The event tonight was a presentation for the money awarded for applications for community projects. It was great to see people being allocated money to benefit their community without having to jump through so many hoops and around so many obstacles so for a bit of cash.
The application was straight forward, the money was low in relative terms to council budgets but will at least the money goes to groups trying to make a difference and care about the community they live in.
The evening was a excellant night out at the Ballroom of the Nottingham Council House.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
The Best West Community Awards
A presentation to be held on Tuesday 24th February at the The Council House, Nottingham in regards to the money presented to various groups in their Community Chest Application before Christmas.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Ainsley Area Residents Assoication Meeting 28th January 2009
Ainsley Area Residents Association Minutes
Held Wednesday 28th January 2009
6.30pm Robert Shaw Primary School
Present:
Michael Thomas (Secretary), Christine Thomas (Treasurer), Eve Earling, Jo Bride, Lyn Thompson, Pete Dixon, Roger Codling
In Attendance:
Councillor Gary Long
Susan Ward-Rice (NAO, Nottingham City Council)
Karen Coker (Head Teacher, Robert Shaw School)
1. Apologies
Councillor Alex Foster
Chris Earling
2. Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes
These were agreed as a true record.
Southfield Road Garages
The meeting was informed by Karen that the land the garages occupy had been offered to the school but whilst initially thinking this was a donation she now believes that there be a price to this land.
The issue was raised about the state of the shrubbery/mess within this location and if Nottingham City Homes were responsible for this land could they clear and tidy up. Susan was going to write to them to see if they could address the issue.
Action : Susan Ward-Rice
3. Community Chest Application
The group’s application for fund for the suggested community project of tickets to a Nottingham Forest match for a selection of the residents has been successful. It was agreed that the tickets would be sort for next season to give the Committee time to inform all residents on the estate of the opportunity and time to organise a draw should applications exceed available places. It was also agreed that the tickets be for the same match and that the applicants and guest had to be residents of the estate as the application was made on their behalf. The application was made on the basis of 15 Adults and 12-17 year old guest. It was agreed that should the successful applicant adult want to take an additional child then they would give the correct money to the committee based on that matches prices.
A presentation is to take place in the Ballroom of the Council House in the 24th February 2009 with 9 members allowed to attend.
4. Robert Shaw Playing Field
Susan had received a response from Property Services on the 21st Jan. Roger Fearnside was willing to meet up with members of the group but this would have to be a daytime meeting. They raised questions which had already been discussed by the committee in previous meetings but put forward they should the Residents Association wish to take on the management of the field at certain times then we would have to become Trustees which have more legal responsibilities as a residents association is only a voluntary group.
A meeting between Councillors Long and Foster, Susan Ward-Rice and the Parks department raised the possibility of the Parks department clubbing the field in with their land for insurance purposes. If the Parks department aren’t responsible for the maintenance any company may be used. The School have volunteered to cover the cost of the ongoing maintenance IF the costs are not prohibitive. The School currently use a competitive company for their ground maintenance and Karen is going to ask them for a guesstimate as a guide price for grass-cutting and bramble clipping on the basis of the whole field. It was also suggested that as they provide an excellent and competitive service to the school that they be asked to quote for the initial clearance as well.
Action : Karen Coker
5. Any Other Business
School Thefts
Karen informed the meeting that the School had had all its lead stolen from the roof.
New Street Lights
A question was raised regarding the street lights on the estate and any replacement program. Councillor Long informed the meeting that the plan was to replace all street lights over a period of 3 to 4 years with more efficient models. Initially solid concrete posts would be replaced. Existing posts would be replaced if they were not sufficient for the new lights. The plan was to move the lights from the pavement edge to the inside edge.
Grassington Pavement
The pavement has been patched but not in all places. Councillor Long informed the meeting that Grassington Road was now at the top of the list for pavement replacement and should be done in the next 3 to 4 months.
