2. Minutes of Meeting of 12 March were approved

 3a)  Station Project        The application for Communitybuilders grant aid is now being prepared by the STG to assist with professional fees and for preparation of a business plan, following encouraging dialogue with the providers. The deadline is 13 April.

3b)  Village Entrance Scheme    JB reported that 1000 daffodil bulbs have been ordered, and a donation of manure given by Mr Pemberton. MP had applied this to the rose bushes donated by David Austin Roses at the end of Patshull Road . Wyevale Garden Centre had also donated 20 bags of mulch which had been applied to the rose beds. The primroses raised and given by PL are blooming. He offered a further supply in due course.  (On 3 April, Michael Marriot reported that roses had now been planted at the A464 end of Bowling Green Lane. PBW reported that he had sent letters of thanks to Michael Marriott of David Austin and Darren Hancocks of Wyevale – also one to Brian Pemberton who had donated manure which had been dug into the beds.                                                     Action JB, PL

3c)  Schools Award       No response has been received from Idsall, however, Birchfield School has completed their project already. JB has contacted all three remaining schools by telephone and email.

3d)  Planning Issues      Various issues were discussed with a view to raising them with Chris Edwards on his proposed visit in July, and possibly to be included in the Society response to the SamDev consultation. These included: widening Bowling Green Lane from the A464 to the island on Elm Road for safety (David Austin visitors) reasons, and to encourage his visitors to carry on into the village; the long term provision of a south – north bypass; car parking including the exchange of land near the station, and possible exclusion of Grade 1 agricultural land from any future development.

An agenda for the visit of Chris Edwards is to be prepared for the May meeting     Action PW/RS

A schedule of Grade 1 land to be sought from ADAS                                                  Action RK    

A sub-committee will draft a response to the SamDev documents  - PW, PL, DB. HH, RK, RS

 PL reported that Shifnal CS receive a list of all planning applications in their area, and are able to select any they choose to comment on. He asked PBW to pursue this with Shropshire Council to enable ADCS to also become automatic consultees. If that did not achieve the desired result PL agreed to pursue his enquiry with other Shropshire Civic Societies.     Action PBW and PL

 JB reported that he was to meet Martin Sutton, SC Trees Officer on 3 April to inspect the lime trees on the Green. PW agreed to join him                                                          Action JB/PW

3e)    ADCS scheme for planters//tubs in the village centre.  PW reported on having obtained estimates for planters, of which either re-constituted stone or glass reinforced concrete were preferred. An application had been submitted to the LJC for £1500 towards their cost.                                       Action PW/MP/RK. 

3f)     Hanging Basket Competition   MP has arranged for a leaflet to be produced and circulated in time for the Red House Flower Show on 7 July .                                Action MP/MW

3g)    Albrighton Fayre    Doubt remains as to the location of ADCS stand at the Fayre. PW agreed to attend a meeting of the organisers to allocate spaces.                     Action PW

3h)     Brewood CS    The visit is now likely to take place on 9 July at 6pm. Ernie Howells has agreed to conduct a tour of appropriate places: PL agreed to liaise with him in this respect.   Action PL     

3i)      Lee Hall Cottage   PW reported that the sale had fallen through, and he understood that it would be sold by auction in the near future. Contact with SC is being maintained.       Action PW

4     AOB  

a)   Meeson House . Concern was expressed at the continuing dilapidation of this prominent property.  It was agreed to write to the Agent expressing ADCS concern.                    Action PW

b)   Rumbles Shop.  Although the unsightly banners have been drawn to the attention of the Enforcement Officer, no response had been forthcoming. It was agreed to approach Matthew Knight, the SC Conservation Officer .           Action PW

c)    Website.   PW reported renewal of the fee for two years at a cost of £8.28

5  Items not discussed-dog fouling and alcohol banning order - deferred to next meeting.

6     Next Meeting   14 May at 2pm, APC office