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13. To receive a report from the Borough Councillors: Cllrs Fitzpatrick
and Retout
Cllr Rider said that an aquatic company had been employed to install a fountain. Electrics would need to be installed to work the pump. Ward
funding was being used to fund yellow lines in Severn Way and Waveney Avenue, at the back of the shops in Avon Drive and on the corners of
Dart Road.

With regards the travellers on Waveney Green, it is hoped that as this is the same family who had the earlier encampment, the same injunction
which lasts for a year can be used. Cllr Fitzpatrick agreed to invite Andrew Kyle from the Borough Council to the next Community Safety Forum
to update residents on the legal issues surrounding encampments.

Cllr Retout would send the Clerk information regarding a potential relevant section of the Road Traffic Act. Cllr Corps would ask Cllr Moon to
forward any updates to the Clerk.

14. To note the joint litter pick and community bulb planting on the 22nd October at Rooksmead Pond:

The Clerk reported that she had spoken to Bedford Borough Council regarding the use of their litter picking equipment and had been informed
that it was not available that week nor the proceeding or following week.

As a result, it was resolved to just do bulb planting. The Clerk would order a range of bulbs and arrange advertising of the event on the website Clerk
and noticeboards etc.

15. To note proposed parliamentary boundary changes and agree any action: Cllr Fitzpatrick
It was resolved to take no formal action but Cllr Fitzpatrick would refer to this in the next newsletter.

16. To receive any update re: the Brickhill/Clapham community governance review and agree action:

It was noted that the next stage of the process was that by the 14th October the analysis of replies would be complete and draft
recommendations would be developed.

17. To review the list of outstanding matters and agree any further action:

i) Response by Mark Fitzpatrick to the complaint from the Brickhill Community Centre:

This related to the failure to include an advert in the parish newsletter. The letter had been sent.

ii) Meeting between Brickhill Community Centre and the Parish Council representatives:
An initial meeting of Cllrs Fitzpatrick, Ward, Bailes and Blakeman and the Clerk was to take place on the 12th October to identify how
best to move matters forward.

ii) Possible Asset Transfer – Playarea Francis Groves Close:

To be put on the November agenda, that the parish council consider taking over from Bedford Borough Council via an asset transfer, the
play area located in Francis Groves Close.

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