Holbeck Road potholes
If there are potholes our Councillors can ask that they be patched but a full strip and repair of the road would require a full technical assessment and decision which is out of their influence. Unfortunately at this time Councillor Long said there are roads in the West Area demanding more immediate attention than Holbeck Road.
Drainage outside 106 Western Boulevard
Should the gulley be blocked the Councillors can ask that they be cleared. If the drains are blocked these are Severn Trent Water’s responsibility and a call can be logged with them although there is no direct line of communication between the council and Severn Trent. The problem doesn’t seem to have been solved on a few occasions and may be the natural lay of the land which would require a stripping and relaying of the pavement to help the water flow away.
6. Date of Next Meeting
Wednesday 18th March 2008 at 6.00 pm Robert Shaw School (Possibly 5.30pm)
Meeting ended at 19.25
Held Wednesday 28th January 2009
6.30pm Robert Shaw Primary School
Present:
Michael Thomas (Secretary), Christine Thomas (Treasurer), Eve Earling, Jo Bride, Lyn Thompson, Pete Dixon, Roger Codling
In Attendance:
Councillor Gary Long
Susan Ward-Rice (NAO, Nottingham City Council)
Karen Coker (Head Teacher, Robert Shaw School)
1. Apologies
Councillor Alex Foster
Chris Earling
2. Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes
These were agreed as a true record.
Southfield Road Garages
The meeting was informed by Karen that the land the garages occupy had been offered to the school but whilst initially thinking this was a donation she now believes that there be a price to this land.
The issue was raised about the state of the shrubbery/mess within this location and if Nottingham City Homes were responsible for this land could they clear and tidy up. Susan was going to write to them to see if they could address the issue.
Action : Susan Ward-Rice
3. Community Chest Application
The group’s application for fund for the suggested community project of tickets to a Nottingham Forest match for a selection of the residents has been successful. It was agreed that the tickets would be sort for next season to give the Committee time to inform all residents on the estate of the opportunity and time to organise a draw should applications exceed available places. It was also agreed that the tickets be for the same match and that the applicants and guest had to be residents of the estate as the application was made on their behalf. The application was made on the basis of 15 Adults and 12-17 year old guest. It was agreed that should the successful applicant adult want to take an additional child then they would give the correct money to the committee based on that matches prices.
A presentation is to take place in the Ballroom of the Council House in the 24th February 2009 with 9 members allowed to attend.
4. Robert Shaw Playing Field
Susan had received a response from Property Services on the 21st Jan. Roger Fearnside was willing to meet up with members of the group but this would have to be a daytime meeting. They raised questions which had already been discussed by the committee in previous meetings but put forward they should the Residents Association wish to take on the management of the field at certain times then we would have to become Trustees which have more legal responsibilities as a residents association is only a voluntary group.
A meeting between Councillors Long and Foster, Susan Ward-Rice and the Parks department raised the possibility of the Parks department clubbing the field in with their land for insurance purposes. If the Parks department aren’t responsible for the maintenance any company may be used. The School have volunteered to cover the cost of the ongoing maintenance IF the costs are not prohibitive. The School currently use a competitive company for their ground maintenance and Karen is going to ask them for a guesstimate as a guide price for grass-cutting and bramble clipping on the basis of the whole field. It was also suggested that as they provide an excellent and competitive service to the school that they be asked to quote for the initial clearance as well.
Action : Karen Coker
5. Any Other Business
School Thefts
Karen informed the meeting that the School had had all its lead stolen from the roof.
New Street Lights
A question was raised regarding the street lights on the estate and any replacement program. Councillor Long informed the meeting that the plan was to replace all street lights over a period of 3 to 4 years with more efficient models. Initially solid concrete posts would be replaced. Existing posts would be replaced if they were not sufficient for the new lights. The plan was to move the lights from the pavement edge to the inside edge.
Grassington Pavement
The pavement has been patched but not in all places. Councillor Long informed the meeting that Grassington Road was now at the top of the list for pavement replacement and should be done in the next 3 to 4 months.
