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In 2013 the Consortium of Budimex and Ferrovial Agroman SA (partner) signed a contract with Pomorska Kolej Metropolitalna SA for the design and construction of this new extension. Along with the new section of tracks the contract contained 8 stations, 16 railway viaducts, 6 road viaducts and overpasses, 5 footbridge, culverts and livestock crossings, not to mention the challenging civil structures which included a 950 m super elevated flyover near the airport and a 160 m long flyover near the tramway terminal in Strzyżaall.The net value of the contract is PLN 582.2 million and the works are due to be completed and operational in April 2015.
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"I'm a pop star threat and I'm not dead yet"
They're saying that they're a threat to other mainstream artists, that other artists only care about the money and lifestyle, not so much about the music.
"A hideous man that you don't understand"
They're missunderstood. Most people who don't listen to metal would think "Oh, they play metal, they wear masks, they must be satanists" When they aren't...
"If you're a 555, then I'm a 666
If you're 555, I'm 666
(What's it like to be a heretic?)"
I'm not too sure about what "If you're 555, then I'm 666" means, but "What's it like to be a heretic?" could be Slipknot asking other musicians what it's like to be sell-outs, and why they only care about the money.
"I bleed for this and I bleed for you
Still you look in my face like I'm somebody new"
They made good music and they still do, but because they became more mainstream and popular, some fans didn't like that (no idea why). They're saying that they're the same people they were before they were a sucess.
"All the money in the world can't buy me"
They're saying that they won't become sell-outs, they'll always be about the music and not about the money.
"You're full of SHIT
You had a dream, but this ain't it"
Again, he's saying that the people in the mainstream music scene started out with a dream of just being good musicians, but now they only care about money.
So yeah, I think the song is about the music industry and how MOST mainstream musicians are nothing but sell-outs and don't give a shit about the music.
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0Some things I forgot to mention.
"Everbody's so infatuated
Everbody's so completely sure of what we are"
People think they know Slipknot, when they don't. No one does.
"Everbody defamates from miles away
But face to face, they haven't got a thing to say"
There are these Slipknot hates that say their fans are fat emo teens and that the band are a bunch of fags, but if they actually met Slipknot they wouldn't say shit.Flag SpongeMuffinon April 28, 20100@SpongeMuffin willowsoul.com/blogs/numbers/…Flag alpinevixenon May 17, 2020


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Barbecue Chicken Burgers with Cheddar, Apple and Microgreens
Published 795 days ago
Here's a twist on the standard beef burgers that are our go-to each and every summer. Try chicken burgers instead! Cook these Barbecue Chicken and Cheddar Burgers in a non-stick skillet on the stove or toss them on the grill.
Ground chicken is pretty bland so any added ingredients raise the flavor level by a lot. The tanginess of the barbecue sauce really amps up the flavor and the green onions add a subtle onion flavor that is not overwhelming.
The melted sharp Cheddar cheese dripping over the sides of the burger just makes your mouth water and tastes so good. I prefer buying cheese in a block so I can cut it as thin or as thick as I want using the Traditional Cheese Knife.
The Granny Smith apples, which I thinly sliced with the Petite Chef, add a crisp, tart crunchiness, while the mixed greens are just the right touch to top everything off. If you can't find microgreens, use baby greens instead.
I wondered if some sort of condiment on the bun would be needed for this recipe, but after tasting it, I decided it wasn't necessary. I would however, toast the buns simply because that is my preference.
If you're going to grill these burgers, you may want to grill them on foil because the patties are very moist and could fall through the grates.
Barbecue Chicken Burgers with Cheddar, Apple and Microgreens
- 1 1/4 pounds ground chicken
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 4 slices sharp Cheddar cheese
- 4 whole wheat buns (or your choice)
- Thinly sliced green apple (like Granny Smith, Crispin, Pippin)
- Microgreens
- Combine the ground chicken, barbecue sauce, onions, salt and pepper. Shape into 4, 1-inch thick patties. Heat canola oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet. Add the patties and cook 7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Top each patty with a slice of Cheddar. Remove from heat and cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
- Serve on buns, topped with green apple and microgreens.
