ORDSALL AND LANGWORTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
2nd September, 2008
Broadwalk Training Centre
Belvedere Road
Salford
Meeting commenced:
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ended:
7.00 p.m.
8.37 p.m.
PRESENT: R. Marsh - in the Chair
Councillors Clague, Dobbs, Loveday, Mashiter and Warmisham
A. Marsh
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S.A.R.A
E. Down
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Thorn Court Residents’ Association
P. Thomson
L. Thomson
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Regent Park Residents’ Association
J. Gillard
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Hornbeam Court Tenants’ Association
J. Doyle
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NE Ordsall
W. Smid
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Salford Men’s Action Group
H. F. de Boer
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The Islington Estate Tenants’ and
Residents’ Association
B. Leitch
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OASIS
B. Jeffery
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Ordsall Community Café / University of Salford
A. Cosgrove
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Nursery Street Residents’ Association
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Area Co-ordinator
R. Spanner
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Neighbourhood Manager
K. Mulligan
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Greater Manchester Police
S. McGuire
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Greater Manchester Police
OFFICERS: C. Marsh
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ORDSALL AND LANGWORTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
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M. Phillips
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Urban Vision
M. Maule
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Urban Vision
J. Bolton
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Health Improvement Team
G. Finlay
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Salix Homes
M. McHugh
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Senior Democratic Services Officer
Please note that the attendance list may have not been signed by all those present,
which may have resulted in the omission of a number of names from the list.
1.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor Drake, P. Hindley, L.
Hodgkiss, J. Smith, S. Smyth, G. Kelly, L. Stamp and E. Whitehead.
2.
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the meeting held on 27 May, 2008, were approved as a correct record,
subject to the inclusion of E. Whitehead, R. Marsh, C. Farrow and L. Furrer on the list of
attendees at the meeting.
3.
MATTERS ARISING
(a)
Highways Devolved Budget - Highways Issues
Members raised a number of concerns in respect of (a) road safety issues within
the area which arose from highway design and associated road markings and (b)
expenditure and progress relating to the Devolved Highways Budget for Ordsall
and Langworthy.
Specific concerns were raised in respect of the following (i)
Road markings “double yellow lines” on Fitzwarren Street which resulted in
difficulties being experienced by drivers turning onto Fitzwarren Street from
connecting side roads.
(ii)
A request for a Pelican / Puffin Crossing on Ordsall Lane.
(iii)
Car Parking facilities in the vicinity of Ordsall Hall
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(iv)
Parking issues in the area arising from visitors to Old Trafford Football
Ground on match days - with specific reference being made to coaches
parking at the top end of Ordsall Lane and cars blocking access to
Warburton Street
RESOLVED: (1) THAT the information provided, be noted.
(2) THAT R. Spanner contact R. Smith, Urban Vision, and that an
update report in respect of the Highways Devolved Budget and the concerns
raised and noted above, be submitted at the next meeting of this Committee.
(b)
MediaCity:UK
An update report was provided in respect of the continuing work being
undertaken to ensure that local people would benefit from the employment
opportunities at MediaCity: UK.
A discussion took place in respect of the site development for MediaCity: UK and
the possibility of making arrangements for a visit of the site.
It was reported that owing to the construction work being undertaken, site visits
were not currently available.
RESOLVED: THAT the matter be noted.
(c)
Nursery Street Estate - Play Area
Information was provided in respect of concerns of local residents which had
been submitted to Rt Hon Hazel Blears M.P., and Councillor Merry, Leader of the
Council, regarding the lack of play area facilities on the Nursery Street Estate.
Discussion took place regarding the current derelict play area and details of
requests made by local residents for work to bring the play area back in to use.
R. Spanner indicated that discussions were ongoing and that work to resolve the
matter was currently being undertaken.
RESOLVED: THAT the matter be noted.
(d)
Anti-Social Behaviour - Broadwalk
An update report was submitted relating to work which had been undertaken to
reduce the instances of Anti-Social Behaviour within the Broadwalk area.
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R. Spanner indicated that partner organisations represented on the Local
Partnership Delivery Group (LPDG) had recently, in conjunction with assistance
from the local community, implemented a number of measures.
Residents from the area indicated that there had been a noticeable reduction in
instances of Anti-Social Behaviour.
RESOLVED: THAT the matter be noted.
(e)
Community Health Project
Details were provided in respect of a Community Health Project which was
currently being undertaken by the PCT within the Ordsall and Langworthy area.
RESOLVED: THAT the matter be noted.
4.
