Decision details

A yearly report summarizing past achievements and future goals was presented, with Max adding an introduction to reflect on the LCN's progress. All agreed the yearly report was great and, while faced with challenges, progress has been made.

Following a brief overview of the Yearly Report the LCN discussed key points and actions still to be completed.

Concerns raised:

·       communication - participants raised concerns about communication issues, including the timely dissemination of agendas and minutes, and the need for a more structured approach to ensure all members are well-informed and prepared for meetings

·       accessibility of meeting information – suggestions were made to streamline the process for better member preparation.

Kevin Bishop commented that the highways meeting was good, particularly having representations, but there has been a gap in the meetings. Kate reassured that dedicated support for the working group would be provided by the newly appointed LCN Link Officer.

Action 1:  Communication: Review and update the mailing list to ensure all parishes receive agendas and minutes timely. (LCN Team)

Action 2:  Highways Working Group: Schedule the next Highways Working Group meeting to discuss terms of reference and membership. (LCN Team)

Priorities discussed:

·       Highways workgroups – top priority to set up an interim meeting

·       Flooding working groups / Flooding environment

·       Active travel – transport – to be combined for consideration

·       Cost of living -

·       Children and young people – this priority was covered in the first year of the LCN, and has a role taken up with Connect Somerset – discussion around whether any more was needed to be done in this area by the LCN or have regular updates on the work of Connect Somerset and other agencies in that area

·       Housing - social and affordable housing were identified as important, albeit it is not in the LCN’s remit in the way that planning decisions are made; may need a different approach

Looking at the other areas to be discussed in the different LCN meetings - each meeting will have notes and an action log.

Action 3: LCN Yearly Report: Review and approve the corrected LCN yearly report at the next meeting. (LCN Members)