Election of Chairperson  Dr N Northcott was unanimously re-elected.

Election of Vice Chairperson M Norton agreed to stand and was unanimously re-elected.

Apologies for absence  - Mrs H Hutton.

Approve and sign Minutes  prop M Robson,   sec. M Hills.

Matters arising  There were none.

Matters for consideration

Playgrounds - M Robson had contacted the youth club and they are going to be raising money during the summer to contribute towards new play equipment. A review would be undertaken after August when it was established how much would be available. There was a problem with the Broadhurst Gardens play area where older children were congregating and vandalizing the play equipment and mats and also intimidating younger children. N Northcott advised that concerned residents should contact the police on every occasion when there was trouble.

Planning  P05/W0427 Loft conversion 6 Keene Close - no objection from parish council.

Income and expenditure   Prop. M Robson,   sec. M Hills.

Income Precept 1st installment	7,500.00	Expenditure Neighbourhood watch signs Neighbourhood watch signs Neighbourhood watch signs OALC	10.00 21.80 16.36 201.79
Total	7,500.00	Total	249.95

Date of next meeting - confirm for Monday June 6 2005 at 7 pm in the Village Hall.

Meeting closed at 7.30 pm