Agenda and draft minutes
Venue: Mursley Village Hall, The Lane, Mursley MK17 0RY
Contact: Sophia Comer (Community Board Manager)
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Chairman's Welcome Minutes: The Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting, and undertook introductions.
He explained that the Cabinet Member for Communities and Thames Valley Police (TVP) had unfortunately sent their apologies. |
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Caroline Cousin – Great Horwood parish Council John Collinge - Newton Longville Parish Council Padbury Parish Council Wendy Taylor - Soulbury Parish Council Oliver Rhodes Councillor Arif Hussain – Cabinet Member for Communities Inspector James Davies |
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To approve the draft minutes of the meeting held on 19th July 2023 as a correct record. Minutes: The action notes from the previous meeting were agreed. |
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Declarations of Interest Minutes: There were no declarations of interest. |
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Cabinet Member Introduction Councillor Arif Hussain Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Communities was unavailable sent his apologies. |
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TVP Update Minutes: TVP were unable to attend due to being on operations, and sent their apologies. |
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Lucy Martin Minutes: Lucy Martin, Chief Executive of Carers Bucks (CB) gave a presentation of the organisation and the work they undertaken. The slides are attached to the action notes.
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Trading Standards Aldo Simone Minutes: Aldo Simone, Trading Standards Officer gave a presentation on scams work. The slides are attached to the action notes.
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Martin Dickman Minutes: The corporate update was available online with the meeting papers.
The meeting was signposted to the local plan where engagement will start with communities in early 2024 and a reminder of the cost of living fund available to residents who may need support.
A reminder was also given about the consultation currently open - a review on where to vote (polling stations) and the Buckinghamshire Housing Strategy.
It was agreed to have an item for housing growth on the next CB meeting.
Q: When is the local plan being published – no official date but likely 2027.
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Community Board Update PDF 2 MB Sophia Comer Minutes: Phil Gomm, Chairman and Sophia Comer, Manager provided the update. The slides are attached to the action notes.
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Task & Finish Group Update Councillor Phil Gomm and Councillor John Chilver Minutes: Environment – several visits have been undertaken during the year to completed projects, the same arrangement will run in 2024 and suggestions are welcome for places to visit. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Rural Community Uplift – will be looking at a community bus transport project to bring people from more rural communities into towns. Due to time pressure, the Chairman asked people to contact him directly for further information.
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Community Matters Questions submitted in advance to winvill@buckinghamshire.gov.uk Minutes:
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Date of the Next Meeting 7th February 2024 Minutes: 7th February 6:30 pm via Teams |