waters, Cllr Katrina Wood, Cllr David Watson, Rhiannon Scott, John Ratcliff

Roundtable discussions - Local Groups/Projects

Summary Introductions around the room: Keely from Community Pantry at Flackwell Heath. Non referral self-serving pantry, SB & CG visited, SB epitomises the what the CB is all about. Richard Chalmers from Oasis Bereavement Support supported over 4000 people in Flackwell Heath, have a wide reach from Denham, Princes Risborough & Henley. Soon to celebrate 25th anniversary. Michelle Bewley, Social Prescribing, Arc Bucks PCN – works with 6 GP practices, run talking cafes, community connector training. Marcus Firmin, resident. Started a project to keep areas tidy, planting wildflowers, with neighbours, took off with more people around the area. Cllr Andrew Wood, GX, Hedgerley and Sth Beaconsfield; Alison Wheelhouse, Cllr for Beaconsfield Ward, Chair of H&WB Action Group, Cllr Ron Gaffney for Hazelmere – lifetime at BC as trainee acct to Company Secretary; Paul Stack Chiltern Rangers, Cty Projects Manager, many local projects eg. rebuilt a pond at Juniper Hill School, Deborah Sanders representing the Mosaic Group in Beaconsfield – have installed 3 community led mosaics, also represent WI (who have worked with Chiltern Rangers). Paul Maddock of Beaconsfield School, also worked with CR. SB offered to do a talk in school as a barrister, runs a social mobility charity. Cllr Nathan Thomas (Tylers Green & Loudwater) and currently setting up a Youth Forum for the board. Cllr David Johncock (Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and parts of Marlow Town, also on SW Chilterns Board). Chairman of Highways Action Group. Paul Mason, town councillor in Beaconsfield and Dep Major, chairing planning cttee. Debbie Hulme, oversees Beaconsfield Family Centre. Makyla Devlin CBM SW Chilterns & South Team Mgr, Cllr Thomas Broom; GX, Hedgerley and Sth Beaconsfield Liz Charter CBM DGXC CB and supporting Caroline.

Youth Forum Update from Cllr Nathan Thomas

Summary A priority for a long time for the board. Plan to engage with all secondary schools in the area: Sir William Ramsey, The Beaconsfield School and Beaconsfield High. Looking for 2-4 students from each to join the Youth Forum. Going to put resources behind to help the students make a difference in the community. First meeting intended for November. Partnered with Participation Co-ordinators in the council. SB – vitally important to empower young people, great opportunity to engage. Paul Maddox, creating ambassadors within the school as well, environment and wellbeing are priorities. NT – environment seems to be one of the biggest priorities for the schools. Paul Stack – is Alfriston school on the list? Action

NT to follow up and check for others that may have been missed. CG, contact? PS to email Dave Waterman & cc CG.

Chiltern Rangers – Paul Stack

Summary Gave overview of projects that have delivered with support of CB and other partners, incl Beaconsfield Town Council, local schools. Slides shared and attached to minutes. 1. Allotments 2. Stepping Stones Programme. 3. AlfristonSchool – woodland restoration – new orchard, including a wildflower and tree nursery. SB – would like to connect those working in supporting mental health in youth. PS – about communities  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.

David Skinner  

To be shared with meeting minutes

31 January 2024

Date of Next Meeting: Jan 31st 2024

Summary SB – the style of delivery of this meeting was to make it more dynamic, get people talking, listening and helping – making connections. Made a great start and hopefully conversations & meetings will grow.