Agenda and minutes

To be presented by the Chair.

The Chairman, Councillor Wendy Matthews welcomed the Community Board to the meeting.

To be presented by the Chair.

Apologies had been received from Peter Kinson and Alan Wilson.

To be presented by the Chair.

There were no declarations of interest.

To be presented by the Chair.

The Chairman updated the Board on the outstanding actions from the previous meeting.

·         Item 4, the relevant information for parking on the pavement is available here.

·         Item 5, a presentation from Colne Valley Park was provided as part of the meeting.

Guest speaker Martin Kennedy to present.

The Community Board received a presentation from Martin Kennedy, Colne Valley Park.

·         The work of the Green Team was highlighted, the green team consisted of , individuals currently on Universal Credit. There were 10 individuals, with 5 more being recruited. 4500 hours of conservation work had been completed across the Colne Valley.

·         The board was set to receive a funding application from Colne Valley Park in the next round of funding applications.

Opportunity for members to comment and feedback on the South Bucks Air Quality action plan.

Air quality monitoring data | Buckinghamshire Council

Appendix 2 Climate Change and Air Quality Strategy

The Community Board received a report on the Air Quality Action Plan. Comments made by the community Board were as follows:

• The statistics used to create the AQMA were perceived to be based on older inappropriate data.

• There was criticism that the AQMA was stated to be successful due to the reduction in recent emissions. However this failed to take into account effect of pandemic on traffic.

• Disappointment was expressed that the officer was unable to attend and present the report.

• Feedback and comments which had been submitted were not listed in the plan, and the perception was it had not been taken into account.

• Reference was made to a 2021 EU air pollution study Long term exposure to low level air pollution and mortality. There was concern that levels measured were still at dangerous levels risking increased mortality.

An update to be given by the Community Board Coordinator, including the following:

·         Reflection of the past year

·         Funding report

·         Funding applications

·         Action plan

·         Looking forward to 2022/23

The Community Board co-ordinator, and sub-group leads presented the Community Board Updates.

·       Successes in the previous year were highlighted, this included the Active Travel strategies and the development of project plans which were now being modelled in other boards. The Community Board was on target to allocate its full budget for 2021/22. It was recommend that applicants for funding should consult with the Community Board Co-ordinator prior to applying due to this.

·       Discussion took place on possible pub lunch clubs being widened to ‘open table’ events, allowing further engagement. An inter-generational approach was to be encouraged to allow generations to exchange insight at community events.

·       Highways & Infrastructure sub-group. A report had been received for the costing of the cycle path from Pinewood to the station. Comments were being submitted.

·       Environment and Green Spaces sub-group. The children’s poster design campaign for littering should be ready for the spring. Work was being done for signage to go up around proposed wildflower areas.

·       Economic Recovery sub-group. On Covid recovery applications, organisations hadn’t come forth with developed proposals as wider schemes were available. Cross board projects were being pursued.

Action:

Alice to collate comments for response on Air Quality with regards to emerging Corporate and Local plans.

Updates to be given by the Community Board Coordinator on the following:

·         Public questions

·         Consultations  - Your Voice Bucks - Citizen Space

·         Petitions

The Chairman gave an update on Community Matters.

·         The Board was reminded that the consultation on the Local Plan was open and available for submissions on Your Voice.

·         An update from Buckinghamshire Council was attached to the minutes.

·         Working group meetings were open to all, and everyone was welcome to join these.

• The Denham Dementia Café was now up and running and a number of residents from Iver were attending.

Action:

· Alice Williams to discuss with Transport for Bucks for an Officer to attend the next Community Board meeting.

TBC- 2022

The date of the next meeting would be in the new financial year following April 2022 when the Community Board’s budget would be confirmed. Face-to-face meetings could be a possibility during the 2022-23 cycle.

The Community Board Co-ordinator would circulate further details when known.