CLAREMONT / WEASTE COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
11 November, 2008
All Hallows RC Business and Enterprise College
Weaste Lane
Salford
Meeting commenced: 6.30 p.m.
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ended: 9.15 p.m.
PRESENT: V. Ivison - in the Chair
Councillors Deas, Heywood and Taylor
J. Smethurst
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Height Methodist Church
M. Cheadle
W. O’Neill
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Buile Hill High School
P. Krinks
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Lullington Homewatch
J. Collins
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De la Salle Sports Club
L. Rowbotham
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Local Resident
R. Haworth
P. Haworth
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Elmwood Church
K. Ivison
J. Openshaw
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Middle Victoria Road
Home Watch
S Healey
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Upper Middle Victoria Road
Home Watch
D. Kenny
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All Hallows Business and
Enterprise College
H. Lawrence
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Osborne Drive Home Watch
C. Allcock
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Local Resident
P. Welsh
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Salford Advertiser
J. Cartwright
S. Richardson
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Bluebell Residents’ and
Tenants’ Association
E. Heywood
D. Lees
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Bentcliffe Park
Residents’ Association
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I. Cowell
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Orlanda Avenue
S. Hughes
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Oasis Academy MediaCity:UK
B. Downes
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Lullington Home Watch
J. Dickinson
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Barr Hill
Residents’ Association
S. Hempstock
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College Gardens
Residents’ Association
J. Binns
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Eccles Old Road
S. Hesling
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Local Resident
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Area Co-ordinator
M. Walbank
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Neighbourhood Manager
A. Pringle
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MediaCity:UK
C. Mannion
M. Johnston
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Salix Homes
T. Curran
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Salford Community Leisure
G. Hodgin
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Urban Vision
C. Roberts
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Greater Manchester Police
K. Fairhurst
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Community Development
Worker
M. McHugh
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Senior Democratic Services
Officer
OFFICERS: A. Westwood
1.
PRESENTATION - MEDIACITY:UK
A. Pringle, MediaCity:UK, gave a presentation in respect of work being
undertaken relating to the development of MediaCity:UK. Details were
provided in respect of –

Public Sector Partner Involvement
o North West Development Agency
o Salford Urban Regeneration Company
o Salford City Council
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o Peel Holdings Plc
o Bovis Lend Lease
o British Broadcasting Corporation
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Story So Far
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200 acre site
£3bn private sector funding
15,000 employees
Partners signing up to a Strategic Framework Agreement
Anchor Tenants - British Broadcasting Corporation and Salford
University
o Phase 1 - 36 acre site currently under construction
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British Broadcasting Corporation Staffing
o 1,600 staff at MediaCity:UK by 2011, incorporating  BBC Sport
 BBC Radio 5 Live
 Future Media and Technology
 Children’s BBC
 Children’s Learning
 Transfer of staff from Oxford Road in Manchester
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MediaCity:UK - Phase 1
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700,000 square feet of office space
250,000 square feet of studio space
60,000 square feet of retail premises
378 residential apartments
New hotel
5 acre Green Park
Metrolink extension into the MediaCity:UK complex
Plans
o Current site plans
o Future site plans
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Public Sector Programme
o Physical Development
o Media Sector and regional economic sector development
o Support for local communities
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The Salford Perspective
o The City
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Chain Supply Business improvement
Transport improvements
Possible NHS Walk-In Centre Development
o Social and Economic factors
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NWDA - North West Vision and Media
Media Enterprise Centre
o People and Communities
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Construction Opportunities via Bovis Lend Lease
Media Apprenticeships
Development of Community Media Organisations
BBC Outreach Work
Relocation of BBC Staff
Discussion took place in respect of a number of issues, including 
Relocation of BBC Staff and the need to promote Salford as a new home
location
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Promotion and development of Salford Quays and surrounding areas
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Development of Media Apprenticeships
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Development of road and other transportation links to MediaCity:UK
The Chairman thanked A. Pringle for his attendance at the meeting and for his
interesting and informative presentation.
RESOLVED: THAT the presentation be noted.
2.
