CLAREMONT / WEASTE COMMUNITY
COMMITTEE
DATE:
Tuesday, 8 November, 2011
TIME:
6.30 p.m.
VENUE:
All Halllows Business College
AGENDA
1. Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust: Development and Priorities – Howard Forster: Trust
Director
6.30
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2. Apologies for absence
7.00
3. Introduction of officers in attendance
4. Nomination to Committee by Buile Hill Visual Arts College
5. Minutes of the meeting held on 13th September (attached) and matters arising
7.10
6. Budget Group – 17th October (attached)
7.25
7. Environment Task Group – 18th October (attached)
7.35
8. Neighbourhood Partnership Board – 12th October (attached)
7.45
9. Crime and Disorder update (to be attached)
7.55
10. Updates from partners
8.05
11. Updates from localities (meeting notes from Claremont Community Association, Weaste Area
Forum and Park Walkabouts attached)
8.15
12. Mayoral referendum (attached)
13. Next meeting – 10th January, 2012
8.25
Contact Officer: Lesley Bates
Tel No: 0161 925 1120
E-Mail: Lesley.bates@salford.gov.uk
Date:
1 November 2011
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CLAREMONT/ WEASTE COMMUNITY COMMITTEE
ACTION SHEET ARISING FROM THE MEETING HELD ON 13th SEPTEMBER 2011
PRESENT:
Brian Downes in the Chair
Councillors: Heywood, Owen, Wilson, Rochford, Murphy and Dirir.
M Ferrer, J Openshaw, V Ivison, K Ivison, P Krinks, R Mason, S Whitehead, R Murphy, B Patten, T Murphy, S Pugh, P
Wheeler, J Cootes, D Lees, E Heywood, G Ainsworth, L Green, J Cartwright, A Leaston, S Watters, M Lee, M Orwin, L C
Holmes, S Parfitt, R Traynor, S Henhoy, L Rowbotham,
OFFICERS: B Dolan (Salford City Council) Insp D Henthorne (Greater Manchester Police) P Andrews (Oasis Academy Media City UK)
K Fairhust (Salford City Council) P Kilvert (Friends of Salford Cemeteries Trust) PH Owen (Salford Community Leisure)
S Williams (Salford Community Leisure) M Walbank (Salford City Council) J Chapman (Lightoaks Infant School) S
Mansfield, Q Chapman (Health Improvement Service)
ITEM
DECISION / DISCUSSION
1
Welcome and Introductions
The Meeting was opened at 6.30pm
2
Connecting Classrooms Project
Deputy Head Mrs Chapman led a presentation
With the pupils about a cultural twinning programme with
schools in Mexico. A celebration will take place on 19th October
at Buile Hill High at 3.30pm All are welcome. The Chair thanked
the school for the excellent presentation.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY
3 Friends of Salford Cemeteries Trust and
Heritage Lottery Fund speakers
Peter Kilvert talked briefly about the role of the Trust and how
local people can get involved. In particular a goal is to preserve
the Lodge at Weaste Cemetery. He offered a special tour of this
Cemetery should enough people show an interest.
Iain Kinnear spoke next about the support that the Heritage
Lottery Fund can give to local cultural activites. In particular The
LHF wanted to encourage bids for projects at around £10,000
region
4 Apologies
Apologies were received from Jonjo Marston, Joyce Smethurst,
Ged Hodgin, Nik Storey, Sue Robinson, Sharon Richardson,
Sharman Jones and it was noted that Lesley Bates was unable
to minute tonights meeting as she had broken her foot. Agreed
to write to her wishing her a speedy recovery
5 Introduction of Officers
The Chair explained that there were a number of Officers
present the Meeting and in turn introduced them to the meeting.
Elected Members were also introduced.
6 Nomination to Committee
Jane Dunne was nominated to join the Committee from the
“Friends of St Luke’s C.E. School”
Brian Downes
Resolved: to accept the nomination
7 Minutes of last Meeting 12th July
Approved as a correct record
8 Matters arising
Item 4: There are still concerns that the Bins near Greggs are
not being emptied regularly enough. However, Ben Dolan gave
assurances that they are checked daily and would look into this.
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9 Budget Group meeting
Resolved:
to accept all recommendations from Budget Group (see
attached proforma) and
Mick Walbank to progress
payments
(a) to pay £100 to SALT towards craft classes.
(b) Not to use devolved budget to pay for a part-page in “Life”.
10 Environmental Task Group
Resolved:
(a) to support proposals to convert unused land at Tootal Grove MickWalbank to advise
into 20+ raised-bed half-plots in Weaste allotments.
Urban Vision
(b) To support proposals for improving the tennis, etc courts and
pitch and putt course in Buile Hill Park.
(c) To ask Urban /vision to proceed with devolved revenue
budget schemes at: Fairhope Ave; Weaste Lane; Bolton
Road; Denstone Road; Manor Road totalling £7096.
(d) To defer a decision about a revenue budget scheme on Park
Road pending further details.
(e) To defer a decision about a capital, traffic calming scheme
on Cliftonville Drive / Runnymeade pending clarification
about the extent of consultation.
Concerns were expressed about consultation for traffic calming Brian Downes
in various parts of the Ward. Committee asked the chair to write
to lead member about this.
11 Crime and Disorder
Inspector Dave Henthorn (GMP) gave a report on the recent
disturbances in Pendleton. The police are currently in the
process of arresting and charging those who rioted. Thanks
were expressed to all the emergency services and supportive
citizens for their work during the riots. “I love Salford” badges
now available to show support to the City, were distributed.
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12 Update from Partners
A report by Steph Williams Salford Community Leisure that 2500 young
people were engaged in activities over the Summer holidays was
welcomed. Full report to follow.
13 Reports from Localities
Minutes of Claremont Community Association were noted.
Concerns were expressed about inadequate consultations about Brian Downes
redevelopment of the site of the Pendlebury Children’s Hospital.
Cllr Heywood asked that it be noted that she objected to an
insinuation that she would simply allow this planning permission
to go through without proper scrutiny. It was agreed that the
Chair would write to the Lead Member for Planning about
Committee’s concerns.