Holbeck Road potholes
If there are potholes our Councillors can ask that they be patched but a full strip and repair of the road would require a full technical assessment and decision which is out of their influence. Unfortunately at this time Councillor Long said there are roads in the West Area demanding more immediate attention than Holbeck Road.
Drainage outside 106 Western Boulevard
Should the gulley be blocked the Councillors can ask that they be cleared. If the drains are blocked these are Severn Trent Water’s responsibility and a call can be logged with them although there is no direct line of communication between the council and Severn Trent. The problem doesn’t seem to have been solved on a few occasions and may be the natural lay of the land which would require a stripping and relaying of the pavement to help the water flow away.
6. Date of Next Meeting
Wednesday 18th March 2008 at 6.00 pm Robert Shaw School (Possibly 5.30pm)
Meeting ended at 19.25
Friday, January 23, 2009
Community Chest Application
The Residents Association made an application for a community project to the West Area Committee. This application has been successsful so we look forward to sending certain members of the Ainsley community on a good day out.
Ainsley Area Residents Association Meeting 17 November 2008
Held Monday 17th November 2008
6.30pm Robert Shaw Primary School
Present:
Anthony Evans (Chairman)
Michael Thomas (Secretary), Christine Thomas (Treasurer), Chris Earling, Eve Earling, Jo Bride, Lynn Shepherd, Lyn Thompson, Pete Dixon
In Attendance:
Councillor Gary Long
Susan Ward-Rice (NAO, Nottingham City Council)
Karen Coker (Head Teacher, Robert Shaw School)
1. Apologies
Councillor Alex Foster
2. Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes
These were agreed as a true record.
Southfield Road Garages
No reply had been received from Miss Masood regarding the prospect of the erection of a fence to limit access to the rear of the garages although the meeting was informed there was unlikely to be any money available from Nottingham City Homes for this work this year. Susan had requested a quote anyway to see if the funds were available from an alternative location depending on level of cost. At the moment only one of the three garages are occupied and this person is currently in the process of creating a drive space for their car.
3. Robert Shaw Playing Field
A meeting was held between James Tilford (Parks Development Manager), Karen Coker, Richard Beckett (Education) and Susan Ward-Rice. Following this meeting a proposal was put forward to the committee that the school were to remain holders of the land and an agreement of use could be drawn up with the assistance of the Property Services department. James was to discuss with his service head to see if the Parks Department could contribute towards maintenance. If this was the case Streetscene would have to be used, if not other contractors could be used. At the time of the meeting Property Services hadn’t allocated a individual to work on the agreement.
With the proposal put forward to the committee the group would have to arrange and fund insurance itself to which Susan costed at between £500 and £1000 a year. Richard Beckett was going to try and provide a list of possible funding sources for application to meet this cost. The application would have to be done by the group itself.
It was agreed to obtain possible costs of the routine maintenance from contractors other than Streetscene and wait to see what the draft proposal involves before any commitment could be made by the committee.
4. Community Chest Application
It was agreed that an application should be made from the suggestions for the Nottingham Forest tickets for the specified age group and should the opportunity arise again an application would be made for another age group.
5. Dorothy Grove to Western Boulevard Path
The meeting was informed that the School has plans to attend to the overgrown plants/trees growing in to the Dorothy Grove cut through to Western Boulevard.
6. Any Other Business
New Bridge Steps
The steps on New Bridge have been cleared by a local resident.
Double Yellow Lines
The question of further double yellow lines on more corners on the estate. Councillor Long informed the meeting that there were no plans for more than those that already exist.
