Council Reports Defibrillators We have purchased a new defibrillator (AED) this quarter, to be sited at the Dance Studio on Mile End Road, just opposite St Michael’s Church of England church. Cllr Pauline Bacon Myland Heritage Group Your Council has decided to introduce a ‘Myland Heritage Group’ within the structure of its committees and working groups. Over recent months we have been more active in examining and publicising both the ‘natural’ and ‘cultural’ heritage of Myland. For example, as a Council we have adopted the Myland and Braiswick Green Network (natural heritage) and taken opportunities to fund an interpretation panel for the site of the original St Michael’s Church and a blue plaque to celebrate the Daniel Defoe connection with the Parish. The recent attention given to local natural and cultural heritage evidences that there is much we can do to enhance our ‘sense of place’, to enrich our lives with knowledge of the history that surrounds us. Equally, it is now, more than ever, acknowledged that our natural environment enhances our health and well-being and is key to survival in these times of climate change. Myland has been and will remain at the centre of development for some years to come. It is crucial that our natural and cultural assets are identified, recorded, and protected where possible. The Group’s terms of reference will be to focus on the research, publicity and, where possible, enhancement of heritage assets. The opportunity will be taken to liaise with other organisations as appropriate /necessary to focus on the aims of the Group. Natural heritage will be concerned with both recreational and wildlife green space, whether it already exists has been proposed as part of ongoing developments or is identified as having further potential. Cultural heritage will be concerned with Myland (Mile End) through the ages with the intention of sharing gained knowledge with the community. Updates will be provided once the Group is up and running. Cllr Pete Hewitt 12
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