MINUTES OF
THE CARPENTERS ESTATE WIRED UP COMMUNITIES PROJECT STEERING GROUP MEETING
MONDAY 18th
February 2002
1. IN ATTENDANCE |
2. APOLOGIES |
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John Defoe - LBN Corporate ICT Graham Pragnell - LBN Education ICT Hammad Khan WUC Richard Overton Internet Vision Annie Keane Media Trust Geoff Connell LBN Corporate ICT Brian Taylor LBN Richard Stubbs - Newham.Net. Pallavi Malhotra Newham College Steve Tyler MASE Rick Smith DfEs Linda Salim Housing Manager Tee Fabikun TMO/Learndirect |
Richard Steel Head ICT, LBN |
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1.1 Richard Stubbs chaired the meeting in the absence of Richard Steel. The meeting was called to order and self-introduction was made.
1.2 Minutes of the last meeting were distributed and agreed
1.3 (2.3)The contract with the College have now been signed.
2.1 Pallavi apologised on behalf of Derek and Wendy who hope to do the presentation at the next meeting. But they will like to know:
- The role of the Center in the Wired Up programme.
- How it will be linked up with Learndirect.
- How
homes will be able to access Learndirect.
Basically the LearnDirect Centre is under performing and it would be very
helpful to see how the WuC project could help with this problem.
2.2 The College offered to open the Centre on Saturdays from 16th March from 10.00am to 2.00pm
2.3 It was agreed to invite the College to present to the next meeting.
2.4 Noted that the draft of equipment to be purchased for the Learn Direct Centre had been produced.
3.1 Richard Overton reported that almost all the trunking have been done including the College, Police Post, Carpenters and Docklands Centre etc.
3.2 The lease line has been installed but Internet use awaits installation of the router.
3.3 Switches have been received and have been installed in the tower blocks.
3.4 Works regarding housing and low rise still delayed by consideration by the Council of which properties are to be connected by them so as to allow occupants to receive TV.
3.5 Brian Taylor pointed out that we should have a clear documented alpha testing procedure so as to ensure that all aspects of the service are tested prior to deployment.
4.1 After considering the options and views of residents the Steering Group agreed that the project name would be Carpenters Connect and the channel name would be home2home. {H2H}
4.2 Ms Emma Piquemal was the new Assistant Producer, she and Carol Gilligan should start filming on the 19th Feb.
4.3 It was agreed that the Media Trust would be responsible for branding and promotion of Carpenters Connect and Home to Home.
4.4 A copy of the Handbill made by Hammad was passed around. A decision/alteration will be made with MT on this with respect to the branding..
4.5 Brian will also have a chat with MT about the running time for the Video, as it seems that the amount of video being produced is not commensurate with the amount being paid.
4.6 Annie pointed out that the video produced would be considerably more than indicated as it did not include the MT support for people producing their own videos.
5.1 START HERE Richard O will test the new version as soon as an Internet connection was available. Brian T. said he had the latest version on a CD
5.2 MUSIC Annie said that she had been in discussions and thought that we would be able to get a licence for £ 750pa to cover the whole estate.
5.3 VIDEO ON DEMAND A meeting is scheduled soon with BBC who are considering using our Estate to broadcast the Educative materials used in Hull. Since it is educational, it is unlikely that it will be money-generating venture but it will be a very good programme to have. Brian made the point that we should ensure we kept space on the nCube for commercial use as this was essential for the sustainability of the project.
5.4 NHS DIRECT -There is the likelihood that NHS direct will also will also be used here.
5.5
Work is in hand to
enable the UK online portal to be accessed via digital TV Sally Meecham at the
Cabinet Office is the person responsible.
5.6 ESTATE PORTAL technological aspect o be developed by Internet Vision Will support chat and email discussion.
5.7 MEDIA TRUST - MT to liase with College on possible student involvement in production of video material. Still to get back with regard to possible use of the Community Channel.
5.8 FREE TV Tony Klinger still negotiating with Sky.
5.9 PLATO - All the materials have been delivered to Richards office and are to be installed once Citrix has been installed.
5.10 MICROSOFT -Richard Stubbs still to organise purchase of licence.
5.11 OTHER LEADS - It was noted that the. East London Film Festival and Four Corners might be a source of material for broadcast on the network. Granada Learning was involved with Brampton WuC. Richard Stubbs had asked for contact info. Still waiting for a definitive reply from Yes TV but not looking promising.
6.1
End User Licence Agreement
Brian will be looking into the End user License agreement for final approval. The question of
translation then arose. It may be possible to produce a simplified edition but
the legal more detailed one would have to take precedence. Brian
to check with Legal Dept about translation and the possibility of publishing a
document that is not legal but gives the basic information.
6.2 Telecoms licence Richard Stubbs agreed to give Rick Smith the details of the person dealing with this.
6.3 Promotional leaflets agreed to pay for translation.
6.4 SRB project funds Linda, Brian and Richard to meet to sort out.
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7.1
Timetable
Richard Stubbs presented a report and revised project plan. Still
looked possible to alpha test in March, Beta test in April and launch,
providing the beta went well
8.1
Sure Start
Linda to ask about decorating costs for room. Richard Stubbs to ask
L8er for later dates.
8.2
Carpenters School
Graham Pragnall gave a report. Apparently they still have to spend their
budget by 31st March but are doing well and this should be achieved.
The staff are very enthusiastic about the equipment.
8.3
Cyber Angels
Brian wanted to figure out how much the package would cost so that the
funding could be sorted out. Meanwhile Parry should arrive on 15th March for
the training.
8.4
Hansard Society
Committees discussing key issues and coming back with timescales.
No update on progress available.
No news from LGA on progress of this bid
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Next meeting will
be:
Date: Mon 18th
Mar 02
Time: 3pm
Place: Carpenters
TMOs Office Hall