Monmouthshire County Council Waste Policy Richard outlined the
changes proposed to the "black box" scheme. Contract had to be
submitted for new tenders 2008/9 only two were received DSO & MCR.
DSO scheme was proposed was "co-mingled" (ie unsegregated at source)
and MCC had bought a new vehicle to carry out a test in the Gilwern
Govilon area. Collection would change to alternate weeks.
It was agreed that members write to local councillors complaining
about the changes and mentioning the advantages of collecting source
segregated waste and manually sorting. The group would also write
complaining together with Monmouth and Chepstow groups.
Big Ask. Paul reminded everyone of the National Climate
Change Day of Action on 5 April. Local activities on Castle Meadows
meet from 10.00 to 10.30. Help was needed on the stall in the town
centre to be manned 11.00 to 13.00. Monmouth and Chepstow would also
be involved.
Item on possibly splitting Abergavenny and Crickhowell groups
into two was postponed until all members could be contacted. Item
for next meeting.
Stall at Cantref School Family Day Saturday 17 May.
Volunteers were needed to form a working group Sue Jackie & Godfrey,
Laurie & Shirley volunteered.
WAG renewable energy route for Wales. A table was circulated
showing energy sources by 2025. Jon Prince to draft a response and
e-mail website links to group members. It was proposed that the
three Monmouthshire groups should make a joint response.
Big Green Challenge Steve was not present it was reported
that his application had gone in and we were waiting to see if it
would be selected for the short list.
Blitz Café it was agreed that Marion Pearce be contacted to
give a presentation to the group. Doubt was expressed as to the
success of the Abbeydore project.
Bio Char it was thought that members Barry and Chris had the
necessary chemistry knowledge to investigate and report back to
group. Rod cautioned against the "quick-fix" mindset as the answer
to climate change.
Subs are now due.
Cheques for £7.50 (£2.50 unwaged) and payable to 'Abergavenny and
Crickhowell FoE' to be sent asap to: Keith White, Brynhonddu, Pandy,
Abergavenny. NP7 7PD.
Barry explained to members the enormous amount of
time and effort it took him every year to get all members to pay
their subs and that it drives him crazy! He asked ALL members to
co-operate by paying their subs right away, or on receipt of these
Minutes.
(Note: emphasis added by the Co-ordinator after the meeting. It
really does drive me nuts receiving membership lists from Keith in
September showing that only half the membership has paid their subs.
This happens every year - could it please please not happen in
future?)
Presentation to Gavenny Ladies Guild Barry G had been asked
to give a talk about FoE to Gavenny Ladies Guild in July and had
foolishly agreed.
Report on greener Homes Show at Builth Wells. Sue gave a
brief resume of key points.
AOB
- FOE Cymru conference on 9, 10 May. Always well worth going to.
- MCC Local Development Plan 2011 to 2021meetings. Jon will attend
and report.
- Chris reported he was a director of community
energy saving project at Crickhowell Information centre. Group
should take this on as a project and look out for volunteers to
identify projects and apply for grants.
- Sue reported that the transition town meeting was not very well
attended.
- Sue reported that she and her team had spoken to many shopkeepers
about stopping using plastic bags and that she could do with more
help visiting the shops.
- Talk at Coleford Forest Hill Golf Club on peak oil and related
issues. Details to be circulated.
- There is a Public Meeting at St Michaels Centre Abergavenny on
Sustainable Energy and community involvement. Friday 28th March at
6.30pm. Meeting will include the inspiring film about how Cuba
managed when the USA cut off their oil supply. All members urged to
attend.
Meeting Closed at 21.50
Next meeting:
Monday 21st April in Crickhowell. Please
phone 01873 852245 for directions. 8.00pm.
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