EAST SALFORD COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
27th January, 2005
Broughton D@tabase
Camp Street
Salford
Meeting commenced:
“
ended:
6.30 p.m.
9.06 p.m.
PRESENT: Mike Smith – in the Chair
Councillors Connor, J. Holt, Humphreys, King,
Merry and B. Murphy
MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY:
F. Rimmer
M. Kelly
M. Preston
D. Prince
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R.I.T.A
D. Crowcroft
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Wellington Street West
Residents’ Association
J. Murphy
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C.F.H.
C. Sumner
J. Williams
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Broughton Trust
S. Carson
-
H.B.A.C
B. Moore
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Lower Kersal
N. Kestenbaum
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Interlink
G. Singh
-
Solution Gray H. B.
P. Ball
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Friars Tenants’ Association
B. Hawke
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Albert Park Residents’ Association
A. Facer
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Cliff Resident’s Association
G. Cooper
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St. George’s Residents’ Association
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L. Smith
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V.O.I.C.E.
L. Craven
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Cromwell Residents’ Association
M. Connor
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Golden Years
A. McCormick
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A.P.V.B.S.C.
M. Thorpe
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Broughton Action Group
C. Brett
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HBHG Development Trust /
Broughton D@tabase
J. Thomson
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T.E.T.R.A
S. Adolphe
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Salford Community Organiser
K. Coakley
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St. Sebastian’s
S. Cohen
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Salford CAB
D. Nicholas
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Hill Street Residents’ Association
B. Taylor
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Area Co-ordinator
C. Skinkis
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Neighbourhood Manager
R. Jolly
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Assistant Neighbourhood Manager
V. Hamnett
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Community Development Worker
M. Saboor
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N.D.C / G.M.P.
Z. Whiteside
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Housing Services
J. Regan
A. Surtees
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Environmental Services
K. Kaur
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Salford PCT
L. Turnbull
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Child Action Northwest
OFFICERS:
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EAST SALFORD COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
27th January, 2005
35.
N. Mawson
A. Thwaites
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Housing Services
A. Burnett
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New Deal for Communities
L. Brown
J. Burns
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Youth Service
M. McHugh
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Committee Administrator
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Hulmes, J. Murphy
and Wilson and J. Bailey, E. Cox, B. Heywood, E. Hughes, D. Moore, D. Nicholas, I.
Peel, N. Sheik, J. Sheldon, L, Sheldon and K. Woodward.
36.
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
The minutes of the meeting held on 18th November, 2004, were signed by the
Chairman as a correct record subject to the following amendments –
(i)
The deletion of the duplicate version of the following in Minute 29(b) – (Budget
Sub-Committee).
The Broughton
Trust
£4800.00
For hire of Space Building
Approve
(Community
Use of Schools)
(ii)
The inclusion of an additional item being included after Minute 30, as follows: 31.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
RESOLVED: THAT, in the absence of the Chairman and the Deputy
Chairman, P. Ball be elected as Chairman of this Committee for the
remainder of the meeting.
“P. Ball – in the Chair”
and accordingly, the renumbering of minutes 31 through 33 to reflect the
inclusion.
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37.
MATTERS ARISING
(a)
Response from Councillor Wilson
M. Smith referred to the response submitted by Councillor Wilson in respect of
the issue raised at the meetings of this Committee held on 30 th September
and 25th November, 2005.
He indicated that whilst individuals might feel that they have personal
concerns over the issue, it was felt important that the Community Committee
now consider this matter resolved and move forward in partnership to
participate and share in the work that was required within the area.
RESOLVED: THAT the matter be noted.
(b)
Report of the Strategic Director of Environment
(i)
Dog Fouling
Consideration was given to a report of the Strategic Director of
Environment which provided details relating to –

the number of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN’s) issued within the
city in respect of dog fouling since 1st December, 2003;

the fact that the majority of the 62 Fixed Penalty Notices
(FPN’s) had been issued by Dog Wardens employed by
Environmental Services; and

the employment from 1st January, 2005, of two additional
Enforcement Officers.
Discussion ensued in relation to a number of issues, including –

a perceived increase in the instances of dog fouling within the
Neighbourhood Management Area;

the need for residents to report instances of dog fouling to the
Environmental Services Customer Contact Centre on telephone
number, 0161 909 6500.

