Minutes September 2006

Minutes of meeting held at Butt Lane Community Centre
Tuesday 12th September 2006 at 7.30 p.m.

Present: Graham Sutton (Chairman) Chris Brough (Vice Chairman), Kath Viles (Secretary) Correna Gallagher (Treasurer) Brian Collis, John Gallacher, Michael Moore.

Guests: PC David Woodward, Rev. Paul Howard, Councillors Sylvia Burgess, John Evans, Tina Evans, Carl Evans (Talke Pitts Residents Association) Mr Rex Burns

Residents: 32 Apologies: Mr & Mrs P Fisher, Mr & Mrs A Mottram, Mr Ken Lee

Minutes of meeting held 25th July 2006 were circulated and accepted as a true record .. Proposed by: Mr M Moores, Seconded by: Mr A Cornes

WELCOME/INTRODUCTION and THANKS

1. Chairman opened the meeting. Apologised for the Police Consultative Committee not being available to attend.

Park Stores
Letter sent on behalf of the Clough Hall Residents Association has been sent to Newcastle Council, objecting to the liquor licence and extended opening hours of Park Stores - Copy of letter was on show for the Residents to see. Chairman informed Residents, it was not too late, to send objections individually.

Lottery Bonus Ball
It is now 13 weeks since we started the lottery Bonus Ball. We have had 11 winners and 2 ‘roll overs'
We have paid out £575.00 and have put £174.25 into the funds. Graham thanked everyone who had participated.

Westmorland Unit
Next surgery to take place 4th October at 1700 hours at Butt Lane Community Centre. Graham commented that a good working relationship was now in place, good progress being made and thanked John Taylor for his involvement.

Clough Hall School
Clean Up Kidsgrove - Would like to see joint litter picks in conjunction with the pupils and Residents. More advertising needed.
Intergeneration Mentoring Project - More help needed - Anyone interested - see a member of the Committee
Also, require Gardeners to help with their gardening project.

Waste Management Recycling Centre
Any resident wanting a visit - see Graham

Introduced PC Dave Woodward

Dave thanked Clough Hall School for loan of video equipment. Apologised for the Police Consultative Committee unable to attend tonight's meeting - but would hope for a re-scheduled visit in January/February 2007.

Dave, started the evening by mentioning the Priority Action Group - which identify areas of disorder. Butt Lane, unfortunately, is one of 4 areas locally, that are identified as problems. Funding for mosquito, campaign in park,
patrols and problems by Bargain Booze.

Dave's talk tonight was the ‘use of and effects of drugs' The video has also been shown to Year 8 - 12/13 year old pupils at Schools.

The video showed Class A, B and C drugs - what they looked like, how they are sold and effects they can have.
It was a very interesting topic, worthy of being shown to the Schools, and Graham thanked Dave Woodward for arranging this, at such short notice.

Graham introduced Rev. Paul Howard - Rector of St. Martins Talke

Rev. Howard was tonight, wearing ‘a different hat' - and gave a really interesting talk on the Credit Action Charity - a Debt counselling charity. Outlining that we were at the present time living in a ‘debt culture' and explained many ways that we could balance our accounts better. Anyone requiring any information - please contact Graham or a Committee member, who would put them in contact with Rev. Howard.

Sylvia Burgess

Sylvia had organised, in the past, a 1940's night at the Town Hall, which was very successful.
Herself and two friends have decided to form the 'North Staffs. 1940's Remembrance Association' and will be holding the next evening, where proceeds will go to Donna Louise Trust on 10th November 06. There will be a Live Band, tickets are £7.00. For more information - contact Sylvia Burgess.

Graham closed the meeting. - Thanked everyone for their support

Date of Next Meeting: Tuesday 24th. October