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Italian funeral death/doom lords Plateau Sigma bring the misery and the crushing apocalypse on their newest record 'Rituals', out now on Avantgarde Music. A weaving of graceful melodies and unbearably heavy morbid doom awaits anyone who begins this journey.
Opener 'The Nymphs' is clean, gloomy guitar with muffled giggling in behind, building to the monolithic dirge of 'Palladion'. Dense, crawling riffs link with glacial quiet sections, while a soulful, almost David Tibet-style spoken word vocal builds into a powerful roar. Plateau Sigma work with post metal stylings; a slow burn build into powerful realms of the riff. Couple that with a rumbling, death/doom style and you've got something resembling Neurosis mixing with Paradise Lost.
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Strict No Travels Policy
While a few VPN suppliers keep a few logs, NordVPN doesn't.
They do track Some lesser important data, such as:
- Service performance information (for advocating most appropriate servers)
- E-mail speech
- Payment data (but you can also utilize bitcoins)
That is the regular stuff that most (if not all) VPN providers are logging And it's nothing you should be worried about. Particularly when NordVPNs payment processor is not tied up with their principal firm.
Strong Features & Add-Ons
While being relatively cheap, they do supply some Fantastic attributes Including:
- IP hiding: Yes
- Netflix access: Yes
- Kill-switch: They've got two different kinds of kill-switches: a user is now able to choose whether to shut a particular program or fully terminate the Internet connection in case of unexpected dropout (system-wide kill-switch).
- 6 simultaneous connections
- Access to their DoubleVPN servers that encrypts data twice
- 4870+ fast and secure Servers
- Countries 62
- 6 simultaneous connections
Not only do they have software for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android they have detailed tutorials for Protocol connectivity for them and 40 other cellular OS, RaspberryPi's and routers.
- Kill Switch: NordVPN software automatically kills your link if your VPN connectivity is interrupted, blocking your device or terminating certain programs from accessing the web.
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OpenVPN includes 256-AES-CBC with a 2048bit Diffie-Hellman key. I Generally prefer to watch DH over RSA, due to the prior allowing Perfect Forward Secrecy. On iOS and MacOS clients, you will be encrypted via an IKEv2/IPsec protocol; AES-256-GCM along with a 3072bit DH key,
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And of course that the impracticality of the radically rates You are going to incur.
NordVPN Rate is Stable And Fast
Ah, the meat and bones of any reputable VPN review — independent, Meticulous and prolific speed testing.
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US Server
- Ping: 101ms
- Download: 56 Mbps
- Upload: 29 Mbps
On average, pretty great for a six thousand mile journey.
EU Server
- Ping: 37ms
- Download: 74 Mbps
- Upload: 48 Mbps
Decent rates for EU, too.
Asia Server
- Ping: 211ms
- Download: 12 Mbps
- Upload: 5 Mbps
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Works Great for Torrenting and Netflix USA
Since NordVPN includes a lot of servers they also work nicely with Torrenting and bypassing.
When I analyzed NordVPN with Netflix it seemed to work.
I have to admit, not all servers are currently functioning with Netflix, because we All know how Netflix attempts to crack down certain IPs that belong to VPNs.
However 5 from 6 should do the job. Here are my Netflix test results:
NordVPN servers unblocking Netflix:
- United States (2)
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands
- Canada
NordVPN servers
- Sweden
You can always get in touch You choose the best servers for your own streaming.
Additionally, torrenting is secure and quick too.
NordVPN has made special"P2P servers" which are exclusively meant for keeping Your activities that are torrenting private and safe. You are able to access the P2P servers via"specialty" servers list on their application.
No IP or DNS Leaks Located
Whenever I examine VPNs, I make multiple evaluations to see if they're Shifting my DNS or IP.
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- IPC.ax
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Found in Panama (Safe Jurisdiction, No Data Retention Law)
According to their site (NordVPN.com), NordVPN was established 2008 in Panama and is operated by Tefincom co S.A.
For many, this may raise a red flag.
However, that practice.
All leading VPNs are located Share information on logging (Switzerland, Singapore, Caymans, British Virgin Islands and so on).
NordVPN definitely hides This information well enough. And it is good for their customers, also.
