Ambika Chouhan introduced the above titled item. It was highlighted that the Forlease Road improvements were currently on hold as there had been some requirements set out by the Environment Agency which had hindered progress. It was noted that site works had recently been granted by the Environment Agency and that the works would continue for a period of 30 weeks.

Members were told that there had been great success with volunteer work this year. Berkshire College of Agriculture had carried out 12 days of volunteer work and Conservation volunteers had carried out 3 volunteer days which amounted to £2084.64 worth of cost savings. St Mary’s School in Ascot had also carried out 3 full volunteer days. It was noted that there had been 31 days of volunteer work committed over the last year. The panel were very thankful for the work that had been carried out and commended the work of the volunteers. Councillor Hunt stated that at the recent ROWHLP, photographs of before and after works had been shown and that a letter of thanks had been drafted as a vote of thanks to the volunteers for their contributions. Members were also told that with regards to the M4 Smart Motorway that there were works outstanding with the detailed design. It was highlighted that this information would return to the Forum at a future date to update progress.