AGM 2019

CARSHALTON BEECHES RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION 48TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

 

HELD ON THURSDAY, 24TH NOVEMBER 2022 AT 7.30 PM AT THE DIAMOND CENTRE FOR DISABLED RIDERS

 

MINUTES

 

 

WELCOME

The chairperson, Alison Hudson, welcomed everyone for attending the meeting particularly Elliot Colburn MP and Cllrs Tim Crowley and Moira Butt. She also thanked Steve Axon, chair of The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders, for hosting the meeting.

 

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Ken Moser, Les Smith, Carole Parnell and Neil Garrett GLA.

 

MINUTES OF THE 47TH AGM

Approved by the meeting.

 

Proposed                                  Peter Tallboys                       

Seconded                                 Andrew Hudson

 

MATTERS ARISING

There were no matters arising.

 

ANNUAL REPORT

Delivered by the chairperson, Alison Hudson

 

AUDITED ACCOUNTS

Prepared by Kathy Powell and Sudha Agrawal for approval at the meeting.

 

It was suggested that the Association’s bank details should be published in every newsletter to enable members to pay their subs directly;

 

It was discussed as to whether subs should be increased but decided that this should be monitored in light of increasing costs.

 

Proposed                                  John Morton

Seconded                                 Roger Learney

 

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

No nominations were received and the following were appointed en bloc:

Chairperson                             Alison Hudson

Treasurer                                 Kathy Powell

Secretary                                  Sudha Agrawal

 

Proposed                                  Peter Tallboys

Seconded                                 Jill Caddick

 

ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES

No nominations were received and the following were appointed en bloc:

Ken Moser

Valerie Walden

Peter Randall

Ramesh Agrawal

Les Smith

Carole Parnell

 

Proposed                                  John Morton

Seconded                                 Roger Learney

 

ANY OTHER BUSINESS

There was no further business

 

GUESTS

The chairperson invited members to pose questions to the guests. This included a number of local issues:

 

Irresponsible parking around Barrow Hedges school by parents. Cllr Tim Crowley said that he would follow up on this matter;

 

The erratic clearing of leaves in the area by the local council. Cllr Tim Crowley said that the schedule was concentrating on high flood risk areas. Some members offered to clear the leaves around their homes and Cllr Moira Butt issued green sacks so that they would be collected by Veolia. It was also pointed out to members that the contents of the garden waste bins was no longer being composted and was being sent to the main incinerator in Beddington Lane. A general discussion of the incinerator followed. Elliot Colburn MP reported that he had attended a meeting regarding the expansion of the amounts which can be incinerated although at present it runs at 90% capacity;

 

Cllr Tim Crowley read out a statement from the GLA member, Neil Garrett, concerning the extension of ULEZ to all of London. Following a consultation, a decision was expected from the Mayor of London [nb: on the 25th November, it was announced that ULEZ would be extended from 29/8/2023]. The council may allow TfL to use existing road furniture on which to mount cameras;

 

A resident reported that some of trees in the small area of woodland on Woodmansterne Road to the north of Fullerton Road are in need of urgent attention. It was promised that this would be pursued with the council.;

 

A discussion followed regarding the local Safer Neighbourhood Team and the lack of engagement with the community and the problems being encountered regarding regular meetings. Elliot Colburn MP said that he would raise the matter at his upcoming meeting with the Borough Commander. Alison Hudson said that the police had been invited to the meeting but unfortunately they had not attended. It was agreed that the Association would continue to try and improve engagement.

 

CLOSE OF MEETING

Alison Hudson thanked all the guests and residents for attending the meeting and invited everyone to stay for refreshments.

 

The meeting ended at 9.10 pm

 

 

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