But when I paid for the evaluation account to compose this NordVPN Inspection, my payment went into CloudVPN Inc (located in the US). So aren't they really located in Panama such as the claim?
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After reviewing over three dozen different VPN providers Of hours of examining, studying and reviewing, we have questions or need for technical aid.
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After moving through their directory and immediately skimming to any service I estimate NordVPN to possess tutorials and well over 500 guides.
Works Great for Torrenting and Netflix USA
Since NordVPN has a lot of servers they also work with Torrenting and bypassing.
When I analyzed NordVPN together with Netflix it appeared to work.
I have to admit, not all servers are still currently working with Netflix, since we All understand how Netflix tries to crack down certain IPs that appeal to VPNs.
However 5 from 6 should work. Here are my Netflix evaluation results:
NordVPN servers unblocking Netflix:
- United States (2)
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands
- Canada
NordVPN servers blocked by Netflix:
- Sweden
You can get in touch You choose the servers to your own streaming.
Moreover, torrenting is quick and safe too.
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Your Privacy With NordVPN
When you use a VPN, it has insight Your ISP does. It might examine every bit of information if it so desired. It can identify you to a different celebration –law enforcement, such as –which makes it possible to track you online. That's why it's important that before you purchase a VPN subscription, you know and are comfortable with the measures the company has created to protect your privacy.
A representative from NordVPN promised me that The company does not insert ads into your internet traffic, nor does it gain from the sale of consumer information. As it gathers, the company representative explained that NordVPN only collects aggregated app-crash statistics and diagnostic information. The representative also affirmed that NordVPN does not collect any personally identifiable information. All this info is available from the privacy policy of the company.
In November, 2018, NordVPN announced that it Had passed a third-party audit of its own no-log policy by one of those"big four audit firms." It joins several VPN companies, including TunnelBear VPN, that are undertaking audits that are similar. Every one of these audits is different, however, the effort shows that the businesses are serious about security and customer privacy. Hopefully companies will soon follow suit.
NordVPN is based in and operates under the Legal jurisdiction of Panama, in which there are no laws requiring the company to retain data for a period. The company says it doesn't collect log information, therefore it has no information it can hand over in response.
It's difficult, however, to fully endorse the Privacy practices of any VPN business. To do so would require the specialized expertise, as well as deep access to hardware and this organization's code. That said, based on my talks with NordVPN and studying the company's privacy policy, it appears to be saying all the right things. As always, however, you as the customer must ask yourself whether or not you are comfortable with expecting any given company with your own personal information. Jayz2Cents Nordvpn
Hands On With NordVPN
With this review, I used a Lenovo ThinkPad T460s laptop running the latest version of Windows 10. Some VPN services prefer to use the VPN client software built into the operating system rather than creating a standalone program. NordVPN offers both options. I performed my tests all using the NordVPN Windows client.
Every VPN company I have reviewed Far offers programs rather than requiring that you set your VPN. NordVPN has provided a superb user experience with its programs, whatever the platform you use. The Windows client shared a lot of design features using the NordVPN mobile programs, using a monochrome map because its focus. It is a bit whimsical, with submarines and ships on the animation seas, but it is an easy way to select the host you want.
A search bar at the top of the display makes Short work of locating a server are lacking, or you can watch the servers as a listing. This choice puts the technical servers and it provides useful analytics about the load on any server.
Clicking the Quick Connect option at the top Of the display or the System Tray, joins you to the VPN server which NordVPN believes is best (generally, the closest and therefore fastest). That's a great option for individuals unfamiliar with VPN services, as is the Preferences option that forces NordVPN connect and to start on startup.
From the Settings section you can also alter The DNS resolution service, although NordVPN uses its own protected option. The client includes options to connect on startup, but it does not have a split tunneling feature that lets you some traffic outside the VPN's encrypted tunnel. TunnelBear is one VPN service which does include this attribute, though utilizing it does reduce your protection.
