Andy Grant (Friends of Nightingale Valley), Barbara Lewis (local councillor), Roy Marsh (Conservative Party), Steve Pearce (resident NHW), Angela Piccini (resident), Peter Begley (local councillor), Theresa Driscoll (Treasurer), David Waters (Chair), PC David Walker, Stuart Pattison (Housing), Joules Taylor (Website), Ralph Jarvis, Louise Bale, Vincent Mora (SAPRA Chair), Ann Stobbs (BEC)

Apologies: Gill Luxford, Colin Salmon, Steve Thorne.

Angela Piccini

3.1 Agreed
3.2 Joules Taylor has not receive March and April minutes. AP to ensure Jenny Jones sends.

1.Regarding concerns about Youth Bus, LB has spoken with John Baggott of St Peter’s Church about Latimer Close residents’ concerns. Although there have been no verified incidents involving youths, the Youth Bus has been threatened by unidentified residents. Stuart Pattison is organising a meeting between residents and Youth Bus representatives on 23 May, Netham House.

5.1.1 Steve Pearce tabled posters advertising the questionnaire activity.
5.1.2 Ann Stobbs and BEC students are manufacturing deposit boxes.
5.1.3 Initial public event on 15 July, Wicklea (all day).
5.1.4 Event to include displays and presentations by BCP affiliates (Avon and Somerset Constabulary, Friends of Nightingale Valley, BEC/CLAG, Cubs, etc).
5.1.5 David Waters reported on 23 April meeting of South Bristol Network at Windmill Hill City Farm. While there are indications of tension between community groups and paid council officers, there is a positive move in Bristol for all community groups to work together to create a Bristol network aimed at sustainable planning and development.
5.1.6 SP reported on Community Action Plan working group meeting with Redcliffe Futures. Redcliffe Futures put together an initial Planning Framework document that was then taken up by BCC, refined and turned into a Supplementary Planning Document. In other words, any development in Redcliffe must follow the recommendations set out in the document and developers must consult with Redcliffe Futures and their dedicated council officer, Emily Price. SP and DW reiterated that this is the primary objective of BCP’s Community Action Plan group.

5.2.1 DW reported that Respect is to interview another 3 outreach workers.
5.2.2 However, there are concerns that the 2 temporary development workers will not be replaced, which potentially jeopardises the long-term viability of BCP as posting and communication services might be lost.
5.2.3 Peter Begley voiced concerns about BCC’s intentions to retain youth facilities and Community Development headquarters at Wicklea once ownership changes to YMCA. PB suggested that letter be written by BCP to request clarification. Action: AP to write to Ian Crawley, cc’d to Devid Pendle (YMCA), Ann White (BCC Property Division), Neighbourhood and Housing Services (BCC).

Nothing further to report.

5.4.1 Andy Grant reported bramble clearance continues.
5.4.2 AG reported that BTCV’s log edging of pond has been reduced in order to create ‘natural’ feel to pond and reduce future maintenance issues.
5.4.3 Workdays are 20 May, to clear Himalayan balsam; 29 July, rubbish clearance; 26 August, Himalayan balsam clearance. All welcome!
5.4.4 Barbara Lewis reported that she had received complaints about motorbikes in the Valley and has requested that the matter of gates be revisited urgently.

5.5.1 Joules Taylor reported that the website is changing hosting to Claranet. Agreed.
5.5.2 JT raised issue of site searching functionality and whether BCP should pay a £30 yearly fee for an advertising-free search engine. BCP agreed to stay with free search engine.
5.5.3 SP raised issue of BCP representation, in the light of lack of community awareness of Wicklea. Agreed to add picture and location map link for Wicklea on website. Action: SP to liaise with Mark Leach to obtain map; JT to add photograph.
5.5.4 Please forward any information for inclusion on website to Joules@wavewrights.com

Theresa Driscoll reported

7.1 Roy Marsh reported 14 May meeting at St Peter’s Church to discuss Youth Bus.
7.2 SP reported the Arnos Court Park Community Group meeting to plan 'A Walk in the Park' event. Date tbc.
7.2.3 Ann Stobbs reported on BEC rebuild and the commitment to community consultation by developers and architects.
7.2.4 Angela Piccini reported that she sent letter of objection regarding Rochester Road flats. Barbara Lewis and Peter Begley reported that they had also lodged objections but that planning had been granted with only limited parking provision.
7.2.3 AP reported on correspondence concerning Callington Road underpass and read letter from Colin Knight clarifying situation. BCP to monitor development.
7.2.4 Stuart Pattison reported that Housing Office closing doors on 1 June.
7.2.5 DW raised issue that Wick House may be applying for change of use. Action: AP to write to Chris Rose (BCC) for clarification.
7.2.6 SP has spoken with Sandy Park Road traders. Gordon Harvey (Postmaster) and Paul Keen (Chatams Drycleaners) would like to be included in minute distribution. Action: AP to ensure via Jenny Jones.