A Community Enterprise Project in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
SIB Event Old Chapel Gardens event planning. Ecological Report Reports have now been received for the GCN survey the PEA survey and the Reptile survey. Nothing significant was found on the site, reptiles were the main concern. The process for clearing the site is as follows: Survey Survey is progressing with collection boxes in the […]
After many years of uncertainty, the Ship Inn Site has now been licensed to Stonehouse Town Council and the recently created Ship Inn Community Enterprise (SpICE) is working with a wide range of community partners and stakeholders to create a community canal-side space. Consultation is ongoing to find out what you would like to see […]
Meeting Tuesday 28th May 2024 CCTV Funding for a camera to create videos of progress and to help secure the site have been approved. JT has volunteered to take the role of GDPR Officer to make sure of compliance with ICO regulations Ecological Report The barrier fencing needs replacing to stop reptiles getting onto the […]
SpICE now has all the documentation and directors elected to form a CIC Question has been raised with the Anchor group as to the timing of incorporation with respect to use of the site under the current licence and funding options Question has been raised as to the completion (or not) of the task for […]
This meeting was focused on the administration of formalising the group into a CIC and the Companies House requirements. 5 Directors were nominated and elected Debbie Curtis Pam Swain Mike Giles Theresa Mansbridge Marcus Dixon Debbie Curtis was elected as Treasurer, Theresa Mansfield was selected as minute taking secretary and Marcus Dixon was selected as […]
Spice Committee Actions 02/04/24 The survey result was that image 1 had 50% of the public vote, but there were some valid comments that were taken into account and therefore the final logo is Acoustic fencing was discussed as the site is subject to much road noise. The highest fencing that can be erected without […]
Formation of CIC (lbg) Name Check – “Ship Inn Community Enterprise CIC ” is available Asset Lock enquires under way – suggestion is STCArticles of association (limited by guarantee) large membership ready for committee approvalCIC36 Form (inc Community Interest statement) ready for committee approval Nominations for Chair and Directorships at next committee meetingNext meeting scheduled […]
Presentation of Logo Suggestion Survey Monkey Consultation with community Acoustic fencing report Creation of initial community events Working with Stonehouse Court Hotel on Spring Canal Festival Contacted Victoria Bailey (the door), meeting to be arranged Suggested consultation with youth on a “mood board” Transition Stroud member now on SpICE Committee Lease negotiation First draft […]
The above is an image showing the implied planning restrictions on the site with a proposed solution for meanwhile use. The canal is deemed a Key Wildlife site so there is a 5m restriction from the bank. There is a further 10m buffer required from major construction. The gateway will have to be mitigated if […]
SHIP Inn site – Application for funding survey work Requirements for the Ship Inn Site Considerations 1. Canal Corridor is a Key Wildlife Site (KWS). The boundary extends approximately 5m into the site from the canal bank, there are special planning considerations for a further 10 m into the site. This leaves a narrow 12m […]