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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF CAMELFORD ASSOCIATION OF RESIDENTS held on 13 September 2007

 

  1. All those present were welcomed by John Hough, Chairman, and introduced themselves to new members. 
  2. Apologies received from Roger Hart and Huw Huntley. 
  3. Acceptance of the minutes of 14 June proposed by Mark Stockwood, seconded by E McCormick, none against. 
  4. Chairman’s Report - John Hough reported that he had received three notes of thanks for the Bubbles and Berries event in July.  The event made £520.60.  Many thanks to all concerned. 
  5. Treasurer’s Report - Mark Stockwood said that the £520.60 had been (is to be) paid to Forum, which will be done after the Greek Night on 22 September.  With regard to the CAR account, there will be £96.78 in the bank, enough to keep CAR ticking over. 
  6. Secretary’s Report – nothing to report. 
  7. Unitary Authority – this is apparently being challenged in the High Court.  Janey Comber, our County Councillor, is hoping that Camelford could become a pilot council.  Mel Baber felt more information was needed and Mark Stockwood said that if this does go through there will be more work put onto the parish council and if they achieve Quality Status they will get funding.  John Hough said that as well as finding out what is happening CAR must always consider the views of the residents. 
  8. Dental Services in North Cornwall – report from Adrian Tyas read to the meeting :

‘I have spoken to the Managers of Oasis Dental Care and currently because of recruitment of new dentists there is no capacity for new patients to be seen in Camelford under the NHS.  Patients are being given the option for the time being of having NHS treatment in Bude and some will eventually be able to move to Camelford for their treatment but with a different dentist.

In Bude there were 3 dentists one of whom left a few months ago and a third dentist to replace her is starting on Monday 10th September.  Oasis are also still trying to recruit a fourth dentist to work in Bude.

The practice are taking on new patients and making appointments for them in Bude.  They are aware of the demand for more NHS treatments to be provided in Camelford but this will not be possible during the next 2 months.  The position will be able to be reassessed in 2 months time.

The contract with the PCT requires 6,000 Units of Dental activity per year in Camelford. This should mean that around 2,000 patients should be able to receive NHS treatment each year in Camelford. The Oasis Dental Care Manager for the South West is now aware of your concerns and will take appropriate action as soon as she can.’ (A copy of the email is shown in Issue 11 of the CAR Newsletter – also available on the CAR website).

  1. Use of Primary School Site – letter received from Camelford Town Council asking for help to ascertain how the people of Camelford wanted the Primary School Site used, in spite of the comment made to Forum by Mr M Williams who stated that nobody would have a say. [This sentence originally and incorrectly stated that Mr Williams had written to the Forum - we are happy to correct that error]  Ada McCormick said she would not like this site to go for a supermarket and that residents needed to have a view.  Bob Ireland said that it had been said that the building could be used as a community centre, but the building needs a lot of work.  John Hough said that we have to get the views of the people of Camelford.  To that end a flyer will go in the CAR newsletter for completion and return to the Town Clerk.  This would also go on the CAR website, camres.org.uk.  Bob Ireland said that the site is owned by Cornwall County Council, but planning department is at North Cornwall District Council. 
  2. Footway and Street Lights, Delavue Terrace to Valley Truckle – feasibility study to be financed from Janey Comber’s budget.  A footway would be essential if an HGV diversion were to be put in place. 
  3. Car Newsletter number 11 – to go out straight away with 45 copies for Trevia.  Mel Baber to explore the cost of a duplex printer and possibly approach Trago for purchase and/or funding. 
  4. New  entrances/exits on  Roughtor Road – outline planning permission is being sought for the land inside the new openings in Roughtor Road. 
  5. Clean Cornwall week – unfortunately the literature was received too late for CAR to organise anything. 
  6. Greek Night in aid of Fireworks – tickets going well. 
  7. Any other business –
    1. Medical Centre – it is thought that planning permission has not yet been received from NCDC.    Write to PCT. 
    2. Through School entrance – sec asked to register concern about safety aspects of increased traffic in Dark Lane and Mill Lane.  Dave Pengelly to give CCC address to Clare. 
    3. Adrian Tyas, PCT, Dental Services – should he be invited to the next meeting?  CAR will monitor how this develops and possibly invite him to our meeting.  His report, with names edited out, to be sent to Camelford Town Council and Camelford Forum. 
    4. Brian Lush said there was consternation because Sir James Smith’s Community School is refusing to issue the GCSE results on the grounds of “parent confidentiality”.  Can they stop (prevent) this information going out – surely the league tables have to be published.  Write to SJS School. 
  8. Date of next meeting 28 January 2008. 

 

 

 

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