Resident-Led Partnership

Resident-led Partnership Thirty-second meeting 6th February 2017 Held at Orbit South, Ore Valley Road, Hastings www.biglocalnortheasthastings.org.uk

Present:

Partnership members: Pat Simnett (Chair) Jackie Gaunt(vice-chair); Graham Hodgson; Mags Pawson; Maureen Gardiner; Martin Styring; Becky Polain; Richard Street; Rachel Pearson; Pranesh Datta; Zoe Jackson.

In attendance: Jan Papworth (CDW);Lisa Bartholomew (Administrator); Jill Fricker (NWA); Nick Wates (NWA); Jim Boot (BL rep); Steve Manwaring (HVA).

Apologies: Alan Turner; Gary Storer; Cllr Tania Charman; Emile Tambeh;

1. Welcome and apologies  The Chair opened and welcomed attendees  Apologies were read.  The minutes of the last meeting were approved.

2. AOB  Lisa to send out reminders to confirm the Away day attendance  Becky thanked all that attended the open day of the Ore Valley Greenway route. Attendance was high and the walk could be a regular occurrence.

3. Training for RLP members, LTO and Pantomime  Jan said that the RLP training fund still had money unspent. Martin Styring had started to study for a Certificate in Fundraising, which will cost £1,733. As these skills will be useful to the Partnership it was proposed that Big local fund Martin’s studies, less any monies he might receive from other applications. This was then put to the vote and unanimously agreed.. A grant offer letter will be written with the condition Martin will share his expertise on fundraising for 2 years to the Big Local area on completion of the course.  A training day on setting up a Community Hub is in April.Anybody that is interested in attending the training should contact Jan for information.  The possibility of changing the LTO (Locally Trusted organisation) has been raised several times as it has been recognised that Orbit is not in a position to provide the level of support that Big Local requires. Jim explained some of the alternative options that may be available. The partnership agreed that the Chair can pursue discussions with potential new LTOs and that the matter can be discussed at the away day.

4. The Big Local pantomime, Cindorella, was a huge success with all performances sold out. Pat congratulated and thanked everyone involved in making it a success, particularly RLP members Gary and Mags. The hard work and commitment of the director, Leon Hillier, was identified as a key factor in the panto’s success and it was proposed that the partnership should gift Leon £1000 in recognition of his contribution. The partnership voted unanimously in favour.

of 2 Big Local RLP meeting 6 February 2016 www.biglocalnortheasthastings.org.uk 5. Consultation feedback – Nick Wates Associates  Nick gave a presentation on progress from the consultation. Presentation hand outs were available for members.  Next step questions were asked and RLP members were asked to give feedback to Jim by 10am on the 7/2/17  Steve Manwaring said themes from the Getting Started phase had been embedded, but ideas on how to promote Big Local and to simplify how residents can be aware of what is Big Local are needed. Overall valuable responses came out of the consultation.  Pranesh said there are plans for the Big Local area. He will ensure this information is available for the away day.

6. Annual review – Jim Boot  An annual review presentation was given by Jim. Questions were asked on outcomes and achievements from the previous year.  An interactive session was held and discussions on what the RLP would change, what was learnt and achievements from projects BL had funded. A chart that members rated on progress and achievements will be shared at the away day.  The results from the interactive session will form a basis of Jim’s annual review report to the Local Trust.  The Partnership thanked Jim

Meeting closed at 8.15pm

The next RLP meeting will be on Wednesday 1st March 2017 at 6pm at the Orbit Office.

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