DT11 Forum Community Partnership

Minutes of DT11 Forum Meeting on Thursday, 19th June 2007

Venue: Ann Biddlecombe Village Hall, Tarrant Keynston

1.

Apologies:

Paul Ritchie
Peter Webb
Graham Colls,

Attending:

Steve Adamson
Peter Slocombe
Andrew Pemberton
John Paulley
Brian Adamson
Barry Cooper
Bob Kempson
Helen Reed
Carrie Lewis
Francis Shaxson
Rod Williams
Keith Yarwood
Gareth Alderton
Frances Musty
Bob Brannigan

Resignation: -

Guests:

In Attendance:

Hilary Ritchie
NDDC
Jo Rose CDW
Jeff Bishop BDOR

	Agenda item	Discussion points	Action
2.	Guest	Jeff Bishop was introduced and explained his role in the evaluation NDorset CP model. He asked for DT11 Forum members to meet with him to discuss the DT11 forum as part of the consultation process.
3.	Questions from the floor	None
4.	Minutes of the meeting held 3rd April 2007	It was noted that Carrie Lewis had sent apologies last time, this was amended and the minutes were duly signed.
5.	Matters arising, not dealt with elsewhere on the agenda	1. BLAG – AP said there was a need for clarification of the roles of BLAG and PACT.
5.	Matters arising, not dealt with elsewhere on the agenda	PACT was seen by BLAG as having a specific area. BLAG covers a wider area, ie. PACT is just Blandford itself. BLAG will continue while its members wish it to and EB suggested that BLAG should become part of DT11. Some discussion ensued about the nature of the relationship between BLAG and DT11 2. Accountability to the Forum of representation The Forum accepts the Chairman is able to represent the views of the Forum.	HR to check BLAG’s terms of reference, deferred to next meeting.
6.	Chairman and Development worker report	1. The report was amended to include the word ‘not’ in the paragraph relating to Action Plan projects. 2. MCTI Thanks were expressed to RW for the very successful Economic Development meeting 18th June. 3. An MCTI website will be developed with SWChambers Online. This will be free to DT11 as part of a package including training and support 5. There had been a disappointing response to the Local Delivery Roadshows in Winterborne Whitechurch and Tarrant Keynston. A final event will be held in July, including a public exhibition in Blandford on a market day + roundtable convened by the DT11 where all parishes will be invited to attend. JR commented on the report, positive aspects of the Roadshow. BC – Stressed that it is important to ensure ordinary people understand the implications of Tough Choices EB suggested that it should be an all-day event. FS – said that the meeting in Winterborne Whitechurch had changed the mind of their Chairman Accepted the report 6. Discussion followed regarding the Partnerships using the DSP Bridging Group more effectively. HR – Explained the LAA target approach to funding, Community Planning in North Dorset will feed into this approach to access funding. 7. Action Plan – BA to audit the projects currently in the Action Plan, the quick fixes identified, say 4 or 5 projects
6.	Chairman and Development worker report	Proposed :John Paulley Seconded : Carrie Lewis 8. PWebb is the nominated as the link member to NDDC, discussion followed as to a reciprocal arrangement	BA - Report to next meeting Deferred to next meeting
7.	MCTi reports
7a	Community	Carrie presented the programme for developing the Community aspects of the MCTI process Report circulated
7b	Economic Development	Report circulated on the Economic Development meeting held at the Brewery Visitor Centre 18th June. Overall positive response
7c	Environment	Ian Hudson has been recruited to support the Environment team that is developing.
7d	Website	GA – awaiting the MCTi website template, he called for all DT11 members to collate their information and material ready to add to the site.
7e	Action Plan project review – priorities, teams	See earlier comments
8.	Membership, roles and responsibilities	JR identified the need for volunteers to support both DT11 and MCTI as workloads are increasing SA reminded the Forum members were not just observers but should, "bring something to the table"
8.	Membership, roles and responsibilities	JR Noted that as a Partnership a more inclusive approach to membership was required. "Little jobs for lots of people"	JR to prepare a wish list for volunteer contributions
9.	AOB	1. It was agreed to have a meeting in August for continuity
		2. Bus changes Carrie Lewis expressed concern over recent changes in bus timetables that had serious implications for many young people attending school. HRe Explained that there is a complete review of public transport across Dorset, many problems had occurred since Dorset and Wilts were taken over 3. HR reported that Magna Housing Association Graham Colls wants to get Rotary involved with DT11 4. All members were advised that the LDF is out for consultation, please comment	SA to write, copy to Nordcat
		5. After discussion about the future of the Safeway / Morrisons site AP agreed to write to Morrissons regarding the future of Safeway 6. Discussion over the role and appointment of a treasurer for DT11. It was agreed that AP would be appointed Treasurer in the interim Date of next meeting 21st August – venue t.b.c.	Action AP