Agenda for Area 8 Committee on Wednesday, 14th February, 2018, 6.30 pm

Agenda and minutes

Venue: Clifton Cornerstone, Southchurch Drive, Clifton, Nottingham. View directions

Contact: Phil Wye  Email: phil.wye@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Items
No. Item

45.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Councillor Pat Ferguson – unwell

 

Mary Daley

Abdul Ghaffar

Richard Gutteridge

Donna Lawton

Ed Peterson

Pat Nicholson

Dee Whitworth

 

46.

Declarations of Interest

Minutes:

None.

47.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 281 KB

Minutes of the meeting held on 15 November 2017, for confirmation.

Minutes:

The Committee confirmed the minutes of the meeting held on 15 November 2017 as a correct record and they were signed by the Chair.

48.

Area Committee Community Representatives pdf icon PDF 214 KB

The Chair of the Committee has agreed that this item, although not on the agenda, can be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972.

Additional documents:

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.

 

RESOLVED to formally note the appointment of Area Community Representatives from the Bridge Ward to the Area Committee for the 2017/18 municipal year:

 

Organisation

Name

New Meadows Tenants & Residents Association

Isabell Edis

Meadows Association of Diabetics

Terry Regan

 

49.

Clifton Advice Centre

Verbal update

Minutes:

Ian Malcolm informed the Committee that the Clifton Advice Centre is celebrating 25 years of service. The Centre originally opened in 1993 at Donington Road, to provide free, independent, impartial and confidential advice to the residents of Clifton, Silverdale and Wilford. It has since moved to Green Lane Community Centre, and then again to Clifton Cornerstone. Last year, the Centre advised approximately 900 clients, helped eligible clients obtain around £700,000 in welfare benefits and managed £360,000 of debt.

 

Ian thanked in particular Les Michalak, Nick Moss and Clare Ashton for their work over the years.

50.

Neighbourhood Policing update

Verbal update

Minutes:

Sergeant Nigel Bradley, Nottinghamshire Police, updated the Committee verbally on policing issues in the Bridge, Clifton North and Clifton South wards. Crime in Clifton has remained at the same level to the previous year, whilst in the rest of the city it has risen.

 

Rupinder Kooner, Senior Community Protection Officer (CPSO), updated the Committee verbally on Community Protection in the Bridge, Clifton North and Clifton South wards. CPOs now have more powers to issue notices for fly-tipping. Since November, CPOs have issues 63 Fixed Penalty Notices, carried out 12 dog operations, and dealt with 111 reports of graffiti. There will dog-chipping events in March, and CPOs will be present at Light Night.

 

RESOLVED to thank Sergeant Bradley and Rupinder for the information provided.

51.

Nottingham City Homes

51a

Nottingham City Homes updates and approvals pdf icon PDF 144 KB

Report of the Chief Executive of Nottingham City Homes

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Toni Smithurst, Area Housing Manager, Nottingham City Homes (NCH), introduced the report providing updates on key issues and themes which link back to local priorities and the strategic themes for NCH.

 

An appendix to the report provides details of a proposed RingGo parking scheme at Bridgeway Shopping Centre. Under the proposals, there would be charge of £3 per day (after 2 free hours) in order to compete with city centre parking prices. It was stressed that this remains a proposal and is under consultation.

 

RESOLVED to

 

(1)  note and comment on the update and performance information in appendices 1 and 2;

(2)  note the allocation of funds for 2017/18 detailed below:

 

Ward

Actual budget

Schemes approved

Schemes committed

Remaining budget

Bridge

£192,832.98

£0

£0

£192,832.98

Clifton South

£64,928.68

£500

£0

£51,928.68

Clifton North

£101,721.87

£0

£0

£101,721.87

 

(3)  approve the Area Capital Programme funding requests set out below:

 

Address

Request

Cost

Lanthwaite Close

Contribution to Town Centre parking scheme to allow for inclusion of Lanthwaite Close and area in front of flats to be included.

£5,000.00

Holbrook Court

Contribution towards the improvement to the communal spaces at this complex.

