FAKENHAM AREA PARTNERSHIP

 

A COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

 

Minutes of the meeting held at Community Health Centre, Greenway Lane on Wednesday 20th January 2010 at 6.00pm

 

Present: Jim Harding (Chair), Janet Holdom (Co-ordinator), Pauline Chamberlain, Brenda Coldrick, Geoff Fletcher, David Harrison, Alan Leventhall, Sean Mears, Jenny Rest, Margot Walford, John Lingwood.

 

Apologies: Tony Irons, Gloria Lisher, Tracey Reynolds, Celia Lee

 

Minutes of the meeting of 25/11/09 were signed as a true record.

 

Matters arising from the minutes: Confirmation of the Awards for All application has been delayed by problems with the bank, which are being resolved, thanks to Janet.

 

Declarations of Interest in matters on the agenda: No declarations were made.

 

Local Project Fund: No applications received this month.

 

Chairman’s Report: Simply Outstanding

Attended LAPA in Cromer last week. Guest speaker David Hunter from Norfolk Business Forum outlined plans for Simply Outstanding 2010. Venue:Searles at Hunstanton. Doubts about the benefits for the Partnerships were expressed by some, but the majority were won over by David’s plans to improve on last years event. The 2010 event will have the Partnerships sharing stands. The opening hours have been extended, nationwide holiday businesses such as coach operators will attend in the morning and the public in the afternoon.

Confirmation of funding has now been received for the year 2010-11, on the revised budget set by NNCP last year.

Local Project Fund: Low key promotion of Community Fund enabled Community Fund to stretch further.

AGM: Target date late March, Jim suggested a pre meeting before the next FAP meeting to agree the agenda. Pauline suggested Fakenham High School on March 20th, after the Fit for Life event.

Accounts:  Directors were invited to review the 2008-9 accounts before Jim signed them off on the 19th.  

 

Coordinators Report:

Resource Centre:

Application to Asset transfer Unit was circulated to interested parties, for consultancy time to prepare for a feasibility study and to work with focus groups. The application was successful and 5 days consultancy time have been awarded to take place in February and March.

A further bid for feasibility report funding has been put together by John Mullen and Janet, leading the steering group, to Community Builders.  A very comprehensive application will be discussed in detail at the Steering Group meeting on 21st and copies of the very comprehensive application are available on request.  JH met with Jenny Chamberlain from NCC yesterday at Pensthorpe, own County member has been kept informed, but his brief does not cover the Community Cohesion portfolio. Community Centre building is owned by County but is leased to NNDC. Jill Fisher (Corporate Asset Manager NNDC) and County’s Asset Management Officer from NPS Property are members of the steering group.

Parklife:

It was agreed a separate bank account needs to be set up to manage the finances and support the project to improve play equipment on the Millennium Park. It was agreed that Ian Walford, Sean Mears, Jim Harding and Janet Holdom will be the bank signatories (Proposed Brenda Coldrick, seconded Geoff Fletcher).

Awards for All:

Signatories and directors on the Market Events account have now been updated, but the latest set of accounts has now been requested. These are currently with accountants for signing off, but will be forwarded asap. PC will contact Robin Jones re the competition for the recyclable bag design.

Community Car Scheme:

FAP still collecting responses from potential users and possible drivers to determine need. Users of the scheme would pay by the mile, a number of potential users had registered but there was a shortage of driver volunteers. Following a meeting with Medical Practice Manager, JH wrote an article to be published in the spring issue of Surgery Notes, (circulation 5,000 in prescriptions, local magazines and at the library). SM suggested that local car dealers may be wish to be involved.

 

TIP: Opening date – JH & JR to discuss 2010 plans/budget

Swimming Pool: Report submitted to EDP with the comments of the Sport England representative, but all agree that progress will be slow.

Projector Hire: Jim to follow up on the annual agreement.

Accounts: Signed off today and on their way to HMRC and Companies House. Debit cards for Co-operative Bank account declined and destroyed.  BT Contract: Hoping to save money by switching to another provider.

 

Wild About The Wensum 22nd May 2010: Kickstart invited to help on the day.

 

Simply Outstanding 17th March 2010: TIP involvement, a need to promote local attractions.

 

Fit for Life 20th March 2010: 10 – 2pm Fun activities and taster sessions, to promote community cohesion. Free stands available for any group and free crèche facilities.  Application to Community Fund was suggested.  Possibilities with ‘Kool Bag’ project.

 

AOB:

GF inquired about possibility of funding from LPF for printing for a new walks leaflet, for distribution at Simply Outstanding, and TIP.

DH informed meeting of changes to proposed new surgery site. Building will be on 3 levels and provide complimentary services. Information forthcoming on planting scheme when the PPG and the architect meet.

 

Date of next meeting: Wednesday 3rd March 2010

with a directors pre meeting (AGM agenda)

 

Meeting closed 7.15pm