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MEETING: Barnard Castle Vision Sub-Group DATE: 7th September 2007
VENUE: “Woodleigh”, Barnard Castle TIME: 9.30am
PRESENT:
Deborah Jenkins
Andrew Walker
Kirsten Francis
Pat Graham
Anne Allen
APOLOGIES:
Sue Berresford
Shaun Stuart
Minutes DATE: 7th September 2007
1. Minutes of the last meeting
a. Auction Mart meeting
SS and AA to meet with Richard Betton and Keith Dent on Monday 13th September.
Town Council Representative
PG had spoken to TDC's Democratic Services Manager re quarterly Parish Forums;
the next meeting was to take place in November (date and time to be confirmed and
reported back to members).
A diagram of the Vision structure had been prepared for presentation to the Town Council and Parish Forum meetings.
c. Bridge proposal
DJ to undertake a tour of the site
KF to liaise with the tourism team at ONE.
2. Matters arising
Ekos Implementation Plan -
AA had amended the document and had forwarded it to Andrew Gould at Ekos.
Wireless Town
AA had spoken to Durham Net who informed her that it had a plan called Wi-Max
Durham - a county bid to undertake a series of pilots to create wireless areas
within County Durham. If a bid to Single Programme is successful they will be looking
to select pilot areas.
It was agreed that the endorsement of the Steering Group be sought re the pilot scheme
and upgrading of cabling.
PG to investigate HMYOI's provision.
SS was to attend a meeting at Mickleton re Cyber Dale and would report back.
Way Forward Paper
DJ had completed her paper and copies were circulated to members.
Copies to be e.mailed to members of the Steering Group following the meeting and
presented at Wednesday's meeting.
Funding opportunities
Sainsbury Trust - DJ had had a promising meeting with the Administrator. They are
particularly interested in `green' projects and `the inclusion of young people' projects,
both of which would tie in with the Vision.
Health Sector - DJ had had discussions with members of the health sector and
considered them to be a potential source of funding at a later stage.
Exploratory meetings feedback
Teesdale Development Company - AA/SB are to meet with Tony Seaman next week. She
reported that the outcome of this proposal was dependant on decisions made at the
forthcoming board meeting.
Witham Hall - DJ, SB and AA to meet with a representative of the Witham.
Richardson Hospital - DJ to meet with the Chair of the PCT and with Trustees.
`Woodleigh' - KF had spoken to John Topliss re asset transfer and sustainability.
PG had spoken with TDC's legal team who confirmed that the building could be sold.
Minutes DATE: 7th September 2007
2. Matters arising (cont'd...)
Sustainable Community Strategy
Several members had discussed with Simon Owens their general disappointment
with the document content. The Strategy is currently undergoing redraft.
3. Forward Plan
AA had prepared a plan related to the PIP, which she circulated to members. She
reported that tenders could be progressed whilst the PIP is going through so that
when the Business Case is approved we could be in a position to have awarded the
contract. Tenders to be put forward at the next Steering Group meeting.
It was agreed to include additional sections: `agreement on what the Vision is' and
`Implementation Plan'.
PG reminded members that an approach to the owners of the Newgate site had yet
to be made.
AW reported that Clare (Faithful & Gould) would like to meet with AA and SB early next
week, before the Steering Group Meeting.
Agreed key tasks ahead:
agree Vision and communicate widely
principles
benchmarking
strategy
what's on list of what we want to do?
spec the team
identify short term opportunities
warming up possible investors
which sites?: Shaw Bank, Auction Mart, Newgate, Bowes Museum, Richardson, Sports
Centre.
4. Public Report
AA presented an updated report which was agreed, subject to discussed amendments.
5. Revised PIP
Members were given copies of the re-written PIP which was agreed, subject to discussed
amendments.
Agreement needed on details for Business Case.
6. Website
AA reported that the Vision web page was now `live'.
Headings to be amended in line with DJ's `Way Forward' paper.
Steering Group approval needed.
7. Vision Information Point
AA had prepared and circulated a paper on the Vision Information Point project.
SS to speak to Richard Betton re diplomacy issues surrounding the re-opening of the
toilets.
AA is to meet with Teesdale Event & Site Services on site next week.
PG to talk to TDC's Chief Finance Officer re the current position and costs involved,
liaising with DJ.
Minutes DATE: 7th September 2007
7. Vision Information Point (cont'd…)
AA had spoken to Adam Sutherland who appeared reluctant to support the project
as there had been no financial input from TDC. AA then contacted Commissions North,
the section of the Arts Council responsible for funding the involvement of artists in
projects. She spoke to Matthew Jarrett who agreed to visit the group to give a
presentation of Commission North's work. His suggestion of incorporating an artist
within the Vision team was well received.
DJ to keep Adam updated on the current situation.
It was agreed that the project could not be taken further until DJ had spoken to Neil
Stokell.
8. Delivery Vehicle
AA presented the report.
The organisational structure diagram to be approved by Steering Group before
publication.
AA to draw up a chart of pros and cons of operational models for presentation to the
Steering Group.
9. Taste of Teesdale
KF had forwarded the document to Richard Hutchinson of the Rural Team at ONE and
was awaiting feedback from him.
SS had confirmed that the LSP were endorsing the spirit of the plan.
All agreed that it was a well co-ordinated project.
10. Any other business
Radio Teesdale
DJ and SS had met with Charlotte Stowe to discuss funding assistance, following its
failed lottery funding bid.
At DJ's request, Charlotte had submitted a proposal to the Vision, incorporating elements
of the work projects we would like her to undertake for us. AA to liaise with Charlotte re
costings.
It was agreed that the way forward would be to commission Radio Teesdale to carry out
various work projects for the Vision.
ONE Newsletter
KF reported that ONE were looking to produce a newsletter on market town squares of
Berwick and Barnard Castle. Clare at ONE to contact DJ for an interview.
Project Update
It was agreed that a project update be included as a weekly Sub Group agenda item.
Minutes DATE: 7th September 2007
10. Any other business (cont'd…)
Future Meetings:
Date |
Time |
Attendees |
Venue |
14th September
|
C A N C E L L E D |
||
21st September
|
2.30pm * |
All members Apologies: PG |
Bowes Museum |
28th September
|
9.30am |
Deborah, Anne, Gill |
Woodleigh |
5th October
|
9.30am & 4.00-5.00pm (tbc) (following Steering Group meeting)
|
All members Apologies: KF |
Woodleigh & Enterprise House
|
12th October
|
C A N C E L L E D |
||
19th October
|
9.30am |
All members |
Woodleigh |
26th October
|
9.30am |
All members |
Woodleigh |
2nd November
|
9.30am |
All members Apologies: DJ |
Woodleigh
|
9th November
|
9.30am |
All members |
Woodleigh |
16th November
|
9.30am |
All members |
Woodleigh |
* Please note: The meeting on 21st September at the Bowes Museum has been changed to a 2.30pm start.
Actions before Steering Group meeting
Options for delivery - proposal to change to Development Trust
Wireless Paper
Bullet list of achievements since last Steering Group meeting
Website
Outcome of meeting with Neil Stokell
Vision Information Point
Steering Group meeting presentations:
1. Presentation of the Vision - DJ
2. PIP Business Case - KF
3. Site Appraisals - PG
4. Forward Plan - AA
5. Delivery Vehicle - AA
6. Confidentiality Clause - DJ
The next meeting will be held on Friday 21st September 2007, 2.30pm at the Bowes Museum.
Meeting ended: 12.00noon GMB - 07.09.07
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