Agenda item
· Wellbeing event feedback
· Funding update
· Action group updates
· Residents Association updates
· Proud of Bucks
· Buckinghamshire Council update
Minutes:
· Wellbeing event feedback – report attached to the minutes. The Chairman reported that the Health and Wellbeing Fayre, hosted jointly by the Board and Beeches Community Board, had been successful and received positively. Other Boards are adopting the approach. Thanks were given to AS and Andy Chapman.
· Funding update – AS reported that the Board still had £43,000 available for project funding and asked that Members let her know about project ideas or groups who might be in need of support, with regard to Community Board funding criteria. The strength and balance classes, the self defence classes for women and the Iver Good Neighbour Scheme summer tea party had taken place. Two applications had been received in the previous week – for car park resurfacing from St Mary’s Church, Wexham, and for replacement fire doors from the Community Association. AS highlighted several other project applications that are in discussion:
o two projects supported by Men In Sheds - Little Libraries, a set of 10 locations in public places where residents can obtain free books and a storytelling bench and chairs for Black Park
o in response to an identified need, a range of first aid classes are being looked into – infant, child and standard courses as well as defibrillator training
o discussions have taken place regarding a walking track in Wexham, similar to the new one in Stoke Poges. The cost could be in the region of £45,000 so, with a maximum Board contribution of £15,000, it would be necessary to source a significant amount of other funding
o a small project application is anticipated from Iver Heath Library for materials to increase the activities on offer
o a multi-generational collaboration between Sunnyside care home and Iver Village Junior School is being discussed
o a new weekly pub lunch club has been proposed, offering a small menu with two courses for £10, to promote socialising
o roller skates for the youth club
o a visit by the Dementia Bus Experience to Black Park
In response to a question about purchasing CCTV equipment, AS advised that the current position is that Community Boards are not providing funding to such schemes but offered to seek guidance.
· Action group updates – AS asked that anyone interested in joining the Iver High Street project group or the group supporting vulnerable adults and children should contact her.
· Residents Association updates – to be attached to the meeting minutes
· Proud of Bucks – AS reported that the Board’s Proud of Bucks judging panel had met. All Buckinghamshire Councillors and Parish Council Chairs had been invited and GW also attended. The winners and runners-up were chosen unanimously. It was confirmed that this year’s Proud of Bucks awards will be presented at Wexham Park Golf Club at 5pm on 7 November in a joint event with Beeches Community Board. S
· Youth Roundtable – AS advised that an event for those working with, and providing services to, young people will be held on 14 November, in partnership with Beeches Community Board. AS confirmed that Miles for Smiles would be invited. Suggestions of other invitees welcome.
The Chairman thanked everyone for attending and closed the meeting at 19:32
Supporting documents:
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Health&Wellbeing Event Feedback 26.06.2024 (1), item 6.
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Richings Park Residents Association Update, item 6.
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Budget spend 2024 2025, item 6.
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BC Update - All Boards, item 6.
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