Members will be asked to make any declarations of interest in respect of items on this agenda.

The following declaration of interest was made in accordance with the Code of Conduct –

The Forum will be asked to confirm the minutes of the 13 June 2016.

Members reviewed the minutes of the meeting held on 13 June 2016.  It was highlighted that the minutes should reflect that Patricia Hitchens was present for the meeting.

Agreed that subject to the minutes being amended as above, the minutes of the meeting held on 9 June 2016 are confirmed as a correct record.

To receive reports on business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be brought forward for urgent consideration.

There were no items of Chair’s urgent business.

To agree any working groups for items on this agenda.

Officers advised the Forum that the Council had submitted a bid for £1.5 million to the Department for Transport.  If successful the bid would allow the Council to promote sustainable travel as a means to access jobs, skills, education and training.  The focus would be on workplaces, schools, and new developments in key growth areas of the city.  The outcome of the bid would be known in December 2016.

The Forum resolved to establish a working group to produce a series of walks through Bircham Valley which could ultimately form part of a short walking guide, which could be promoted through the Walking for Health network, and to local businesses.

Agreed that Mrs Hitchens co-ordinates this project.

To discuss the recent visit to the Neptune Park Waterfront Path.

Dave Pawley provided members with an update on the Neptune Park Waterfront Path.

Members were advised that there was a new development planned to the east of the park (to create a new wharf).  Five members had viewed the site and investigated the feasibility of the waterfront path, which could be a useful improvement to the South West Coast Path.

Agreed that Officers would investigate the planning conditions relating to the path.

To receive the Forum’s Work Programme for 2016 - 2017.

Members considered the work programme.

Officers recommended the following items for inclusion on the work programme –

·         Plymouth Plan

·         Bircham Valley

·         Millbay Docks development update

·         Modification Order update

No decision was taken in relation to which items should be included on the work programme.

To consider any correspondence received and note any correspondence sent by the Forum.

Members noted that no correspondence had been received.

The next meeting will be held at 10.30 am on Monday 12 December 2016 at the Council House, Armada Way, Plymouth

Agreed that the next meeting of the Forum is held at 10.30 am on Monday 12 December 2016.

To discuss any issues brought forward by members of the Forum.

The Vice Chair provided members with an update from the latest ‘Huddle Hot Topics’.