To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting.

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Part I minutes of the meeting held on 14 February 2018 be approved.                

Actions from previous minutes

Terms of Reference for the Windsor Town Forum

Following a request from Helen Price, to increase the number of meetings of the forum which took place across the municipal year due to the volume of agenda items being discussed at the Forum. The Feedback the Chairman received from the Lead Member in charge of overseeing the constitutional changes to meetings was that the number of meetings would remain the same. However, the Chairman of the Windsor Town Forum had the discretion to call extra meetings should the need arise.

Windsor Riverside Update

A Workshop took place a few months ago but, it was agreed that more work was needed before anything was brought forward and update provided. Sessions would still go ahead in the libraries to inform residents of the progress, but a date had not yet been agreed as to when those sessions would begin. The sessions would not take place until Members were happy with proposals. The library information sessions would be published in the Around the Royal Borough publication.

Street lights

With regards to a request to turn off street lights at certain times of the night, Councillor Bicknell confirmed the lights were remotely controlled individually so could be programmed to specific requests.

It had been reported that there were street lights in St Leonards Road that were not working. The town Manager stated he was still waiting for an update from the Highways Team to confirm if the lights were not working, and if they were not working, when they would be repaired.

Social Media use by RBWM

The Communications Team had been split into two elements; the traditional style Communications Team and the Digital Media Team. Therefore, the Borough’s social media reach should improve.

The Royal Wedding update

An update was requested regarding the stonework on the front of the Guildhall, Windsor and if it was going to be refurbished or redecorated in time for the royal wedding. The Chairman confirmed a capital programme of works had been submitted and approved and that had been accelerated to be completed prior to the wedding. However, the façade of the Guildhall was not able to be carried out as there were no professionals that were qualified to carry out the works available prior to the weeding date. The façade was still listed to be completed.

Charles Street improvements

Susy Shearer had noted works had been completed to Charles Street but, that the floral element had been removed. The Chairman confirmed that the flower boxes were to be reinstated and that it was a joint project between Radian and RBWM.

York House development hoardings

The Forum noted the hoardings were now in place and the Chairman hoped residents approved of them.

Old Court update

The Old Court had now reopened and was much livelier than it had been previously. A cinema was also opening on 6 July 2018 which was great news for Windsor.

Footfall figures update

The Chairman stated this would be covered within the main item on the agenda from the Town Manager.

Antisocial Behaviour and Homelessness Strategy update

The Chairman confirmed the Lead Member was running a consultation which started the week commencing 2 July 2018 and had invited the Windsor Homeless Project and other stakeholders to attend. Work was ongoing on the strategy and the Chairman confirmed the paper had now been split into two parts. The Chairman said he would request a full update on the Homelessness Strategy from the Lead Members for the next meeting.