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BOTRA
Beaconsfield Old Town Residents Association
Minutes

Meeting 18.5.2009

BULLET POINTS

 

  • Guests Elizabeth Cullen Contracts Manager SBDC; Peter Bowell Enforcement Officer  SBDC attended the meeting at the suggestion of Chris Marchant , Head of Contract and Cleaning Services for SBDC to put their pov to the Committee over BOTRA’s criticism of the collection of blue bags and dog waste from the Old Town over previous months.  They felt their service much improved and that any blips had been ironed out.  There appeared some confusion over the use of blue and black bags and they were adamant that only blue bags were in use in the Old Town despite our belief that the new black SBDC bins contained  black bags.  Chair said we would continue to keep a vigilant eye on the situation.
  • Jean thanked them on behalf of the Committee for the great way in which the tidy up is done after the Charter Fair.
  • Chair. John Brown, Communications Secretary, Jill Barr, Councillors, Henry Wilson, Frank Armstrong, Hans van  Zetten met with Simon Grey from SBDC and confirmed that the second phase of The Ends development would be what was known as “Rhubarb” corner now occupied by a Brides shop. It was agreed that the projected resurfacing of the car parking area outside the Saracens Head opposite would be resurfaced at the same time  in order to avoid to upheavals. 
  • Town Council supportive of BOTRA’s efforts regarding the Post Office question.
  • Parish Appraisal finished and Councillor Wilson confirmed that the Strategic Planning Group would be meeting shortly.
  • Rod Whyte of BRAINS has asked us to remind you that the Incinerator question IS NOT DEAD.
  • We have received a donation from Beaconsfield Rotary for £300.
  • Treasurer’s Report:
  • £4364 in credit with some bills to pay this month.
  • Planning Issues and Applications.
  • Ellington Gate/aka Lord Reith Way
  • Counc. Armstrong.  Reminded the Committee that this Development of 13  substantial houses has no footpaths.  This had been pointed out to SBDC at the  time of the initial planning application and been ignored.  Letters would be written to Chris Schwier at Highways, and Frank Armstrong would speak to the Town Council.
  • A.Boards. – The Greyhound and Mr. Massies./SBCC – on going.
  • Saturday Morning at the Reading Room
  • The BOTRA coffee mornings are on the 4th  Saturday of the month /same as the  Farmers Market over the Summer  from 23rd May  and we go  through to the 4th  w/e in September.
  • There is a shortage of help particularly on the 27th June. –
  • Hours are 9 – 1230 approx.. and you do have to be prepared to be on your feet for all that time.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Grace from The Historical Society indicated the Society’s interest in being represented.
  • Donkey Derby 27th June
  • Due to clash of date with the above and not enough man power BOTRA cannot be represented at this Event 
  • Beaconsfield Awareness Day 6th June
  • BOTRA Committee members  will be at Awareness Day on and we shall be displaying a pictorial montage of  the Old Town of Beaconsfield.
  • August Bank Holiday Fayre:
  • BOTRA will be represented.
  • Meadow Lane.  Counc. Wilson will follow through ownership with Town Clerk and Chris Schwier.
  • Noted that the Council’s odd job man had run a stake through a tub in the Market Square so that it could serve as a cigarette end tub.
  • Next meeting June 8.

 

 
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