POLICE DIVISIONAL COMMANDER'S UPDATE
Chief Inspector K. Mulligan gave a presentation, providing details of -
the implementation of Neighbourhood Policing within the city;
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the benefits of Neighbourhood Policing;
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priority issues to be addressed by the Neighbourhood Team;
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current and proposed staffing levels within the Neighbourhood Team;
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partnership working within the area;
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comparative crime figures in the area between 2006 / 2007 and 2007 / 2008; and
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a reduction in the recorded instances of Anti-Social Behaviour within the area;
Discussion took place in respect of a number of issues, including -
‘Secure By Design’ and its impact on new properties within the area
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Policing Surgeries
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the use of Anti-Social Behaviour Orders
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Joint Councillor and Police Surgeries within the area
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R. Marsh, on behalf of the Committee thanked Chief Inspector Mulligan for his
attendance at the meeting and for his informative and interesting presentation.
He also placed on record the thanks of this Committee for the work undertaken by
Inspector A. Smith during his employment within the area.
RESOLVED: THAT the presentation be noted.
5.
PENDLETON PLANNING GUIDANCE DOCUMENT
M. Phillips, Urban Vision, gave a presentation in respect of the Pendleton Planning
Guidance Document, including details of -
a background to the requirement for the introduction of the Planning Guidance
Document for Pendleton
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details of proposals for work to be undertaken contained within the Planning
Guidance Document
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details of the consultation period - 5 September to 16 October, 2008
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the process for implementation of the proposals contained within the Planning
Guidance Document
RESOLVED: THAT the details contained within the presentation be noted.
6.
COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN 2009
R. Spanner reported that a review of the current Ordsall and Langworthy Community
Action Plan was being undertaken. He requested that members of the community
wishing to comment on priorities for inclusion in the new plan should contact the
Neighbourhood Team.
He indicated that a draft version of the plan would be submitted, for approval, at the next
meeting of this Committee.
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
7.
SPOTLIGHT UPDATE
R. Spanner provided an update report in respect of work being undertaken regarding the
Spotlighting Process.
RESOLVED: THAT an update report in respect of these issues be submitted at the next
meeting of this Committee.
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8.
BUILE HILL PARK HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND BID
RESOLVED: THAT this item be deferred for consideration at the meeting of this
Committee to be held on Tuesday, 4th November, 2008.
9.
HOW WE CAN DEAL WITH PROBLEMS IN EMPTY PROPERTIES
RESOLVED: THAT this item be deferred for consideration at the meeting of this
Committee to be held on Tuesday, 4th November, 2008.
10.
UPDATE ON CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CHURCH, LANGWORTHY ROAD
G. Finlay, Salix Homes, gave an update report in respect of work being undertaken to
complete the works to the Emmanuel Church on Langworthy Road.
She provided details of the delays which had taken place in the process but indicated
that the works should now be complete by July, 2009.
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
11.
BUDGET SUB-GROUP
RESOLVED: (1) THAT the recommendations of the Budget Sub-Group arising from their
meeting held on 30 July, 2008, be approved.
(2) THAT the recommendations of the Budget Sub-Group, arising from
their meeting held on 27 August, 2008, be submitted for consideration by the Elected
Members of this Committee.
(3) THAT the financial position statement in respect of this Committee for
the period ending 20 August, 2008, be noted.
(4) THAT the recommendations of the Budget Sub-Group arising from their
meetings held on 30 July and 27 August, 2008, be submitted ‘For Information’ at the
next meeting of this Committee.
12.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
The Strategic Director of Customer and Support Services submitted a report (a)
providing details relating to the work of the city councils Standards Committee, and (b)
inviting interested members to apply for the position of Independent Member of the
Committee.
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
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13.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS / GOOD NEWS ITEMS
(a)
Chimney Pot Park Event
Details were provided in respect of an event held on Friday, 29 August, 2008, at
Chimney Pot Park, celebrating work which had been undertaken to engage
young people from the area during the summer holidays.
It was reported that the event had been well attended and had been a success.
(b)
Salford Garden Party
Details were provided of the Salford Garden Party which was scheduled to be
held at the Salford Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, on Saturday, 6
September, 2008, between 12.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m.
(c)
Bonfires / Fireworks
Details were provided to members regarding contact details of the Greater
Manchester Police (0161 872 5050) and the Neighbourhood Team (0161 603
4090) to report instances of anti-social behaviour relating to bonfires and
fireworks.
14.
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED: THAT the next meeting of this Committee be held on Tuesday, 4
November, 2008 at 7.00 p.m.
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