Meeting of Corringham and Fobbing Community Forum


Held on Monday, 8th March 2010 at 7.30 p.m. in Old Corringham Fire Station

Present:

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Gordon Gambier - Chair

Bill Dawson - Treasurer

Judith Acreman – Vice Chair
Apologies: / Jenny Jolly
Jenny Meads
Georgina Clark

In attendance:

Steve Dickenson – Resident

Phil Smith - Councillor

PCSO 8746 Christine Hope - Essex Police Corringham

Roy and Trudie Eaton - Residents
Derek Parker – SPEAC

Pete and Dot Coote – Toffs & Residents

Jean Baker - Resident
Janet Dipper – Resident

Adrienne Morris – Resident

Jill Greaves – Resident

Clare Shinnick – Gable Hall School

MK - Fobbing Friends

/ Action /
Gordon Gambier welcomed all to the meeting.
Apologies for Absence
The above apologies were given.
Minutes
GG asked if everyone had read the February minutes and were they a true record. The meeting agreed that they were. / Approved
Matters Arising
None.
Police and Nap report
Christine proceeded to give the crime figures for this last period
Offences / Corringham West / Corringham East/Fobbing
Assault/violent
Arson / 3
2 / 5
Burglary Dwelling / 1 / 2
Burglary Other / 4 garages
Criminal Damage / 13 – 7 windows / 4 – 3 cars & 1 gate
Drug Cultivation / 1
Drugs Possession / 1
Robbery / 0
Fraud / 1
Theft / 5 / 4
Theft of Motor vehicles / 1 / 1
Theft from motor vehicles / 4
Theft of Pedal Cycle
Perverting Course of Justice
Vehicle interference
Sexual Assault
Dangerous Dogs / 1
1 / 1
Totals 38 17
Christine gave us a briefing on the above report.
There were several questions arising, which Christine answered.
GG thanked Christine.
Questions & Public Forum
Derek Parker updated the forum on consultations.
Winter Fayre Report
Christine gave a brief update.
Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer gave a brief report on our finances. It was confirmed that we have allocated all our funds for this year.
Councillor’s Report
Phil Smith gave a verbal update;
Credit Union
Parking in Corringham town centre.
Oxwich Close – new housing
Sea Wall
Thurrocks repair contract.
Thurrocks Budget
3 motions – Ngage funding, Voluntary sector & Tilbury ferry
GG thanked Phil.
AOB
Gordon once again confirmed that he would not be able to stand as Chairman at the AGM in April.
GG also asked for anyone interested in any posts to contact him.
Date of Next Meeting
Monday, 12th April at Corringham Library