PRESENTATION - SALIX HOMES
C. Mannion and M. Johnston, Salix Homes, gave a presentation in respect of
work being undertaken by Salix Homes to implement its Better
Neighbourhoods Strategy. Details were provided in respect of –

Vision for Salix
o Homes, neighbourhoods and services
o People and property
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Strategy
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Services in Neighbourhoods
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7 Management areas
14 Neighbourhood Blueprint Areas
existing and future priorities
Action Plan
Neighbourhood Champions
Neighbourhood Champions
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Safer Neighbourhoods Team
Cleaner, Greener Neighbourhoods Team
Empty Properties and Supporting Neighbourhoods Team
Maintenance Team
Investment and Development Team
Programmes Team
Better Neighbourhoods Team
Neighbourhood Blueprints
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Turning vision into action / consultation
Defines services
Confirms priorities
Details work in neighbourhoods – Better Neighbourhoods Model
Emphasis on Partnership
Eddie Sawford – Ordsall
Derek Wunderley – Pendleton
Eddie Sawford – Lower Broughton, Blackfriars, Islington
Jackie Crook – Higher Broughton, Broughton Park
Tony Smith – Weaste and Seedley
Mike Johnston – Claremont, Duchy, Swinton
Christine Duffin – Kersal, Charlestown
Better Neighbourhoods Model
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Stage 1 – Profile the Neighbourhood
Stage 2 – Agree the Vision
Stage 3 – Produce the Blueprint
Stage 4 – Deliver the Capacity
Stage 5 – Deliver the Blueprint
Stage 6 – Confident Communities
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Better Neighbourhoods Together
o Partnership working
o Co-location Cleaner, Greener and Safer Team pilot scheme
o Joined up working with Neighbourhood Management
Discussion took place in respect of a number of issues, including 
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Development and implementation of the decent homes standard
Timescales for implementation of Area Blueprints
Future funding from central government
Partnership working
The Chairman thanked C. Mannion and M. Johnston for their attendance at
the meeting and for their interesting and informative presentation.
RESOLVED: THAT the presentation be noted.
3.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Ainsworth,
Ferrer and Owen and, M. Kirk, C. Marsh and D. Henthorne.
4.
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the meeting held on 14 October, 2008, were approved as a
correct record.
5.
MATTERS ARISING
(a)
Hope Village Shops
(Previous Minute 8(a) - 14 October, 2008)
M. Walbank indicated that following the meeting of this Committee held
on 14 October, 2008, an e-mail had been sent to Urban Vision and
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust in respect of the issues which had
been raised regarding Hope Village Shops.
He provided details of the response which had been received from
Urban Vision but indicated that no response had yet been received
from the Trust.
He indicated that Councillor Ainsworth had submitted a number of
detailed concerns in respect of this issue and provided details.
RESOLVED: THAT M. Walbank liaise with the Salford Royal NHS
Foundation Trust and submit an update report with their response at
the next meeting of this Committee.
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(b)
Car Park at the Former Weaste Cricket Club
(Previous Minute 8(c) - 14 October, 2008)
A report of the Strategic Director of Sustainable Regeneration was
submitted which provided an update in respect of the issues raised at
the meeting of this Committee held on 14 October, 2008.
It was noted that a number of meetings had been planned between
representatives of Urban Vision, Salford City Reds and local residents.
M. Walbank reported that following a conversation with D. Tarry, Chief
Executive, engineers representing the Salford City Reds would meet
with residents with a view to undertaking an investigation of the
problems which were being encountered.
He indicated that Councillor Ainsworth had submitted a request for
Community Committee to consider seeking an investigation of the
matter and possible use of statutory powers relating to nuisance.
RESOLVED: (1) THAT the report be noted.
(2) THAT, prior to seeking the use of statutory powers
relating to nuisance, the investigation agreed by Salford City Reds and
local residents be pursued; and that an update report be given at the
next meeting of this Committee.
(c)
Eccles New Road - Street Lighting
(Previous Minute 8(d) - 14 October, 2008)
A report of the Strategic Director of Sustainable Regeneration was
submitted which provided an update in respect of the issues raised at
the meeting of this Committee held on 14 October, 2008.
Details were provided of (a) the existing problems and (b) the work
which had been undertaken by Urban Vision to address these
problems with the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive.
It was noted that arrangements were currently being made to meet with
the Greater Manchester Transport Executive in order to gain progress
in respect of the matter.
M. Walbank reported that Councillor Ainsworth had submitted a request
for Community Committee to request a report from the City Solicitor in
respect of the issues.
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A. Westwood reported that the responsibility for action in respect of the
issues was with the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport
Executive and not the City Council.