7. Date of Next Meeting
Wednesday 28th January 2008 at 6.30 pm Robert Shaw School
Meeting ended at 19.20
6.30pm Robert Shaw Primary School
Present:
Anthony Evans (Chairman)
Michael Thomas (Secretary), Christine Thomas (Treasurer), Chris Earling, Eve Earling, Jo Bride, Lynn Shepherd, Lyn Thompson, Pete Dixon
In Attendance:
Councillor Gary Long
Susan Ward-Rice (NAO, Nottingham City Council)
Karen Coker (Head Teacher, Robert Shaw School)
1. Apologies
Councillor Alex Foster
2. Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes
These were agreed as a true record.
Southfield Road Garages
No reply had been received from Miss Masood regarding the prospect of the erection of a fence to limit access to the rear of the garages although the meeting was informed there was unlikely to be any money available from Nottingham City Homes for this work this year. Susan had requested a quote anyway to see if the funds were available from an alternative location depending on level of cost. At the moment only one of the three garages are occupied and this person is currently in the process of creating a drive space for their car.
3. Robert Shaw Playing Field
A meeting was held between James Tilford (Parks Development Manager), Karen Coker, Richard Beckett (Education) and Susan Ward-Rice. Following this meeting a proposal was put forward to the committee that the school were to remain holders of the land and an agreement of use could be drawn up with the assistance of the Property Services department. James was to discuss with his service head to see if the Parks Department could contribute towards maintenance. If this was the case Streetscene would have to be used, if not other contractors could be used. At the time of the meeting Property Services hadn’t allocated a individual to work on the agreement.
With the proposal put forward to the committee the group would have to arrange and fund insurance itself to which Susan costed at between £500 and £1000 a year. Richard Beckett was going to try and provide a list of possible funding sources for application to meet this cost. The application would have to be done by the group itself.
It was agreed to obtain possible costs of the routine maintenance from contractors other than Streetscene and wait to see what the draft proposal involves before any commitment could be made by the committee.
4. Community Chest Application
It was agreed that an application should be made from the suggestions for the Nottingham Forest tickets for the specified age group and should the opportunity arise again an application would be made for another age group.
5. Dorothy Grove to Western Boulevard Path
The meeting was informed that the School has plans to attend to the overgrown plants/trees growing in to the Dorothy Grove cut through to Western Boulevard.
6. Any Other Business
New Bridge Steps
The steps on New Bridge have been cleared by a local resident.
Double Yellow Lines
The question of further double yellow lines on more corners on the estate. Councillor Long informed the meeting that there were no plans for more than those that already exist.
7. Date of Next Meeting
Wednesday 28th January 2008 at 6.30 pm Robert Shaw School
Meeting ended at 19.20
Friday, October 31, 2008
Ainsley Area Residents Association Meeting 20 October 2008
Held Monday 20th October 2008
6.30pm Robert Shaw Primary School
Present:
Anthony Evans (Chairman)
Michael Thomas (Secretary), Christine Thomas (Treasurer), Chris Earling, Eve Earling, Roger Codling, Lyn Thompson, Dane Thompson, Peter Uvegas
In Attendance:
Councillor Alex Foster
Susan Ward-Rice (NAO, Nottingham City Council)
1. Apologies
Councillor Gary Long, Karen Coker (Head Teacher, Robert Shaw School)
2. Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes
These were agreed as a true record.
Councillor Long and Michael Thomas had visited the residents on either side of the park and their main concern was that sufficient precautions were taken to prevent unauthorised motor vehicles entering and abusing the grounds.
A response had been received from Nottingham Girls’ High School with regard to their playing field on Grassington Road. They were more than willing to let the field be used by the Residents Association for specific community use for a nominal charge.
No response had been received from Sam Masood (Aspley Housing Office) regarding the Southfield Road Garages but the meeting was informed that someone had been to garages to provide a quote. Unfortunately they had looked at the wrong section. Susan Ward-Rice had arranged for them to attend again with her in attendance to point out the correct location the fence would be required.
3. Robert Shaw Playing Field
Since the last meeting Councillor Long had talked to Graham Feek (Education Department) who had allocated a member of his staff called Richard Beckett to become involved in the Playing Field issue with the remit of trying to move this forward. James Tilford, Parks Development Manager, has also become involved to try and resolve some of the issues.
