Agenda and minutes
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Contact: Phil Wye Email: phil.wye@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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Election of Vice Chair Item for main meeting Minutes: RESOLVED that Councillor Josh Cook is appointed as Vice-Chair for the 2017/18 municipal year. |
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Apologies for Absence Minutes: Councillor Pat Ferguson (illness) Councillor Steve Young (illness) Clare Ashton Roy Nettleship Ed Peterson
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Declarations of Interest Minutes: None. |
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To be confirmed at the main meeting Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 8 May 2017 were confirmed by the Committee and signed by the Chair. |
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outside body appointment Minutes: The Chair of the Committee agreed that this item, although not on the agenda, could be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 to ensure that the Committee fulfilled its role in relation to making appointments to outside bodies.
RESOLVED to appoint Councillor Josh Cook to sit on the Silverdale Community Association Management Committee. |
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Police update Verbal update Minutes: Inspector Donna Lawton and Sergeant Paul Ferguson, Nottinghamshire Police, gave a verbal update on policing in the Bridge, Clifton North and Clifton South wards, highlighting the following:
(a)
passive drugs dogs have been used in
both the Meadows and Clifton since the last meeting, and these have
successfully recovered drugs, knives and identified wanted
criminals. Three more operations are planned, with the next being
on 30th June; (b)
community event days are planned at Clifton Police Station (22nd
July) and Meadows Pavilion (29th July) around animal
welfare; (c)
in Clifton there has been an overall
reduction in crime in comparison to last year, with a decrease of
ten offences. There has been a small increase in shed burglaries
over the past 7-10 days which the police are
investigating; (d) in the Meadows there has been an overall increase in crime in comparison to last year, with an increase of 19 offences. 10 of these were as a result of the drug operations with the dogs.
The following additional information was given in response to questions from the Committee:
(e)
additional offences in the Meadows include 1 robbery and 2
thefts; (f)
two newly planted fruit trees that were dug up and stolen in the
Meadows will be investigated; (g)
warrants for drugs offences are executed
as soon as the police have them. There will be a review of the
positions of fixed cameras as the areas where drugs offences occur
change regularly; (h) there has been an increase of police staff in the Meadows area, with an additional 2 PCSOs and other staff.
RESOLVED to note the update. |
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Nottingham City Homes updates PDF 445 KB Report of the Chief Executive of Nottingham City Homes Additional documents: Minutes: Gary Nelmbs, Tenancy Estate Manager at Nottingham City Homes (NCH) introduced the report providing summary updates on the following key themes:
· Capital Programme and major works; · Area regeneration and environmental issues; · Key messages from the Tenant and Leasehold Congress; · Tenant and Residents Associations updates; · Area performance; · Good news stories and positive publicity.
New housing stock will be available for letting in June in the Meadows and Clifton areas on Risley Drive, Middle Furlong Gardens, Hawthorn View and Colesbourne Road.
RESOLVED to
(1)
note the update and performance information in
appendices 1 and 2; (2) note the allocation of funds for 2016/17:
(3) approve the Area Capital Programme funding request as set out below:
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Early Help Services PDF 233 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: Donna Sherratt, Community Family Support Manager, introduced the report giving a view of Early Help Services available in Area 8, highlighting the following:
(a)
Children’s Centres deliver services for 0-5 year olds in the
Meadows and Clifton, offering nursery provision and services such
as parenting support; (b)
Children’s centres are supported by an Advisory Board,
including councillors, parents and other partners; (c)
services for 5-19 year olds are
delivered at Meadows Youth Centre and Clifton Community Centre.
Workshops on issues like cyber bullying are available for young
people, but the centres also provide a safe place where young
people can go to discuss their problems; (d) NGY is a youth provision based on Castle Gate in the city centre, and a number of young people from the Meadows and Clifton use this.
The following points were raised during the discussion which followed:
(e)
the nursery provision is very popular
and has a waiting list. They will give advice to parents on other
suitable nurseries in the area; (f)
there are increasing issues in the Meadows with drugs, and funding
for extra provision is being sought; (g) the number of sessions at Youth Centres has regrettably been reduced due to funding cuts.
RESOLVED to note the information thank Donna for her update. |
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Area Based Grant end of year report PDF 171 KB Presentation by Sharon Mills, Meadows Partnership Trust Minutes: Sharon Mills, Meadows Partnership Trust, gave a presentation, highlighting the following:
(a)
there is a year on year increase in the number of young people
waiting to access provision in the Meadows and Clifton, with the
Meadows Partnership Trust facing threats from cutbacks which
presents a challenge; (b)
there are three work club sessions available in Clifton and a one
stop shop in the Meadows, offering support with CV building,
confidence and interview technique etc. 202 local residents have
been supported, with 107 progressing into training, education,
employment or volunteering; (c)
376 youth sessions have been delivered by Youth Partners, with 552
young people engaged at an average cost of £110.74 per year.
Examples of these are listed below:
i.
Switch Up CIC is based in Portland Leisure Centre and offers boxing
and other sports activities, as well as mentoring for young people
affected by crime and gangs;
ii.
the Enthusiasm Trust is based in Clifton, and works in schools and
youth centres with children who are at risk of becoming
disengaged;
iii.
Clifton Amateur Boxing runs boxing sessions for young people at
Clifton Community Centre three days a week. Grants to the group
allow young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to take part when
they ordinarily would not be able to afford to;
iv.