£30,000.00

Barbury Drive
(de-commit)

Funds towards the wider regeneration of this area of the ward were committed at the last area committee but some of them are no longer required so can be decommitted.

£12,500.00

77-79 Glapton Lane

Gate to alleyway

£694.60

83-85 Glapton Lane

Gate to alleyway

£694.60

21-26 Fallow Close

Railings and gates to the area around the communal areas

£694.60

96-98 Bridgnorth Drive

Gate to alleyway

£694.60

60-62 Bridgnorth Drive

Railings and gates around the communal area of the flats.

£6033.00

18-20 Midhurst Way

Gate to alleyway

£694.60

36 Midhurst Way

Railings and gates around the communal area of the flats.

£2565.00

36 Midhurst Way

Gate to alleyway

£694.60

29 Hervey Green

Gate to alleyway

£694.60

Fallow Close

Contribution to the wider parking scheme

£30,000.00

Crammond Close

Boundary and improvements to the fronts and rears, and canopy upgrades

£25,000.00

Kirkby Gardens, Ryland Gardens, Bruce Close

New metal knee rail fencing to be installed

£62,051.00

 

51b

Area Cluster meetings - Housing report of city housing managers pdf icon PDF 295 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Will Morritt, City Housing Manager, Nottingham City Homes, presented the report sharing an overview of Area Cluster review meetings which took place in September, October and November 2017 and providing additional feedback on additional questions asked by Councillors.

 

RESOLVED to thank Will for the information provided.

52.

Area 8 Ward Report pdf icon PDF 213 KB

Report of the Director of Community Protection

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Prairie Bryant, Neighbourhood Development Officer, introduced the report focussing on current priorities and issues facing the wards with Area 8 and giving details of forthcoming events and activities.

 

RESOLVED to note the progress on ward priorities and other supporting information including the issues being addressed by each Neighbourhood Action Team, and upcoming opportunities for citizens to engage.

53.

Household Personalised Travel Planning Project pdf icon PDF 378 KB

Presentation by Jennie Maybury, Principal Transport Planner

Minutes:

Jennie Maybury, Principal Transport Planner, delivered a presentation on the Project which will be delivered in selected areas of the city, including Silverdale, Ruddington Lane, and The Meadows around Trent Bridge. Jennie highlighted the following:

 

(a)  the Project is funded by the Department for Transport through the Nottingham Derby Access Fund, and is aimed at households with higher than average car ownership in areas of poor air quality;

(b)  this is part of a wider package supporting people to make low carbon travel choices working with communities and businesses;

(c)  the Project will be promoted initially through posters and social media, followed by postcards delivered to all households about visits in their area. A trained team of travel advisors will visit each house to talk about travel needs and produce a bespoke travel information pack, including incentive and exclusive special offers;

(d)  there will be follow-up 6 months later  to see whether people have changed their travel behaviour;

 

 

It was raised that the NCT number 11 bus is an essential service for the Meadows area but requires support as it is not being used enough, so this should be promoted as a travel option.

RESOLVED to thank Jennie for the information provided.

54.

Parks and Open Spaces

54a

Nottingham Open Spaces Forum (NOSF) pdf icon PDF 225 KB

Joint report of the Director of Neighbourhood Services and the Corporate Director for Commercial and Operations

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Cherry Underwood, Renewal Trust, introduced the report explaining the role and purpose of the NOSF, highlighting the following:

 

(a)  NOSF is an independent charity which brings together Friends of groups, other volunteers, community gardeners, partner organisations and other stakeholders to create a support network;

(b)  government funding for parks and open spaces has been cut nationally by 92% and this continues to decrease;

(c)  the NSOF will support groups in cumbersome activity such as obtaining insurance for events, and grants for work.

 

RESOLVED to note the contents of the report and endorse the work of the NOSF.

54b

Parks and Open Spaces Area Investment Plans pdf icon PDF 215 KB

Joint report of the Director of Neighbourhood Services and the Corporate Director for Commercial and Operations

Additional documents:

Minutes:

James Dymond, Parks and Open Spaces Development Manager, introduced the report summarising the investment needed into sites to bring them up to Green Flag standard in the future.