From the NordVPN settings you can also select a TCP or UDP connection, and also choose to connect to exactly what the firm calls"obfuscated servers," that it says helps circumvent authorities VPN blocking. The customer contains a Kill Switch which shuts off access to the internet for applications that are specific, if your computer become disconnected from the VPN. Jayz2Cents Nordvpn
NordVPN Cons
Refund Can Require ~30 Days
Though NordVPN provides 30 days many of the people, Money-back Guarantee Have contacted us saying that it works, but with a caveat…
It requires NordVPN almost 30 days to process your refund.
While this isn't a big problem, it isn't a user experience. Most VPNs provide instant refunds.
But, I would not refund (nor didn't) NordVPN, therefore I doubt you'll need To utilize that feature.
Business Not Transparent Enough
As stated above, upon my evaluation, NordVPN seems to be connected with CloudVPN Inc — A company located in the U.S. that is in contradiction of what they say on their website.
But that does not mean they are not private or actually located in the USA.
They gave me a response, though…
And by thinking two — it made a lot of sense. So I wouldn't Section it to disadvantages, though.
Cost and Characteristics
NordVPN supports Android, Chrome, Firefox, IOS Windows with handy programs, and macOS. NordVPN's mobile clients both permit you to purchase full subscriptions through their respective app shops. As an alternative, you can configure a few routers to connect via NordVPN. Doing so supplies coverage for all the devices on your network, including smart home devices that can not run a VPN on their own.
NordVPN provides four pricing tiers: $11.95 each Month, $83.88 yearly, $95.75 each two years, or $107.55 every 3 years. The business accepts credit cards, of course, but also PayPal, various cryptocurrencies, and other payment methods that are online. NordVPN includes a 30-day money-back warranty, also. Jayz2Cents Nordvpn
NordVPN also offers a three-day free trial But it has not made it easy to access, and, considering the limitations, it's almost not worth it years. There are more generous and lots of capable free VPN providers out there. ProtonVPN is our top choice for VPNs, because it places no information limit on its users.
You can use up to six devices On NordVPN, even though there are some limitations concerning connecting devices to the server. That's still excellent, as most VPN services limit you to five simultaneous connections. Should you want more than six devices, consider installing NordVPN in your router (as mentioned above). CyberGhost notably provides 10 device slots, and the two Avira Phantom VPN and Windscribe VPN place no limitation on the amount. Most services allow you to add your subscription for a fee and apparatus slots.
As of this writing Top-rated VPN support is about $10.68. NordVPN is above that average, but its host of extra features, excellent apps, and core support over justify the price tag. That said VPN providers have lower-cost and flexible plans. KeepSolid VPN Unlimited$8.99 at KeepSolid, for instance, offers a life subscription, in case you would like to hedge your bets on encryption to the 22nd century. Personal Internet Access, on the other hand, costs just $6.95 a month and stocks an Editors' Choice award with NordVPN.
One of the advantages of using a VPN is your Actual IP address is hidden from the external world. The issue is that providers and some sites may blacklist that IP address. For that, you'll need to purchase a static IP address, which NordVPN may also supply. For a $70.00 charge, you can procure a dedicated IP address on a NordVPN server in Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, or the United States. Static IP addresses are handy if you're worried about VPN traffic being obstructed, and NordVPN's broad choice of US and Western European IP addresses means your new static IP will go unrecognized. Notice, however, that you have to email NordVPN and ask a dedicated IP address. Other services, for example TorGuard VPN$4.16 in TorGuard – 24 month plan and VPN Unlimited, provide static IP addresses as simple add-ons to an present subscription.
NordVPN for iPhone
NordVPN for iPhone continues NordVPN's Tradition of supplying the user experience supported platforms. Even on iPad or iPhone of the attributes feel very familiar to users of NordVPN solutions.
Unfortunately, the iOS version doesn't have any Of the convenient options that you find in the Android edition, due to iOS's quirks. However, this well-designed program feels very much at home on Apple's platform. NordVPN additionally brings Smart Reconnect feature and its Kill Switch, which can be welcome.
Unsurprisingly, NordVPN has an Editors' Choice for VPN for your own iPhone. Jayz2Cents Nordvpn
NordVPN for Android
The Android client for NordVPN is Sleek, with a brand new interface that keeps the map that is interactive but presents a more glowing, stylish appearance.
