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Contact: Phil Wye Email: phil.wye@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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Appointment of Chair Minutes: RESOLVED to appoint Councillor Steve Young as Chair for the 2018/19 municipal year. |
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Appointment of Vice Chair Minutes: RESOLVED to appoint Councillor Nicola Heaton as Vice-Chair for the 2018/19 municipal year. |
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Apologies for absence Minutes: Councillor Corall Jenkins – personal reasons Mary Daly Sarah Jordan Roy Nettleship Pat Rice Dee Whitworth |
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Declarations of Interest Minutes: None. |
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Of the meeting held on 14 February 2018, for confirmation. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 14 February 2018 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair. |
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Area Committee Community Representatives PDF 213 KB Report of the Director of Community Protection Additional documents:
Minutes: Abdul Ghaffar, Neighbourhood Development Officer, introduced the report inviting the Committee to formally appoint Community Representatives from the Bridge, Clifton North and Clifton South wards as required by the Terms of Reference.
RESOLVED to formally note the appointment of Community Representatives as highlighted below for the municipal year 2018/19:
The Chair then informed the Committee that Parbinder Singh will be moving to become Neighbourhood Development Officer for Wollaton West. Words of thanks were received from Councillors Cook, Edwards and Rule, and Community Representatives, for his hard work and support. |
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Neighbourhood Policing Update Verbal update Minutes: Inspector James Walker, Nottinghamshire Police, gave a verbal update on crime in the Meadows, highlighting the following:
(a)
there has been series of violent
incidents in the Meadows recently. 6 incidents have taken place
since 4 April, and 12 arrests have been made. There is a link
between violent incidents and drug related incidents, and an
individual has been arrested for possession of class A
drugs; (b)
the Meadows currently has 1 sergeant, 2
beat officers and 3 Police Community Support Officers. The force is
bidding for additional resources, and has already successfully
worked with the knife crime team who have been involved with
arrests; (c) 3G cameras have been placed in hotspots for drug-related activity. Public meetings have also taken place for reassurance, as well as an increase in social media activity to inform citizens of work being done.
Sergeant Nigel Bradley, Nottinghamshire
Police, gave a verbal update on crime generally in Clifton and the
Meadows, highlighting the following: (d)
there has been a rise in auto crime in
Clifton, with vehicles being broken into at night. Police presence
in certain areas has been increased, and messages on social media
have asked citizens to be careful; (e)
in Clifton, there has been a 23%
reduction in anti-social behaviour in the year to date and
a reduction in hate crime. Burglary
figures are relatively low but remain static; (f) in the Meadows, overall crime is down in the year to date, including reductions in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. There has been a slight increase in vehicle crime;
The following comments were made by members of the Committee:
(g)
some youth and outreach work has been cut, but there are still a
number of organisations and events that can provide activities for
young people to take part in. A calendar is being produced by
Bridges Community Trust to better advertise these. A youth strategy
is also being developed for the area by the police; (h) the police is liaising with local schools on education around gun and knife crime and anti-social behaviour. 12 schools officers are being recruited across Nottinghamshire to work as a liaison with schools.
RESOLVED to thank Inspector Walker and Sergeant Bradley for the information provided. |
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Report of the Director of Community Protection Additional documents:
Minutes: Prairie Bryant, Neighbourhood Development Officer, introduced the report by focussing on current priorities and issues facing Clifton South ward. This was followed by Abdul Ghaffar, Neighbourhood Development Officer and Parbinder Singh, Neighbourhood Development Officers, focussing on the current priorities, issues and key actions delivered in the Bridge and Clifton North wards.
RESOLVED to note the progress on Ward priorities and other supporting information including the issues being addresses by each Neighbourhood Action Team, and upcoming opportunities for citizens to engage. |
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Nottingham City Homes Updates and Approvals PDF 143 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 Nottingham City Homes.
RESOLVED to
(1)
note the update and performance information in
appendices 1 and 2 of the report; (2) note the allocation of funds for 2017/18, detailed below
(3) approve the Area Capital Programme funding request set out below:
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Proposal for a Scheme of Additional Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation PDF 171 KB Joint report of the Corporate Director Corporate Director for Development and Growth and the Corporate Director for Commercial and Operations Additional documents: Minutes: Ceri Davies, Housing Strategy Specialist, introduced the report informing the Committee of a proposed Additional Licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), highlighting the following:
(a)
a successful Additional Licensing scheme already exists in
Nottingham City, but this is due to end in December 2018; (b)
the area that the scheme will cover
remains largely the same as the existing scheme. In the Bridge Ward
this covers the lace market and parts of Old Meadows; (c)
the current scheme has successfully improved the conditions of
HMOs, taken rogue landlords out of the market, and tackled problems
with anti-social behaviour; (d)
the Council is currently consulting on the proposed new scheme,
with consultation running until 20 July 2018 prior to Executive
Board approval; (e)
the scheme does not cover the Clifton
area at all. Areas need have evidence of having at least 10 HMOs, 2
of which have attracted complaints; (f) fees for landlords in the new scheme have increased slightly to £1000 over 5 years for accredited landlords, £1370 for unaccredited landlords and £1720 for landlords with a history of non-compliance.