A meeting has been organised for the 22nd October between these people, Councillor Long and Susan Ward-Rice to discuss the matters that have become a problem, particularly the ongoing maintenance and the joint use arrangements.
Susan had visited another site where the school used the facilities, including sports facilities and play areas, during the daytime and the community in the evening which worked well. The difference with this and our playing fields were that our school and the fields are on separate sites
Susan had also obtained quotes from another groundworks company that were significantly less than that of Streetscene.
Action : Councillor Long, Susan Ward-Rice, LEA
4. Grassington Road Pavement
Concern was raised regarding the state of surface of the pavement at the Aspley Lane end of Grassington road. Details of where the problems lay were passed to Councillor Foster who would approach the relevant section of the Council to see if these were on the list for correction. Councillor Foster informed the meeting that the Council had limited funds to available for these corrections and it may be some time before any action could be taken.
5. Any Other Business
New Bridge Steps.
The condition of these steps was raised. Councillor Foster informed the meeting that Councillor Long had been investing his time for years to try and get a commitment from either the Council or the Rail Authority regarding ownership of the bridge and the steps to improve the situation regarding both the steps and the road surface.
Community Chest
The Local Area Committee has a pot of funds available to people in our area and has invited applications for parts of this money for the use by local groups. A maximum request can be up to £1000 with the closing date of the 1st December. A selection of successful ideas will be chosen after this date. Applications can be for a wide variety of things including trips for local groups, training for a section of the community or any ideas that would improve the local area or community spirit.
Ideas from the entire group would be appreciated by the next meeting so any application could be submitted.
Action : ALL
6. Date of Next Meeting
Monday 17th November 2008 at 6.30 pm Robert Shaw School
Meeting ended at 19.05
6.30pm Robert Shaw Primary School
Present:
Anthony Evans (Chairman)
Michael Thomas (Secretary), Christine Thomas (Treasurer), Chris Earling, Eve Earling, Roger Codling, Lyn Thompson, Dane Thompson, Peter Uvegas
In Attendance:
Councillor Alex Foster
Susan Ward-Rice (NAO, Nottingham City Council)
1. Apologies
Councillor Gary Long, Karen Coker (Head Teacher, Robert Shaw School)
2. Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes
These were agreed as a true record.
Councillor Long and Michael Thomas had visited the residents on either side of the park and their main concern was that sufficient precautions were taken to prevent unauthorised motor vehicles entering and abusing the grounds.
A response had been received from Nottingham Girls’ High School with regard to their playing field on Grassington Road. They were more than willing to let the field be used by the Residents Association for specific community use for a nominal charge.
No response had been received from Sam Masood (Aspley Housing Office) regarding the Southfield Road Garages but the meeting was informed that someone had been to garages to provide a quote. Unfortunately they had looked at the wrong section. Susan Ward-Rice had arranged for them to attend again with her in attendance to point out the correct location the fence would be required.
3. Robert Shaw Playing Field
Since the last meeting Councillor Long had talked to Graham Feek (Education Department) who had allocated a member of his staff called Richard Beckett to become involved in the Playing Field issue with the remit of trying to move this forward. James Tilford, Parks Development Manager, has also become involved to try and resolve some of the issues.
A meeting has been organised for the 22nd October between these people, Councillor Long and Susan Ward-Rice to discuss the matters that have become a problem, particularly the ongoing maintenance and the joint use arrangements.
Susan had visited another site where the school used the facilities, including sports facilities and play areas, during the daytime and the community in the evening which worked well. The difference with this and our playing fields were that our school and the fields are on separate sites
Susan had also obtained quotes from another groundworks company that were significantly less than that of Streetscene.