Summerwood Community Gardens works with schools to help young
people with learning difficulties or at risk of
disengagement;
v.
Notts County Fit in the Community runs
free sessions that are open to everyone. They particularly
encourage girls to take part in sport; (d)
Meadows Partnership Trust also supports the community through
organising local events, producing newsletters, supporting local
groups with marketing and promotion, offering one to one support,
awarding small grants and training volunteers. Examples of local
events are listed below:
i.
the Bridgeway Community Information
Event gave citizens an opportunity to find out about support and
activities available in the area, and also allowed organisations to
network with each other. A further event is planned in August this
year;
ii.
the Parkgate
Family Funday showcased the work of the
Friends of Nobel Road. A number of people successfully accessed the
centre for the first time; iii. Christmas events were organised in the Meadows and Clifton such as Christmas lights switch ons. There were also celebrations in December 2016 with Marcellus Baz who won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero award. |
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Clifton Town Centre update Verbal update by Mark Armstrong Minutes: Mark Armstrong, Town Centre Co-ordinator, gave a presentation highlighting the following:
(a)
at the Clifton Central shops, trees have
been replaced, new street furniture installed, and new paving laid.
The cut-through to Morrisons will be
improved with paving, and a raised pedestrian crossing; (b)
a new entrance to Clifton Flower Park is being designed to be more
welcoming and prominent; (c)
Clifton Library’s frontage will be repaved and a commercial
space established, possibly for a high quality coffee
shop; (d)
Nottingham City Council has no involvement with the drive-in cinema
event at Clifton this year and it is being run commercially. The
price per car has increased to £20 but there will be a
greater variety of films shown; (e) work will begin on the Fairham House site in August, with an aim to open next summer. Discussions are currently ongoing about additional trees on the site.
The following points were raised during the discussion which followed:
(f)
the bridge across the cut-through to
Morrisons is a problem area as it
attracts smokers and mould. The bridge does contain load bearing
joists but removal will be investigated. Downpipes in the
cut-through will be removed or replaced with plastic
pipes; (g)
there are ongoing discussions about the
Post Office sorting office site, with a possible move of the market
to this area, though this is at an early stage. RESOLVED to thank Mark for his update. |
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Issues and Good News Stories from Community Representatives Minutes: The following issues and good news stories were provided by Community Representatives:
(a)
Silverdale Community Centre has been at the heart of Silverdale
estate for many years. The centre has 17 different groups who use
the centre and is in use every day for groups and activities. It is
managed by a monthly committee of volunteers. A ‘get to know
you’ yard sale event is planned, and the centre is
investigating ways to reach vulnerable older residents; (b)
Clifton Community Family Support Group supports local families and
the wider community with activities and projects that reduce social
isolation. Recent projects and activities include May Day
celebrations, a family fun day, and a memorial bench; (c)
the pond at the War Memorial at Meadows
Embankment has been beautified with lilies. An event is planned at
the Embankment for a centenary event in 2018 for armistice
weekend; (d)
Good Companions has been nominated and taken second place in
community awards; (e)
Wilford Community Group received funding from Tesco to create a
community orchard and footpath improvements at Iremongers Pond; (f) a plaque to Albert Ball will be unveiled at the Victoria Embankment war memorial on 15 June at 10.30am.
RESOLVED to note the updates and thank Community Representatives for their contributions. |
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Ward Report - Bridge, Clifton North & Clifton South PDF 215 KB Report of the Director of Neighbourhood Services Additional documents:
Minutes: Prairie Bryant, Neighbourhood Development Officer, giving details of current priorities and issues facing Bridge, Clifton North & Clifton South wards and providing details of forthcoming events and activities. The following information was noted:
Prairie highlighted that bollards at Clifton Village Green will be installed during the week commencing 26th June to deter travellers.
RESOLVED to note the priorities, current issues and supporting information for Bridge, Clifton North & Clifton South wards. |
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Area Capital Fund - 2017/18 Programme PDF 218 KB Report of the Director of Neighbourhood Services Additional documents: Minutes: Parbinder Singh, Neighbourhood Development Officer, introduced the report providing latest spend proposals under the Area Capital Fund including highways, traffic and safety and public realm.
RESOLVED to
(1) note the monies available to Bridge, Clifton North and Clifton South as outlined below:
Bridge £53,561 Clifton North £12,144 Clifton South £43,110
(2) approve the following schemes:
Bridge Local Transport Schemes:
Bridge Public Realm schemes:
Clifton North Local Transport Schemes:
Clifton North Public Realm schemes:
Clifton South Local Transport schemes:
Clifton South Public Realm schemes:
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Delegated Authority Projects and Ward Councillor Budget PDF 211 KB Report of the Director of Neighbourhood Services Additional documents: Minutes: Parbinder Singh, Neighbourhood Development Officer, introduced the report advising the Committee on the use of delegated authority by the Corporate Director for Commercial and Operations for the financial year 2017/18, and the Ward Councillors Revenue Budget allocation for 2017/18.
RESOLVED to
(1) note the actions agreed by the Corporate Director for Commercial and Operations in respect of projects and schemes within Area 8, as detailed below:
(2) note the individual Ward Councillors Revenue Budget allocation of £5,000 for 2017/18 |