NordVPN has taken great pains to provide a Every customer is tweaked to work best on every platform, although experience across every device that the business supports. For instance, on Android, it's still possible to get into the company's excellent specialized servers. We particularly like that you can browse a list of servers that are available in a country, not merely a broad category.
For the excellent collection of attributes and Excellent interface NordVPN is an Editors' Choice for Android VPN programs.
NordVPN for Firefox and Chrome
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When busy, they secure Transmitted through your browser, leaving the rest untouched. This can be a compromise in safety, but it may be more effective for some tasks, such as gambling using a VPN. A company representative tells me that both extensions are encrypted using TLS 1.2.
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For anyone involved in surgery, medical training and patient care it is clear that virtual reality has become a part of the medical universe and that this is only the beginning. Already virtual reality and augmented reality in Healthcare is an almost one billion dollar market, having a big impact on many professionals and patients. Still medical VR is a work in progress with many clear and unclear bumps along the road.
VR in healthcare focuses on three major aspects: professional, training and patients. What is happening and what is to be expected? That is the central question on the Healthcare Symposium of the VR Days Europe 2017.
One of many promising elements XR brings to the medical field is that of 3D models that surgeons can use to prepare and plan operations. The models are created by merging MRI's, CAT-scans and ultrasounds. Dr. Gary Steinberg, Stanford University's head of neurosurgery, says he is now able to figure out how best to approach a tumor and practice treating it, 'so that when I get into the operation, it's as if I've been there before'. Doctors at Stanford Health Care are using virtual reality technology during brain surgery as a visual tool and they use it to train future neurosurgeons. The next step is surgeons manipulating robotic equipment and operating remotely.
Cambridge University's research lab is working on rendering 3D VR treatment for cancer. Using VR they are able to study cancer tumors in 3D in order to come up with better treatments. And Israeli startup Augmedics currently works on augmented reality headsets for surgeons performing spinal surgery.
Already about six out of ten physicians in the US use virtual reality technology to gain expertise for surgical techniques. Advantages are that future surgeons gain more experience — which improves the time required to perform procedures, with less errors — and, perhaps more importantly, that it improves patients outcome considerably.
Todays training can now happen in a VR operating room — check out work by 3D Systems, SimX, ORamaVR and Osso VR — but a combination of real and simulation is also an option, according to Darryl S. Weiman, professor of Surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, where they are 'finishing a new building devoted totally to simulation'. Simulated operations offer the possibility to practice — without any possible harmful consequences for the patients health and without burdening the fast paced system where patients have to be treated efficiently.
Where training or preparations might be virtual, the tools used don't have to be: for instance ImmersiveTouch offers equipment that provides force feedback. For a surgeon using this and other available tools it would mean that he or she not only virtually sees the broken bone to work on, but that it will also be highlighted. Plus the surgeon will feel it when touching it and can become aware of the sensitive tissue right behind it, something that could be impossible in real life.
Isobar's Common Ground VR aims to simulate what it must be like to have a visual disability, like macular degeneration or glaucoma. 'Playing this game can help not only increase empathy but also help determine what assistance and treatments are needed', says Leigh Christie, manager of Isobar NowLab Americas. Kognito also has a serious game. With it you can talk to a virtual child about substance abuse or speak with someone in psychological distress.
In Singapore the company Side Effects Asia Pacific is working on VR technology for advanced clinical training. In 3D it simulates medical emergency scenarios to train medical students in highly stressful, decision-making scenarios. BreakAway games, based in the US, has vHealthCare, which teaches professional how to respond to catastrophic incidents.
XR is being used to treat patients. Check out to see who is doing what: The company MindMaze uses VR and AR to treat Parkinsons patients, amputees and stroke victims. Their VR solutions seek to help these patients to train their brain to stimulate limb movements. Vivid Vision is using VR to treat various ophthalmologic conditions such as strabismus, amblyopia and convergence disorders. US company Brain Power helps patients with autism. A demo by Brain Power's CMO psychiatrist Dr. Arshya Vahbzadeh showed a young child making eye contact with his mother, recognizing her emotions and with that bringing his mother to tears: never before she was able to make eye contact in this way with her child. For military veterans VR has shown to reduce PTSD symptoms among those didn't respond to traditional forms of exposure therapy.