14 Any Other Business
End Of meeting
Concerns were raised about the Boundary Commission’s plans
to change the Parliamentary constituency areas which would
mean that there will no longer be a constituency with the name
Salford.
Agreed that the Chair write to the Commission and raise the
matter with other Community Committees and that Peter
Wheeler should represent this Committee at forthcoming
consultation meetings.
Meeting closed at 8.45pm. next meeting is on 8th November
2011
Brian Downes; Peter
Wheeler.
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CLAREMONT / WEASTE BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE
17th October 2011
4:30pm
The Meadows
Present:
J. Openshaw; Cllr R Wilson; J. Gandy; Cllr J. Heywood; L. Crowder; B.
Patten; M Ferrer.
Officers:
M. Walbank; K. Fairhurst;
Apologies:
J Collins; S. Whitehead;
1. MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting held on 31st August 2011 were accepted as a correct
record.
2. MATTERS ARISING
a. Financial Position
Devolved Budget – Remaining uncommitted devolved budget available to
spend stood at £12,149.30.
3. NEW APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING
Members considered the applications for funding and agreed the following
recommendations.
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Pay £429 to Matchstick After School Club for a computer and games.
Pay £1000 to Archery in the Community for venue hire.
Defer decision on application from Summerville Young Parents’ Group
pending clarification of where beneficiaries come from and on the need for a
creche.
Pay £200 to Barrhill Residents Association for compost, weedkiller and plants.
Pay £550 to 82nd Salford Scout Group for hire of premises.
Pay £70 to Salford Men’s Action Group towards allotment rent, insurance and
cartridge.
Pay £365 to De la Salle Netball Club towards court hire.
Pay £150 to Salford Croquet Group towards cartridges and a cupboard.
Arising from the discussion of applications, members
(a) asked that for future meetings, they be provided with details of the
contact names and addresses for applications.
(b) Agreed to RECOMMEND that Community Committee write expressing
their concern about the amounts charged at PFI schools for use of the
premises.
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4. MANAGING THE BUDGET
Members considered how best to manage the budget noting,
[a] that measures taken earlier in the year by Community Committee meant that
committee actually had more funds available than would be usual at this time of
year and
[b] the pressures on council budgets.
They considered the following options:
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Take no special action and hope that our budget is not withdrawn in-year and
that good quality applications come into the remaining Budget Group meetings
(December, February) to use up the money remaining.
Make additional payments to one or more of the five formerly contracted
agencies (Salford Community Leisure; Fairbridge; Child Action NorthWest;
Fun4All / Buddies; Weaste Community Watch [Meadows]) to increase the
provision of priority services and activities i.e. work with youth and children
and provision of a community resource centre.
Identify another provider of priority services and negotiate a payment to them
for specified work.
Top-up our highways budgets to undertake highways works that we cannot
currently afford.
Members agreed to RECOMMEND that no special action be taken but that the
situation be reviewed at December Budget Group / January Community
Committee.
5. NEXT MEETING
Monday 12th December 2011
4:30pm
The Meadows
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CLAREMONT / WEASTE ENVIRONMENT TASK GROUP
18th October 2011
2:00 pm
Turnpike House
PRESENT:
B. Downes
J. Collins
V. Ivison
Cllr Rochford
J. Walker
(Resident)
(Resident)
(Resident)
C. Standish
K. Fairhurst
M. Walbank
L. Bates
(ES)
(SCC)
(SCC)
(minutes)
(Salix)
1. APOLOGIES: A. Devine (UV), R. Steenson
2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
B. Downes welcomed everyone present to the meeting and introductions were
made.
3. NOTES OF MEETINGS HELD ON 23RD AUGUST 2011
Approved as a correct record.
4. HIGHWAYS
a. Devolved capital schemes
Traffic calming schemes
Mick advised that the calming schemes on Fairhope Avenue, Fairfield Street
and Dronfield Rd would be going out to consultation over the next two weeks.
A Devine will send feedback from the consultation results in due course.
Cliftonville / Runnymeade / Welwyn Drive
In his absence A Devine sent updates explaining that the decision to consult
with those residents directly adjacent to the traffic calming was made in order
to gather feedback from those directly affected by the scheme.
Task Group were reminded of the outcome of the consultation i.e. Out of the
112 letters delivered 49 were returned with 38 (78%) in favour and 11 against.
Comments ranged from the proposal being a ‘waste of money’, ‘better spent
repairing the road’, ‘not a problem with speeding traffic’ to ‘expand scheme on
to Welwyn Drive’, ‘change the cushions to humps’ and ‘block off Runnymeade
at the A580’. Task Group agreed to
RECOMMEND: That Community Committee ask Urban Vision to proceed
with the proposed work on the schemes based on the consultation
results above.
Prestwood Road
It was reported that A Devine has now found other resources to fund work to
install measures to prevent motor bikes from speeding along the footpath
from Prestwood Road to Cholmondley Rd. The issue no longer requires
consideration for devolved funding.
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Ranulph Court / Queen Street
Mainstream funding has been secured to carry out the work for dropped kerbs
on Queen /Street. The issue no longer requires consideration for devolved
funding.
b. Devolved revenue schemes
Task Group discussed the various schemes being proposed for consideration
against the remaining £3000 approximately. They noted that:
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Urban Vision advised that it would not be beneficial to repair a one meter
strip to the footway outside Hillcrest on Park Road. Urban Vision’s advice
was to repair the whole footway at a cost of £4685, which was too high to
be covered with the remaining £3000 revenue money.
A scheme proposed by GMP to reverse the direction of traffic on Devon
Close would not improve safety as pulling out onto Eccles New Road from
the more easterly junction would be more difficult.
The option of work on Park Rd at numbers 21, 23, 25; costing £2277 to
repair vehicular access points was not a priority.
a suggestion from GMP for parking restrictions at junctions near Lightoaks
Schools was a good one. Task Group felt that single yellow lines around
the school drop off points used by parents would be preferable to double
yellow.
Repair of the planter at Eccles Old road / Fairhope Ave was affordable but
repair of both the planter and wall at £4808 was not.
