Ainsley Area Residents Association - Meeting 16th July 2013

Present:         

Anthony Kelly (Chairman), Michael Thomas (Secretary), Christine Thomas, Eve Earling, Brian Bird, Chris Earling, Robert Clifton, Wendy Clifton

In Attendance:

Karen Coker (Head Teacher, Robert Shaw School)

Councillor Glyn Jenkins

Deborah Wilson (Neighbour Action Officer, Nottingham City Council)

1.         Apologies

None

2.         Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes

None

3.         Robert Shaw Playing Field  Launch Day

The Launch Day is Friday 19^th July with a carnival on at the school and events on at the field. A leaflet was distributed around the whole of the estate inviting everyone along.

There was an issue a couple of months previously with someone smashing some bottles near the slide and vicious putting the broken glass in such a position that children would have cut themselves coming off the end of the slide.  Fortunately the school groundskeeper found the glass before any harm came to anyone.

4.         Crime Statistics Report

Michael delivered a report on the various types of offences and the numbers involved. There have been a significant increase in the number of burglaries in May. A leaflet was distributed around the estate to inform residents so they can look at their security measures.  The underpass underneath Western Boulevard seems to be a focus for some of the crimes in the statistics.

Anyone wishing to keep informed should sign up to the NottinghamshireAlerts website.

5.         Any Other Business

ROGER CODLING

We are very sorry to hear that Roger has passed away.  Roger attended the Resident Association meetings almost from the outset.  A keen cyclist, Roger travelled around many countries with his bike. Roger was also a long time resident of Ainsley Estate and we are glad to have known him.  During the Summer Spring Clean event a couple of years ago Roger helped clear part of the sections of the undergrowth at the school which looked a lot better after he had finished.

7.         Date of Next Meeting

Wednesday 13^th November at 5.45pm

Ainsley Area Residents Assocation - Meeting 20th March 2013

Present:         

Michael Thomas (Secretary), Christine Thomas, Eve Earling, Brian Bird, Chris Earling, Robert Clifton, Wendy Clifton, Steven Smith

In Attendance:

Karen Coker (Head Teacher, Robert Shaw School

Councillor Mohammed Saghir

Deborah Wilson (Neighbour Action Officer, Nottingham City Council)

Michael Howard (Warmer Homes)

1.         Apologies

Anthony

2.         Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes

None

3.         Warmer Homes

Mr Howard from Warmer Homes delivered a presentation on methods to improve homes insulation and other ways to lower gas and electric bills.   

4.         Robert Shaw Playing Field – Update

The playing field is ready to be used and has been open since November.  The official opening has been delayed until summer due to the terrible weather recently.  There is a separate Launch Meetings that the committee are welcome to attend.

5.         Crime Statistics Report

Michael delivered a report on the various types of offences and the numbers involved. These are generally relatively low in comparison to other areas.

Anyone wishing to keep informed should sign up to the NottinghamshireAlerts website.

6.         Any Other Business

The school is going to undergoing major building work from the first week of the summer holidays through to about the beginning of December on a nursery unit.

The double yellows lines recently paint are not being adhere to  and inconsiderate parking on Dorothy Grove is a significant problem to the residents.

7.         Date of Next Meeting

16^th July 2013 at 5.45

Ainsley Area Residents Association - Meeting 7th November 2012

Present:         

Anthony Kelly (Chairman), Michael Thomas (Secretary), Christine Thomas, Eve Earling, Brian Bird, Chris Earling, Robert Clifton, Wendy Clifton, Pete Dixon plus 1 resident.

In Attendance:

Karen Coker (Head Teacher, Robert Shaw School

Councillor Mohammed Saghir

Councillor Glyn Jenkins

Deborah Wilson (Neighbour Action Officer, Nottingham City Council),

1.         Apologies

Roger Codling

2.         Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes

A letter has been written to both the Girls High School and David Lloyd to ask to see if they could trim the trees back that overhang Grassington Road.

The increase in dog fouling has been reported to the Community Police they will be patrolling occasionally to try and catch the offenders.  Any one witnessing dog fouling happen and are willing to make a written statement is encouraged to do so as this is another way of the owners being fined.

The tree in the school grounds that has had a growth spurt is due for a trim/.

3.         Robert Shaw Playing Field – Update

Pictures were shown with the field work in a finished state.  Small trees presented by the Woodland Trust are still awaiting planting.  A small technically regarding the insurance details needs to be ironed out before the field can be opened formally.  An official open day was suggested to take place at the beginning of next year when the weather is hopefully better.