 

Additional suggestions for inclusion raised by Committee members included:

 

·  a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) at Arkwright Walk;

·  restoration of metal railings at the junction of Meadows Way and London Road;

·  improvements at Ruddington Lane park;

·  a playground at Barbury Drive.

 

James welcomed the suggestions and clarified that nothing can be committed without secure funding.

 

RESOLVED to

 

(1)  endorse the investment to guide the future development of the city’s parks and open spaces;

(2)  endorse the use of £37,122.13 Section 106 funding from the development at Norwich Union House (reference 15/00951/PFUL3) for improvement works at the Victoria Embankment memorial gardens.

55.

Southern Gateway Developments pdf icon PDF 7 MB

Presentation by Rob Percival, Area Planning Manager

Minutes:

Rob Percival, Area Planning Manager, delivered a presentation to the Committee on the range of developments planned for the area between the City Centre and the Meadows, known as the Southern Gateway. Rob highlighted the following:

 

(a)  the area around Broadmarsh and the station will be transformed with new vehicle routes and pedestrianisation. Major developments in the area include redevelopment of the Broadmarsh shopping centre, a new bus station and multi-storey car park, and a new college building;

(b)  Nottingham is in need of more grade A office accommodation, and development is proposed on Station Street and at Unity Square;

(c)  residential schemes are proposed or under construction at the former Hicking Pentecost site on Crocus Street, on Summer Leys Lane, the Creswell site on Crocus Street, the former petrol station site on London Road and on the river frontage off Meadow Lane;

(d)  the area is designated for mixed use, so could include residential, office, leisure or hotel usage;

(e)  there is an aim for all development to be of a high quality and for local existing residents, such as those in the Meadows, to be fully engaged.

 

The following points were raised during the discussion which followed:

 

(f)  there is no final detail on the location of bus stops after the Broadmarsh area is pedestrianised, but the Highways Team is developing the roadspace;

(g)  connections between this area and the Meadows will be crucial, and the new residents should be encouraged to use local businesses such as shops in the area rather than the city centre;

(h)  Section 106 funding from developments can only be used for affordable housing, education and open spaces, and must be directly linked to the development. However, funding may be available for schemes such as public realm improvements in the Meadows;

(i)  a new hotel would be welcome in the area;

(j)  new developments will be mindful of important views of the Castle Rock from the area;

(k)  each development is considered on its own merits regarding affordable housing provision so will vary from development to development. This could be part of the development itself being affordable or Section 106 contributions towards affordable housing elsewhere;

Some Community Representatives were wary of the height of the proposed new developments, and a lack of parking provision.

 

RESOLVED to

 

(1)  thank Rob for the information provided;

(2)  request an update at a future Committee if required.

56.

Area Capital Fund - 2017/18 Programme pdf icon PDF 235 KB

Report of the Director of Community Protection

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Parbinder Singh, Neighbourhood Development Officer, introduced the report providing the Committee with 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 wards as outlined below:

 

Bridge

2017-18 LTP allocation

£53,200

2017-18 Public Realm allocation

£31,900

Public Realm carried forward from 2016-17

£688

Total available 2017-18 ACF

£85,788

Less LTP schemes

-£53,200

Less Public Realms schemes

-£32,588

Remaining available balance

£0

LTP element remaining

£0

Public Realm element remaining

£0

Clifton North

Total decommitted

£82

2017-18 LTP allocation

£47,500

2017-18 Public Realm allocation

£28,500

Total available 2017-18 ACF

£28,500

Less LTP schemes

-£47,582

Less Public Realms schemes

-£27,049

Remaining available balance

£1,451

LTP element remaining

£0

Public Realm element remaining

£1,451

Clifton South

2017-18 LTP allocation

£25,232

LTP carried forward from 2016-17

£6,619

2017-18 Public Realm allocation

£36,000

Total available 2017-18 ACF

£102,519

Less LTP schemes

-£66,519

Less Public Realms schemes

-£56,150

Decommitted funds

+£25,232

Remaining available balance

£5,082

LTP element remaining

£0

Public Realm element remaining

£5,082

 

(2)  approve the programme of schemes for Bridge, Clifton North and Clifton South wards as outlined below:

 

Bridge LTP schemes

Location

Type

Date prioritised

Estimate

Details

Bridge Ward

Resurfacing

1 February 2018

£37,373

Resurfacing works on carriageway/footpaths at identified locations across the ward.