a question relating to the number of Fixed Penalty Notices
(FPN’s) for which payment had been received;

the need to ensure effective enforcement in respect of dog
fouling within the city; and
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
a request that the possibility of the production of a newsletter
within the Neighbourhood Management Area be examined; and
that appropriate contact telephone numbers be included within
any such newsletter.
RESOLVED: (1) THAT the report be noted.
(2) THAT the Strategic Director of Environment be
requested to provide an update report at the next meeting of this
Committee in respect of the number of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN’s)
issued, for which payment had been received.
(3) THAT the possibility of producing a newsletter within
the Neighbourhood Management Area be examined.
(ii)
Community Clean-Ups
Consideration was given to a report of the Strategic Director of
Environment which provided details relating to –

the support currently provided by Environmental Services in
respect of Community Clean-Ups, including the provision of a
‘Community Skip’ each weekday throughout the year to
‘constituted’ community groups;

the additional support provided to community groups via the
loaning of additional equipment including, brushes, shovels and
gloves; and

proposals for future provision of a skip to each Neighbourhood
Management Area, with Community Committee taking the
decision regarding to which group or clean-up the skip would be
allocated;
Discussion ensued in respect of a number of issues, including –

the provision of a ‘free’ bulk waste removal service within Single
Regeneration Budget (S.R.B.) Areas;

regular instances of ‘fly tipping’ on Albert Park;
RESOLVED: (1) THAT the report be noted.
(2) THAT update reports in respect of this issue be
submitted at future meetings of this Committee.
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(c)
Albert Park Update
Consideration was given to a report of the Strategic Director of Environment
which provided details relating to –
(i)
a successful bid for Capital Funding for the improvement of parks within
the city
(ii)
details of prioritisation of the Capital Funding to parks within the city
(iii)
proposals to undertake work within Albert Park that would change the
status of the park from Neighbourhood Park to District Park
(iv)
consultation events to be held in respect of the funding for Albert Park
RESOLVED: (1) THAT the report be noted.
(2) THAT the Strategic Director of Environment be invited to
attend the meeting of the East Salford Community Committee to be held on
17th March, 2005, as part of the consultation process for the development of
Albert Park.
38.
COMMUNITY ISSUES
(a)
Oliver’s Gym
RESOLVED: THAT this issue be considered further as part of the New Deal
for Communities Update (Minute 42(a) below refers)
(b)
Albert Park
Councillor B. Murphy reported that a presentation detailing proposals for the
development and regeneration of Albert Park had been shown outside the
Council Chamber at the Salford Civic Centre.
Discussion ensued in respect of making the presentation available at a site in
the vicinity of Albert Park.
RESOLVED: THAT the possibility of making the presentation detailing
proposals for the development and regeneration of Albert Park available at a
site in the vicinity of Albert Park, be examined.
(c)
Site of 276 Great Cheetham Street West and
210 to 232 Great Clowes Street, Salford 7
C. Sumner indicated that work had re-commenced on the abovementioned
site and requested details of the plans for the development.
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B. Taylor undertook to provide C. Sumner with a copy of the plans that had
been submitted in respect of the development.
(d)
Delivery of ‘Salford People’
P. Ball reported that several properties within the Neighbourhood
Management Area were not receiving copies of the ‘Salford People’
publication.
A number of members confirmed that this was the case.
RESOLVED: THAT details of the properties in question be passed to the
Marketing and Communications Team and that the issue be examined.
(e)
Audit Commission – Comprehensive Performance Assessment
G. Cooper provided information in respect of the Audit Commission Annual
Comprehensive Performance Assessment for Salford, indicating that the result
had indicated that Salford remained a ‘Weak’ Council.
He requested a response from the Council in respect of this issue.
Councillor Merry provided an update in respect of the work that had been
undertaken by the Council and its staff to improve the services provided.
He reported that the Council had requested that the Audit Commission reexamine two Housing Strategy documents, and that had the re-marked
documents been included in the final assessment, Salford would have
improved to a ‘Fair’ Council.
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
39.
BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE
(a)
Membership
R. Jolly reported that two vacancies for membership of the Budget SubCommittee remained for members of the Community Committee within the
Kersal Ward.
RESOLVED: (1) THAT B. Moore be elected as a member of the Budget SubCommittee for the remainder of the 2004 / 2005 Municipal Year.
(2) THAT any Community Committee Member from the Kersal
Ward wishing to be considered for membership of the East Salford Budget
Sub-Committee contact R. Jolly, Assistant Neighbourhood Manager.
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(b)
Meeting held on 11th January, 2005
RESOLVED: (1) THAT the undermentioned applications for funding be dealt
with as follows: -
APPLICANT
Talents-Peninim
After School
Activity Scheme
APPLICANT
Chasdei
Devorah
Sadya Schmuel
Liberow
Children’s
Library
Number One
Youth Club
TOTAL
GRANT
SOUGHT
£3827.05
TOTAL
GRANT
SOUGHT
£2941.08
£2259.99
£5472.50
RESUBMITTED
Community
Services
£206.25
RESUBMITTED
St. John’s
Drop In
£749.00
PURPOSE
DECISION
Laptop and
accessories.
Copier, Printer.
Yoga Mats.
PURPOSE
Defer
Mothercare
items.
Prams /
carrycots /
playmates
Assorted new
books and
Book repairs.
DECISION
AMOUNT
AMOUNT
Defer
Approve
£1000.00
Rent /
Insurance /
Tools and
Equipment
Community
cohesion
project
Approve
£2562.50
Approve
£206.25
Table and
Chairs /
Kitchenware
and heaters.
Approve
£749.00
(2) THAT a request be made to the Community Affairs Section to
include greater detail in future reports for the purpose of the grants.
(c)
Budget Statement – Community Use of Schools
R. Jolly submitted a budget statement showing the financial position of the
community use of schools budget as at 21st December, 2004.
RESOLVED: THAT the statement be noted.
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(d)
Budget Statement – Devolved Budget
R. Jolly submitted a budget statement showing the financial position of the
devolved budget as at 21st December, 2004.
RESOLVED: THAT the statement be noted.
(e)
Budget Sub-Committee Training
R. Jolly provided details of a training programme to be undertaken by
members of the Budget Sub-Committee.
Councillor Merry indicated that this training would facilitate a more strategic
approach to budget allocation by Community Committee with an emphasis
being placed upon those issues contained within the Community Action Plan.
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
40.
GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE UPDATE
M. Saboor, Greater Manchester Police / New Deal for Communities, addressed the
Committee in respect of a number of issues, including –

