CLAREMONT / WEASTE COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
8th February, 2005
The Riley Suite
The Willows Variety Centre
Willows Road
Salford
Meeting commenced:
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ended:
6.30 pm
9.05 pm
PRESENT: Councillor Heywood – in the Chair
Councillors Ainsworth, Cooke, Owen and Perkins
F. Butterworth
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Oakwood Community Group
S. Healey
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Upper Middle Victoria Road
Home Watch
P. White
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Metro Residents’ Group
L. Crowder}
S. Hough}
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The Meadows Resource Centre
J. Gandy}
H. Gandy}
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Weaste Community Watch
M. Ferrer
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Claremont Community Association
M. Kirk
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Durham Road Home Watch
K. Ivison}
V. Ivison}
J. Openshaw
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Victoria Road Home Watch
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ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
J. White
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Weaste Wanderers YFC
R. Hibbert
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Whitegate Drive
J. Taylor
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Emerson / Kingsford Residents’
Association
F. McCabe
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Salford Community Network
J. Ryan
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Tootal Boys
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J. Law
K. Thomas
R. Sharp
J. Kilkelly
J. Walsh
A. Hedgecock
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A. Jones
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Hayfield Road
E. Sandler
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Hazel Blears Office
A. Cranna
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Salford Advertiser
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Neighbourhood Manager
A. Ainsworth
J. Whitehead
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Salford PCT
A. Morris
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Sports Development Officer
L. Turnbull
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Child Action Northwest
C. Foster
L. Ashton
M. Shaw
K. Varley
D. Mulvihill
D. Hollinghurst
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Youth Service
L. Ramsey
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Space New Living
W. Priscott
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Fairbridge
K. Fairhurst
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Community Services
M. McHugh
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Committee Services
OFFICERS: M. Walbank
1.
OPEN FORUM – ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
(i)
R. Sharp, J. Kilkelly and K. Thomas members of the Tootal Boys
Football Club addressed the Committee providing details of (a)
concerns and (b) requests for developments in service provision for
children and young people within the Neighbourhood Management
Area, including –
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(a)
that the possibility of an extension to the current sports
development role within the area, including an increased input in
the role from children and young people, be examined;
(b)
that the possibility of developing a site for an ‘all-weather’ pitch
in the area, together with an associated membership scheme,
be examined; and
(c)
that the damage done to one of the pitches on Stott Lane
Playing Fields by a car be repaired; and
(d)
that the drainage of the pitches on Stott Lane Playing Fields be
examined in order to allow all pitches to be used.
RESOLVED: (1) THAT R. Sharp, J. Kilkelly and K. Thomas be thanked
for their informative presentation.
(2) THAT the Director of Education be requested to
examine the issues raised in points (a) through (d) above; and submit a
report at a future meeting of this Committee providing details of action
taken.
(ii)
D. Mulvihill, Youth Service, addressed the Committee and provided
details in respect of a number of issues, including –
(a)
the Best Value Review of the Youth Service undertaken in 2003;
(b)
the new Management Structure of the Youth Service, adopted
as a result of the findings of the Best Value Review of the Youth
Service;
(c)
the services provided by the Youth Service within the
Neighbourhood Management Area;
(d)
the premises used by the Youth
Neighbourhood Management Area;
(e)
the production of a report in respect of the services provided by
the Youth Service on a city wide basis; and
(f)
national requirements and strategies to be adopted and
implemented by the Youth Services
Service
within
the
RESOLVED: THAT D. Mulvihill be thanked for his informative
presentation.
(iii)
C. Foster, Height Youth Centre, addressed the Committee and
provided details in respect of a number of issues, including –
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(a)
work being undertaken to engage young people at the Height
Youth Centre, including educational themed projects;
(b)
work being undertaken by young people attending the Height
Youth Centre to raise funds for future projects; and
(c)
creative work being undertaken by staff at the Height Youth
Centre
RESOLVED: THAT
presentation.
(iv)
C. Foster be
thanked for her informative
D. Hollinghurst, Youth Service, addressed the Committee and provided
details in respect of a number of issues, including –
(a)
the development of ‘street-based’ work being undertaken within
the Neighbourhood Management Area; and
(b)
success being achieved by the provision of the services and the
engagement of young people
RESOLVED: THAT D. Hollinghurst be thanked for his informative
presentation.
(v)
A. Ainsworth, Health Improvement Officer, addressed the Committee
and provided details in respect of a number of issues, including –
(a)
work being undertaken to improve public health within the area;
specifically in respect of children and young people;
(b)
work to be undertaken in the development of the Health Action
Plan; and
(c)
the development of the Health Action Partnership
RESOLVED: THAT A. Ainsworth be thanked for his informative
presentation.