Action : Councillor Long, Susan Ward-Rice, LEA
4. Grassington Road Pavement
Concern was raised regarding the state of surface of the pavement at the Aspley Lane end of Grassington road. Details of where the problems lay were passed to Councillor Foster who would approach the relevant section of the Council to see if these were on the list for correction. Councillor Foster informed the meeting that the Council had limited funds to available for these corrections and it may be some time before any action could be taken.
5. Any Other Business
New Bridge Steps.
The condition of these steps was raised. Councillor Foster informed the meeting that Councillor Long had been investing his time for years to try and get a commitment from either the Council or the Rail Authority regarding ownership of the bridge and the steps to improve the situation regarding both the steps and the road surface.
Community Chest
The Local Area Committee has a pot of funds available to people in our area and has invited applications for parts of this money for the use by local groups. A maximum request can be up to £1000 with the closing date of the 1st December. A selection of successful ideas will be chosen after this date. Applications can be for a wide variety of things including trips for local groups, training for a section of the community or any ideas that would improve the local area or community spirit.
Ideas from the entire group would be appreciated by the next meeting so any application could be submitted.
Action : ALL
6. Date of Next Meeting
Monday 17th November 2008 at 6.30 pm Robert Shaw School
Meeting ended at 19.05
Ainsley Area Residents Association Meeting 15 September 2008
Held Monday 15th September 2008
6.30pm Robert Shaw Primary School
Present:
Anthony Evans (Chairman)
Michael Thomas (Secretary), Chris Earling, Eve Earling, Jo Bride, Roger Codling, Lyn Thompson, Dane Thompson
In Attendance:
Councillor Gary Long
Susan Ward-Rice (NAO, Nottingham City Council)
Karen Coker (Head Teacher, Robert Shaw School)
Hayley Musson (PCSO)
Kelly McCoy (PCSO)
1. Apologies
Councillor Alex Foster, Christine Thomas, Pete Dixon, Lynn Shepherd
2. Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes
These were agreed as a true record.
3. Robert Shaw Playing Field
Discussions took place about the insurance currently in place to cover the playing field and the group were informed that this was thought to be liability insurance and not at a level to cover for full public use. It was stated that the questions raised at the last meeting by the insurance would need to be answered before cover could be considered although that the question was raised once these matters were dealt with just exactly how much of an increase in insurance premium would be expected. It was agreed that Karen needed to contact Graham Feek at the Education Department to try and seek a solution and support for the best and quickest way forward. Should the assistance not be forthcoming for Karen, Councillor Long would follow up with Mr Feek.
Since the opening and closing of the field is not a possibility financial and logistically it was agreed that Councillor Long and Michael Thomas would talk to the residents near the field to discuss there concerns and possible solutions to allay there fears.
Action : Karen Coker, Councillor Long, Michael Thomas
4. Next Open Public Meeting
A requirement of the constitution of the group is that 2 open public meetings are fully advertised each year. It was agreed to leave the advertisement of a mid year meeting either until more definite details of the progress of the field are available or if not decide at the next meeting whether to have a general open meeting for residents to discuss any issues they wish to raise.
5. Southfield Road Garages
The Southfield Road garages have been a focus in recent years of group gathering in the rear of one of the garages which had been broken in to. It has also been used as a ready and easy access point to the school grounds. The rear of the garage has now been repaired but there is still access to the land at the rear and younger children are now using this as access to the school. It was agreed that the Secretary would write to the Council and ask if a fence could be erected similar to one on the opposite side to exclude access to the rear and also if the overgrown shrubbery could be cleared.
Action : Michael Thomas
6. Any Other Business
Susan Ward-Rice presented questionnaires to the group from the Youth Service on a New Youth Centre proposal within Nottingham. The Youth Service are canvassing resident’s opinions throughout the city.
A meeting called “Your Choice, Your Voice” is being held on the 29th September at the Nottingham Bluecoat School, Aspley Lane. The City Council and local Police are represented and residents are welcome to attend to raise issues they are concerned about within their local area.
