Agenda and minutes

Councillor Smith  )  personal

Councillor Wildgust  ) 

Chris Easton  -  Bestwood Church

Inspector Fenwick  -  Nottinghamshire police

None.

Last meeting held on 25 May 2016 (for confirmation)

Subject to the following, the Committee confirmed the minutes of the meeting held on 25 May 2016 as a correct record and they were signed by the Chair:

-  re-number from the Nottingham City Homes minute, due to there being two minute 8, therefore this becomes minute 9;

-  original minute 8, Bestwood Partnership, being amended to read in bullet point 3 ‘…..200 people will be helped with improving their skills……’.

Formally appointed representatives wishing to raise any issues should contact a Neighbourhood Development Officers (NDO) at least 3 working days before the meeting.

Basford Ward NDO: Gursharan Singh Nijran - 0115 883 3734

Bestwood Ward NDO: Dale Griffin - 0115 883 3736

Councillors explained that this would be a standing item for each meeting and was an opportunity for the community to raise any relevant issues affecting their areas.

It was stated that to allow officers sufficient time to investigate and respond appropriately, any issues that Community Representatives want to raise should be notified to the Neighbourhood Development Officers (NDOs) a minimum of 3 working days before the Committee meeting.

Report of Director of Neighbourhood Services

The NDOs presented the report, which detailed the current priorities and issues in the Basford and Bestwood wards, and provided details of forthcoming events and activities in the local area.

Councillors commented that social media should be utilised more, and that the Facebook pages should be updated more regularly, especially with details of upcoming events and time-sensitive issues etc.

RESOLVED to note the report.

Inspector James Woolley to report

Inspector Woolley updated the Committee in regard to quarter 1 (April-June 2016) as follows:

Bestwood Ward

Compared to the same period in 2015, Bestwood Ward has one of the highest levels of crime reduction in the City, with 34% (120 record crimes) in all crime and 11% (31 recorded incidents) reduction in anti-social behaviour.

During quarter 1, Bestwood Ward has seen reductions in dwelling house burglary, violent crime, robbery, sexual offences and criminal damages.

There has been a slight increase in autocrime offences, particularly theft from motor vehicles, although no specific location or vehicle type has been targeted.

Area performance has continued to be strong, with continued reductions in many of the crime categories.

The Neighbourhood Police Team attended a Southglade Park community event and utilised Facebook and Pokémon Go to attract attendees and re-enforce crime prevention messages.

The Bestwood Ward Neighbourhood Police Team has seen a change in PCSO personnel, but no reduction in staffing levels.

Basford Ward

Compared to the same period in 2015, Basford Ward has seen over a 4% reduction (15 recorded crimes) in all crime and an 11% (23 recorded incidents) reduction in anti-social behaviour.

During quarter 1, Basford Ward has seen reductions in dwelling house burglary, violent crime, robbery.

There has been a slight increase in autocrime offences and criminal damage offences. No specific location has been the target of these crime types.

Members of the public have raised concerns regarding ASB around the Whitemoor (Luton Close) and Park Lane beat (Newark/Elvaston Court) areas - police have disrupted this by engaging with local residents, working with partners, such as housing, and executing drug warrants. Police have seized drugs, and suspects have been interviewed under police caution.

RESOLVED

(1)  that the information be noted;

(2)  that the thanks of the wards Councillors be recorded to all those involved in the clean-up operation following the removal of travellers from Bestwood Park;

(3)  that Inspector Woolley send information to local representatives regarding how to monitor / report those speeding in the local areas.

Gary Cawthorne, Bestwood Partnership, to report

Gary Cawthorne, Bestwood Partnerships presented an update report, copies of which were handed around the table (a copy of which is attached to these minutes).

RESOLVED to note the report.

Report of Director of Public Health

This item was deferred to a future meeting.

Report of Corporate Director, Commercial and Operations

James Tilford, Parks Development Officer, presented the report.

RESOLVED to approve the use of £95,000 of Section 106 funds, generated from a development in the Basford area (planning application 09/03300/POUT), on parks, open spaces and allotments in the Basford ward as follows:

Report of Chief Executive, Nottingham City Homes

(a)  Performance

Wade Adams, Tenancy and Estates Manager, NCH, updated the Committee on performance against key issues and themes linked to local priorities and strategic themes for NCH, including the capital programme and major work, area regeneration and environment issues, key messages from the Tenant and Leaseholder Congress, Tenant and Resident Association updates, area performance, ‘good news’ stories and positive publicity.

RESOLVED to note the report.

(b)  Environmental schemes

RESOLVED

(1)  to approve the spend of £81,709.59 from the Bestwood ward budget for phase 2 of a scheme to replace / upgrade boundaries in the Leybourne Drive area;

(2)  to note the remaining balances, following the approval in (1) above, of £95,055.70 (Basford) and £56, 241.63 (Bestwood).

Report of Director of Neighbourhood Services

Dale Griffin, NDO, presented the report, detailing decisions taken under delegated authority since the meeting on 25 May 2016.

RESOLVED to note the actions taken under delegated authority in respect of projects in the Basford / Bestwood wards as follows:

Report of Director of Neighbourhood Services

Dale Griffin, NDO, presented the report, detailing the latest spend proposals under the Area Capital 2016/17 Programme, including highways, footpaths and public realm.

RESOLVED

(1)  to note there are no Basford schemes for approval, and to approve the following Bestwood schemes prioritised since the last meeting:

(2)  to note the 2016/17 available balances of £117,112 (Basford) and £74,343 (Bestwood).