To promote and protect the interests of the residents of Park Langley

Annual General Meeting held 8.00 pm on Tuesday 14^th May 2023
St Peters Hall, Malmains Way

The proceedings of the AGM follows the Agenda printed on the last page of the Spring 2023 newsletter.
Committee Members Present: Alistair Milliken (AM), Fiona Cape (FC), Elizabeth Barnes (EB), Werner Schluep (WS), Graham Harper (GH,)
Cllr Aisha Cuthbert.
Apologies from: Graham Pyefinch (GP), Roger Parry (RP),
Some 20 Park Langley Residents attended. FC kept a register at the door for names and contact numbers should any covid be reported so that those attending could be contacted.
1 Chairs report. WS welcomed all those attending and commented on the following:
- Applications by Langley Annexe Ltd had been a challenge throughout the year.
- The Association were committed to improving our tree pits focussing on bee corridors.
- Dog walkers depositing their waste was an ongoing problem.
- Litter picking was very successful.
- Potholes would be eventually repaired.
The chair thanked the committee for their work and those residents who attended.
2. Copies of 2022 AGM minutes were available and approved.
3 Treasurers report. AM presented audited accounts which were proposed, seconded and accepted. Copies of accounts were available. Two questions were raised from the floor:
- Treasurer confirmed the best interest rate was sought for our investment.
- The donation was for improvements to the Queensmead playground.
The treasurer proposed the subscription fee of £5 be maintained which was accepted.
The treasurer proposed the auditor be re-appointed which was accepted.
4 Membership Secretary’s Report. Given by GH. Over 600 membership payments were received by standing order after April 1.Thanks to all those who pay by SO. Letters have been sent to those who have paid in the past by cheque or cash.
5 Election of officers and committee members. AM conducted the proceedings:
it was proposed Article 6.2 of the Rules would be suspended for a year. Proposed and seconded. Agreed.
Names of officers read out. Agreed.
Names of members read out. Agreed.
AM welcomed two new committee members: Mr Darren Bone and Ms Silla Ashford.
6 Planning. FC gave a report on the year’s planning applications. All were considered by the committee and commented on using guidelines prescribed for a conservation area as well as the ASRC. Priority given to maintaining space and not overlooking neighbours.
7. Safer Neighbourhood Police. Crime continues to be low in Park Langley. Vehicle crime remains a problem. Residents are reminded to go online or phone 101 to report any concerns..
8. Traffic and road safety.
9 Environment. EB gave a report. All issues of litter and graffiti are reported on Fix my Street.
10. Possible talk: Councillor Aisha Cuthbert gave a short talk:
- Explained her role as portfolio holder for environment and sustainability.
- Ongoing initiatives to create more insect and bio diverse areas in Bromley.
- Veolia continue to perform to an acceptable standard.
11 AOB There were questions from the floor:
- Could our area please have more waste bins? AC replied bins attracted large volumes of domestic waste and they were being removed to counteract this habit.
- Could residents please make our area more hedgehog friendly? Please remove boards below fences to provide pathways.
- DHL use Woodmere Way as a distribution point. Dangerous parking.

The meeting ended at 9.45 and residents were able to enjoy a drink talking to other Park Langley residents.

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Sunday 6th April 2008

Winter in Park Langley