In a study VR was able to reduce, for the majority of participants, their fear of heights. Birmingham University's VR research team, led by founding member of the XR Alliance Bob Stone, is looking into the use of VR in different areas: for restorative therapy, for lower limb rehabilitation and for lung/diaphragm recovery support for patients in intensive care.
Step by step XR is entering the world of patients in ways that are both fun and serious. Stroke and brain-injury patients for instance are using VR therapy during rehabilitation to regain motor and cognitive skills. Other examples include using VR to distract a patient — for instance by throwing virtual snowballs at virtual snowmen — which can be effective for pain relief and pain management. The company Applied VR is looking into ways alleviating pain via interactive games and relaxing landscapes. Dr. Brennan Spiegel is very active using VR and writes: 'We preliminary found a 24% reduction in pain after only ten minutes of using a special visualization called Pain RelieVR, created by AppliedVR and administered via Samsung Gear goggles.'
Also for patients, but not intended as medical therapy or treatment, is a tool made by Human XR. Their VR experience is designed to 'support well-being by promoting mental acuity and physical fitness in a way that is engaging and inspiring'. The company is moving ahead and is developing Tommy, 'a friendly little boy who will instruct you, guide you and comfort you should you need it'. At CES's Digital Health Summit Dr. Spiegel from Cedars-Sinai showed a demonstration in which a patient, in the hospital already for months, virtually was able to go home via a live-streaming 360 camera and a mobile VR headset. Dr. Spiegel writes: 'We believe that VR has potential to alleviate negative aspects of hospitalization by providing multi-sensory information and allowing patients to 'escape' to pleasant locations and realities.'
Stanford Children's Health developed a 3D model of the heart for patient education. And The Body VR is an application with which patients can walk through their own anatomy and cells.
— Everything VR and healthcare you will find at the Healthcare Symposium of the VR Days Europe, on October 25 2017. Don't miss out on the tickets —


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Venue: Metropolitan Police Hayes Sports Club, The Warren, Croydon Road, Hayes, Kent, BR2 7AL
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Apologies were received from Graeme Smith, Jeremy Simons, Alan Clifford, Gwyneth Fookes, Brian Hudson, Sarah Lovatt, Avril Sleeman, Cllr Hilary Turner, Cllr Chris Wright, Geoff Newton and Val Polydorou.
The Town Clerk noted that Gladys Edmonds had resigned from the Consultation Group.
Members' Declarations under the Code of Conduct in respect of items on the agenda
There were no declarations.
To receive the terms of reference of the West Wickham, Spring Park and Coulsdon Commons Consultative Committee.
Members considered the terms of reference of the West Wickham, Spring Park and Coulsdon Commons Consultation Group and the following points were made.
· The Superintendent of The Commons noted that Members were asked to review the terms of reference given they had undergone some changes since Members had last seen them. Members now made up part of a Consultation Group, rather than Committee, as the former term made it clear the Group performed an advisory function to the City's Epping Forest & Commons Committee.
· The Superintendent continued, noting that the new terms of reference focused on the Management Plan for each area of the Commons.
· The Superintendent finished by noting that the new status of 'Group' meant that the composition could be more flexible than if it were a formal Committee. That said, the Superintendent drew Members' attention to the proposal that Members could only serve for two terms of four years, effective from that evening.
· In response to a comment from a Member, the Superintendent agreed to amend the terms of reference to make clear that where a councillor was a member, they were members by virtue of their role as local ward councillor and therefore could be represented by one of their ward colleagues.
· In response to a request from a Member, the Town Clerk agreed to review attendance of Members to ensure attendance by individual members was consistent.
RESOLVED, that the terms of reference be received, with suggested amendments submitted to the Epping Forest & Commons Committee for approval.
To agree the public minutes and non-public summary of the meeting held on 23 January 2017.
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the meeting held on 23 January 2017 be approved subject to some amendments.
