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AOB / Positive Community News
Minutes:
15.1 The Chair advised that Robert Lodge is now fully operational and there are activities going on every day apart from Monday.
15.2 The Chair discussed that on 1st April they are holding an easter party with lunch, easter hats and an easter egg hunt and any donations are welcome.
15.3 Katie Mercer advised that the Families and Children Group are hoping to set up at Robert Lodge on a Monday and she is hoping to incorporate more youth input into Robert Lodge and the south of Whitehawk.
15.4 Ben D’Montigny discussed the new arts and crafts workshops at Bristol Estate, the work they have been doing to make the estate safer and more accessible, including solar lights on pathways, and the work on valley social, including a model event in April and potential new boxing club.
15.5 Malebogo Koakae discussed the flower planting in their new planters and funding secured to do more of this work.
15.6 Janet Gearing advised they have their carnival coming up in July and that they have had a few burglaries and noise issues in Woodingdean.
15.7 The Chair raised that the EDB budget is going to be less than before as the reserves have gone so they are looking at ways for it to be spent fairly across the city.
15.8 In response to Katie Mercer’s question regarding who the reporting on this goes back to, Gabriel Tiranti advised that they have taken over management of the EDB project and is developing an impact report and will be looking at monitoring it more closely to ensure value for money.
15.9 In response to Janet Gearing’s question regarding when they are voting on the main bids, the Chair confirmed this would be on 25 March.
15.10 Harry Williams discussed that the panel and residents have been working hard to ensure the money has been spent in a positive way.
15.11 In response to Matthew Jackson raising the floor at Manor Gym, Gabriel Tiranti advised that their colleague Steph is working with the manager on this and support around it is ongoing.