RECOMMEND:
(1) That Community Committee ask Urban Vision to carry out the
following schemes with the remaining £3000:
 Repair work on the planter only at Fairhope Avenue at a cost of
£1081.
 Install single yellow lines at the Lightoaks Rd / Guildford Rd junction
and at the Russell Rd / Burnside Ave junction at an estimated cost of
£2000, and
(2) That
 A proposed scheme to reverse the direction of traffic on Devon
Close should not be pursued.
 That work on vehicular access points at No.s 21, 23, 25 Park Rd
should not be pursued.
Mick reminded members that three revenue schemes were proceeding,
subject to local consultations and subsequent consideration by Community
Committee:
 Double yellow lines on the corner of Weaste Lane outside the post office.
 Restricted parking times on Bolton Road.
 Double yellow lines along a section of Radcliffe Park Road.
c. Derby Road
Mick advised that he had written to Urban Vision concerning the poor state of
the road on the south side of the M602 bridge. Urban Vision has since
repaired the road.
5. NEIGHBOURHOOD ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS
a. Dolby and Borough / Humber Parks. Mick advised task group that work on
both sites is now complete.
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b. Stott Lane – Mick informed the group that Children’s Services have carried
out repairs to the railings and tidied the land.
c. Greggs Shop- The bin has now been installed outside the shop in Hope
Village.
6. TEXTILE PROJECT
Clare informed the team of various free events that are aimed to highlight the
waste people generate. Further details of each event on the bulleted list below
can be found at Watch Your Waste Week 2011 website .
 Sew Good up-cycling workshops - Monday 21 November, Turnpike Training
Centre, M50 1SW. From 6.00pm to 9.00pm
 Love Food Hate Waste cookery class - Wednesday 23 November, Salford
College Worsley Campus, M28 7QD. From 6.15pm to 8.45pm
 Living room displays across Greater Manchester - Thursday 24 November,
Church Street Eccles, M30 0LU. From 9.30am to 3.30pm
 Celebration Event with Fashion Show - 26th November to be held at Maxwell
Hall, University of Salford.
Claire is also working with All Hallows student’s studying BTEC Textiles. This
work will be contributing to the fashion show planned for 15th December 2011
which will be a community event.
7. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
 Jim Collins raised concerns regarding taxi’s dropping off visitors to the hospital
in the bus lane on Eccles Old Rd. It was felt there was a safety issue for
pedestrians not having full visibility of the road when crossing when buses were
also in the lane.
Action: MW to contact highways and report back next meeting.
8.
NEXT MEETING
12th December 2011
10.30am,
TBC
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CLAREMONT / WEASTE NEIGHBOURHOOD PARTNERSHIP BOARD
Action notes from the October NPB meeting follow. Members will note at the last point in Item 3 that NPB considered a draft list of community
priorities. The final list of community priorities must be agreed by Community Committee and will then feed into Business Planning processes
within the council and partner organizations. Community Committees are being asked to finalise their community priorities at their January
meetings taking account of statistical profiles of their areas, which will be available before then. In the meantime, Committee is asked to ratify
provisionally the following list of priorities with or without amendment:
Draft Community Priorities – January 2012
1. Need for more community facilities for recreation, youth and general community use across the area but on the Eccles New Road
corridor as a priority.
2. Need for improvement to the condition of local highways.
3. Need to reduce the impact of traffic (moving and parked) on the area, especially around Salford Royal Hospital.
4. Need to maintain activities for childen and young people in the area.
5. Need to reduce worklessness in Weaste (especially Tootal / Willows and New Weaste areas).
6. Need to resolve imbalance of demand and supply of school places
7. Need to improve outdoor playing fields’ (Stott Lane and Duncan Mathieson) condition and use.
8. Resolve the future of the former Oakwood School, Tootal Drive School and All Souls School sites and maintain the sites in the
interim.
9. Agree use of further S106 payments associated with the former bus depot in the Eccles New Road area
10. Improve Weaste Allotments and the adjoining piece of land..
11. Resolve the future of Buile Hill Park Mansion
12. Introduce a limit to the proportion of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) within defined areas.
13. resolve the future of the Willows / Weaste Cricket Club area
14. Address anti-social behaviour issues, including inappropriate use of off-road bikes
15. Resolve the future of the Weaste Cemetery Lodge building
16. Take further action to ensure wheely bins are not left out on the street.
17. Support residents to have alleys gated and to maintain gated alleys
18. improve open space at Kirkham Street
19. introduce regular programme of cleaning reflective bollards
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ACTION NOTES FROM NPB MEETING - 12 October 2011
Meeting commenced: 4.30 pm
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ended: 6.25 pm
Attended:
Councillor J Heywood - Chair
Councillors N Owen, J Rochford and R Wilson
Brian Downes
Geoff Ainsworth
Dawn Mitchell
Dave Jolley
Nik Storey
Dawn Mitchell
Mick Walbank
Toni Doyle
Jenny Walton
Ben Dolan
Jonathan Drake
Danny Mulvihill
Sue Barry
Apologies:
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Claremont / Weaste Community Committee
Claremont / Weaste Community Committee
Salford Community Leisure
Urban Vision
Health Improvement Manager
SCL Neighbourhood Manager
Neighbourhood Manager
NHS Salford
GP
Area Co-ordinator
Salix Homes Manager
YS Manager
Little Hulton / Walkden Admin Officer
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Inspector Dave Henthorne
Dave Greenfield
Item
1. Introductions and apologies
2. Action sheet 8.6.11
3. Neighbourhood Priorities /
Business Planning Statement
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GMP
Sustainable Regeneration
Decision / Action
To be taken by
Cllr JH welcomed everyone to the meeting and initiated introductions.
Apologies given are noted above.
The Action Sheet arising from the meeting held on 8 June 2011 was approved as a correct record.
MW presented the service responses to the 15 community priorities agreed at CC Nov
2010.
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Item
Decision / Action
To be taken by
(1) Teenage conceptions
Action:
MW
 Brook Fri work in the area to be added to document;
NS
 NS to email details of Teens & Tots programme to MW for inclusion;
 DM to email details of SCL 18-month post with 15-25 year old females Fri evenings to DM
MW.
