ORDSALL AND LANGWORTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
4 November, 2008
Meeting commenced: 7.00 p.m.
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ended: 9.37 p.m.
PRESENT: R. Marsh - in the Chair
Councillors Dobbs and Loveday
E. Down
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Thorn Court Residents’ Association
K. Atkinson
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Friends of Ordsall Park
W. Greenhalgh
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Ordsall Hall / St. Clements
T. McMullen
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South Ordsall
J. Doyle
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NE Ordsall
L. Holmes
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Ordsall Community Arts /
New Barracks Group
G. Skelly
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Ordsall Community Arts
J. Dale
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Resident
P. Thomson
L. Thomson
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Regent Park Residents’ Association
D. Temple
J. Sowerby
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In Bloom
A. Marsh
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S.A.R.A
A. Salmon
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St. Phillip’s Church
OFFICERS: R. Spanner
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Neighbourhood Manager
S. McGuire
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Greater Manchester Police
S. Lee
R. Smith
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Urban Vision
K. Dainty
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Scrutiny Support Team
C. Johnson
B. Cadwallader
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Community Payback (Probation)
M. McHugh
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Senior Democratic Services Officer
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ORDSALL AND LANGWORTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
4 NOVEMBER, 2008
1.
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
The Chairman welcomed those present to the meeting.
He indicated that an attendance list was being circulated and requested those
present to sign it in order for their names to be recorded in the minutes of the
meeting.
2.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Clague,
Mashiter and Warmisham and C. Marchbank-Smith, M. Scantlebury, J. Wood,
V. Boardman, S. Kearney, D. Henthorne, J. Smith and G. Stone.
3.
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the meeting held on 2 September, 2008, were approved as a
correct record.
4.
MATTERS ARISING
(a)
Highways Devolved Budget – Highways Issues
(Previous Minute 3(a)(i) – 2 September, 2008)
Details were provided to R. Smith of the exact areas on Fitzwarren
Street which had previously been referred to in the request for work to
be undertaken.
RESOLVED: THAT the matter be noted.
(b)
Highways Devolved Budget – Highways Issues
(Previous Minute 3(a)(ii) – 2 September, 2008)
R. Spanner gave a progress update in respect of the request for the
placement of a Pelican / Puffin Crossing on Ordsall Lane.
RESOLVED: THAT the matter be noted.
(c)
Community Action Plan 2009
(Previous Minute 6 – 2 September, 2008)
R. Spanner indicated that copies of the draft version of the Community
Action Plan for 2009 had been circulated.
He requested that any amendments to the plan be provided to him,
either at the end of the meeting or by telephone.
RESOLVED: THAT the matter be noted.
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(d)
Buile Hill Park Heritage Lottery Fund Bid
(Previous Minute 8 – 2 September, 2008)
RESOLVED: THAT this item be considered at the meeting of this
Committee to be held on 6 January, 2009.
(e)
How We Can Deal With Problems In Empty Properties
(Previous Minute 9 – 2 September, 2008)
RESOLVED: THAT this item be considered at the meeting of this
Committee to be held on 6 January, 2009
5.
COMMUNITY PAYBACK (PROBATION)
C. Johnson and B. Cadwallader gave a presentation that provided details of
work being undertaken in the area via the Community Payback Project.
They provided details of the launch of Community Payback, a Probation
Service Initiative, by which communities had the opportunity to influence the
type of work offenders carry out in their neighbourhoods.
The aim was to make the unpaid work performed by offenders more visible
and more representative of the communities' needs.
It was noted that the projects undertaken always involved activities that would
not otherwise be carried out. These projects included graffiti removal,
redecorating community centres and environmental work. It was noted that an
important part of the process was that, as well as carrying out work, offenders
acquire skills which would be useful to them in the job market.
Details of projects that had been undertaken in Salford included –
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Assistance with The Amber Project in Kersal
Tindall Street Allotments
Black Harry Path Clearance in Swinton
Work with the War Graves Commission
Sunday Dinners Projects in Eccles and Little Hulton
Evening Care Sessions in conjunction with the Redwood Group
The Chairman thanked C. Johnson and B. Cadwallader for their attendance at
the meeting and for their interesting and informative presentation.
RESOLVED: (1) THAT ideas for projects to be carried out as part of the
Community Payback process be provided to either C. Johnson, B.
Cadwallader or R. Spanner.
(2) THAT the presentation be noted.
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ORDSALL AND LANGWORTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
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6.
BETTER NEIGHBOURHOODS STRATEGY
J. Willis, 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 –
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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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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
7 Management areas
14 Neighbourhood Blueprint Areas
existing and future priorities
Action Plan
Neighbourhood Champions
Neighbourhood Champions
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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
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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
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
A request that this presentation be made at a future meeting of the
Pendleton Forum
Future funding from central government
Problems being experienced with sub-contractors and repairs
The Chairman thanked J. Willis for his attendance at the meeting and for his
interesting and informative presentation.
RESOLVED: THAT the presentation be noted.
7.
SPOTLIGHT UPDATE
R. Spanner gave an update report in respect of work being undertaken to
develop the Cleaner, Greener and Safer Co-Located Team.