Bridlesmith Gate

Road safety

19 January 2018

£1,900

Install bollards to protect pedestrians and property from vehicle movement.

Meadows give way markings

Road safety

19 January 2018

£1,700

Implement give way markings on Green Street, Wilford Crescent East and Felton Road

 

Bridge Public Realm schemes

Location

Type

Date prioritised

Estimate

Details

Bridge Ward

Resurfacing

1 February 2018

£12,588

Resurfacing works on carriageway/footpaths at identified locations across the ward.

 

Clifton North Public Realm schemes

Location

Type

Date prioritised

Estimate

Details

Coronation Avenue

Road safety

12 January 2018

£2,754

Replacement and reinstatement of wooden bollards on Coronation Avenue to protect pedestrians adjacent to school.

 

Clifton South LTP schemes

Location

Type

Date prioritised

Estimate

Details

Glapton Lane

Footpath

12 January 2018

£27,342

Resurface footpath on Glapton Lane.

Green Lane

Study

November 2017

£10,000

Feasibility study to evaluate options associated with removing or modifying traffic calming along Green Lane.

 

Clifton South Public Realm schemes

Location

Type

Date prioritised

Estimate

Details

Glapton Lane fencing

Road safety

2 February 2018

£15,729

Replace existing logs with permanent fencing to protect green areas and pedestrians at school entrance.

Glapton Lane

Footpath

12 January 2018

£1,002

Resurface footpath on Glapton Lane.

Green Lane

Lighting

18 December 2017

£6,000

Modification to allow Christmas decorations on 12 columns on Green Lane.

 

57.

Ward Councillor Budget pdf icon PDF 210 KB

Report of the Director of Community Protection

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Prairie Bryant, Neighbourhood Development Officer, introduced the report advising the Committee of the use of delegated authority by the Director of Community protection for those projects funded by Ward Councillor budgets.

 

RESOLVED to note the actions agreed by the Director of Community Protection in respect of projects and schemes within the Bridge, Clifton North and Clifton South wards as detailed below:

 

Bridge ward

Schemes to be de-committed

Councillor(s)

Amount (total)

YCYV Dragons Den underspend

Cllrs Edwards & Heaton

£135.00

Balance brought forward 2017/18

£7,296.00

Allocation 2017/18

£10,000.00

Total available allocation

£17,296.00

Total de-committed

£135.00

Total allocated at 23/01/2018

£12,831.00

Total unallocated at 23/01/2018

£4,465.00

Clifton North ward

Date approved

Scheme

Councillor(s)

Amount (total)

27/10/2017

NG11 Foodbank – breakfast with santa

Cllrs Cook, Ferguson & Rule

£400.00

27/10/2017

Spring bulb planting 2

Cllr Cook

£240.00

27/11/2017

Clifton North Christmas trees

Cllr Ferguson

£2,950.00

01/12/2017

Silverdale- planters display at Monksway shops

Cllr Ferguson

£750.00

19/12/2017

St Wilfrid’s church – tables and chairs

Cllrs Cook, Ferguson & Rule

£1,549.00

Balance brought forward 2017/18

£11,817.00

Allocation 2017/18

£15,000.00

Total available allocation

£26,817.00

Total allocated at 17/01/2018

£16,058.00

Total unallocated at 17/01/2018

£10,759.00

Clifton South ward

Date approved

Scheme

Councillor(s)

Amount (total)

28/11/2017

Nottingham Music Hub

Gibson & Jenkins

£165.00

Balance brought forward 2017/18

£3,123.00

Allocation 2017/18

£15,000.00

Total available allocation

£18,123.00

Total allocated at 23/01/2018

£8,915.00

Total unallocated at 23/01/2018

£9,209.00