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Minutes of Steering Group Meeting
Present: Martin Calvert (Chair), Trevor & Diane Kitto, Theresa Williams, Adrian Coltman, Adam & Carol Bull, Mervyn Clayton, Jenny Page, David Lumb, Jeremy Kitto, David Miles.
Steve Jones-Blackett, Joan Clayton, Sue Harris, Malcolm Robertson. 2. Minutes of the Meeting Held 18th August 2022 Agreed as a true record.
All other items are covered on the agenda. None. Nothing to report.
7. Heritage Lottery Fund Project Update David provided an update for the Group and circulated copies of the proposed Phase 2 plans provided by Groundworks, following consultation with the Group. The plans concentrate on the beck and some work on the lake where the beck enters it. It is proposed to fill the side nearest the path and meadow with silt and put in a reed bed. More marginal planting is also proposed. The plan is to create more wetland areas along the beck and also for beech wood fascines to be built by the coppice workers to help prevent run-off. Other proposals include a second lake viewing platform, removal of invasive species and adding 2 information boards showing the history of the beck and explaining the wildflowers in the meadows. There was a suggestion to add in a "dead hedge" around the meadow by the lake. David has received some costings for the work and has started looking for funding. Wade's Charity has offered £5,000 and Parks & Countryside are looking for organisations that offer funding for this type of work. The plans have also been shared with Flood Risk Management, who has assigned someone to check the plans and work with the Group. David has also received some data on how many times sewage has been discharged in the area, following a Freedom of Information Request. He is currently collating the statistics and hopes to compare the woods with the rest of Yorkshire. It was also reported that the fallen trees in the lake have not been removed yet. 8. Bath House Open Day 18th September 2022 The area around the Bath House has been cleared and some trees cut back. The pool has not been cleared this year as it is being used by local wildlife including a kingfisher. The event will take place from 1pm until 4pm. Volunteers are requested to meet up at 11.30am. Adrian will supply the pop-ups. Mervyn and David M to provide tables. Jenny has sourced some disposable cups so these will be used alongside pot cups. There are Christmas cards, coasters and cards to sell. Trevor and Diane are also supplying some plant cuttings. Volunteers requested to bake refreshments. 9. Chapel Allerton Arts Festival 3rd-4th September 2022 It was a fantastic event and Martin thanked the volunteers for helping over the 2 days. The group raised £500 on Saturday and £280 on Sunday. The volunteers enjoyed meeting and chatting to the community again following the pandemic. Adrian is going to try and book a couple of weekends to have a stall to sell merchandise in November and December in the centre of Chapel Allerton. The policy has been updated and near misses will now be logged in the Accident Book. The Group will be able to watch for any common occurrences which mean they need to look at changing working practices. The Group currently do not have a qualified first aider.
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