1.1 Report on activities for past year
Gerald reported on the many activities carried out during the
last year by the CCA sub-groups.
The Food and Farming
Group has been going just over a year and is involved in seed swops, a garden share
scheme, seasonal supper events and is currently making a
web-based local produce directory. They
also had a stall at the Crediton Food Festival in
June.
The Transport
Group continues to promote cycling and public transport and a feasibility
study is now being carried out for a cycle path between Crediton
and Exeter. Co-Cars, a car share club has nearly 10 people
signed up, with only 15-20 needed to make it feasible to
go-ahead.
The Energy Group
held a very successful open house weekend
demonstrating renewable energies, and also ran a stall at the Mid-Devon show
with Sampford Peverall group.
After the successful plastic bag campaign in 2008, the Waste Action Group has
been looking at the 3 R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and is now tackling the 2 new
supermarkets in town.
The affiliated group, Women's Environmental Network held a number of
events and runs a shared allotment.
The Education
Group helped to decorate a Christmas tree for CCA at the Christmas Tree
Festival and Gerald had just heard that QE 6th form
are to organise a hustings event prior to the forthcoming elections
this year.
The Tree Group has
continued to raise the profile of trees and has planted 3 cherry
trees and another 3 native trees are to be planted.
On 24th Oct the Core Group organised the 350 day event "Crediton Counts", to
raise awareness of the dangers of CO2 levels rising above 350ppm.
Over 300 people attended and 30 organisations signed pledges, as
well as over 300 individuals. Gerald and Laura took all the pledges
to Copenhagen (by bike) and it was encouraging to see other local
organisations showing their support for climate change. The
newsletter continues to flourish, due to the efforts of Paula
Mossman, with around 350 recipients. The professional looking pdf
version is put together by Jeff Bellingham who was thanked for his
efforts. The website is kept well up to date and relevant by
Charles Mossman and is visited by on average 30 people a
day.
1.2 Treasurers Report
Sue Chantrey gave a summary of the current financial situation.
It was noted that although there was a deficit showing for the
year, in practice we still had a healthy balance remaining, so we
finished the year with fewer funds, but still in credit.
1.3 New Core Group for 2010/2011
The following officers were happy to continue and were
agreed.
Chair: Gerald Conyngham
Vice Chair: Charles Mossman
Treasurer: Anne Tucker
Secretary: Post not filled
Press Officer: Simon McEwan
Membership Communications Officer: Paula Mossman
Publicity Officer: Alan Murray
Other Core Group Members elected: John Downes (Town Council
Rep), Georgi Bellingham, Sue Chantrey, Elaine Clement, Linda
Lever
1.4 Change of name from "Crediton Climate Action" to
"Sustainable Crediton"
Gerald outlined the reasons for the change; namely the group
did not want to be seen as just about Climate Change. The groups
aim encompasses more than this, including dealing with the issues
around Peak Oil and we will strive to help build a more sustainable
future for the town. This is seen very much as a positive approach.
The "Action" in the name was also known to put some people off.
Results of the Vote: 13 for, 2 against, 3 abstentions. The
name change will initiate a full publicity campaign including
updates to leaflets, website and the A board.
Please note that a full report of the AGM and a full set of
accounts for 2009 can be obtained on request from Anne Tucker