posted 29 Dec 2020, 06:14 by Rochdale & Bury Bridleways
Committee Meeting – 20th February 2020
Present: Rebecca Ashton Barbara Brown Rachel Culshaw Gwen Mann Gill Morrell Hayley Oliver Irene Pope Lesley Tierney Pat Tough
Apologies: Val Johnston Claire Mableson Kayleigh Mableson
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Minutes ok to be published on website. GM
Secretary’s Report
32 Members.
BB wanted it minuting that the money spent on stamps for the Furbarn upgrade had been agreed by the majority of Committee Members in December.
Emails to be sent from Googlemail account. Gill to let Barbara have the password.
All Committee Members to get all emails.
Treasurer’s Report
Money from membership has been received and banked. GM currently trying to resolve a problem with the bank mandate.
Website
Gill would be happy to get some help with the website. IP to arrange meeting with GM to look at this in March. IP/GM
Spodden Valley play area plan has been withdrawn,
PT reported that there is a plan to create a zoo around Hopwood Hall. Need to keep an eye on this as there is a bridleway which goes around Hopwood Hall. PT
GM reported that she had received an email from a Mr Foster about resurfacing the path adjacent to Whittaker Moss School following upgrade to bridleway. She had replied explaining the DMMO process to him.
Northdene Drive – notices have not yet been put up.
A discussion took place about changing the keys on the concessionary rides. It was agreed to buy 10 padlocks and keys. It was also agreed to buy some more bibs in a different colour. GM/RA BB to let Gwen know how many members have got keys. BB
Bury Rights of Way
IP had submitted another 3 DMMO’s in at the Bury LAF Meeting on 19th February.
Widening of bridleway near Gorse Quarry went to planning committee and is being described as an access road incorporating a bridleway. Should be bridleway incorporating an access road. IP to get advice from BHS. IP
IP reported that Bury Council had received a direction order from the Secretary of State giving them 6 months to look at the 6 DMMO’s submitted in 2017. They haven’t done anything yet and are having a meeting to discuss at the end of February. IP to ask the BHS what happens if they do the work in time. IP
Elton Reservoir Claim – the order has been given and now has to go to Public Inquiry. They have not yet sent it to PINS but have passed it to a barrister to look at.
Lowes Road – the golf club want to tarmac it and take out the speed bumps. They have said that it will be non-slippy tarmac. IP has asked for a 10mph speed limit and asked if some signs can be put up. David Chadwick to speak to the Highways Department.
Social
March –Naf Feed Rep? April – Simon Constable May – Pass Wide & Slow Ride in Ainsworth (10th May) May – Rendezvous Ride (24th May) May – Bibs & Keys for Concessionary Ride November - Naylors
Agriculture Bill
IP explained what was happening on this.
Any Other Business
None
Next Meeting
Thursday, 19th March – Church Inn, Birtle |
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