the appointment of an additional four officers to undertake undercover work
within the area, specifically to address issues within ‘Hotspot’ areas’

support gained from the local community within the Lower Kersal area in
obtaining two Anti Social Behaviour Orders;

a request for residents to report crime, anti social behaviour via the ‘incident
sheets’ which had been posted to all addresses within the Neighbourhood
Management Area;

the proposed closure of Park Lane Police Station and the relocation of
officers to the new policing facility at Salford Precinct;

work undertaken in and in the vicinity of Albert Park to address the issue of
Youth Nuisance and Anti Social Behaviour; and

work which had been undertaken in the Greengate area over the Christmas
period which had resulted in a number of arrests
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
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41.
BEACON CENTRE
J. Burns, Youth Service, addressed the Committee regarding the Beacon Centre,
providing details in relation to –

The history of the development of the Beacon Centre as a replacement for
the former Charlestown Youth Centre;

Progress being made in relation to the building work of the Beacon Centre;

An overview of the building, including details of how each area would be
used;

Consultation exercises that had been undertaken to ensure that facilities
within the building were those that would be used by young people;

The proposed Management Committee of the Beacon Centre;

Facilities in place to allow Community use of the Beacon Centre; and

The proposed opening date of the Beacon Centre
Discussion ensued and a number of questions were raised, including –
(a)
The accessibility of the building.
J. Burns indicated that the building had been designed to be fully accessible
and was compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act.
(b)
The number of existing facilities for young people in the area and the need to
ensure that duplication of services did not occur.
J. Burns indicated that a co-ordinated approach was being developed to
ensure that duplication of services did not occur.
(c)
The need to ensure the involvement of young people in the management of
the Beacon Centre
J. Burns reported that young people would be involved in the management
structure of the Beacon Centre.
(d)
The catchment area of the Beacon Centre
J. Burns indicated that work was being undertaken to ensure that this issue
was effectively addressed.
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(e)
North Salford Youth Centre
J. Burns reported that it was the intention to maintain and develop the current
service provision.
(f)
Countryside Properties
J. Burns indicated that work being undertaken by Countryside Properties
would complement the work of the Youth Service.
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
42.
REGENERATION UPDATE
(a)
New Deal for Communities
A. Burnett, New Deal for Communities addressed the Committee to provide an
update report in respect of work being undertaken within the New Deal for
Communities area, including –

