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Agenda - Council Meeting 15th July

You are hereby summoned to the Meeting of Council to be held on Tuesday the 15th July 2008, at the Oldbrook Centre, Oldbrook Boulevard, Oldbrook, commencing at 7.30pm

                                                         This meeting is open to the Public 

                                          AGENDA 

1(a)	To receive:
	Members Present Apologies for Absence Declarations of Interest
	To introduce Lorna Caldicott the new Principal of the Academy
	Fishermead Regeneration
	To receive a presentation from Abid Hussain of Milton Keynes Council on the Council’s regeneration and cohesion strategies.
	Thames Valley Police
	Quarterly update by a representative from Thames Valley Police
1(b)	a)        Minutes of the meeting of Council held on the 17th June 2008 b)        Minutes of the extraordinary meeting of Council held on the 16th June c)        Minutes of the extraordinary meeting of Council held on the 1st July)        d)        Chair’s Report
2.	a] List of Correspondence attached b] Forthcoming Meetings and Seminars c] Ward Members’ Reports
3.	Public Involvement – Deputations and Petitions
	No Deputations have been submitted for consideration at this Meeting. Any Petitions received will be reported at the Meeting Questions from Members of the Public To receive questions and provide answers to questions from members of the public.
4.	Members’ Items
	Questions from Members Members’ Resolutions
5.	To Receive Reports from Committees
5(a)	Minutes of the Planning Committee Chair: Cllr Martin Petchey Items for ratification
5ai	Draft Minute No. 23/1 – Public Consultation on Transport and Sustainable Transport June 2008
	Planning Committee resolved that:- The Chair would draft a response to be presented to Council on 15th July for ratification after which it would be submitted to MKC by the deadline of 31st July.
5aii	Draft Minute No. 26/08 - Post Office Closures
	The Committeenoted that public consultation starts on 8th July.  It was resolved:- To ask Council to set up a small Working Group of one Member from each estate to gather the evidence and prepare the case for the retention of the Fishermead Post Office That case to be approved by the August meeting of Council before being submitted to the Post Office That the Parish Manager/Clerk explore with Milton Keynes Council what leeway CPPC might have in supporting the running of a sub post office.
5(b)	Minutes of Finance & Administration Committee Chair: Cllr James Turner Items for ratification:
5bi	Draft Minute No. 40/08 - Guidance for attendance at meetings
	It was resolved to recommend to Council a re-issue of guidance to the public on attendance at CPPC meetings.
5bii	Draft Minute No. 44/08 - Grants
	44ii - It was resolved to recommend to Council that a grant of £1090 be given to Penwith School towards the purchase of two traversing walls for the use of the children
5(c)	Minutes of Projects Committee Chair : Cllr T Fraser Items for ratification
	Minutes to be tabled
5(d)	Minutes of Community Action Committee Chair : Cllr Michelle Dudhill Items for ratification
	There are no items for ratification
5(e)	Minutes of Personnel Committee Chair:  Cllr Katherine Kent Items for ratification
5ei	Draft Minute No. 19/08 – Risk Assessment
	Personnel Committee resolved that the programme of risk assessment of responsibilities within its portfolio to be concluded by the Annual Meeting of Council in 2009 would be drawn up by Cllr I Fraser, Cllr L Harris and the Parish Manager/Clerk
5eii	Draft Minute No. 20/08 – Christmas Opening Hours
	Personnel Committee resolved to recommend to Council that the offices be open as normal on Monday 22nd to Wednesday 24th December, but then  closed until Monday 5th January.  Staff would be asked to use 2 days annual leave or TOIL (time off in lieu of overtime worked) for that period with Council granting 2 days paid leave.
5eiii	Draft Minute No. 21/08 – Lone Working Review
	Personnel Committee resolved to recommend to Council that the service should be restricted to the three Outreach workers only.
5(f)	Minutes of Environment and Allotments Committee Chair:  Cllr Mikki Thomas Items for ratification
5fi	Draft Minute No. 29/08 - Financial Risk Assessment
	Following discussion it was resolved that the above be returned to Council for further discussion regarding standardisation across all committees
5fii	Draft Minute No. 30/08 – Appointment of Councillor to Committee
	Committee to recommend to Council that Cllr Fraser T be appointed on to the Environment & Allotments Committee
6.	Parish Partnership Funds – Report No C/11/08
	Council is invited to give some thought to, and ask Committees also to think about, possible submissions to Milton Keynes Council for Partnership Funding.
7.	Staff Appraisals– Report No. C/12/08
	Council is invited to refer the Membership of this Panel back to the Personnel Committee to determine.
8.	Annual Return – 2007/8 – Report No C/13/08
	To receive the draft Annual return and authorise the Chair of Council to sign it on the Council’s behalf.
9.	Parish Functions – Report No C/14/08
	Council is invited to note the work done by the group of three Members to bring clarity of purpose to the Council in order that functions can be identified and the business plan be developed.
10.	Oldbrook Centre conversion work – Update – Report No C/15/08
	To obtain authority to proceed with the conversion work at the Oldbrook Centre in line the revised costing detailed in the report, including authority to determine the successful tender in a timely manner so that the work can be completed during the school summer holidays.
11.	To note Committee Meeting Dates
	Personnel – Tuesday 22nd  July 2008, 7.30pm Environment – Wednesday 23rd July 2008, 7pm Community Action – Monday 28th July 2008, 7.00pm Planning – Monday 4th August 2008, 7pm Finance & Administration – Tuesday 5th August 2008, 7pm Projects – Monday 11th August 2008, 7pm
12.	To receive: Cheques to be signed at the close of the Meeting
13.	Date of Next Meeting – Tuesday 19th August 2008, 7.30pm

• BY ORDER OF THE COUNCIL      
  W T Dawson
• Parish Manager/Clerk
• 8th July 2008

Everyday Activity - HEALTH WALKS

Enjoy the parks and open spaces of Milton Keynes with these health walks
led by qualified walk leaders.  You are guaranteed to make new friends, improve your health and have fun!