(2) School Places
Action:
 Children’s Services paper to be put on agenda for next meeting;
MW
(3) Former school sites
Action
 DJ to obtain update re: All Souls.
 Updates to be provided on potential Lighthouse use of Tootal Drive
DJ
MW
(4) Community Facilities, etc
The SCL summer programme, provided in partnership with Youth Services and Health
Improvement was one of the most successful ever.
Improvements have been completed at Dolby Park and Borough / Humber Park
More S106 should become available from the City Link development.
Lack of venues in the area was emphasised.
(5) Health
Mental health was felt to be one of the key health issues.
‘wellbeing’, i.e. health and wellbeing.
Action
 To include in next year’s priorities.
(6) Worklessness
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GA proposed including
MW
NS
Item
Decision / Action
To be taken by
Noted Outreach and Engagement (O&E) work in Claremont / Weaste led by Neighbourhood
Team, Health Improvement Team and SALT with Irwell Valley HA and volunteer input. To
be included in document.
Noted the FJF legacy programme work taking place in Salix housing.
Action
 MW to bring O&E statistics to next meeting;
MW
 JD to provide further updates on FJF legacy
JD
(7) Crime on Bolton Road
Noted that business crime has reduced significantly. Harvest Housing and Claremont
Community Association are active partners.
Frontages on Bolton Road are being cleaned 2-3 times per week.
(8) Playing Fields
Stott Lane currently being used; no plans for Duncan Mathieson.
Action
 DJ to provide update on Duncan Mathieson.
(9) Lightoaks Park sports area
This has been completed. MW thanked Mark Wainwright.
Action
 To remove from priorities for 2012/13
DJ
MW
(10) Dolby Park and Kirkham Street
All have been completed apart from Kirkham Street.
Action
 include Kirkham Street in next year’s draft priorities.
(11) Weaste Allotments
E&CS working with allotment group to take on more management responsibility and procure
outside funding
Action
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MW
All
Item
Decision / Action
 BD to provide updates.
To be taken by
BD
(12) Highways Maintenance
Urban Vision provide regular updates for councillors and Neighbourhood Manager
.
(13) Reduce Impact of Moving and Parked Traffic
The meeting considered Pendleton College, Bolton Road and Salford Royal Hospital to be
problem areas for parking and Lancaster Road / Eccles Old Road / Stott Lane and Weaste
Lane / Weaste Road for moving traffic.
Chris Findlay has produced a briefing containing 3 options for car parking around Salford
Royal and will be taking a paper to lead member shortly.
Action
 DJ to liaise with Traffic Management.
 MW to advise Urban Vision of the specific problem areas
DJ
MW
(14) Buile Hill Park Mansion
planning permission for the hotel proposal has been recently renewed
(15) Houses in Multiple Occupation
The meeting discussed planning consent, etc.
Action
 DJ to establish planning position including possible Article 4 action
DJ
Noted that Business Planners would be producing quarterly updates on service responses.
The first update, covering Qs 1 and 2 should be available for the December NPB
Draft Community Priorities 2012/13
MW introduced a draft list of community priorities for 2012/13 which should go to November
Community Committee and be signed off at January CC. He asked officers to forward any
priorities that they had identified through communication with communities
Actions
all officers
 NPB officers to forward community priorities to MW by 20/10
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Item
Decision / Action
Following from discussion at this NPB various items needed adding to the draft list.
Actions
 Add Kirkham Street and maintenance / cleaning of reflective bollards to draft list
4. NHS restructure update
Tony Doyle & Nik Storey
5. Actions arising from previous
meetings
To be taken by
MW
(document distributed)
 The Health and Social Care bill will go through in the autumn. (p1)
 Consultation has taken place locally re: Any Qualified Provider. (p2)
 Emergency Admission Unit and A&E moved into the new area last weekend; the old
buildings will be demolished and land used for car parking. (p2) (TD)
 The HIT has expanded to 13, all to be based at the Willows HC;
 Action plans are going well;
 Health Task Groups are to be introduced in Nov 11. These are to be more structured,
involve all main providers in area and meet on a bi-monthly basis; NS to chair. (NS)
GA proposed calling this the Health and Wellbeing Task Group; NS agreed.
Action
NS
 NS to circulate draft terms of reference at next NPB.
(a) Eccles New Road bollards (DJ)
The bollards in the sections where trams run are not council compliant. As they become
damaged they are being changed to the compliant, reflective type. The council is not
accepting responsibility for the non compliant ones. Discussions are still ongoing to resolve
this issue.
Action
 DJ to contact Stephen Lee requesting action plan and timetable and report back;
 MW to put on community priorities.
(b) Primary schools meeting
Children’s Services are looking at the issue of primary school places city-wide. A position
statement and further report should be available for the next NPB meting in December.
Action
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DJ
MW
Item
Decision / Action
Bring Children’s Services’ statements / reports to next meeting.
To be taken by
MW
(c) Restructure of Salix Homes - JD
(presentation distributed)
A patch system was introduced 1.6.11, each officer having a designated area. (p1) The
structure of the team was explained (p2) how this benefits the customer (p3). Details of staff
in this area (p4), Neighbourhood Officer (NO) role (p6) and 2 other teams supporting NOs
(p6-7) were supplied.
(e) Hospital-related parking issues
JR proposed councillors meeting with Chris Findlay.
Elected Members expressed dissatisfaction that no progress has been made on this issue.
With hospital staff hours of work extended to 7 days per week including evenings the
situation has become worse.
6. AOB
Landlord licensing
Landlord Licensing is proposed in Weaste and Seedley on Barff Road, Kennedy Road, New
Cross Street, Tootal Drive and Tootal Road. Consultation takes place in about a week.
Action
Invite Landlord Licensing Team to next NPB to explain scheme more fully
MW
Planning application
GA raised the application by Hollyrood to extend the scope of the nursery on Stott Lane to
120 children, more than double.
12. Date and time of next
meeting
Wednesday 14 December 2011 at 4.30 pm in Committee Room 1, Salford Civic Centre,
Chorley Road, Swinton.
