Minutes


Minutes of public meetings

A record of what was agreed at each public meeting, published so anyone in the village can follow the project.

Wednesday 22 July 2026 · Castlebridge Community Centre

Public meeting

  1. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved, and the trustees were approved by the meeting.
  2. Matty Murphy and John Ryan joined the Setup Committee.
  3. Funding and the likely categories of cost were discussed, with costs to be established properly before any commitment is made.
  4. It was noted that insurance should be obtainable ahead of the community company being formed, so the work can proceed in stages, and a cash-flow projection for the year ahead was agreed for presenting to the council.
  5. The meeting closed and those present walked down to the Reading Rooms, where all three floors were inspected.

Tuesday 24 June 2026 · Castlebridge Community Centre

Public meeting

  1. Trustees and a Setup Committee were nominated on an interim basis, to be finalised at the next meeting on 22 July; new members remained welcome to join in the meantime.
  2. It was agreed to seek a solicitor's advice on forming a Company Limited by Guarantee, and to make a formal request for funding towards the legal costs.
  3. It was agreed that the duties of a trustee would be circulated to those nominated, each to confirm whether they wished to proceed.
  4. It was agreed to prepare a framework for considering pitches for the use of the building, to be reviewed by the group.

The next public meeting is on Wednesday 26 August 2026, 8.00pm at Castlebridge Community Centre. All welcome.