Minutes of meetings
Minutes of formal public meetings and the AGM are recorded here and are also published in the Friars Forum, delivered to all residents.
2019 November Public Meeting
The main discussions included parking, FCRA policy on funding and residents’ wish to create an environment plan for our area. Jan Peters gave a short talk on the Centenary of the Women’s Engineering Society.
2019 September Public Meeting
New committee members have been appointed, but we still have a need for further support to manage advertising and a social programme. Notes contain a summary of the presentation and discussion with local police officers.
2019 June Public Meeting
Christchurch Town Council Clerk attended the meeting to introduce himself and talk about the roles and responsibilities of the Council
2019 March Public Meeting
The 2019 AGM accounts were presented and accepted. An update on the forthcoming introduction of the new unitary authority was explained.
2018 December Public Meeting
The meeting focused on the local government reorganization, The future of FCRA under the new regime and our open spaces. Gary Foyle, Team leader for community and recreation was the speaker and talked about recent problems with the jet skiers.
2018 September Public Meeting
The approved minutes from the September 2018 public meeting
2018 June Public Meeting
Richard Jones gave a comprehensive summary on the Community Governance Review. He explained that it was mechanism for the Borough Council to review and put in place or make changes to Governance arrangements at a community level within the area.
2018 March AGM Minutes
At All Saints Church Hall, Mudeford APOLOGIES: Cllr Claire Bath; Trevor Watts; Paul Hilliard; Lesley Dedman. Mike Stannard and Sandra Price. PRESENT: Marianne Abley, Charles Clark, Jan Peters, Patricia Whiffen, Lyn Lever and guests PC Stan Mackrell and Caroline...
2017 December Public Meeting
At All Saints Church Hall, Mudeford PRESENT: Cllrs Paul Hilliard, Claire Bath, Trevor Watts, Lesley Dedman. Committee: Marianne Abley, Charles Clark, Patricia Whiffen and Lyn Lever. APOLOGIES: Sandra Price, Mike Stannard, Jan Peters. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The...
Councillor update January 2020
An update on the sandbank beach house, 2 Riversmeet, and beach replenishment.
read moreParking problems update Nov 2019
Summer congestion and winter parking charges continue to cause road blockages and on-going challenges
read moreCouncillors’ update September 2019
Councillor Paul Hilliard provides an update on Steamer Point Fires, the play park refurbishment programme, local planning at the MCA site and the BCP Council climate emergency resolution.
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MCA Site, Steamer Point planning update
Plans have been submitted to develop the old coastguard site at Steamer Point. A new Action Group has been formed to collate views and present objections to the Council.
read moreSupporting mental health of teens through rugby
Local mums learn to play touch rugby for Papyrus chairty Suicide is the biggest killer of young people, male and female in the UK. And is on the rise. Papyrus the charity dedicated to preventing suicide among young people wants our society to be able to speak openly...
read moreNoisy craft on the water
Noisy craft on the water Trouble on the water front in the form of behaviour and intrusive noise from Jet skis is a problem again. Greater policing in waters further along the coast, and the waves at Avon Beach, have brought more jet skiers to our waters. Over the...
read moreManaging inherited wealth
Research suggests that inherited wealth rarely endures. By the second generation, 70% of family fortunes have been depleted and by the third generation the figure is 90% .What can you do about it?
read moreChristchurch Men’s Shed
The ‘Men’s Shed’ is a fast-growing movement to establish community spaces for men to connect, converse and create, with activities centred on practical skills-based activities, typically undertaken in garden sheds.
read moreA New Year (2020) message from our Councillors
A short message and review of 2019 from our Councillors Lesley Dedman and Paul Hilliard
read more2019 November Public Meeting
The main discussions included parking, FCRA policy on funding and residents’ wish to create an environment plan for our area. Jan Peters gave a short talk on the Centenary of the Women’s Engineering Society.
read morePrehistory and Friars Cliff
Prehistory in Friars Cliff Contributor: Ken West Prehistory is the period of time before written records and ended when Britain was invaded by the Romans. We can safely assume that much of the prehistoric remains once present in Friars Cliff have been swept away by...
read moreMusings on Friars Cliff
Who lived here before us? Thoughts and musings from author Ken West.
read moreStaying active with Tai Chi
Contributor Justin King describes ways to stay active as you age with Tai Chi.
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Councillors’ Update November 2019
An update from Councillor Hilliard covering public consultations, beach cleans and the climate emergency
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