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All Members
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Crime and Disorder Update
Local Partnership Delivery Group
The main issues considered by the LPDG at its October meeting were:
 Burglary (there is a current initiative to bring security in apartment blocks up to an
acceptable standard);
 Anti-social behaviour in parts of Weaste (see CSRT note below);
 Large numbers of young people gathering in parks (Police and the Youth Services
are continuing to respond to this issue).
Community Safety Referral Team
The CSRT considered 20 named individuals although several of these were agreed
to no longer be of concern at this time. Ten of the individuals are involved in antisocial behaviour around the area of the rugby club and some of them have been
involved in more serious crimes. Action has been taken to address the anti-social
behaviour and several arrests have been made for crimes committed.
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Weaste Area Forum Meeting
Meadows Resource Centre, Tootal Road, Weaste
Monday 12th September 2011 11am – 12pm
MINUTES
Present:
Rebecca Mason – Acting Chair
Andy Leaston, Sharman Jones, Sarah Whitehead - Weaste Area Forum
Mick Walbank – Neighbourhood Management Team
Kay Fairhurst – Neighbourhood Management Team
Joyce Fitzpatrick – Better off in Weaste
JonJo Marston – resident
Joyce Kay - Community Pride Unit/Church Action on Poverty
Apologies: Sharon Watters – Weaste Area Forum
1. Welcome, introductions and updates to Officers Roles
Due to other commitments, Andy Leaston has retired from his role as Chair of
WAF, we thank him for his work and look forward to his continued input as
Vice Chair and forum member.
Jonothan (JonJo) Marston is nominated by RM, seconded by SJ and instated
as the Chair of Weaste Area Forum.
SWd and RM will share the role as Secretary, SJ continue as Treasurer and
SWs to continue as Voting Representative at Weaste and Claremont
Community Committee.
2. Discuss activities since last meeting.
Members of the WAF have: attended various local events to promote the
forum and talk to local people, this has been successful and we have had
some positive contact with people wanting to get involved; assisted in Better
Off In Weaste door knocking and drop-in sessions; helped in 3 alleyway
clearances; helped set up a residents group; met with a representative from
Business in Community and linked them to two local groups with whom they
can work and provide valuable support.
3. Further actions to be taken
Aim to attend further events, such as fun-days and Christmas Fairs to
continue to raise awareness of and involvement in WAF. AL to speak to the
Team Vicar of Salford All Saints, Charlie Gorton regarding St Luke’s Church’s
upcoming events.
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The Eden Bus from The Message was mentioned, RM to make contact to find
out if they can and will visit the area again.
Salford Advertiser has shown interest in WAF, SWd to follow up and arrange
interview.
SWd discussed the potential for Weaste In Bloom, to investigate the
possibility of this and best course of action, JF to invite a representative of
Langworthy In Bloom to the meet with the forum.
4. The Studio Dance Academy
We understand that The Studio Dance Academy have been successful with
their planning application and we are delighted that there will be this
valuable resource for the young people in Weaste.
5. Treasurers Report
Short update from Sharman Jones the Forum Treasurer.
£500 gratefully received from Weaste and Claremont Community Committee.
6. Forum Links to Community Committee
The Forum continue to represent at the community committee meetings. SW
to continue as Voting Rep for the forum.
7. Date of Next Meeting
The next meeting of the forum will be on Monday 3rd October , 11am-12pm
open public meeting to discuss issues and services in Weaste at Meadows
Resource Centre, Tootal Road, Weaste.
THANKYOU TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR ATTENDANCE AND CONTRIBUTIONS
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN AT MANY MORE EVENTS AND MEETINGS IN
WEASTE
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Claremont Community Association
Web:
http://www.claremontcommunityassociation.colsal.org.uk
Email:
claremontcommunityassociation@hotmail.co.uk
Height in Bloom
Web:
http://www.bloomingheight.colsal.org.uk
Minutes of the meeting held on 7 September 2011
Members present: Julie Evans, Mary Ferrer (Chair), Pam Gill, Maurice Kirk, Elaine
Laidler, Beryl Patten (Tres), Pat Sloane, Sue Pugh, Geoff Yates,
Julie Evans, Rev Mary Causer, Mary Bunting, Peter Wheeler,
Miranda Joksimovic, Kay Fairhurst
Cllr. Sareda Dirir
SCC
PCSO Martin Kerr
GMP
Kay Fairhurst
SCC
Cllr. Norman Owen
SCC
Item 3:
(i)
Item 2:
(i)
Apologies
Apologies for absence were received from:- Carol Babbs, Cath Connett,
Jean Faucett, Jessie Fairchild, Joan Nolan, May Rice, Cllr Murphy
Minutes
The minutes from the meeting held on the 6 July 2011 were distributed
electronically to all members prior to the meeting and hard copies were
made available at the start of the meeting. The minutes were accepted as
an accurate record.
Item 3: The Police Community Beat Team / PACTs.
(i)
PCSO Kerr reported that he was late due to ongoing issues in Claremont
which included continued problems with cannabis farms, on Carlton Road
and Hunts Road specifically. It would appear that houses with cellars are
particularly suitable spaces.
(ii)
There had been three burglaries in the area in recent weeks and three
local young men had been arrested. It was noted that Operation Tricycle
would be re-launched next week.
(iii)
Police were monitoring events regarding the new children’s home in Daisy
Bank Avenue. An open day for local residents would be organised. At the
moment there were no issues.
(iv)
Police had obviously been under pressure with the Salford riots and
members thanked the police for their efforts. The meeting applauded the
efforts of local residents in the clean up, many of whom were law abiding
young people.
(v)
There had been some problems at Irlam Square and a car had been
badly damaged on Elleray Road.
(vi)
A Safer Homes Project, similar to one run previously was open to
Homewatch groups in Claremont and Weaste. Members expressed their
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concern at the impending police cut backs and its effect on policing in
Claremont.
Item 4: Matters arising from the minutes
(i)
Light Oaks Park Gates were still being left unlocked until quite late in the
evening, sometimes as late as 10 pm. It was agreed at the last meeting,
as this was an ongoing problem, that Cllr Owen would invite David
Robinson. Cllr Owen stated he had expected Mr Robinson to attend the
meeting and would investigate further. It was hoped that an officer could
attend the October meeting. Action Cllr Owen.