RESOLVED: (1) THAT the report be noted.
(2) THAT A. Westwood contact the Strategic Director of
Sustainable Regeneration requesting that the meeting between Urban
Vision and the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive be
organised promptly; and that an update report on the outcome of the
meeting be submitted at the next meeting of this Committee.
(d)
Hope Hospital Area - Residents Parking Scheme
(Previous Minute 8(g) - 14 October, 2008)
A report of the Strategic Director of Sustainable Regeneration was
submitted which provided an update in respect of the issues raised at
the meeting of this Committee held on 14 October, 2008.
Details were provided in respect of (a) the delays which had been
encountered in the implementation of the scheme and (b) following the
resolution of the issues, it was now planned to issue permits and letters
to residents in December, 2008, along with details of the date on which
the scheme would go live in January, 2009.
Discussion took place in respect of a number of issues, including 
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Concerns relating to the lack of communication with residents
relating to progress of the scheme
Ongoing problems of traffic congestion in the area
Detailed points raised by Councillor Ainsworth
RESOLVED: (1) THAT the report be noted.
(2) THAT V. Ivison raise the issue of ongoing congestion
at the meeting of the Hospital Forum to be held on Thursday, 13
November, 2008.
6.
ENVIRONMENT TASK GROUP - 20 OCTOBER, 2008
M. Walbank submitted a report providing details of (a)
the minutes of the meeting of the Environment Task Group held on 20
October, 2008; and
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(b)
an addendum to the minutes which provided quotes for the majority of
the highways schemes approved by Committee for consideration
against the Devolved Highways Budget.
He indicated that three issues required consideration by Community
Committee, as follows –
(i)
whether to accept the Environment Task Groups recommendation
concerning cases where the final cost quote for a highways capital
scheme, prioritised by the Participatory Budgeting process and ratified
by Committee is significantly more than the original estimate (i.e., to
take each case on its merits).
(ii)
whether to add two more schemes to the list of schemes to be
considered against the devolved Highways Revenue budget (i.e.,
corner protection at Lancaster / Orient and Canterbury Gardens)
(iii)
how to decide on which schemes should be funded from the devolved
Highways Revenue budget (which stands at £20,000 because there is
two years’ money as yet unspent), i.e., the process for deciding and
any criteria which should be used to make a decision.
it was –
RESOLVED: (1) THAT in respect of (i) above, cases be taken on their
individual merits.
(2) THAT in respect of (i) and (ii) above the list of schemes
contained within the report now submitted, along with the addition of the
schemes detailed in (ii) above, be approved.
In respect of (iii) above, M. Walbank reported that Councillor Ainsworth had
requested that Community Committee consider that the prioritisation of the
schemes be undertaken by the Claremont / Weaste Political Executive Group
owing to the Councillors’ wider knowledge of issues within the areas.
Three options were considered regarding how the prioritisation of the agreed
schemes should be undertaken –
a)
for the Claremont / Weaste Community Committee to meet and hold a
‘participatory budgeting type’ event at which the schemes would be
voted upon, scored and prioritised.
b)
for the Claremont / Weaste Political Executive Group to meet in order
to prioritise the schemes, and that the prioritised list of schemes be
brought to a future meeting of the Claremont / Weaste Community
Committee for approval.
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c)
for the Environment Task Group to meet in order to prioritise the
schemes, and that the prioritised list of schemes be brought to a future
meeting of the Claremont / Weaste Community Committee for
approval.
Following consideration of the three options, it was
RESOLVED: THAT an open ‘participatory budgeting type’ event be held prior
to the next meeting of the Claremont / Weaste Community Committee at
which the highways schemes would be scored and prioritised, and that the
prioritised list be submitted for consideration and approval at the meeting of
the Community Committee.
7.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PARTNERSHIP BOARD - 3 NOVEMBER, 2008
M. Walbank submitted an update report in respect of the issues which had
been considered at the meeting of the Claremont / Weaste Neighbourhood
Partnership Board on 3 November, 2008.
He indicated that the following geographical areas had been agreed as the
priority areas of work for the Claremont / Weaste Neighbourhood Partnership
Board –
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Eccles New Road
Willows Area / Tootal Drive
Saxby Street / Stapleton Street Area
He also confirmed that the following themes had been chosen as the priority
areas of work for the Claremont / Weaste Neighbourhood Partnership Board,
within the geographical areas detailed above –
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Anti-Social Behaviour / Fear of Crime
Worklessness
Environment
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
8.
