Minutes of the fifteenth meeting of the Shoreham Parish Plan Group, held at Darenth Lodge on Monday 3^rd November 2003

Present J Bovington, N Britten, Mrs O Came, P Hobson, Ms J Illey, Mrs R Inwood,J Keates, M Lintell, J Lyons [Secretary], Mrs, S Lyons [Chairman], Ms S Nash, Mrs N Payne, M Peek, Mrs. J Saynor, N Walker [Treasurer]

Apologies T Simmons

The agenda was circulated.

Minutes of the last meeting.

The minutes were read, agreed and signed.

Matters arising from the previous minutes.

None not otherwise covered by the agenda.

Treasurers report

Nick Walker tabled a copy of the current accounts showing a balance of £1,682.60

Chairman's update

As the last meeting had been postponed, and a considerable time had elapsed since the previous meeting on the 14^th September, Sylvia read an update of progress since that meeting, including a letter from the Shoreham Parish Council.

T Simmons letter

As Trevor was not able to attend he sent a letter setting out his thoughts, which was read by the Chairman.

Questionnaire.

Copies of draft five of the questionnaire incorporating all the amendments agreed at the last meeting were circulated and discussed. It was decided at the last meeting that we should seek professional input into the preparation of the questionnaire. Therefore in accordance with that decision, this draft also included amendments suggested by a senior lecturer at The University of Surrey, with expertise in the preparation of questionnaires. Kent Rural Community Council, and Shoreham Parish Council

Additional amendments were discussed, and those agreed, were to be included as appropriate in a further draft, version 6. A suggestion was also made that the cover should include some items from all sections of the Parish, or include a map of the parish. It was suggested that SDC might be able to help with the provision of a map and possible licensing agreements.

It was agreed that this version, after proof reading, could be prepared for printing, by a senior technician at the University of Surrey at cost of approximately £200:00, this cost would include liaison with the chosen printers.

Remuneration

It was agreed that the Chairman sends the sum of £40:00 to the senior lecturer for her contribution to the composition of the questionnaire.

Correspondence. The Chairman or Secretary has received no correspondence other than that already dealt with above.

PLACE, DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING

This will be at Darenth Lodge on Monday 1^st December 2003 at 8:00 pm.