(ii) Cllr Dirir had sent an email to Officers re the feasibility of introducing a
restricted waiting time on the Bolton Road. This could help traders and
prevent remote parking for non-residents. A response was awaited:
continued action Cllr Dirir
(iii) Both speed warning signs on Bolton Rood were out of action, one for
some considerable time. Action Cllr Owen.
(iv) It was noted that 234 houses and apartments were planned for the site of
the former Pendlebury Children’s Hospital. Some residents were unhappy
about the consultation process and despite a public meeting it was felt
that the aesthetic standard of design and build was poor and lacking in
local character. Residents welcome the building of housing, including
social housing, and the conservation of original hospital buildings on the
site but felt the design and layout was mundane and predicable for such
an important site in the ward. There were also concerns over
accessibility and traffic flow, especially at morning school run and during
rush hour.
(v) Although not in Claremont residents were concerned at the closure of
Lancaster House. Rev Causer reported that she had hard evidence of the
success of the hostel and was shocked that a successful and effective
local resource should close. It was noted that a Salvation Army hostel
would open on Duchy Road on September 30 2011.
(vi) The Children’s home in Daisy Bank Avenue has opened having moved
from its Weaste base. To date there had been two children housed in the
home, although at the time of writing a young man had been moved
elsewhere. The proprietor of the home had agreed to set up a dialogue
with residents and to attend resident’s meetings. It was agreed that the
Chair would make contact and invite Staff from the home to attend CCA.
(vii) It was noted that a Subway outlet was to open on Bolton Road. This shop
had originally been a doctor’s surgery and then a white goods store.
There was some confusion over when the change of use had taken place
and whether it was authorized. However, it was agreed that Bolton Road
had a full provision of food outlets and residents were unhappy at this
addition. It was accepted that there was little point in formally objecting
but it was generally agreed that the Community would prefer the shop to
have restricted opening times. Action Cllrs to press the case for a
restricted opening times Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm, no Sunday
opening.
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(viii) Discussions were in process and positive outcomes regarding provision
of a dropped kerb at Ranulph Court were expected. Further information
would be available at the September meeting. Action Cllr Dirir.
(ix) The proposed £25 bin charge was discussed. The majority of comments
were critical about this strategy which was potentially discriminatory
against those who may have bins stolen, vandalised or devoured by the
bin collection wagon through no fault of their own. One resident reported
that wheels had dropped off her bin and she had been informed that she
would have to pay the replacement charge. Action Cllr Dirir to take up
this issue with Environment.
(x) The proposed meeting with Cllr Lancaster re Buile Hill Mansion had not
taken place. Action Cllr Murphy to reconvene meeting with Cllr Lancaster.
Item 5: Environment Officer report
(i) The Environment Officer expected at the meeting did not attend. Action
Cllr Owen.
Item 6: Councillors’ report
In this section of the meeting, the three local councillors are each given five
minutes in order to highlight any issues, observations, etc. that they had. At
the end of the five minutes, the meeting was invited to question the councillor
on any of the points raised.
Cllr. Dirir
Daisy Bank Avenue Reported on the opening of the home and the efforts
being made to make the transition an acceptable one for all concerned as
above 4(iv)
Restricted waiting times on Bolton Road
As above item 4(ii)
Take a Break on Bolton Road: a dreadful quantity of pigeon droppings
outside the shop window had drawn many comments and consternation
regarding the health hazard. It was noted that the matter had been reported
and that a pest control officer was involved.
Former Pendlebury Children’s Hospital Cllr Dirir reported on issues
relating to the development of the site.
Cllr. Owen
Salford Disturbances Cllr Owen spent some time expressing his thoughts
on the riots. He thanked the Police for their endeavours.
Ward Matters Cllr Owen explained that he was not just dealing with
Claremont matters and that city wide issues were taking up much of his time.
Former Pendlebury Children’s Hospital. Cllr Owen reported on issues
relating to the development of the site.
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Cllr. Murphy sent his apologies to the meeting
Item 7: Treasurer’s Report
(i)
Current Account £442.28
(ii)
Savings Account £2370.93
(iii)
In Hand
£11
AOB: Replacement Secretary
We are delighted that Julie Evans, who works at Ranulph Court, has agreed
to take on the role of Secretary. Welcome Julie.
New Upmarket Coffee Bar on the Height
Mary Causer reported that a new café had been opened by the Elim Church
on the Height. The major aim was community focus and linking Faith
communities. However there are also home baked cakes, pastries and
fresh coffee for sale within a comfortable ambience - everyone welcome.
The intention is to extend the opening hours as the café becomes more
established.
Harvest Planters
We are pleased that Miranda Joksimovic has offered to plant up our boxes
which were originally provided through Height in Bloom. Thank you Miranda
for your generosity.
Tabletop sale Height Methodist will take place 24 September 2011
Neighbourhood Management:
Kay Fairhurst drew attention to The NatWest Community Force
Initiative which could be useful in securing CCTV cameras for Bolton
Road.
Kay reported that a Claremont Weaste Disability Forum was to be set up.
The De la Salle building is to open a Health Club.
A Coffee Morning will take place at the Height Methodist Church on
Saturday 1 October 2011 in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.
The meeting closed at 9:30 pm
The next meeting will take place on Wednesday 5 October 2011 at 7.30 pm at
the Height Methodist Hall, King Street, Irlams O’th Height, Salford 6
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Claremont Community Association
Web:
http://www.claremontcommunityassociation.colsal.org.uk
Email:
claremontcommunityassociation@hotmail.co.uk
Height in Bloom
Web:
http://www.bloomingheight.colsal.org.uk
Minutes of the meeting held on 8 October 2011
Members present: Mary Ferrer (Chair), Beryl Patten (Tres), Julie Evans (Sec), J
Syers, E Laidler, Pat Sloane, A Mahon, R Hamilton, Margaret Morris, Marie Chew,
Jessie Fairchild, Carol Babbs, Geoff Yates, Helen Leigh
Cllr. Sareda Dirir
PCSO Al Dutton
Kay Fairhurst
Item 3:
(ii)
Item 2:
(ii)
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SCC
GMP
SCC
Apologies
Apologies for absence were received from:- Elsie Trainer, Dorothy Judd,
Rev Mary Causer, Cllr Owen, Joan Nolan.
