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Minutes of the Meeting of Brickhill Parish Council held on Thursday 1st September 2016 at St Mark’s Church & Community Centre, Calder Rise, Bedford commencing at 7.30pm

Present: Cllrs, Fitzpatrick, Blakeman, Johns, Bailes, Carter, Holloway, Bowler, Retout, Charles Royden, Corinne Royden, the Clerk (Sue Bottoms) and one member of the
public were in attendance.

Absent: Cllrs Reeve, Rider, Manser, and Ward.

1. Apologies for Absence:
Cllrs Reeve, Rider and Manser, sent their apologies. It was resolved to accept these.

2. Declarations of interest in items on the agenda
i) To receive written requests for a dispensation: none received.
ii) To consider any requests for a dispensation: none received.

3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting:
It was resolved to approve the minutes of 7th July 2016 as a true record of the meeting.

4. Public Open Session (15 mins):

Mr Ray Seymour attended from Brickhill Community Association. He expressed his concern at the apparent recent estrangement between the
Association and the parish council. He explained the background to the formation of the Association and its subsequent relationship with the
parish council following the taking over of a lease on the Centre by the parish council. He hoped that relations could be put on a better footing
in the future. The sentiment was echoed by the parish council and it was noted that this item was on the agenda under 8.

5. To receive an update on Woodlands Park and agree further action: Clerk

CCTV: The Clerk reported that she was waiting for Steve Woollard to return from holiday and to sign the agreement on behalf of the borough
council. She had confirmed with ACE Security that the quote for the purchase of the cameras was still valid.

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