start of construction work on the site of the Sports Village on Littleton
Road;

work being undertaken to shortlist potential Developer Partners for
New Deal for Communities, including details of an Open Day to be
held on Saturday, 12th March, 2005 at the Lower Kersal Activities
Centre between 10.00am and 1.00pm

work which was being undertaken in respect of Alleygating schemes
within the area;

a planned Household Security Open Day to be held on Thursday, 24th
February, 2005 at the New Deal for Communities offices, Cromwell
House, Cromwell Road between 9.00am and 5.00pm
Discussion ensued in respect of a number of issues, including –
(i)
Oliver’s Gym
G. Cooper raised concerns in respect of proposals that had been
agreed at the last meeting of the New Deal for Communities Board.
He indicated that the Board had approved the demolition of Oliver’s
Gym.
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Concern was raised that it appeared that the views of members of the
local community expressed in the resolutions approved at the meeting
of this Committee held on 25th November, 2004 (below) in respect of
Oliver’s Gym had been ignored.
RESOLVED: (1) THAT New Deal for Communities be informed of this
Committees objection to the demolition of Oliver’s Gym.
(2) THAT this Committee supports the development of
Oliver’s Gym as a Community and Youth Facility for the people of the
Neighbourhood Management Area.
Discussion ensued in respect of a number of issues, including –

a request that a commitment be given by New Deal for
Communities that the community facilities currently provided
from Oliver’s Gym would be found alternative premises within
the local area.

a perceived lack of accountability in the decision-making
processes within New Deal for Communities; and

a perceived lack of consultation in respect of (a) the proposal to
demolish Oliver’s Gym and (b) the decision-making process in
which the proposal to demolish Oliver’s Gym was agreed.
In response to the issues raised, representatives of the New Deal for
Communities Board provided information in respect of –

the consultation process which had been followed in respect of
the New Deal for Communities Framework document, which
included the proposal to demolish Oliver’s Gym;

a commitment that work would be undertaken with the owner to
ensure that the services currently provided within Oliver’s Gym
remained within the local area;
RESOLVED: (1) THAT the report be noted.
(2) THAT update reports in respect of the future provision
of services currently provided within Oliver’s Gym be submitted at future
meetings of this Committee.
(3) THAT New Deal for Communities be requested to
examine their current consultation procedures in light of the concerns
raised by the local community in respect of Oliver’s Gym.
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(ii)
Community Bowling Green – Lower Kersal Social Club
Members expressed concerns regarding the Community Bowling Green
adjacent to, and which was now under the management of, Lower
Kersal Social Club.
Concern was raised that individuals wishing to use the facility were
being requested to take membership of the Lower Kersal Social Club
before use of the bowling green was permitted.
RESOLVED: (1) THAT the report be noted.
(2) THAT the issue be examined and an update report be
submitted at the next meeting of this Committee.
(b)
Central Salford Partnership
No report.
(c)
Countryside Properties
A report was submitted in respect of the development of a Masterplan for work
being undertaken by Countryside Properties in the Broughton area.
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
(d)
Housing Market Renewal Fund
RESOLVED: THAT an item be included on the Agenda for future meetings of
this Committee in respect of Housing Market Renewal Fund.
43.
THE CLIFF – WORK TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL NATURE RESERVE
J. Regan and A. Surtees addressed the Committee to provide an update report in
respect of work being undertaken to establish a Local Nature Reserve in the Cliff
Area, including –

Discovering Nature in Salford
o Salford is 60 % green space
o The Cliff represents a significant informal green area
o L N R’s offer a commitment by the Local Authority to long-term
management
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
Issues to be tackled
o
o
o
o
o
o

The Cliff Local Nature Reserves
o
o
o
o
o
o

Developing a Site Management Plan
Involving Local Children
Promoting Local Interest
Developing Environmental Education
Engaging Local Communities
Proposed Projects
o
o
o
o
o
o

A Place for Wildlife
A Place to Walk
A Place to Talk
A Place to Relax
A Place to Play
A Place to Learn
Projects so far
o
o
o
o
o