He indicated that the team was based at Diamond House, the Head Office of
Salix Homes and included officers from –
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Salix Homes
Greater Manchester Police – Police Officers and Police Community
Support Officers
The Environment Directorate
The Ordsall and Langworthy Neighbourhood Management Team
Discussion took place in respect of a number of issues, including –
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The number of officers from each partner organisation involved in the
work of the co-location team
The need for local people to continue to report crime and incidents of
anti-social behaviour
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ORDSALL AND LANGWORTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
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Problems associated with ‘match day parking’ in Ordsall and
surrounding areas, including instances of illegal car parks, on match
days at Old Trafford.
RESOLVED: (1) THAT the report be noted.
(2) THAT incidents of illegal car parks be passed to R. Spanner
for submission to Greater Manchester Police.
8.
ORDSALL COMMUNITY ARTS
G. Skelly and L. Holmes gave a presentation providing details of the work of
Ordsall Community Arts within the Neighbourhood Management Area.
Details were provided of the projects and groups which Ordsall Community
Arts had assisted, including –
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Salford Strategic Partnership
Orsdall Allotment society
In Bloom
Eco Week 2008
Monmouth Park
Seedley and Langworthy Trust
Ordsall Festival
The Chairman thanked G. Skelly and L. Holmes for their attendance at the
meeting and for their interesting and informative presentation.
RESOLVED: THAT the presentation be noted.
9.
DEVOLVED HIGHWAYS BUDGET
RESOLVED: THAT the following recommendations made in respect of the
Highways Devolved Budget be approved –
(i)
Ordsall Lane
The proposals for a pedestrian crossing to be taken to the next meeting
of the Ordsall Forum for a decision prior to confirmation at a future
meeting of this Committee.
(ii)
Phoebe Street / Ordsall Estate / Robert Hall Street
20 mph speed limit
The proposals for the implementation of a blanket 20 mph speed limit
on Phoebe Street / Ordsall Estate / Robert Hall Street to be taken to
the next meeting of the Ordsall Forum for a decision prior to
confirmation at a future meeting of this Committee.
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(iii)
Fitzwarren Street
Further proposals to be submitted for consideration at the next meeting
of this Committee.
(iv)
Sedgefield Close – Traffic Calming
The proposals as now submitted be approved.
(v)
Freya Grove
The proposals as now submitted be approved.
(vi)
Jubilee Street – Traffic Calming
Further proposals to be submitted for consideration at the next meeting
of this Committee.
(vii)
M602 Subway
Proposals to be submitted for consideration at the next meeting of this
Committee.
10.
COMMUNITY COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT IN THE SCRUTINY OF LOCAL
SERVICES
K. Dainty, Scrutiny Support, gave a presentation in respect of the work of the
Scrutiny Process within the city. She provided details in respect of –
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The role of scrutiny
o Review of services to check performance and examine how it
can be improved
o The review of processes to ensure transparent accountability.
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The structure of scrutiny and its work
o The development of 6 scrutiny committees within the council
structure
o Specific pieces of work examined by Scrutiny Commissions
o The scrutiny of Council, Health and other public services
Discussion took place in respect of a number of issues, including –
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The services which could be examined under a local scrutiny process
The Chairman thanked K. Dainty for her attendance at the meeting and for her
interesting and informative presentation.
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RESOLVED: (1) THAT the presentation be noted.
(2) THAT details of the Scrutiny process be given at future
meetings of the Ordsall and Pendleton Area Forums.
11.
COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN
R. Spanner indicated that copies of the draft version of the Community Action
Plan for 2009 had been circulated.
He requested that any amendments to the plan be provided to him, either at
the end of the meeting or by telephone.
RESOLVED: (1) THAT the matter be noted.
(2) THAT the Ordsall and Langworthy Community Action Plan
2009, be approved subject to the inclusion of any further amendments which
will be reported to this Committee in due course.
12.
CRIME AND DISORDER UPDATE – HOW TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
YOUR HOUSE BEING BURGLED
S. McGuire, Greater Manchester Police, gave an update report in respect of
issues of crime and anti-social behaviour within the Ordsall and Langworthy
Neighbourhood Partnership Area, including –
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how residents could keep their property safer in a number of ways by
locking doors, closing windows, not keeping valuable items on display,
keeping car keys in a safe place and not on open view.
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Taking part in property marking schemes.
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
13.
BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
RESOLVED: (1) THAT the minutes of the meetings of the Budget SubCommittee held on 30 July and 27 August, 2008, be noted.
(2) THAT the recommendations made by the Budget SubCommittee at their meeting held on 29 October, 2008, in respect of
applications for funding, as detailed in the report now submitted, be approved.
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ORDSALL AND LANGWORTHY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
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14.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
(a)
Closure of Passage way between Oldfield Road and Asgard Drive
RESOLVED: THAT R. Spanner contact Salix Homes to request an
update report in respect of this issue.
(b)
Ordsall Allotments Society
Information was provided in respect of the establishment of the Ordsall
Allotments Society and discussion took place in respect of proposals
for placement of future allotments within the area.
(c)
Greater Manchester Police – Emergency Calls
Concerns were raised relating to the speeds being travelled by some
police vehicles in the Pendleton Area when answering emergency
calls.
R. Spanner undertook to raise this issue with Inspector Henthorne.
15.
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED: THAT the next meeting of this Committee be held on Tuesday, 6
January, 2009, at Langworthy Cornerstone, Liverpool Street, Langworthy, at
6.45 p.m.
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