27/05/2026

1. Welcome and Apologies
Present: Arthur Mustard, JimGalloway, Kat Brogan, Roddy Smith, Denzel Skinner, Dannielle , Elin Williamson,Neil Christison, Linzi LeroyApologies:Andrew McCrae, Tony Crolla

2. Draft Minute of last meeting for approval: Approved 
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3. Review of rolling action log: Noted 
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4. Progress and budget position 
The Opinion Poll is well underway – result so far of respondents 58% in support 

Distribution of the survey cardsgot underway yesterday (26 May) 

Meeting with Gold Bros and Bhindi–they remain supportive.   

Meeting with the Old Town CommunityCouncil – very positive...they are keen to have a non-voting position on any BID board.

Group discussed how the BID and TVL might achieve complementarity.  BID shouldfocus on what the BID delivers; then if TVL adds leverage to this, all the better.

Budget position: Still no funding in place.  STP Application complete and submitted.Estimate Mid to late June.  CECFunding:  Committee Approved support for the BID.  

 5. Open discussion on next steps  Boundary lines initial modellingto be prepared.   

6. Agenda items for next full Steering Group No change 

7. Any other businessNone 

8. Next meeting 24 June 1100