Reputation
Unwelcoming
Tipping and Rubbish
Poor Access
Anti-Social Use
Invasive Species
Children’s events programme
Outdoor pursuits
Refugee project
LNR celebration
National Curriculum linked school projects
Young Roots
Creating a space for people and wildlife alike in Salford
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted; and that J. Regan and A. Surtees be
thanked for their interesting and informative presentation.
44.
LANDLORD LICENSING
Z. Whiteside addressed the Committee to provide an update report in respect of work
being undertaken in respect of Landlord Licensing within the city, including –
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
Why Introduce Licensing
o
o
o
o
o
o

Anti social behaviour
Vandalism
Empty Properties
Risk of Fire in Houses In Multiple Occupation
Inexperienced landlords
Unsatisfactory landlords
Landlord Licensing: What is it?
o Housing Act 2004, expected to come into force in December 2005
o Will require landlords to obtain a license and adhere to license
conditions:
o Mandatory licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation with 3 or more
storeys, 5 or more people and 2 or more house holds
o Additional licensing of H. M. O’s
o Selective licensing of other private dwellings where the local authority
considers it will benefit tenants and communities, areas of low demand
and/or areas with problems of anti social behaviour.

Application Criteria – ‘Fit and Proper’ Status
o Consideration to be given to:
o Unspent convictions which may be relevant to an application in
particular:
o (a)
Any offence involving fraud or other dishonesty, or violence or
drugs or any Schedule 3 to the Sexual Offences Act
o (b)
Any unlawful discrimination on grounds of sex, colour, race,
ethnic or national origins or disability in, or in connection with, the
carrying on of any business;
o (c)
Contravention of any provision of the law relating to housing or of
landlord and tenant law; (including any civil proceedings)

Other Application Criteria
o
o
o
o
o
o
Provide written statements of tenancy obligations & inventories
Gas & electrical safety certificates
Declaration of furniture safety
Provision for dealing with Anti Social Behaviour
Fee payable
Houses In Multiple Occupation-additionally physical standards,
maximum number of occupants
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
Benefits of Licensing
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

Salford’s Approach to Licensing
o
o
o
o
o
o

Reduce Anti social Behaviour
Support & training for responsible landlords
Exclude rogue landlords
Halt area decline
Better housing standards for private tenants
Benefit to wider community & business
Contributes to creation of sustainable communities
Intend to make full use of powers
Selective Licensing expected to be introduced from December, 2005
Selective licensing combined with proactive inspection
HMO Licensing from December 2005
Links with Accreditation
Multi agency approach
Progress & Action Plan
o
o
o
o
Consultation with private landlords
Ongoing consultation with all those affected by Licensing
Confirm areas for selective licensing
Accurately identify accurate details of properties & landlords who will
require a license
o Link with legal services and the police on information sharing.
o To develop protocols & procedures on licensing in liaison with Office of
Deputy Prime Minister

Have your say
o
o
o
o
Do you agree with the proposals?
Would you like more information about landlord licensing?
Would you like to be involved in developing the scheme?
Please complete the consultation sheet attached and return in the
prepaid envelope
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted; and that Z. Whiteside be thanked for her
interesting and informative presentation.
45.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
(a)
Vanessa Hamnett – Community Development Worker
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The Chairman, on behalf of the Committee, welcomed Vanessa Hamnett,
Community Development Worker, to her first meeting of the East Salford
Community Committee.
(b)
Stock Options Team – Consultation
C. Skinkis reported that the third phase of the consultation process in respect
of work being undertaken regarding Stock Options would take place between
Monday, 28th February and Friday, 11th March, 2005.
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
(c)
Salford Community Radio
Councillor King thanked members of the committee and of the local
community for the support with had been shown regarding the submission of
an application to OFCOM for a ‘Permanent Radio Licence’ for the Salford
Community Radio project.
RESOLVED: THAT the report be noted.
(d)
Petition
Councillor Jane Murphy provided details of a petition to be submitted to the
Council relating to an incident in Broughton, in which a Latvian Man had been
murdered, and requested that members of the local community give their
support by signing the petition.
(e)
Douglas Green Park
Members expressed concern in respect of work that had taken place on
Douglas Green Park to remove play equipment.
Members were concerned that the play equipment had been in the park for
less than 12 months.
RESOLVED: THAT the matter be examined; and an update report be
submitted at the next meeting of this Committee.
46.
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
RESOLVED: THAT the next meeting of this Committee be held on Thursday, 17 th
March, 2005 at St. George’s Day Centre, Cromwell Road, Salford at 6.30pm.
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