Agenda item

JW tabled the minutes of the meeting attended by DM and JW on the 8^th March 2016.  TH felt we need to engage with the Bucks LAF as we have a variety of cross boundary issues with them.  JW would investigate the current contacts at the County Council and District Council for the rights of way function.

SMART Motorway – The request for rights of way mitigation and improvements asked for by Slough Borough Council, due to this development were tabled by JW.  These include improvements to surfacing, signage and compensation for loss of access for maintenance.  The list of improvements has been added to an annotated plan and put before the Planning Inspector who will be making a decision on the DCO in the autumn.  JW would check that the request to upgrade the FP Bridge at Old Slade Lane to a bridleway is included.

Update to be provided when the Inspector’s decision is made.

Market Lane/Gypsy Field - TH noted that the Gypsy Field should be part of a nature reserve and JW confirmed that this site has been submitted by the LAF to the Call for Sites consultation.  JW agreed to email the link to the WRLTH consultation which is on-going currently. 

The Big Pedal – Schools compete nationally to have the most journeys to school by bicycle or scooter.  12 Slough schools have registered to be part of the competition.