The meeting was attended by Tracey Edwards of the Cornwall Rural Community Council. For the benefit of members of the public who had expressed a possible interest, she went over the same ground previously covered in her talk to the PC. She then participated in Q&A session with those present. Following this, she left, with an undertaking to give another introduction should it be necessary, as some who had expressed an interest were unable to attend on the night.

I then tried to divide those present into those who wished to join the Steering Group and those who might be willing to act as helpers, should the need arise, for such tasks as questionnaire distribution and collection etc. The results were:-

Roger Nicholls, Ted Vincent, myself.

Joy Thomas, Clive Bowden, Sue Martin, Graham Martin

Vilma Vincent, Anthea Colgate, Rita Wood, Colin Trebilcock, Sarah? (from shop), Cath Cullen.

It seemed to me that some were discouraged at the thought of the workload, and I was disappointed that none of the four Steering Group volunteers represented a village organisation. A figure of 12 was mentioned by Tracey as a suitable number to constitute a Steering Committee. She had pointed out that some villages had decided not to make a plan, and that there was also the possibility of making a joint plan with a neighbouring parish, or delaying it until more propitious time. I am left with the distinct impression that there is not a grass roots burning desire amongst residents for a plan, despite the considerable advertising in Spotlight, Stithians Times, and elsewhere. Cath Cullen made the possibly relevant point that Stithians, with a new Hall and fair playing field and sporting facilities, is well served compared to some parishes, which may make residents feel complacent.

Members will no doubt wish to discuss the foregoing at the meeting.