Matters Arising
The Chairman noted the volunteer hours referenced within the minutes and the fact that volunteer hours for 2017/18 would feature on the agenda that evening. He expressed his grateful thanks on behalf of the Epping Forest & Commons Committee for the hard work done by volunteers across the Commons and at West Wickham, Spring Park and Coulsdon Common in particular.
Coulsdon South Railway Station
A Member noted that the name change promised by National Rail to 'Coulsdon South for Farthing Down and Happy Valley' had yet to take effect.
Superintendent's Report
The Superintendent of The Commons to be heard.
The Superintendent delivered his verbal Superintendent's Update and the following points were made.
Achievements across The Commons - 2017
Achievements across the Commons 2017
· At Burnham Beeches and Stoke Common a total of 13 staff had overseen the delivery of 5,500 volunteer hours. Main items of work included pollarding and wildlife surveys.
· The use of invisible fencing had allowed 120 hectares to be grazed across Burnham Beeches and Stoke Common. The Superintendent was working with Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to normalise the practice of invisible fencing.
· The Superintendent noted that the management of 220,000 dog visits at Burnham Beeches had been made more effective by the use of Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs).
· Staff at Ashtead Common has overseen the delivery of 9,000 volunteer hours. Projects had included a community science initiative to monitor pollution of Rye Brook, and a partnership with Surrey Wildlife Trust for grazing.
· The delivery of services across The Commons had been made more effective through the reorganisation and retraining of the Support Services Group who provided administrative and financial services.
Open Spaces Bill - Update
Open Spaces Bill Update
· The Bill had received its Third Reading in the House of Commons in October 2017 from where it had progressed to the House of Lords. It had passed its Second Reading at the Unopposed Bill Committee recently. The Bill sought to provide the City with powers to manage common issues across its Open Spaces, such as the use of Fixed Penalty Notices, fly tipping, commercial pressures and the management of sports events. The Superintendent was optimistic that the Bill would receive Royal Assent by Summer 2018 at the latest.
· In response to a request from the Chairman, the Town Clerk agreed to notify Members when the Bill received Royal Assent.
Budget Position 2018/19 and Beyond
Budget Position 2018/19 and Beyond
· The Superintendent noted that The Commons were facing annual deficits for the next three years, with a £129,000 deficit forecast for 2020/21.
· In response to a question from a Member, the Superintendent replied that project car park income was based on income at comparable sites. Any changes would be advertised well in advance and would be accompanied by clear communications on the cost of delivering services across the Commons.
· In response to a question, the Superintendent assured Members that he had no plans to reduce the level of staffing across the Commons. He added that a Ranger post that had recently become vacant had been reviewed to ensure it was best placed to continue to support work on the Commons and would be readvertised shortly.
Review of Annual Work Programme 2017/18
The Head Ranger for West Wickham & Coulsdon Commons to be heard.
The Head Ranger for West Wickham & Coulsdon Common was heard regarding the Review of the Annual Work Programme 2017/18 and the following points were made.
· West Wickham, Spring Park and Coulsdon Common had been awarded six Green Flags and three Green Heritage awards, and during 2017/18 year seven of the ten-year Environmental Stewardship Scheme had been completed.
· Regular volunteering from volunteer groups, school groups and corporate volunteers had enabled the delivery of 6,000 volunteer hours – equating to 750 days of work. Volunteer works had included new fencing and hedge laying.
· Rangers had hosted 50 events and engaged with 1,400 people. Some Ranger Walks had proved so popular they were double booked. Rangers had endeavoured to undertake more community and education outreach.
· In response to two questions regarding outreach, the Head Ranger replied that feedback forms were collected after each event, and events were advertised on social media.
· A 'changing history' information board had been installed at Riddlesdown which featured a different history board each month.
· Seven goats had been introduced to Riddlesdown prior to Christmas 2017 and would remain until Easter 2018. They had been successful in promoting more diverse flora.
· Further highlights from 2017 included dealing with some minor storm damage in the wake of Storm Doris, and the removal of ten tonnes of ragwort from Farthing Downs. Furthermore, the London Borough of Croydon had accepted their responsibility for the maintenance of the Marlpit Triangle at Farthing Downs.
· Spring Park had been declared a Regionally Important Geological and Geomorphological Site (RIGS). West Wickham and Spring Park volunteers had contributed 616 hours. Rangers had undertaken local library talks and school activities.