REPORTS FROM LOCALITIES
(a)
Hope
Consideration was given to a number of issues within the Hope Area,
including –
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work being undertaken to complete the renovation of the
Gildabrook Underpass.
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It was noted that a planting event was planned for 22 November,
2008. It was reported that users of the underpass had indicated
that, owing to the work, they felt safer.
Members thanked M. Walbank for the work he had undertaken
in helping to make the project a success.
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
(b)
Salford Royal Hospital
V. Ivison submitted a report in respect of issues relating to Salford
Royal Hospital, including –
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details of the upcoming construction work on the site, including
the demolition of the two large tower blocks.
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an upcoming review of the Governing Body Membership,
including comments relating to Salford City Council
representation and attendance at meetings of the Governing
Body.
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
(c)
Height / Claremont
Consideration was given to a number of issues within the Height /
Claremont Area, including –
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the minutes of the meeting of the Claremont Community
Association held on 1 October, 2008.
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A planting event in Irlam Square on 21 November, 2008, as part
of the Height In Bloom Project.
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
(d)
Weaste
Consideration was given to a number of issues within the Weaste Area,
including –
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details of an Eid, Diwali and Christmas Event for Women being
held at All Hallows Business and Enterprise College, Weaste
Lane on Monday, 15 December, 2008.
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
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(e)
New Weaste
No report.
(f)
Pendlebury
No report.
(g)
Parks
The minutes of the meeting of the Parks Walkabout held on 8 October,
2008 were noted.
9.
POLICE UPDATE
C. Roberts, Greater Manchester Police, provided an update report in respect
of crime and anti-social behaviour issues within the Neighbourhood
Management Area, including –
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the success of the ‘Bonfire Night’ event at Buile Hill Park
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work undertaken for the Remembrance Day parade
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work being undertaken in and in the vicinity of Westwood Park
He also circulated details of the crime figures for the area which provided
information on the current recorded crime figures with comparative data for
2007 and also for the Ordsall and Langworthy area for the same periods.
Discussion took place in respect of a number of issues, including -
instances of bogus callers in the area
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
10.
SALFORD CORE STRATEGY
V. Ivison –
(a)
provided details of the purpose of the production of the Salford Core
Strategy which was a strategic level document which would provide the
spatial planning vision and strategy to shape the future of Salford for
the next 20 years, and
(b)
indicated that as part of the consultation process an offer had been
made for officers to attend the next meeting of this Committee to
provide local people the opportunity to have their say regarding the
proposals.
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RESOLVED: (1) THAT the report be noted.
(2) THAT officers be invited to make a presentation on the
Salford Core Strategy at the next meeting of this Committee.
11.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE OF CONDUCT
M. Walbank submitted a report which highlighted two aspects of the Code of
Conduct approved by this Committee in February, 2006, that Councillor
Ainsworth had asked Committee to reconsider, as follows –

The requirement to notify any items to be raised at “Reports from
Localities” to the Neighbourhood Manager before the start of the
meeting.
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The requirement to notify any items to be raised at “Any other
Business” to the Neighbourhood Manager before the start of the
meeting.
Discussion took place and it was noted that whilst it was requested that
attendees provide prior notification relating to “Reports from Localities” and
“Any Other Business” that they would not be precluded from raising issues if
this requirement was not met.
Therefore, it was –
RESOLVED: THAT the Claremont / Weaste Community Committee Code of
Conduct remain unchanged.
12.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
(a)
Christmas Concert
D. Kenny reported that a Christmas Concert would be held at All
Hallows Business and Enterprise College, Weaste Lane, on
Wednesday, 17 December, 2008 at 7.00 p.m.
RESOLVED: THAT the matter be noted.
(b)
All Hallows Business and Enterprise College – Consultation Meeting
D. Kenny reported that a consultation meeting in respect of the future
location of the School would be held at All Hallows Business and
Enterprise College, Weaste Lane on Monday, 17 November, 2008 at
9.30 a.m.
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13.
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED: THAT the next meeting of this Committee be held on Tuesday, 9
December, 2008, at All Hallows Business and Enterprise College, Weaste
Lane, Salford, at 7.00 p.m.
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