Apologies

Meeting with SUSTRANS/NCC
The main issue to be resolved involved the width of the path. Coun. Dawson did not agree with a footpath being as wide as 2 metres and was also concerned about the area in front of the old churchyard - the drain covers being of historical interest, and materials of the footpath surface to be sympathetic to the surroundings. Coun. Murray concerned over the children's play area, users will have to travel with care through this part, with warning signs in place, and he would not wish to see vehicular access. Sustrans plans are in keeping with cycle paths in other areas, and all points of concern, if not already considered, will be. NCC personnel asked if vehicular access is allowed in the play area, it was confirmed this was only for allotment holders. After discussion, it was agreed the path should be 2metres wide - funding would not be allowed if less than this.

Minutes of the Meeting held 20th May 2009
The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed after minor amendments

Matters Arising

Play Areas
An e-mail had been received from Bethany McCorkindale, play area user from Addycombe Close, commenting the equipment installed 3 years ago was not to the user's satisfaction, and the area was in need of cleaning. Coun. Gilson had replied and suggested a private meeting be held with Bethany and her parents. It was agreed Coun. Gilson be authorised £250 for cleaning/minor repair works.

Community Lights Committee
As previously reported, £5K secured from Northern Gas Network, with a further £200 from another source.

Turks Head area gully
Coun. Gilson wished it to be minuted the area is a serious accident waiting to happen. Personnel from RAF Boulmer had carried out the planting works and a plaque is to be erected. The previous daffodil bulbs are currently in storage. Coun. Sandford concerned about vandalism to the newly planted area.

Churchyard Wall
Coun. Bridgett had received report from NCC Engineer and will forward a copy to Coun. Mrs Dawson.

Quality Parish Council
Coun. Sandford had spoken to Bridge's editor regarding the possibility of including a PC quarterly report in the magazine and they had seemed receptive, however in the past they had not been prepared to include inserts - Coun. Edes said they may be if the PC offered to place the report in Bridge's themselves. Coun. Sandford hoped to have a report included by the autumn. Clerk to attend NALC training event in July.

Clock Chiming
Coun. Dawson had received correspondence from W Potts explaining the clock motor requires replacing at a cost exceeding £1100 - it was thought local organisations could be contacted for funding towards this. Coun. Dawson to initially contact W Potts for further details of the work required.

Hanging Baskets
E-mail had been received from Bill Pringle, stating NCC would maintain the plants - baskets believed to be in the possession of ADC. Coun. Gilson to contact B Pringle.

Community Forums
To be discussed later.

NCC Local Development Framework
Coun. Mrs Dawson had completed and forwarded questionnaire.

Bus Service
Coun. Bridgett attending meeting next week with NCC transport personnel where this subject will be discussed.

Rothbury Plan
Parking: Coun. Dawson commented this subject had been discussed for decades, and asked if the steering group actually existed - Coun. Bridgett replied he had been endeavouring to speak to D Fraser on other matters for 3 weeks, to no avail.
Youth Project:  Coun. Mrs Dawson reported coffee morning to be held 27/6109.
Signage:- Progress being made.