We last met on the 7th July but due to various commitments the number of members attending was depleted.
We took the opportunity to pass on memories of Roger Dymond who had been a stalwart member of the Chamber until having to move his business R. D. Industries away from Saltash when the business outgrew its premises and larger premises were not available locally. Roger had passed away since our last meeting in May and Bill Cotton had represented the Chamber at the funeral.
Members were then updated on the work of Town Team and complimented the seating/planters/signage that had been installed in Fore Street. The Chairman then explained that Town Team was looking at ways to progress their work and the availability of funding opportunities for such. The Chairman also explained that he had been re-elected as Chairman of Town Team for a further year.
Hilary Frank then gave a detailed account of the Christmas Lights switch on event. She explained that Saltash Town Council were renewing the feature lights this year and the idea of a switch on in mid-November allowed a 6 week period for Christmas shopping with a Christmas atmosphere in the town centre. It had been decided that the event would be centred on the area outside of Superdrug (i.e. where the monthly markets are held) but it was hoped that traders would stay open until 7.30 p.m. The date for the switch on was 14th November.
Other matters raised included a question as to the legality of paying for the toll on the bridge by way of the mobile phone. It was noted that using the phone while driving was illegal and therefore was it illegal to use it for payment. It was undertaken to look into this further.
It was also mentioned that works would be starting shortly on creating a roundabout at Stoketon Cross to give access to the far end of the Treledan Estate.
Members were pleased that Cornwall Council had reversed the previous decision to privatise Belle Vue West car park along with other car parks in Cornwall. The members also congratulated Sam Hammond on the planters in Gilston Road which were now in flower.
The next meeting would be on the 1st September.