RESOLVED to
(1)
note the contents of the report; (2) ask partners to actively contribute to the consultation process. |
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Section 106 Funding for Parks & Open Spaces in Area 8 PDF 372 KB Joint report of the Director of Neighbourhood Services and the Corporate Director for Commercial and Operations. Minutes: James Dymond, Parks Development Manager, introduced the report with proposals for the spending of Section 106 funding in Area 8, highlighting the following:
(a)
the relevant Section 106 funding must be used towards the provision
of enhancement of public open space or other community facilities
in the City Of Nottingham; (b)
the largest proposed spend is for match funding for a £1.5m
Heritage Lottery Fund bid to restore the memorial gardens at
Victoria Embankment, including war memorial restoration,
undercroft improvements, fountain
repairs restoration of the statue, path repairs and landscape
works; (c) other smaller spending proposals are at Ruddington Lane park, Arkwright Walk park, Locksley play area, Iremonger’s pond and for improvements to trees around the area.
The following suggestions were made by members
of the Committee: (d)
football goals would also be welcome at Ruddington Lane park; (e)
new trees would be beneficial at the Fairham Brook area in Silverdale; (f) the footpath to the tram stop at Ruddington Lane should be improved and better lit.
The following answers were given in response
to questions from the Committee: (g)
the undercroft at the war memorial
could be used as an interpretation or activity space for visitors
or veterans and their families; (h) Victoria Embankment is a destination park for the city and the region. Once plans are more concrete they will be shared more widely. Public support is an important criterion for the Heritage Lottery funding.
RESOLVED to endorse the proposals for the spend of Section 106 funding on parks and open spaces in Area 8.
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Clifton Town Centre update Verbal update by Mark Armstrong, Town Centre Co-ordinator Minutes: Mark Armstrong, Town Centre Co-ordinator, gave a verbal update and presentation highlighting the following:
(a)
there has recently been a halt in physical works such as the
cut-through to Morrisons and the flower
park but these are due to begin again in October; (b)
a planning application has been approved for new retail units and a
gym on the Morrisons site, with one
occupier already confirmed; (c)
the new urban expansion was approved by
Rushcliffe Borough Council. New employment sites will be built in
the first phase with a commitment to providing jobs for people from
Clifton. The housing will be built over the next 10
years; (d)
the Clifton Triangle site, with a new
Lidl supermarket and B&M Bargains, is almost complete.
Recruitment has focused on providing jobs for local
people; (e) Clifton’s retail units are 100% occupied which is unusual nationally. House prices in the area have also increased due to factors such as the tram line and the quality of housing.
The following points were raised during the
discussion which followed: (f)
there is scope for further trees to be planted on the Clifton
Triangle site; (g)
the increase in house prices could price
younger people out of the housing market. The new urban expansion
should be built more quickly by Rushcliffe to provide much needed
housing. RESOLVED to thank Mark for the information provided |
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Updates and items of good news from Community Representatives Minutes: The following information was provided by Community Representatives:
(a)
the Meadows Dance and Social Group has
been running for over 20 years. The group recently applied for
lottery funding and was awarded around £5,000 which is enough
to keep it running for another year; (b)
the Wilford Community Group held a mayday event, included maypole
dancing, which was very well attended; (c)
in Clifton Village a litter pick was
organised for villagers. 16 people took part and a dozen or more
bags of litter were collected. A litter champion has now been
appointed who organised a further litter pick, and spoken to the
fast food outlets and the university to encourage them to cover
areas along the A453; (d) Good Companions has been running since 2000 to reduce loneliness, organising a home visiting service and friendship groups. A new treasurer and 6 new volunteers have recently been recruited, and fundraising has taken place at Morrisons and Wilford fireworks. £24,000 has recently been awarded from the People’s Trust for a co-ordinator to set up 2 new friendship groups, and a new social inclusion co-ordinator has been funded for one year.
RESOLVED to thank Community Representatives for the information provided. |
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Area Capital Report 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 the 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:
(2) approve the programme of schemes as outlined for Bridge Ward (3 schemes totalling £97,918) and Clifton North Ward (3 schemes totalling £43,411):
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Ward Councillor Budget PDF 211 KB Report of the Director of Community Protection Additional documents: Minutes: Parbinder Singh, 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:
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Meeting dates for the 2018/19 Municipal year To agree to meet on the following Wednesdays at 6.30pm:
12 September 2018 (Clifton Cornerstone) 12 December 2018 (Loxley House) 13 March 2019 (Clifton Cornerstone)
Minutes: AGREED to meet on the following Wednesdays at 6.30pm:
12 September 2018 (Clifton Cornerstone) 12 December 2018 (Loxley House) 13 March 2019 (Clifton Cornerstone) |