Agenda

45 minutes

This is an opportunity to see the facilities at the Recycling Hub and find out more about the items collected for recycling and what happens to them.  Also, to see the MOT Centre and Reuse Shop.

The tour takes 45 minutes and you will be standing for much of the time.  Do wear sturdy footwear if you wish to take part.  You will be given a hi-viz jacket to wear.

Do also let us know if you want to participate so that we have an idea of numbers – email connecting_communities@bathnes.gov.uk

It is likely that we will split into two groups for the tour and then return to the Training Room

Opportunity to have some refreshments following the tour (5 mins)

5 minutes

Welcome from the Chair of the Council, Cllr Karen Walker.

5 minutes

Many of you will remember Peter Duppa-Miller who passed away in 2015.  Peter was a dedicated advocate for Parishes and rural communities in Bath and North East Somerset and we have dedicated one of our annual Community Awards in his honour.

The Award acknowledges the commitment and service provided by Town or Parish Councils in our area.  The Chair will present the Award at this evening’s meeting.

5 minutes

Richard Maccabee, Chair of BANES ALCA will give an update.

5 minutes

Parish Liaison takes place 3 times a year, usually in person in Keynsham.  This was previously agreed with Parishes as a central point in the district.

We have recently received a proposal to move the meeting to different locations through the year.  Suggestions of using venues in Bath; Bishop Sutton; Temple Cloud; Timsbury and Tunley as well as Keynsham have been made.

We would like the Parishes to agree whether to continue holding in-person Parish Liaison meetings in Keynsham, or whether to rotate the meeting to different communities.  We will send a survey out after the meeting.

5 minutes

There will be an update on the Parish Charter.  The draft revised Charter will be circulated for comment prior to it being ratified by BANES ALCA and at B&NES Full Council in May.

40 minutes

This is your opportunity to meet with Council Officers.  We will have staff involved with cleansing, waste and recycling as well as from the Green Transformation Team on Climate and Nature Emergency.

This evening, there will be two tables with a swap after 20 minutes.

5 minutes

The Chair of the Council will close the meeting.

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