· Year 15 of a 16-year pollarding programme had been completed at Spring Park. A pedestrian crossing had finally opened on the A232.
Presentation of Management issues and priorities for 2018/19
The Head Ranger for West Wickham and Coulsdon Commons to be heard.
The Head Ranger for West Wickham & Coulsdon Common was heard regarding Management Priorities for 2018/19 and the following points were made.
· Priorities for Farthing Downs and Riddlesdown included more livestock fencing, restoration of grassland, and increased Ranger presence through patrols, public events and safety audits.
· Priorities for West Wickham included restoration of heathland, coppicing, increased Ranger presence, and the installation of a GeoTrail.
· Other priorities included the recruitment of a Livestock Ranger and a Conservation Ranger. In response to a question, the Superintendent replied that the Livestock Ranger would cover all of The Commons.
· The Superintendent noted that he would need to make applications for fresh Countryside Stewardship monies for the Commons.
Kenley Revival Project Update
The Kenley Common Ranger to be heard.
The Kenley Common Ranger was heard regarding the Kenley Revival Project and the following points were made.
· The Kenley Common Ranger noted that the project involved £1.1m of Heritage Lottery Funding over three years, which had commenced in 2016. The majority of the monies had been spent on conserving the Battle of Britain era blast pens around the airfield.
· The Kenley Common Ranger continued, noting that the project had met all of its key targets to date, with over 10,000 members of the public engaged and 7,000 website users. The Sky Heroes Event in Summer 2017 had been a big success. The project had exceeded its volunteer target, with 658 volunteers against a target of 300. Kenley volunteers had been nominated at the London Volunteer Awards.
· Kenley was now part of a wider WW2 era fighter station heritage network including Biggin Hill. In response to a question from the Chairman, the Kenley Common Ranger agreed to check whether this network was advertised on City webpages.
· The project included community archaeology, with finds due to be displayed on the website. In response to a question whether it would be possible to dig for a rumoured WW2-era crashed aircraft, the Superintendent noted that the legal implications were too complex to embark on such a project.
· Some graffiti was due to be removed from some of the structures now that vegetation had been cut back. In response to a question, the Kenley Common Ranger replied that the issue of graffiti had not got any worse but that it was now more visible.
· A five-day education festival had been held that involved re-enactors and a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Eight schools had been engaged. In response to a question, the Kenley Common Ranger replied that the City focused on engaging
Questions on matters relating to the work of the Consultative Committee
Lyme Disease
In response to a question the Superintendent noted that there was an identified Lyme Disease hotspot at Ashtead Common which was mitigated through advertising the risk to the public using the Common as much as possible.
Any Other Business that the Chairman considers urgent
A232 Signage
In response to a comment from a Member that the new signage blocked the sightline of drivers, the Senior Ranger noted that Transport for London (TfL) was the responsible authority for the road in question and that it was a London Borough of Bromley sign that had been identified as the issue. TfL had conducted a Stage 3 Safety Audit which, once evaluated, would be shared with the Senior Ranger. In short, the outcome should be the sign being moved to a more convenient location.
Croydon Review of Open Spaces
A Member commented that the London Borough of Croydon was currently reviewing its parks and open spaces. Croydon was clearly concerned about its ability to maintain its current level of expenditure and therefore the Member would welcome the Superintendent putting some consideration into whether the City and its programme of volunteering could be of any assistance. In response, the Superintendent noted that he did have a dialogue with his counterpart at Croydon and that he hoped to re-establish some element of partnership working that had existed in the past.
Kenley Airfield
The Superintendent noted that the Ministry of Defence had reactivated Kenley airfield which had raised the question of what improvements could be made to boundary fencing between the Common and airfield to promote public safety. The Superintendent would be making a report to the Epping Forest & Commons Committee on the matter. In response to a question, he stated that it was unlikely that car parking could be moved on to the Common due to it being a conservation area.
Summer 2018 Walk
Members agreed that Spring Park should be the focus of the Summer 2018 Walk. The Town Clerk agreed to liaise with the Superintendent to identify a date.


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