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Contact: Phil Wye Email: phil.wye@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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Apologies for absence Minutes: Debbie Murden Pat Rice Chris Watson |
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Declarations of interest Minutes: None. |
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Minutes of the meeting held on 19 December 2019, for confirmation. Minutes: The Committee confirmed the minutes of the meeting held on 19 December 2019 as a correct record. |
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Local Policing and Community Protection Update Verbal update from Nottinghamshire Police and Community Protection Minutes: Sergeant Nigel Bradley, Nottinghamshire Police, and Scott Clancy, Senior Community Protection Officer, gave an update on local crime and policing issues, highlighting the following:
(a)
Clifton has seen an 8.7% reduction in crime compared to last year,
partially helped by the lockdown. This includes reductions in
violence, burglary, vehicle theft and
drug offences. Anti-social behaviour has increased, reflecting the
picture nationally, and shop theft is still a local
problem; (b)
wearing face coverings in the appropriate situations will begin to
be enforced more strongly, although compliance in Clifton is
relatively good; (c)
the police has been working with NET to police the tram network
after a rise in anti-social behaviour and refusal to wear face
coverings; (d) Community Protection have been working in new ways during the lockdown and Covid-19 pandemic, providing food and wellbeing and doing leaflet drops, as well as advising local businesses on their rights. Their core business has also been busy, continuing to deal with fly-tipping, noise and anti-social behaviour.
Colin Mackie, Silverdale Community Centre, asked if it would be possible to set up a remote Local Area Group for Silverdale on Zoom or equivalent, with the Council’s assistance, and with the police in attendance. Councillors agreed that they would investigate this. |
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Clifton Town Centre Development Update Verbal update. Minutes: Mark Armstrong, Neighbourhood Investment Specialist, gave a verbal update to the Committee, highlighting the following:
(a)
during the lockdown, Mark worked with the business rates team to distribute grants to local
businesses, as well as discretionary grants for smaller
traders; (b)
compared to other areas, Clifton town
centre is faring well, with a high occupancy rate. People generally
feel safer shopping in local areas than in the city
centre; (c) the market is trading well, having been spread out t ensure social distancing and avoid queues. New opportunities are being sought for casual market traders and food stalls. |
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Nottingham City Homes Update Verbal update from Nottingham City Homes. Minutes: Wade Adams, Area Housing manager, provided a verbal update and highlighted the following:
(a)
the repairs service is only making
visits for emergency repairs, such as a loss of gas, electricity or
lighting. All repairs visits have appropriate risk assessments in
place and social distancing and safety measures are being
observed; (b)
Despite the suspension of services during lockdown, NCH have
contacted over 5,000 vulnerable residents to offer support and
signposting. They have now reintroduced
estate inspections and are identifying priority issues. They also
continue to tackle anti-social behaviour and take action where
necessary and partnership working continues with Community
Protection; (c) some visits are gradually being reintroduced, with accompanying risk assessments; these include visits to the most vulnerable such as those experiencing domestic violence or abuse, or anti-social behaviour cases where it is not possible to resolve issues remotely. |
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Ward Reports - Covid Response PDF 482 KB Report of the Director of Community Protection Minutes:
Prairie Bryant, Neighbourhood Development Officer, presented the report informing the Committee of the steps and measures taken to date by the Neighbourhood and Community Engagement Team, Partner Organisations, Voluntary Organisations and Volunteers during the Covid-19 pandemic in Clifton East and Clifton West.
Community Representatives gave the following updates on work that they undertook to help local residents during the lockdown:
(a)
Good Companions organised monthly parcels with activities to engage
people, which proved very popular, and they delivered 150 afternoon
teas in July. They also rang around all service users to see if
anybody needed additional help. 20 additional users joined the
scheme during lockdown; (b)
Parkgate Community Centre produced emergency food parcels and
helped residents with shopping and collection of
prescriptions; (c)
Clifton Donation Group raised funds for Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE), and also provided cooked meals and food
parcels; (d)
Community Groups in Silverdale, Clifton Village and Wilford
connected local residents with other local residents to form
support circles. In Clifton Village a detailed description of
high-risk groups and whether to isolate was produced and send to
every household via the village newsletter; (e)
Clifton Advice Centre worked to support local foodbanks and advised
people on tribunals and benefits; Colin Mackie, Silverdale Community Centre, asked the Committee if there has been any further movement on the issue of Silverdale Roundabout from Highways England. Clifton West Councillors reported that they are still waiting for a response but understands that Highways England are currently prioritising their work on Clifton Bridge.
Resolved to note the progress so far offered to citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic by the Neighbourhood and Community Engagement Team and Partners. |
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Report of the Director of Community Protection Additional documents: Minutes: Prairie Bryant, Neighbourhood Development Officer, presented 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 Clifton east and Clifton West wards as outlined below:
Clifton East Total decommitted £0 2020-2021 LTP allocation £64,300 LTP carried forward from 2019-2020 £0 2019-2020 Public Realm allocation £30,800 Public Realm allocation carried forward from 2019-2020 £11,360 Total available 2020-2021 ACF £106,460 Less LTP schemes -£0 Less Public Realm schemes -£23,820 Decommitted funds +£0 Remaining available balance £82,640 LTP element remaining £64,300 Public Realm element remaining £18,340
Clifton West Total decommitted £0 2020-2021 LTP allocation £50,200 LTP carried forward from 2019-2020 £0 2020-2021 Public Realm allocation £24,100 Public Realm carried forward from 2019-2020 £29,139 Total available 2020-2021 ACF £103,439 Less LTP schemes -£0 Less Public Realm schemes -£53,239 Decommitted funds +£0 Remaining available balance £50,200 LTP element remaining £50,200 Public Realm element remaining £0
(2) approve the programme of schemes for Clifton East and Clifton West wards as outlined below:
(3) note that the following scheme was approved under delegated authority due to cancellation of the last Area Committee:
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Report of the Director of Community Protection Additional documents:
Minutes: Prairie Bryant, Neighbourhood Development Officer, presented the report advising the Committee on the use of delegated authority by the Director of Community Protection for those 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 Clifton East and Clifton West wards as detailed below:
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Future Meeting Dates Thursday 7 January 2021 at 6:30pm Thursday 25 March 2021 at 6:30pm Minutes: The Committee noted the meeting dates for the remainder of the municipal year, to be held either remotely or at Clifton Cornerstone at 6.30pm:
Thursday 7 January 2021
Thursday 25 March 2021 |