Chirk Community Forum

Minutes of the Meeting

Held On: October 23rd

Present:    Andy Scarratt, Tony Rees, Jim Davies, Terry Evans, Mandy Jones, Mike McKenna,, Julie Fawcett, Alec Birch

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Terry and Andy met with Alan Guest, Steve Jones  and Jonathan Price. Offered their support in working to the time scale required for WinB judging. They will also survey current provision and support us if we need to contact any businesses with regard to their responsibilities for their environment. Contact AG about conservation area restrictions.

Andy S

Next meeting

3

Council have now planted 1000 bulbs around Chirk. Terry ordered further 6,000 at a cost of £300. Has £100 donations, forum to underwrite further £200 until donations are collected.

Terry

Ongoing

3

AVOW grant criteria discussed:

£2500: seating, bins, fencing & landscaping.

£1000: meadow grassing, planting & hedging.

£1000: Gardening club, schools & competitions.

Ongoing

Update next meeting

3

Shelia Dee & Andy met Ivan

Discussed possibility of £4,000 grant for an environmental study to aid future planning.

Ongoing

Update next meeting

5

Terry and Alec Birch fed back two possible WinB routes. Both to include central area one to include Castle and Marina.  Contact WinB judge and invite to next meeting to discuss. Suggested contact Emma to possibly meet at The Castle.

Andy S

ASAP

6

Plantscape update: Contact with local businesses not yet made.

Andy S

Terry

Ongoing

7

No AOB

   

8

Next meeting TBA. First need to contact WinB judge. Possibly Nov. 21st/28th 4.15

Andy S

ASAP