DSA General Committee Meeting Minutes
NCFCDSA GMC August 6th 2026
Media Suite Meadow Lane
Present: JJ, LG, TL, DC, JC, PP, LC, LB,
Apologies : DW. JS, ST.
Meeting opened at 11:46am
Minutes of meeting held on July 14th 2026 were proposed & passed as a true record by TL, seconded by JC
LB Club SLO: A media post with photos in regards the Stoma Facilities will be ready prior to the opening fixture v Leicester City.
Stadium Operations Manager David Langton shared with the club how pleased he was with our attendance at the pre-season steward training session along with our disability presentational slideshow and Q & A’s. All stewards were fully engaged.
A proposal for a new steel framed first aid room is being looked into by the club. First quotation came in at £80k. However, this is in its infancy and nothing is decided.
Forest DSA highlighted concerns regarding stewards having to take mobile phones to scan on entry, and trouble getting refreshments. Club is aware and ironing out any issues.
Secretaries Report: LC met with Sarah Macmillon to discuss silver level EDI.
She also met with the Foundation, previous contact Josh has now left but Vicky is still here and will try to attend next meeting.
NAFDSA went ahead as scheduled at the Etihad Stadium with our own LC leading EDI and safeguarding and is involved with the creation of a Midlands DSA regional group. With JJ elected on to the Council as League 1 Rep.
LPF have produced a guide for National DSA Groups and wish to see the “A board” in place for the opening game of the season.
FSA & LPF Memberships are up for renewal and passed unopposed.
Treasurers Report: Cheques have gone out to committee for items they purchased for the DSA. All awaiting clearance at this point.
Membership Report: Flyers not going out with renewals ST to chase ticket office. Membership cards to be renewed & distributed.
Tasks & Projects:
Accessible Toilets: see LB statement, we can then move onto the kop toilets.
Doors to be painted blue with a sign saying “not all disabilities are visible”.
It was unanimously agreed that the fully accessible toilets could be designated as an all inclusive safe space should the case arise. This is to be taken to the NCSC as a proposal to the club.
Web updates: Web fully up to date Continuously ongoing and developing.
Dropped Kerb JC has confirmation from Nottingham City Council that the work will be completed in this financial year. brilliant result Jayne!
Fundraising: JS proposed a monthly news sheet with advertising, There was a concern that as a DSA we would not be able to create enough content for a monthly sheet. Ongoing discussions required.
Lanyards: Costings of an initial 200 being sort by JC. Personal information on lanyard Cards is subject to further discussion. Committee members encouraged to research cards for said information.
Office Help: LC would like dates people can help in the office on match days.
“A Board” poster required asap A1 size with our Logo & Sensory Pack along with advice and support included on it.
Social event: to be held at the Trent Navigation. 9th Sept 2026 7-9pm
Meeting closed at 13:41
NCFCDSA Committee Meeting July 14 2026
Media Suite Meadow Lane.
Meeting Opened at 11:58pm
Chair opening statement; New actions need to be faster to conclusion, we all agreed when we signed up to support as best we can and to adhere to the code of conduct.
Present: JJ, LG, JS, TL, DC, JC, ST, PP, LC.
Apologies: LB, DW.
Minutes of the GCM held on June 9th 2026 were read out and passed as a true record by LG and seconded by PP. There were no matters arising.
Secretaries Report:
Correspondence, NCFC invited JJ, and LC to the stewards meeting through LB. It was very successful with our points being put into place regarding disabled supporters and their requirements, thanks from David Langton for our input.
National DSA: No meetings have currently taken place. Manchester City to hold the inaugural Committee meeting on 25/7 at the Etihad Stadium. LC is on the committee and JJ on the league 1 Committee.
NCFC hall of fame: LC to stay on the committee.
Treasurers Report: DW via phone, £3307.20 balance.
Membership Report: Up to 160 members flyers to be sent out with season tickets, A4 posters to distribute.
Tasks & Projects: Continue to do football cards in the Nest (not cash prizes) & Navigation.
