Present: Kathy Bramble (chair), Tony Cox (vice-chair), Jane Henderson (secretary), Marcel Kroip, Georgina Howes, Nic James-Moore, Boffin Cousins, Lizi Freeman, Penny Moore, David Custerson, Anna Michell, Briony Doubleday, Victoria Kinghorn, Sam Cooper, Kate Latham, Annie Batten, Rebecca Pitt-Aikens, Joy Wilson, Richard Frith, Tatiana Clifford, Catherine Unia, Jean Kirkley, Richard Lingwood, David Helliwell, Victoria Bass, Tim Treacher.
Apologies: Karen Robinson (treasurer), Philippa Sandford, Fred Pinney, Sue Colclough, Clare Currie.
- Minutes of 2023 AGM agreed. No matters arising.
- Chair’s report – KB reported on various activities over previous year including work parties, BBQ and produce show (thanks expressed to Rebecca PA), the purchase of a new BBQ and gazebo, the refurb of the compost area (thanks to Jane H and Michael W). The Council undertook some tree work, the water supply has been extended (thanks to Marcel). Thanks also expressed to David H for his work on plot-letting, management of strimmers, and organising Wilgrow purchase. Plot inspections happened in May and September but path improvements didn’t happen. The flood alleviation scheme is still being planned, there has been no progress negotiating the new lease with the Council. Thanks expressed to all those who have contributed through the year.
- Treasurer’s report – TC presented the accounts in the absence of KR. There is a healthy balance but expenditure on paths is anticipated.
- Election of committee members – The following were elected unopposed:
Chair – Fred Pinney
Secretary – Rebecca Pitt-Aikens
Treasurer – Jane Henderson
David Custerson (Trustee/Lessee designate)
David Helliwell (Trustee/Lessee designate, Plot-letting)
Other members: Annie Batten, Penny Moore, Karen Robinson
- Rents to remain unchanged.
- AoB – It was suggested that people on the waiting list could be invited to work parties; there was discussion of ways to alleviate flooding; there was discussion about the new lock on the park gates.