(vi)
A. Morris, Sports Development, L. Turnbull, Child Action Northwest and
W. Priscott, Fairbridge, provided update reports in respect of work
which was currently being undertaken within the area in the
development of services for children and young people.
RESOLVED: THAT the officers be thanked for their informative
presentations.
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2.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor Powell and J.
Healey.
3.
MINUTES OF BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE – 24th JANUARY, 2005
(a)
Child Action Northwest
RESOLVED: THAT the following recommendations be approved: -
(b)
(a)
that allegations had been adequately responded to;
(b)
that copies of the written response should be sent to Budget
Group members; to the young person from whom they had
originated; and to the adult resident involved in putting the
allegations forward;
(c)
to note that the project would develop a complaints procedure
with project users;
(d)
that the possibility of project users inviting Budget Group
members to view the project be explored;
(e)
that the Neighbourhood Manager should continue negotiations
towards a contract with Child Action Northwest.
Applications for Funding
RESOLVED: (1) THAT the applications for funding be dealt with as
follows: -
APPLICANT
1. Dominion
Morris Dancers
2. Height Youth
Centre
3. Salford
Community
Leisure
SUM APPLIED FOR / PURPOSE
£769 towards cost of dresses,
coaches, championships (Ordsall /
Langworthy have funded £1847 as
48 of 68 members live in that
Area).
£433.21 for contents insurance
premium
£180 for hire of college and £220
for sports equipment for February
half-term activity
DECISION
Approve
£769 from devolved
budget
Approve
£433.21 from
Devolved Budget
Approve
£400 from Community
Use of Schools
Budget
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(2) THAT a report be submitted at a future meeting of this
Committee providing a breakdown of Council budget allocation to
Youth Centres across the city.
(3) THAT the Cabinet be requested to examine future
mainstreaming of contents insurance premiums for all youth centres.
4.
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
RESOLVED: THAT the minutes of the meeting held on 18th January, 2005, be
approved as a correct record, subject to the following amendments –
(a)
Minute 3(e) – Residents Parking Scheme Phase 3
The deletion of –
S. Lee provided details of the work that was currently being undertaken
in the development and implementation of Phase 3 of the Residents’
Parking Scheme.
and the insertion in its place of –
S. Lee provided details of the reasons for the delays, owing to
staff sickness, in the development and implementation of Phase 3
of the Residents’ Parking Scheme.
(b)
Minute 3(i) – Lancaster Road / Swinton Park Road Mini Roundabout
The deletion of –
S. Lee provided information in respect of the surveys undertaken and
the reasons for the placement of a mini roundabout rather than traffic
signals at the junction of Lancaster Road and Swinton Park Road.
And the insertion in its place of –
S. Lee provided information in respect of the surveys undertaken
and the reasons for the placement of a mini roundabout rather
than traffic signals at the junction of Lancaster Road and Swinton
Park Road.
Members expressed disbelief in respect of the report detailing
equal traffic flow from the contributory roads at the junction.
In response, S. Lee explained that the survey to establish these
figures had been undertaken at peak traffic times.
(c)
Minute 3(f) – Traffic Signals / Junction Improvements
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The deletion of –
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Misuse of Bus Lanes by traffic on Eccles Old Road;
Instances of traffic ‘jumping’ red lights at the junction of
Lancaster Road and Eccles Old Road;
General instances of ‘near accidents’ on Eccles Old Road;
and the insertion in its place of –
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(d)
Misuse of Bus Lanes by traffic on Eccles Old Road;
Instances of traffic ‘jumping’ red lights at the junction of
Lancaster Road and Eccles Old Road;
General instances of ‘near accidents’ on Eccles Old Road;
Instances of misuse of the box junction at the junction of
Lancaster Road and Eccles Old Road
Minute 3(k) – General Traffic Flow
The deletion of –
S. Lee indicated that a survey in respect of traffic flow in the Eccles Old
Road, Stott Lane and Eccles New Road area was required and would
be undertaken as part of the ongoing works in the area.
And the insertion in its place of –
S. Lee indicated that a survey in respect of traffic flow in the
Eccles Old Road, Stott Lane and Eccles New Road area was
required and would be undertaken as part of the ongoing works in
the area.
In response, Members requested that the possibility of routing
traffic to Eccles New Road be examined.
5.
MATTERS ARISING
(a)
Presentation on Traffic and Transportation
(Previous Minute 3 – 18th January, 2005)
It was reported that with effect from 31st March, 2005, the contract for
the post of Traffic Co-ordinator at Hope Hospital would not be renewed.
