NPG Minutes October 2018
Scopwick and Kirkby Green Neighbourhood Planning Group
Minutes of the Meeting held on 16th October 2018 at 69 Main St Scopwick
Attendees John Woodward(JW) John Money (JM) Charles Kerrigan (CK) Peter Reeds(PR)
Apologies(none)
1) Minutes of previous meeting approved
2) Feedback from Village consultations
• PR advised had received phone call from Ian Goldsworthy (Nocton and Potterhanworth(N&P)) following his return from holiday and would be talking to him 17/10. Despite calls to Saxilby rep and leaving a comprehensive message detailing the reason for the call no response had been forthcoming
• JM advised that N&P had been pioneers and had NP approved before Local plan which conflicted . N&P are to amend plan.
• CK advised Dorrington were some way behind S&KG but facing similar difficulties in progressing matters. They are keen to share resources and will confer again following a planned visit to their group by Janet Clark.
• JM no contact with Lea. Shared view that given lacked of similarities with S&KG not worth pursuing.
• JW advised on meeting he and PR had held with Bassingham (see JW notes of meeting). Osgodby had commissioned consultants to carry out a capacity survey which concluded no additional development could be accommodated which apparently suited the village populace. JW advised a copy questionnaire was not forthcoming.
• JW mentioned that Dunston's questionnaire had been overseen by a consultant and could be a useful form of reference when reviewing S&KG's.
• ACTION POINTS-CK to arrange meeting with Dorrington rep(s) PR to talk to Ian Goldsworthy (N&P)
3) Publicity
• CK advised Janet Flett had agreed to place an article in the November addition of the village newsletter.
• Jill Moran wished to retain control of the Parish Council website but would place all material given to her by the NP Group on the NP page. CK mentioned he was planning to take photographs around the village for inclusion on the page. JW raised a question as to whether the PC website could accommodate videos.
• Lengthy debate regarding the merits of a stand- alone website. General agreement this should be taken forward to consider feasibility.
• ACTION POINTS-JM to ascertain if a contact he has(Ian Carrington?) would be prepared to build a website and if so at what cost. CK to make similar enquiries to website developer he is familiar with.
• Leaflets to be made available and distributed at race night in village hall on 25th November.
• JW advised no response from Methodist Chapel
• PR advised Owen Davies had confirmed happy to include a piece in the Church newsletter. This will now be in the December edition
• JM advised a piece could be included in the “Greenbook “ and the County and District newsletters and possibly on District Facebook page.
• Vision statement discussed and wording agreed. To be incorporated in publicity flyers etc..
• ACTION POINT-CK to circulate an amended version of his draft piece for consideration
• Hardcopy laminated notices and banners would be placed around the village in preparation for the distribution of the questionnaire. ACTION POINT JW to obtain quote for laminated notices and printing questionnaire.
• Agreed that an open meeting /presentation meeting should be held in the village hall once the draft questionnaire had been finalised to explain the purpose of the questions etc. This would take place on 15th December . ACTION POINT JW to book hall 10 am to 1.00pm . Agreed to distribute a flyer prior to meeting.
4) Appointment of Specialists/Consultants
• Consultants to be employed as soon as possible after questionnaires returned.
• ACTION POINT -JW to circulate consultant brief for comment prior to next meeting(see below) when it would be finalised.
NEXT MEETING -Monday 12th November 2018
Meeting closed 9.00pm.