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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE NEWTON IN BLOOM SUB-COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 14TH MAY 2008
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE NEWTON IN BLOOM SUB-COMMITTEE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 14TH MAY 2008 AT 7.00PM
PRESENT: Councillor D Howe (Chairman) Presiding
Councillors HLJ Cole
Mrs C Bunday
D Corney-Walker
C Davieson
M Hocking
K Purchase
A D Vizor
CO-OPTED MEMBERS: Mr M Abrahams – Horticulturist
Mr Paul Moors – Local resident
Mr F Tozer – Local resident
IN ATTENDANCE: Samantha Scott – Office Administrator
Natalie Burridge – Events Co-ordinator
1. CHAIRMAN OF THE NEWTON IN BLOOM SUB-COMMITTEE
Nominations were invited for the election of Chairman of the Sub-Committee for the year 2008/2009.
RESOLVED that Councillor David Howe be elected Chairman of the Newton in Bloom Sub-Committee for the year 2008/2009..
2. APOLOGIES
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Mrs G. Leeper, R. Leeper, C. Parker, Mrs D. Watts, TDC representatives L. Montgomery, C. Hickson, Mr J. Collins (Horticulturist), and Mrs P. Smale (local resident).
3. VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE NEWTON IN BLOOM SUB-COMMITTEE
Nominations were invited for the appointment of Vice-Chairman of the Sub-Committee for the year 2008/2009.
RESOLVED that Councillor Henry Cole be appointed as Vice-Chairman of the Newton in Bloom Sub-Committee for the year 2008/2009.
4. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 23RD JANUARY 2008
The Minutes of the meeting of the Newton in Bloom Sub-Committee held on the 23rd January 2008 were received and signed as a correct record. The new Events Co-ordinator Natalie Burridge was introduced and it was explained that Natalie would be minuting future meetings of the Sub-Committee.
5. MEMBERSHIP OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE
Arising from consideration of the future membership of the Sub-Committee it was
RESOLVED that the Amenities Committee at its meeting to be held on 25th June be recommended to permit Co-opted members of the Newton in Bloom Sub-Committee to be included in all decision making processes within the Sub-Committee, excluding any financial issues, which would be dealt with by Council members only.
6. TEIGNBRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL / DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL (INVOLVEMENT 2008)
No representatives from either organisation were present at the meeting. However, it was noted that the Chairman had been in regular communication with Officers of the County Council regarding pedestrianisation works within the Town Centre.
7. ACTION SHEET FROM SEPTEMBER MEETING
The Sub-Committee received and noted the action sheet from the meeting held in September 2007.
8. LOCAL COMPETITION
(a) Comments
There were no specific comments from members on the local competition.
(b) Judging Arrangements
Judges from 2007 were pleased to continue to judge for the 2008 competition.
Judging was to take place between 14th – 19th July 2008, with the Championship Class judging to be held the week of the 21st July, and the presentation evening was to be held on Monday 18th August 2008.
(c) Any changes for 2008?
None reported.
9. REGIONAL COMPETITION
(a) 2008 Competition
It was confirmed that Newton Abbot had been entered into the regional South West in Bloom competition for 2008.
(b) Suggestions for 2008
RESOLVED
(a) that due to the ongoing pedestrianisation works currently being undertaken within the town centre a route avoiding the Wolborough Street area was to be devised.
(b) that the Office Administrator contact Bradley Barton Primary School (as School winner from 2007) to request permission for the Regional Judge to visit the school as part of his route around the town.
10. SCHOOLCHILDREN’S PAINTING COMPETITION
(a) Comments on 2007 Competition
It was reported that a pupil from Bradley Barton School had won 3rd place in the regional painting competition, but had yet to receive her certificate as the school had not informed her of her achievement.
Members expressed their disappointment at this and requested that Bradley Barton be reminded of their pupil’s achievement. It was noted that schools within Newton Abbot had been successful in the Regional Competition for the last two years.
(b) 2008 Competition
Entry details had been received and the theme for this year was to be “a flower of your choice”. Schools would be encouraged to enter the 2008 competition.
(c) Any Other Comments
Nil at this stage.
11. FLORAL DISPLAYS
It was reported that four new three- tier planters had been purchased and it was recommended that further supplies of these planters be purchased in future years to enhance the new pedestrianised areas of the town.
Members felt that more colour needed to be added to the shrub displays within the town.
A suggestion of hardy palms or mini fir trees could be utilised, as they were low maintenance, yet still made a statement.
A further suggestion to place planters where the gates were previously situated at the top end of Courtenay Street was made.
12. BUDGET / SPONSORSHIP
The budget for 2008/9 was noted by Members, together with the purchase of four new planters that had yet to be invoiced. The balance available for the year 2008/9 was currently £5030.92.
The need for sponsorship was discussed and arising from the discussion it was
RESOLVED
(a) that the Events Co-ordinator contact existing sponsors to confirm their continued interest in the sponsorship. (Each sponsorship advert was to be costed at £150.00 per display).
(b) that the Events Co-ordinator arrange a mail-shot to local businesses within the area informing them of the sponsorship opportunities available including some sample art-work in order to demonstrate their potential adverts.
13. WATERING SERVICE
Previous costs of £10.00 per organisation were discussed and it was
RESOLVED that a charge of £20.00 per organisation in 2008 be made for watering and feeding, to be reviewed on an annual basis.
14. TIMETABLE FOR 2008
This was noted by Members.
15. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Wednesday 24th September 2008.