Meeting 18 March 2009
Cittaslow Linlithgow
Steering Group Meeting
Wednesday 18 March 2009-04-08 7.30pm at Lowport Centre
Present:Phil Murray(PM)(Chair), David Tait(DT),John Masson(JM),Jim Hay(JH),Tom Kerr(TK) Jean Long(JL),Rona Gold(RG)
1.Apologies:Alan Young,Michael Bennett,Ken Richardson
2.Minutes of Previous Meeting (18.2.09)
Minutes were approved as an accurate record; there were no matters arising.
3.Updates
· Funding-PM advised that current balance totalled £1380.00, with various room hire invoices to be paid, a potential deposit on Linlithgow ‘Bag for Life’ order to be paid, and a WLC contribution of £2000 to be received over the next few weeks; also agreed that PM should investigate potential of B+Q
potential project funding Action:Noted/PM
· Slowfood Linlithgow-In MB’s absence, PM had circulated copies of Slowfood Linlithgow Minutes as evidence of a successful first year, together with an indication of some of the scheduled events upcoming in the next few months-Slow Bread/Cheese/ Wine evenings at Epulum Action:Noted
· Cittaslow UK Minutes-PM had circulated copies of January 2009 Board Meeting Minutes for information-Action:any queries/concerns please notify PM who will ensure they are raised at next Board Meeting May 30 in York
· Cittaslow/Burgh Beautiful Springclean-PM reported that despite various approaches to relevant Burgh Beautiful designated reps, no confirmation had as yet been received re practical arrangements for April 25th event-TK suggested that until there was definitive indication of BB’s role, we should ‘hold fire’ on any firm commitment- Action PM to liaise with Burgh Beautiful
PM also asked for names of potential CLSG participants(assuming event goes ahead), to be forwarded to him over the course of the next week
Action:All
4.Draft Constitution
PM advised only limited progress to date re incorporation of various observations/amendments arising from February discussion of most recent Draft
Action: PM to complete revisions and circulate as soon as practicable
5.Cittaslow Linlithgow Awareness Campaign
PM indicated that as first stage in this process CLSSG will combine with Slowfood Linlithgow at an information stall at Community Council ‘Getting to know you event’ at Academy on 4 April- potential volunteers to staff stall for a couple of hours please notify PM in advance………….Action:All
As follow up stage, PM to liaise with Jackie Mitchell at Gazette in run up to delivery/distribution of Linlithgow Bag for Life to maximise media coverage
Action: PM
6.Capital Budget Project Feedback from March 10 Meeting
PM had been unavailable to attend therefore DT/TK updated the group in relation to a wide range of potential projects discussed at Town Centre Management Team- a final decision on which are likely to go ahead will be made by WLC in May; potential role for CLSG as clearing house for potential community projects, as discussed at open meeting earlier in the year, will not now be required……………………………….Action:TK to keep CSLG informed of outcome/project programme
7. Linlithgow Aspires
DT advised that support is still being sought- a report on the campaign to date should be available on the Aspire website by the end of March-CSLG, given breadth of interests had previously been asked to sit on the Executive Group- further information awaited …………………………………………Action: DT
8.Any Other Competent Business
In light of concerns expressed re inadequacies of CLSG website, PM had spoken to Michael Bennett re potential amendment/re-launch; MB is not in the least ‘precious’ abouit such an approach-happy to discuss options further with DT/PM at earliest convenience- he made it clear that while the design of the website can readily be updated/upgraded, its effectiveness is dependent on provision of regular/relevant material/information and for commitment of necessary resource/time/staff to keep it fresh. All suggestions of ensuring such a resource commitment to be forwarded to PM, who in the meantime will arrange to meet again with MB/DT to ascertain the most effective way forward………………………………..Action: PM/DT/MB
9.Date of Next Meeting
15.04.2009 at 7.30pm at Lowport Centre