To welcome those in attendance and to receive any apologies for absence and notifications of substitutes.

A guidance note on declaring personal and prejudicial interests is attached marked 2.

To confirm the notes of the previous meeting held on 15th July 2010. The report of the Committee Officer is attached marked 3. Contact Ken James on 01743 252899.

To receive an update on matters raised at the previous meeting of the Local Joint Committee. An update report is attached marked 4. Contact Ken James on 01743 252899.

PC Colin Barrett will report on recent priority activity and the future of local policing.

Kevin Aitken, the Team Leader - Traffic Management and Regulation, will be in attendance to address the meeting on issues affecting rural roads in the area.

To consider the following resolution from Montford Parish Council which was deferred from the last meeting for parish representatives to consult their respective parish councils and report their views to this meeting: SAMDev Definition of Open Countryside Montford Parish Council asks the Local Joint Committee to support its request for Shropshire Council to expand the SAMDev definition of Open Countryside to include: "some strictly limited sensible and appropriate development of private housing and commercial premises as determined on a site by site basis providing it benefits the wider local community and that any site is supported by the local parish council." Note: At present "Open Countryside" such as Montford Parish allows no private housing, only affordable housing, replacement housing, workers homes and gypsy sites; and over the decades such a restrictive policy would inevitably lead to a gradual decline of our smaller settlements.

To receive an update from the Community Regeneration Officer. An Update is attached marked 8. Contact Mathew Mead on 01743 252534.

To consider applications for funding from this Local Joint Committee's budget. Report of the Lead Officer is attached marked 9. Contact Stephen Chandler on 01743 253704.

(a) To receive the following feedback from Bicton Parish Council: "Bicton Parish Council has asked me to thank the Loton and Tern LJC for the grant to restore the Old Pool in Bicton. This pool is adjacent to what would have been the 'A5' before Telford bypassed it. It, and many others like it, would have been vital for watering animals. Over the years it had silted up and attracted rubbish. It is now restored and instead of being a dump it is a valuable wildlife resource that enhances the whole area. A wildlife expert visited the site and it was a real thrill to hear her squeals of delight as she found rare flora and fauna that can only exist in such an environment. The value of the grant that the LJC awarded for this project was magnified to many times its actual amount by the natural efficiency that a parish council can bring to such an enterprise. A parish council has detailed knowledge of the locale, its resources, the local people and is able to attract volunteers. Please present this letter to the next LJC meeting with the heartfelt thanks of Bicton Parish Council. Peter Anderson Parish Clerk" (b) To receive a short presentation from Barry Bennion on Upton Magna Parish Council's project for the digitisation of the 1777 Sundorne Estate document.

Members of the public are invited to raise any issues of concern and to highlight any matters for the Committee to consider at its future metings. Items earmarked for the February 2011 meeting include: - Shropshire Council's Budget - Funding Applications - spending any remaining budget - Health Provision in the Rural Area - invite representatives from Shropshire PCT and the Council's Adult Services to attend.

Feedback forms for completion and return on the night will be circulated at the meeting.

To note that the next meeting will be held at 7.00 p.m. on Thursday 3rd February 2011 at Astley Village Hall.