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
(b)
Presentation on Traffic and Transportation
(Previous Minute 3 – 18th January, 2005)
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Members raised concerns at the lack of involvement of representatives
from Oaklands Hospital and the Salford and Trafford Mental Health
NHS Trust at Meadowbrook in decisions regarding traffic and
transportation issues within the area.
RESOLVED: THAT S. Lee be requested to extend invitations to
representatives from Oaklands Hospital and the Salford and Trafford
Mental Health NHS Trust at Meadowbrook to participate in future
decision making regarding traffic and transportation issues within the
area.
(c)
Hope Hospital
(Previous Minute 7(a) – 18th January, 2005)
V. Ivison reported that she had received an apology from the Salford
Advertiser relating to the incorrect information published in an article
following the meeting of this Committee in December, 2004.
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
(d)
Stott Lane Playing Fields / Nursery – Use of Capital Receipts
RESOLVED: THAT this issue receive further consideration at the next
meeting of the Claremont / Weaste Political Executive Group.
(e)
Showcase
M. Walbank and K. Fairhurst provided proposals in respect of the
Community Showcase to be held in May, 2005.
RESOLVED: (1) THAT the Community Showcase be held on Monday,
2nd May, 2005 in Buile Hill Park.
(2) THAT a Sub-Group be established to assist in the
organisation of the Community Showcase.
(3) THAT Members of the local community wishing to join
the Sub-Group contact K. Fairhurst on 789 4097 or L. Bates on 789
4081.
6.
REPORTS FROM POLITICAL EXECUTIVE GROUP
No report.
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7.
REPORTS FROM LOCALITIES
(a)
Height
A report was submitted in relation to issues affecting the Height area,
including –
(i)
Alleygating at Fairfield Street;
(ii)
An increase in car crime and crime against the person within the
area; and
(iii)
An increase in the use of scrambling bikes within the area and in
Lightoaks Park
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
(b)
Pendlebury
A report was submitted in relation to issues affecting the Pendlebury
area, including –
(i)
Concerns in respect of proposals for a Residents’ Parking
Scheme within the area; and
(ii)
Work being undertaken to address the issues raised in (i) above.
It was noted that residents from the area would be in attendance at the
next meeting of this Committee in order to raise their concerns formally.
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
(c)
Oakwood
A report was submitted in relation to issues affecting the Oakwood
area, including –
(i)
Work being undertaken to replace paving on the Oakwood
Estate; and
(ii)
Problems with the increased levels of traffic on Daisybank Road.
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
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(d)
New Weaste
No report.
(e)
Weaste
A report was submitted in relation to issues affecting the Weaste area,
including –
(i)
The commencement of Phase III work in the Housing Market
renewal Area;
(ii)
resurfacing work at Kennedy Road;
(iii)
work being undertaken to replace paving on the Tootal Estate;
and
(iv)
An increase in crime within the area
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
(f)
Tootal
No report.
(g)
Parks
The minutes of the Parks meeting held on 16 th December, 2004 were
noted.
Discussion ensued in respect of a number of issues, including –
(i)
The development of the Buile Hill Mansion;
(ii)
The Friends of Buile Hill Park
RESOLVED: (1) THAT the report be noted.
(2) THAT an update report in respect of Buile Hill
Mansion be submitted at a future meeting of this Committee.
(h)
Hope
A report was submitted in relation to issues affecting the Hope area,
including –
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(i)
Problems associated with the replacement of the gas main on
Eccles Old Road between Gilda Brook and Lancaster Road;
(ii)
An increase in crime within the area;
(iii)
a planned telecommunications mast on the site of the Lightoaks
Garage on Lancaster Road;
(iv)
Problems associated with the replacement of the gas main on
Gore Avenue and Gore Crescent;
(v)
Development of a strategy for Hope Village;
(vi)
Residents’ Parking Scheme; and
(vii)
development at 23 Trafalgar Road
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
(i)
Hope Hospital
A report was submitted in relation to issues affecting Hope Hospital,
including –
(i)
Intensive Care Beds;
(ii)
the development of a Paediatric Observation and Assessment
Unit at Hope Hospital;
(iii)
proposals for a Patient and Public Involvement Committee; and
(iv)
Foundation Trust Status
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
8.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
(a)
Green Recycle Bins
RESOLVED: THAT an update report be submitted at the next meeting
of this Committee in respect of the programme to distribute Green
Recycle Bins.
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(b)
Hayfield Road
Members raised concerns in respect of the problems being
experienced with fly tipping in the entry at the rear of Hayfield Road.
RESOLVED: THAT the Strategic Director of Environment be requested
to examine this issue.
9.
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED: THAT the next meeting of this Committee be held on Tuesday,
8th March, 2005 at a venue to be arranged at 7.00pm
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