Anti-social Dogs – Discussion took place in relation to a dog in the area that was causing a problem with noise pollution. The local PCSO’s at the meeting informed the group that a number of people were keeping noise diaries to assist them in resolving this problem. A Dog Warden had also visited the 2 dogs at the property to satisfy themselves that their living conditions were appropriate after concerns expressed by local residents. There is also a problem with dog fouling currently that is of concern and anyone that could provide evidence to the relevant authority of which dogs are causing this offence would be much appreciated.
7. Date of Next Meeting
Monday 20th October 2008 at 6.30 pm Robert Shaw School
Meeting ended at 19.30
6.30pm Robert Shaw Primary School
Present:
Anthony Evans (Chairman)
Michael Thomas (Secretary), Chris Earling, Eve Earling, Jo Bride, Roger Codling, Lyn Thompson, Dane Thompson
In Attendance:
Councillor Gary Long
Susan Ward-Rice (NAO, Nottingham City Council)
Karen Coker (Head Teacher, Robert Shaw School)
Hayley Musson (PCSO)
Kelly McCoy (PCSO)
1. Apologies
Councillor Alex Foster, Christine Thomas, Pete Dixon, Lynn Shepherd
2. Matters Arising from the Previous Minutes
These were agreed as a true record.
3. Robert Shaw Playing Field
Discussions took place about the insurance currently in place to cover the playing field and the group were informed that this was thought to be liability insurance and not at a level to cover for full public use. It was stated that the questions raised at the last meeting by the insurance would need to be answered before cover could be considered although that the question was raised once these matters were dealt with just exactly how much of an increase in insurance premium would be expected. It was agreed that Karen needed to contact Graham Feek at the Education Department to try and seek a solution and support for the best and quickest way forward. Should the assistance not be forthcoming for Karen, Councillor Long would follow up with Mr Feek.
Since the opening and closing of the field is not a possibility financial and logistically it was agreed that Councillor Long and Michael Thomas would talk to the residents near the field to discuss there concerns and possible solutions to allay there fears.
Action : Karen Coker, Councillor Long, Michael Thomas
4. Next Open Public Meeting
A requirement of the constitution of the group is that 2 open public meetings are fully advertised each year. It was agreed to leave the advertisement of a mid year meeting either until more definite details of the progress of the field are available or if not decide at the next meeting whether to have a general open meeting for residents to discuss any issues they wish to raise.
5. Southfield Road Garages
The Southfield Road garages have been a focus in recent years of group gathering in the rear of one of the garages which had been broken in to. It has also been used as a ready and easy access point to the school grounds. The rear of the garage has now been repaired but there is still access to the land at the rear and younger children are now using this as access to the school. It was agreed that the Secretary would write to the Council and ask if a fence could be erected similar to one on the opposite side to exclude access to the rear and also if the overgrown shrubbery could be cleared.
Action : Michael Thomas
6. Any Other Business
Susan Ward-Rice presented questionnaires to the group from the Youth Service on a New Youth Centre proposal within Nottingham. The Youth Service are canvassing resident’s opinions throughout the city.
A meeting called “Your Choice, Your Voice” is being held on the 29th September at the Nottingham Bluecoat School, Aspley Lane. The City Council and local Police are represented and residents are welcome to attend to raise issues they are concerned about within their local area.
Anti-social Dogs – Discussion took place in relation to a dog in the area that was causing a problem with noise pollution. The local PCSO’s at the meeting informed the group that a number of people were keeping noise diaries to assist them in resolving this problem. A Dog Warden had also visited the 2 dogs at the property to satisfy themselves that their living conditions were appropriate after concerns expressed by local residents. There is also a problem with dog fouling currently that is of concern and anyone that could provide evidence to the relevant authority of which dogs are causing this offence would be much appreciated.
7. Date of Next Meeting
Monday 20th October 2008 at 6.30 pm Robert Shaw School
Meeting ended at 19.30
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