Agenda item

• SE LAF Newsletter published.
• New BR Route
• Dog waste bags in Cippenham
• Beechwood Gardens- Modification Order Update

It was noted that the South East LAF Members Newsletter had been received by Members. 

Agreed – That the Slough Local Access Forum would explore ways in which it could have more input into the Newsletter.

Dog Waste Bags in Cippenham

JW referred to the problems caused in Cippenham whereby an individual was throwing bags containing dog waste into trees.  Bruce Hicks reported that this same problem was occurring in other locations.  Members were asked to consider ways in which this issue could be resolved. 

Agreed – That the Local Access Forum would endorse any action necessary to resolve the issue.

Beechwood Gardens – Modification Order Update

It was noted that the objection to this order lodged by the landowners had not yet been withdrawn, but that attempts were being made to persuade them to do so.  JW was working on this at present.

Slough International Freight Exchange

Laurie Tucker advised the Forum that the Goodman Property Group was developing proposals for a new freight exchange facility on land to the north of the A4 in Colnbrook.  This would be subject to a planning application and if approved would become one of the three to four new intermodal exchanges that were required to serve London and the South-East.  The project had previously been refused on appeal by the Planning Inspectorate and was an enormous site, having 1600 lorry movements each day.  He was particularly concerned about the public rights of way that ran through the subject site and understood that there would be a proposal to reroute these public paths which would involve the diversion of bridleways.  He advised the Forum that it would be involved in future debate with regard to access issues. 

Agreed – That the current position relating to the Freight Exchange be noted.

Ken Wright advised that a member of the public who lives in Quinbrooks had asked whether a path could be installed in the location for cyclists.  JW commented that she would look at the site in question and discuss this with the relevant Officer but it very much depended on the ownership of the land.

Action:  JW