If you have any questions about any of these walks, please contact Kirsty Heath (Everyday Activity Co-ordinator) on 01908 254456 or email kirsty.heath@milton-keynes.gov.uk

• 
  Coding System:
• 
  All ages, abilities and fitness levels are welcome but you may find a specific walk better suited to your needs by using the following codes: 
• (B) Beginner: suitable for complete newcomers and for those unable to walk for longer than 45 minutes;
• (I) Intermediate:  suitable for those after a bit more of a challenge, or for those who already walk regularly; some routes used may last an hour or more.

Milton Keynes Council Lunchtime Health Walk
Mondays, 12 noon start
Meet outside the Civic Offices, on Silbury Blvd.
Walk Leader:   Diane Tebbutt  01908 253593

New Bradwell and Bradville Health Walk
Tuesdays, 4.30pm start
Meet outside The New Inn (by the Canal)
Walk Leader:  Kirsty Heath  07932 453759

Stantonbury Health Walk
Fridays, 7am start
Meet at Stantonbury School Reception
Walk Leader:  Rick Townsend  01908 560909

Willen Health Walk
Thursdays, 10am start
Meet at Peace Pagoda Car Park
Walk Leader:  Lorna Smulders  01908 609663

Friday Health Walk
Fridays, 10.15am start
Meeting place is roaming.  Please contact the walk leaders to find out where the next walk is taking place.
Walk Leader:  Jan  07801 312495   and Kay 07790 492073

Wagtail Health Walks
Sundays, 11am start
Meeting place is roaming.  Please contact the walk leaders to find out where the next walk is taking place.
Walk Leaders:  Cathy Jones   07711 201519   and Nigel Wright  07951 540110

Shenley Health Walk
Tuesdays, 10am start
Meet at Shenley Toby, Shenley Church End
Walk Leader:  Sue Hadfield  07703 647733
Short Walk:  Approx. 30 mins at a slower pace.  Suitable for beginners and anyone recovering from injury or any health condition.
Medium Walk:  Approx. 45 mins at a medium pace, for those who already like to walk.
Long Walk:  Approx. 50 mins to 1 hour, for those who walk regularly and can keep up a
good steady pace.

Wolverton Health Walk
Fridays, 4.30pm start
Meet at St. Georges Church, Wolverton
Walk Leaders:  Anne and Robert  01908 317211

Stony Stratford Health Walk
Fridays, 10am start
Meet at Mill Lane, opposite Prospect Road
Walk Leader:  Kate Wakefield  01908 557880

 

Milton Keynes' First Diversity Ball

MILTON KEYNES’ FIRST DIVERSITY BALL

 

“What a great night”, “What superb costumes”, “What wonderful colour”, “How great to see so many cultures all enjoying themselves together”.  These are just a few of the comments from the first ever Diversity Ball in Milton Keynes which was held at the MK Dons Stadium on Friday 14th March.

 

Hosted by the MK Racial Equalities Council and Campbell Park Parish Council the Ball was staged to recognise the diversity of Milton Keynes.  It started as the brainchild of Navrita Atwal of the MKREC and Tom and Isabella Fraser of Campbell Park.  They thought “let’s have a small affair of around 200 people to celebrate the fact that in the new city of Milton Keynes there are so many different faiths and cultures living and working together”.

 

But the idea of a small affair exploded.  There was so much enthusiasm for the idea of a Diversity event that almost 600 people packed into the stadium ballroom.  They were treated to a spectacle of fantastic costumes, from China, Japan, and Catalan, Scotland and to dancing from Ireland, Malaysia, India, and to food which reflected various cultural tastes.

 

Because it was a first, no-one knew quite what to expect but it was a huge success.  As Navrita said “everyone came wanting to have a great time and no-one was disappointed.  The only disappointment was that it had to end because there was a match on Saturday!”.

 

Already the organisers are talking about next year or, as Bill Dawson, the Parish Manager said “they will be when they have recovered from the huge task of organising this one.  The Diversity Ball will become one of the highlights of the Milton Keynes social calendar.  Our main worry will be to find a venue big enough”.

 

Guests included the High Commissioner of Kenya, the High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire, the Mayor of Milton Keynes and so many people from all walks in MK.  

Campbell Park Parish's Obelisk

As its own contribution to the Milton Keynes 40th birthday celebrations last year, Campbell Park Parish Council has installed a 10 foot high granite obelisk in Springfield at the southern edge of the extension of the Park itself.  This obelisk is designed to form a focus for views in and out of the Park in the manner of the 18th century architect Capability Brown. Martin Petchey, Parish Council Chairman said “the growth of Milton Keynes and of the Parish are so inter-related that the Parish Council wanted to acknowledge the birthday.  We could have gone for something temporary but felt that a permanent structure would contribute to the physical environment and be there for many generations." In the next stage of the project, scenes from Parish history will be added.