Minutes
The minutes from the meeting held on the 7 September 2011 were
distributed electronically to all members prior to the meeting and hard
copies were made available at the start of the meeting. The minutes were
accepted as an accurate record.
Item 3: The Police Community Beat Team / PACTs.
(vii) PCSO Dutton reported there has been a recent spike in figures for
burglary around the Cliftonville Drive area, arrests have been made. Keys
are taken from the properties and vehicles then taken. Neighbours heard
two cars driving away, both were pursued on to the Height and arrests
were made, since then burglaries have decreased significantly.
(viii) There have been reports of burglaries in flats & apartments with
communal doors, once in the building doors are forced open. Significant
arrests have been made including one local youth.
(ix)
There have been reports of anti-social behaviour recently this has been
put down to the good weather. Large groups of teenagers on Westlands
Park. As part of operation Brocade Officers are moving youths from park
to park focusing on all areas highlighted, if the public notice any other
hotspots they should ring the Police.
(x)
There was a problem with fireworks being let off by youths in Lightoaks
Park at the weekend, details were taken by the Police and the Anti-Social
Behaviour Team were involved and will bring parents in.
(xi)
Problems are on-going with riders of off road motor cycles, if any local
residents know who the riders are please ring the Police on 0161 872
5050 and give a description.
(xii) Enquires are on-going re recent rioting in Salford, Police are still looking
through CCTV recordings to identify those involved.
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(xiii) PCSO Martin Kerr will be meeting with the Housing Manager from Irlam
Square to discuss the issues there, he has obtained a fob for the main
door to enter the building at any time.
(xiv) Gates at Lightoaks Park, there are no new issues. It was suggested a
notice be put on the park gates so members of the public can see what
time the gates should close and if they are not closed on time it could be
reported to the person responsible. Cllr Dirir and Beryl Patten spoke to
the person responsible for locking the gates and asked if they could be
locked a little earlier.
(xv) There are 80+ Homewatch groups in Claremont and Weaste, members of
the public can report anything to Homewatch if they are concerned about
going to the Police. The meeting suggested the Police make Homewatch
co-ordinators aware of the Claremont Community Group and ask them to
come along to the next meeting. Action PCSO Dutton.
(xvi) Residents in Acresfield Road have voiced their concerns as to the amount
of times the Police are called the Children’s Home in recent weeks. PCSO
Dutton advised the Police presence does not always mean a crime has
been committed; sometimes children go missing from the home. If anyone
has any issues they could speak to the management of the home or
contact PC Julie Smith at Pendleton Police Station.
(xvii) The meeting asked if the Police were aware of youths drinking in
Westwood Park and causing damage to the children’s play equipment.
Police are aware of the situation and move youths on, there are concerns
youths could run into the East Lancs Road and have an accident whilst
running away from the Police. PCSO Dutton will speak to Sgt Roberts and
PCSO Dave Hartley. The park is badly lit and people cannot be seen,
locals are intimidated.
Item 4: Matters arising from the minutes
(xi) Pendlebury Children’s Hospital Site – the planning application has been
passed. Group member Jason advised the meeting Taylor Wimpy and
Barrett Homes have had no consultation with the community and feels
badly let down by Labour and Lib Dem councillors, Cllr Dirir was the only
councillor to attend the planning meeting. At the meeting only two
residents were given five minutes to speak and were not given the
opportunity to put together a presentation. Jason will write to the council
and ombudsman and would like Claremont Community Association to
support this happening again in other areas in Salford such as Salford
Reds football ground, Hope High School, All Souls Church, Oakwood
School. Residents living on Manchester Road have complained their
houses are shaking due to the heavy lorries going to and from the site. It
was suggested group will write on behalf of neighbours saying the
planning is unacceptable, there was a unanimous decision by the group
in favour of this.
(xii) There have been no problems at the Children’s Home on Daisy Bank
Avenue. Cllr Dirir has been round a couple of times and said the children
are delightful. It is hoped the manager of the home will attend the CCA
meeting soon.
(xiii) Subway – Mary has sent a suggestion on opening times and has been
supported by Cllr Owen and Cllr Dirir.
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(xiv) Ranulph Court – Cllr Dirir has requested a meeting with Cllr Merry re the
drop kerbs on Queen Street and is awaiting a date.
(xv) Trenant Road – a property on Trenant Road has been in a run-down
condition for more than 10 years, walls are falling down, and there is no
roof and no stairs, no sanitation. Social Services removed a lady who
lived there for her own safety. There was a compulsory purchase order
on the property however an objection has been made; there will be a
public enquiry on 1st November. The Chair asked for support from the
CCA and all Councillors, Mary will communicate with all the councillors.
Cllr Dirir is unable to attend; she will provide a written statement to be
read out at the meeting.
(xvi) Residents on Bolton Road are concerned re the suggestion of restricted
parking adjacent the shops. If parking is restricted would this mean
wardens giving out tickets? The parking bays have been designed and
paid for from the devolved budget twice in recent years. Cllr Dirir will
enquire how much money has been taken out of the devolved budget in
recent years and how much has been paid back.
Item 5: Environment Officer report
(i) The Environment Officer expected at the meeting did not attend.
Item 6: Councillors’ report
In this section of the meeting, the three local councillors are each given five
minutes in order to highlight any issues, observations, etc. that they had. At
the end of the five minutes, the meeting was invited to question the councillor
on any of the points raised.
Cllr. Dirir Nothing to add.
Cllr. Owen Sent his apologies to the meeting.
Cllr. Murphy did not attend the meeting.
Item 7: Treasurer’s Report
(iv)
Current Account £442.28
(v)
Savings Account £2370.93
(vi)
In Hand
£17.00
AOB:
Environmental Issues
Three trees near the library are to be cut down, two because they are dangerous, the
reason for the third is not known.