4.         Crime Statistics Report

A report showing the level and types of crime for Ainsley Estate (inc the subway) was presented.  Data was obtained through the Police website for August and September.  September’s statistics were better than August and it believed that October’s are even better.

5.         Any Other Business

There are currently grants available to apply for the promotion of community health. If anyone has any ideas please get in touch as soon as possible. Applications have to be in by the 10^th December and for a value from £250 to £1500

6.         Date of Next Meeting

Wednesday 15^th January 2012 at 6pm   (TO BE CONFIRMED)

Ainsley Area Residents Association - Meeting 4th July 2012

Present:         

Anthony Kelly (Chairman), Michael Thomas (Secretary), Christine Thomas, Eve Earling, Roger Codling, Brian Bird, , Robert Clifton, Wendy Clifton, David Wylie, Chris Earling, Maryn,

Siraj Uddin

In Attendance:

Deborah Wilson (Neighbour Action Officer, Nottingham City Council)

Councillor Glyn Jenkins

Councillor Mohammed Saghir

Tessa Myerscough (Nottingham City Homes)

1.         Apologies

Karen Coker (Head Teacher, Robert Shaw School), Stefan Cherwak, Diane Cherwak

2.         Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes

The old M&S Kitchens building new owners have turned away from making the place in to a community venue and it has now been converted in to a shop.

3.         Robert Shaw Playing Field – Update

The work is progressing well and should be finished by the end of summer.  There were some concerns expressed about the mixture of astro-turf and grass in the football area.  This mixture is ok with the football association and has been risk assessed.

It was proposed that when the work has been completed that there be a community engagement event held on the field to promote its launch.

4.         Any Other Business

The PTA Chair informed the group about a summer fayre being held soon at the school on a Friday after school.

Deborah informed the group of a change in the schedule of Local Action Group (LAG) meetings being held in the area.  Forthcoming meetings are 3^rd October at Bluecoat Academy, 17^th October at The Vine Community Centre and 7^th November at Robert Shaw Primary School.

Concerns were raised by a resident of Grassington Road about the volume of parking on a certain section of the road.  It was also raised about an Ice Cream van parking inappropriately near the school.  The parking around the school is regularly being monitored.  The parking problem around Grassington Road is a more difficult issue as it seems to be residents with multiple cars and not inconsiderate parking.

7.         Date of Next Meeting

Wednesday 5^th September 2012 at 6pm

Ainsley Area Residents Assoication - Meeting 2nd May 2012 (AGM)

Present:         

Anthony Kelly (Chairman), Michael Thomas (Secretary), Christine Thomas, Eve Earling, Roger Codling, Brian Bird, Stefan Cherwak, Diane Cherwak, Robert Clifton, Wendy Clifton, David Wylie, Pete Dixon

In Attendance:

Deborah Wilson (Neighbour Action Officer, Nottingham City Council)

Karen Coker (Head Teacher, Robert Shaw School)

1.         Apologies

Chris Earling

Councillor Glyn Jenkins

2.         Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes

M&S Interiors has sold a lease of the building to a couple of community members.  They are currently in the process of applying for planning permission to turn the venue in to a community centre open to all comers.  There are numerous planning and building regulations to meet should a change of use be granted.  The building should not be used until such permissions have been granted.

3.         Robert Shaw Playing Field – Update

The application to gain access to Section 106 money to develop the second phase of the field has been granted.  This would mean the development of the football and cricket area with the landscaping that would require.  The football pitch size is based on 11 year old players.  The development of the Multi-use Games Area would require additional funding.

4.         Treasurers Report

The current funds available in the Residents Association bank account is £254

5.         Nomination and Voting of Committee Positions

Nominations were opened for the positions on the committee.  The following people have been voted in to the committee positions until the next AGM

Chair :                          Anthony Kelly

Vice Chair:                  Dave Wylie

Treasurer :                   Christine Thomas

Secretary :                   Michael Thomas

Committee members:  Stefan and Diane Cherwak, Roger Codling, Eve and Chris Earling, Brian Bird, Pete Dixon, Robert and Wendy Clifton.   

6.         Any Other Business

Parking – Dorothy Grove and around the school have become significantly congested.  Karen informed the meeting that a new group has started with different attendance times that has increase the flow of traffic at certain times.  The school and the Police are working closely to try and resolve some of the more dangerous issues.  It is known that parents make sensible parking choices when there is a visual presence of Karen or the Police but slip in to poor practice when there isn’t. 

It is on-going frustrating issue.

7.         Date of Next Meeting

Wednesday 4^th July 2012 at 6pm