Attendance: Pat Still, Richard Wiltshire, David Mead, David Crowe, Sandra Woodfall.
Apologies: Malcolm Still, Richard Stone.
Minutes of previous meeting 7th April 2004:
3b - delete the last sentence -"funding would be requested this financial year".
4a - change reference to national survey to be undertaken in the coming month to coming year.
Matters arising:
David reported that the poop scoop stickers had been stuck on the poop scoop bins.
Pat had not spoken to anyone from the Council regarding the recycling bags -the waste/pollution group had not met to discuss the recycling bags and the continued problems with the delivery of the bags. David Crowe queried why the bags had been made smaller -.to query with John Prance.
Discussion about QED groups:
Allotments: group had not met since the last QED Steering Group meeting. Richard mentioned about some new books available - QED Allotments had been involved in the production of the book and are acknowledged within the book
Health: David reported that HAT had finally produced an annual health report. David will look through the documents for any actions for the Health Group to progress. David also mentioned about the consultation "Chosing Health" and the lack of time to comment. David agreed to report back on the Annual Health Report at a future meeting.
Waste and Pollution Group: the group had not met -nothing to report.
Biodiversity: nothing to report.
Terms of Reference and Constitutions:
QED Steering Group: It was confirmed that the QED Steering Group had not adopt the proposal to become a charity.
Allotment Group: Richard handed round a sheet which outlined the latest aims and terms of reference for the Allotment Group. This would be used when compiling the information about the terms of reference for the groups.
There was some discussion about obtaining the involvement of the general public in issues relating to the environment.
David confirmed that he was happy with the Waste/Pollution Group Terms of Reference
It was agreed that none of the groups with the exception of the allotment group have any muscle. Richard suggested relaunching individual groups rather than relaunching all of the groups.
It was agreed that the Steering Group terms of reference needed revising and suggested combining the 2 documents that had previously been circulated
The group discussed the need to link biodiversity with the health/waste groups
Richard suggested sending a questionnaire to Allotment Group members via the newsletter which is circulated twice a year. Richard agreed to raise this at the next Allotment Group meeting recommending the allotment group put the questionnaire together.
It was suggested that QED linked with national activities at a local level i.e. a local HDRA group for people interested in organic produce and promoting the BTCV Composting Advisor programme.
Finances:
It was confirmed that QED had been allocated a sum of £5000 for the financial year April 2004 - March 2005
David Meade reported on the progress he'd made regarding cloth bags for the Dartford Show. It was agreed that 10 bags would be needed for Dartford Festival. David agreed to chase the availability of cotton gusset bags at £1.90 per bag.
David asked about the progress on the brass plaques - Richard agreed to ask Richard Stone about the plaques.
Dartford Festival:
Sandra explained about the list of requirements that PAT dogs had requested for the Dartford Festival. After some discussion it was decided that QED were not in a position to fulfil their requests. Sandra was asked to send a letter to PAT dogs explaining the situation and cancelling the booking. The group then discussed their own involvement in the Dartford Festival and decided to not attend the event. Sandra was asked to contact David Meade to explain the situation as he had left the meeting prior to the discussion about the Dartford Festival.
Richard Wiltshire requested funding for an annual subscription
Date of next meeting: Wednesday 30 June 2004 7.00 at the Civic Centre
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