The AGM was called to order by the Chairman at 1830.
Minutes of 2014 AGM: The Chairman, (SS), asked for the minutes of the 2014 AGM to be agreed.
To confirm the Accounts for the accounting year 2014/2015 and receivethe Treasurer’s Report: The Chairman confirmed that income had exceeded expenditure and thanked Heather Gumbrell for the auditing of the accounts. Heather agreed to audit the accounts for the coming year.
The SSDRA Committee: The outgoing Treasurer, Kim Taylor-Smith, was thanked by the Chairman and David Farlow was introduced as his replacement. The Chairman thanked Olivia Maynard for her role in serving as Membership Secretary. The Chairman then invited members to join the committee as Membership Secretary. All other committee members were re-elected for the coming year.
To receive the Chairman’s report: Susan Spiller, Chairman, delivered her annual report to the meeting. Her main points were regarding major, local planning issues;
- Crossrail 2; guest speakers presented at the AGM
- The Royal Brompton Hospital and redevelopment of other separate properties
- The Cadogan Estate’s proposal to redevelop the Habitat, Curzon site
- The Sutton Estate
- National Grid works on the New Kings Road
Guest Speakers from Cross Rail 2 Project: Planning and Construction representatives, (Jenn Bryden and her colleagues), attended the meeting to provide an overview of the project and the consultation process. There was a response from the No Crossrail in Chelsea campaign (Gillespie Robertson) who presented an opposing view on the diversion of the line via Chelsea. The diversion of the Crossrail line, to provide a station in Sydney Street, Chelsea, was also the centre of members’ attention; the merging of Crossrail 2 with the RBH development, the long term disruption to businesses and residents and the movement of spoil. Consultations by Crossrail will continue.
The AGM was formally brought to a close by the Chairman and she thanked our guest speakers.