Street bins on Bolton Road have not been emptied for days, Bolton road and the side
roads off it and Irlam Square is strewn with litter.
Emma Smith will donate plants for the raised beds on Bolton Road. Emma would
like to work on the ground at the side of the Co-op (former garden centre) in
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conjunction with MIND in Salford. The Co-op is in full support of this; Mary will
contact Scanlan Management and offer CCA support.
The barrier adjacent the Co-op is still down after the car chase and needs replacing.
Cllr Dirir will meet with Cllr Lancaster re the Mansion House and invite him to attend
this groups next meeting on 2 November.
Tables are still out on the pavement outside shops on Bolton Road, they had been
taken in but have been put back again. Action Cllr Dirir.
The Height Methodist Church is having a Barn Dance on 19 November. Admittance it
by ticket only, tickets are £10.00 and include supper. Cowboy outfits are optional,
hats would be nice. Please contact the Church for tickets.
The meeting closed at 9:05 pm
The next meeting will take place on Wednesday 2 November 2011 at 7.30 pm at
the Height Methodist Hall, King Street, Irlams o’th Height, Salford 6
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BUILE HILL PARK WALKABOUT
Thursday 13th October 2011
Present:
Jim Whelan – Friends of Buile Hill Park
Eileen Jackson – resident
Mark Wainwright – Environmental Services
Brenda Smith- Environmental Services
Mick Walbank - Community Services
UPDATES
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Extensive pruning has been carried out along the main drive to open up views
through the park.
The main drive tarmac has been patch repaired. New safety signs will be put up.
Some “sleeping policemen” will be removed and others reduced in height
because of issues with damage to cars and problems for some disabled vehicles.
Capital funding is being sought to improve the memorial garden.
Plans are in place to upgrade the sports area.
The big, circular soak-away (the bear or crocodile pit) is currently fenced with
security fencing, which is very unsightly. Still hope to have railings erected.
A pedestrian gate has been put into the pitch and putt railings. After the bonfire,
two more squeeze points will be installed.
FORMER BOWLING GREENS
It was good to see the two former bowling greens being actively used. The Croquet
Group were having their last game before stopping for the winter. They engaged
with some schoolboys who were being a little mischievous.
Several people were working on the community growing area managed by START.
A team from the Prince’s Trust was decorating the clubhouse.
Next walkabout – to be confirmed.
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LIGHTOAKS & OAKWOOD PARKS WALKABOUT
Thursday 29th September 2011
Present:
Mike Hinde Maurice Kirk Elaine Laidler Carol Babbs Libby Ellis Jeffrey Ellis Mark Wainwright Jessica Britch Mick Walbank -
resident
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Environmental Services
Ranger Service
Community Services
LIGHTOAKS PARK
SPORTS AREA
The completed work has improved the sports area considerably. There are issues
with the boards around the outside coming / being pulled off. The area which has
been removed from the sports area has now been grassed. Some finishing repairs
to stone walls and grading of slopes will complete the initial work on this area. The
area may then be marked for lawn tennis.
Dog wardens have visited the park following residents’ reports of dogs being
exercised on the sports area most mornings.
It may be possible to use pavement stencils to paint “no dogs” signs at appropriate
locations in the park, including the entrance to the sports area.
OUTDOOR GYM
New gym equipment has been installed and is proving popular with all ages. Repairs
/ strengthening has been carried out on the equipment, which was all in place and
operational at the time of the walkabout. A ranger-led health walk comes from
Victoria Park and uses the gym.
SUMMER SHED
No expressions of interest in using the shed had been made since the last
walkabout.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Mark hopes to improve the general cleaning up of fallen leaves, etc in the park. He is
using a magenta street sweeping vehicle on Saturdays, when it is not in use on the
highways.
Mark hopes to do a full prune for the first time in four years.
Residents raised the issue of the cleanliness of the pond and the extent of the water
lilies.
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OAKWOOD PARK
Residents raised the issue of littering associated with use of the park by Langworthy
Reds Rugby Club
ACTIONS ARISING FROM WALKABOUT
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Recommend that Community Committee ask Environmental Services to
look at ways to reduce water lily growth in the pond.
Residents to report littering incidents to Salford Direct (909 6500) with as
much detail as possible e.g., car registrations
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MAYORAL REFERENDUM
Salford City Council is asking for residents’ views on proposed changes to the council’s constitution
if voters in the city decide to have an elected mayor.
The constitution is a set of rules that sets out how decisions are taken at the council.
Before a referendum can be held, officers at the council must review the constitution to make sure
they have a set of rules in place that sets out how the council would run if the public decide they
would like an elected mayor.
The upcoming referendum will give the public the opportunity to vote on the following question:
“Should the electors for the area of Salford elect a Mayor who, with a Cabinet, will be in
charge of our local services and lead Salford City Council?”
It was called after the Chief Executive; Barbara Spicer received a valid petition signed by more
than five per cent of the city’s electorate. The Local Government Act 2000 states that the council is
legally obliged to hold a referendum if more than five per cent of the electorate call for it.
The referendum will be held in January 2012. If the electorate votes in favour of the elected mayor
a mayoral election will be held later in 2012. If they vote against it the current system with a leader
and cabinet model will remain and it will not be possible to hold a further referendum on this subject
for another ten years.
Members of the public can give views and feedback on the council’s recommendations for the new
constitution at http://www.salford.gov.uk/em-consultation.htm.
The questionnaire, which is detailed below has been made available to:Community Committees - all members of Community Committees will be consulted directly. We
will also use Community Committee meetings schedule to broaden the consultation process.
Consultation in Salford Advertiser – we will issue a press release and publish through this local
weekly paper the questionnaire.
Council’s Website – the website will run an on-line consultation and feedback format throughout the
period of consultation.
Consult all Members of the Council – all Elected Members will be contacted individually to seek
their views on the proposals.
Salford Strategic Partnership – the wider forum membership will be contacted directly for their
views and feedback.
Questionnaires will also be placed in all four Gateway centres.
Anyone with any questions about the referendum should contact Vin Joseph, Head of Democratic
Services at Salford City Council on 0161 793 3009 or email vin.joseph@salford.gov.uk