Toilets still have no further progress as to fully equipped, signed off & publicity organised. LB to be pushed for a conclusive date before progressing onto the Kop toilets.
Membership cards still work in progress however buying our own machine would be too costly for us.
Web updates regarding Supporter Accessibility to be drip fed by TL to Website host.
Drop kerb. JC keeping in contact with Nottingham City Council as to when work is to begin.
Fundraising: JS thanked the committee for their support during his absence and is happy to be back.
AOB
Lanyards for the disabled supporters: It was agreed to have blue ribbons with yellow sunflowers and our logo in white. This will keep continuity with all stewards working both sides of the river to reduce issues.
All future DSA meetings to be held on the first Thursday of every month going forward.
Wheelchair accessible coaches for away matches: This can be arranged by the club with a minimum of 2-3 weeks notice. Carers will be charged full fare!
Wheelbarrow play in the nest was well attended by our committee, the show was well enjoyed by all.
Constitution change:
Rule 5d changed in line with constitution rules. Constitution fully updated.
Meeting closed at 1:41pm
Next meeting Thursday 6th August 2026.
NCFCDSA Minutes dated 9th June 2026
Present; JJ, LC, DC, JC, LG, PP.
Apologies; ST, JS, TL, DW,
JJ, Opened the meeting at 11:35am
Minutes of the meeting held on 12th May 2026 were read out and passed as a true record by PP, seconded by LC.
Secretaries Report:
Paul Mace (magpie circle) kindly donated £805.00 raised from a raffle to the DSA.
Swansea DSA support group online keeping us informed of community discussions with various DSA's.
We are currently part of a national DSA Action Group. Updates will be minuted,
LC managed to get our sensory bags into Wembley.
Stickers for the "A" board have arrived. LB requires more information on what we want to do in our office revamp. PP, LC, & JC to get furniture from Ikea.
Treasurers Report:
LC, & DC met up prior to this meeting to audit the Financial Accounts everything was as it should be. Therefore they can be submitted to the Football Club. We have a positive balance of £3,307.20.
Membership Report:
We currently have 159 members up from 72 last year, a big effort required this season to increase again.
We are looking at sourcing our own card maker so we can produce our own membership cards.
AOB:
LB needs to update us on the current toilet situation & date of final completion for the publicity event.
AGM agenda to be on the website.
LC to formulate a year planner for meetings, socials etc
I had a wheelbarrow play at the nest on Tuesday 16th June some of the committee will be in attendance.
Upcoming AGM to be held at the Trent Navigation. 6:30pm on the 22nd June.
Next Committee Meeting Tuesday 4th July 2026
Meeting Closed 1:28pm
NCFCDSA Minutes 12th May 2026
PRESENT; JJ, LC, PP, TL,LG, DW, JC, DC.
APOLOGIES; ST, LB.
ABSENT; JS.
Chair opened meeting at 12:09
Meeting held at Trent Navigation due to room availability, club running exams.
Minutes of the meeting held on 14th April 2026 were read out, passed and assigned as a true record by TL & seconded by LG.
Correspondence
LB sent his apologies for none attendance today but updated LC with ongoing matters.
Reply from the council re drop kerb on ironmonger Road has been received. A redesign of the whole area around Ashing Street is being looked at.
Actions
The Stoma toilet announcement will be in the close season.
photographer to be arranged, one toilet requires a cistern change. Keeping the sponsor updated.
A board Purchased & paid for by LPF.
Aston Villa are looking into MARTINS LAW regarding changes to security checks at all venues including bag & pat down checks. Consideration has to be made to disabled supporters.
Club informed of Family Stand issues V Bristol Rovers game.
NCSC informed re steward & stadium manager updates. Response expected after their next meeting.
Chesterfield have taken action on disabled stewarding issues.
Ambient disability lanyards to be considered.
AGM booked for 22nd June 2026 6:30pm Trent Navigation.
All members welcome. (strictly members only)
Next Meeting. 9th June 2026. 11-30am
Meeting closed: 13:47