Agenda item - OPC Minutes and Round-up

To consider (a) the minutes of the last meeting held on 19 February 2013 and (b) matters arising from the minutes.

The minutes of the meeting held on 19 February 2013 were agreed

The Chair had written to Peter Terry thanking him and wishing him well.

Councillor Geoffrey Bowden said OPC now has more access with a seat at planning committee, where there is an issue of interest to older people eg disabled parking bays, lifts.

John Eyles volunteered to take a special interest in the combined Transport and Environment Committee.

Harry Steer volunteered to take up again his former role as OPC treasurer.

A nursing home application at Court Farm has been refused on issues of safe access.  There was concern that more nursing homes are needed in the city.

Francis Tonks had attended meetings with Link, Pensioner Action, Age UK Brighton & Hove and Community Safety Forum.

Mike Bojczuk attended a meeting of the Forum on Ageing. OPC have been offered a stand at the city summit ‘Future Challenges for Adult Social Care’ on 11 June. Colin Vincent and Janet Wakeling and other volunteers to help.

At the Age Friendly City user forum, a survey will be put together of what older people would like from services. Can be used at the Brighton Festival

John Eyles had attended a public access public meeting and is co-optee on the public toilet scrutiny panel.

Val Brown had attended a culture committee meeting.

Penny Morley raised concern over building of new student accommodation in a residential area.

The blog on OPC website needs updating.