Minutes of the 65th Meeting on 15th December 2009
LITTLEBOROUGH CANALSIDE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
MINUTES OF THE 65TH MEETING ON 15th December 2009
Present: Peter Evans (in the Chair), John F Kay, Keith Hallam, Brian E Holden, Barry Horner, John Kershaw, Ken Rosbotham,
Apologies for absence: Roger and Cynthia Davis
1. Minutes of the last meeting (number 64) approved.
2. Matters Arising
2.1. No progress to date re the Banner at RifRaf
2.2. The work on the tow path is giving concern as photographs provided by Cynthia Davis of the path near the Clegg Hall bridge show that there is no proper drainage and puddles are already forming.
3. Akzo Site – No further information.
4. Durn Marina
4.1. JFK read his notes on the meeting with Paul Rowen MP, Peter Evans and JFK + reps from BW, UU and RMBC on 20th November 2009. The outcomes were further discussions between BW and UU so that the BW lock keeper would have control of the Canal Inlet Sluice at Summit and a meeting will be held between Paul Rowen MP, JFK and Francis Done of TWT re ownership of reservoirs not required by UU
4.2. JFK reported on the interested developer who had now met with Peter Rowlinson of RMBC but who wished to limit the marina to 12 berths. JFK is pressing for a direct meeting with the developer
4.3. A copy of the Lib Dem “Focus” was inspected as it carries an article and photograph about the LCDG Canal campaign
5. Ealees
5.1. HGV Parking – Peter Evans will continue to press the council for action
5.2. No further information about any development.
6. Any Other Business
6.1. IWA have issued a News Flash about government plans to sell off the assets of BW
6.2. Peter Evans will try to establish who are the members of the new canal committee set up by the four local authorities
6.3. Fred Talbot’s television program tonight featured Littleborough
6.4. Rochdale Canal is currently classified as a “Remainder Waterway” and enquiries should be made about upgrading it to a “Cruise Way” which will attract more investment
.The dates of the next meetings - Tuesday 19th January 2010 and Tuesday 16th February 2010.