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Welcome, Introductions and Apologies
Minutes:
The Chair
welcomed all to the meeting.
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Code of Conduct PDF 15 KB
Minutes:
A copy of
the code of conduct was circulated with the papers and all were
asked to abide by the code for the duration of the
meeting.
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Minutes of the last meeting and matters arising PDF 81 KB
Minutes:
The
minutes of the last meeting held on Monday 13 May 2019 were agreed
as an accurate record and the following updates were given.
Potholes Numerous dangerous potholes on
Woodlands Road and Fieldhead Avenue have been repaired and both
roads are scheduled for resurfacing between 26 August 2019 and 9
September 2019.
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Police And Communities Together
Minutes:
PC
Martin Giblin and PCSO Sana Haider provided the crime statistics
from the date of the last forum on 13 May 2019 to 5 August 2019 and
presented the following information:
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May
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June
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July
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August
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Total
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Burglary residential
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5
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9
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2
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0
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16
(18)
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The M.O
is opportunist burglaries where offenders are using implements to
force entry or smash rear patio doors and windows. Most properties were vacant with the primary target
area being the Bury Road, Martlet
Avenue and Bamford Way corridor. Prime
times were late evening and early hours of the morning.
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Community burglary
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1
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1
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0
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0
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2(3)
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Criminal damage
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5
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9
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0
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0
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14
(28)
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Primary
target area was Bury Road and Roch Valley Way at various times and
various targets - dwellings (stones) and vehicles.
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Theft from motor vehicle
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9
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11
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0
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0
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20
(23)
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Primary
target area was Bury Road and War Office Road in the early hours of
the morning from insecure vehicles.
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Theft of motor vehicle
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6
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0
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0
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0
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6
(5)
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Primary
target area is Bolton Road and Sudden. Prime time late afternoon and early
evening.
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Burglary Officers
have attained some CCTV from the incidents which although not
evidential gave an indication that there were two separate teams
working in the area and Officers are working with the Intelligence
Analysts to identify the offenders.
The Neighbourhood Team will continue with high visibility patrols
and leaflet cocooning in areas of demand at peak times, including
the ‘birdie estate’. In
addition the team have provided updates and crime prevention advice
to the area’s Home watch Coordinators, Whats App Groups, and via GMP social media.
This action is particularly important
with many of the incidents occurring when occupants have just left
their premises or they are away on holiday.
**Residents were reminded that due to the nature of the burglaries
consideration should be given to changing their routines.
In addition they should review their
home security, particularly access points, lighting, alarms and
ensuring all keys are kept in a safe place**
Theft from motor vehicle Two offenders were
arrested and charged after committing the offence in the Bury Road
area at the end of June.
Pulse Policing Pulse policing is now in full
effect. It is an Operation used when
the Police are on evening shifts, whereby they ‘bus up’
to visit various areas which may be
having problems regarding issues such
as ASB, burglaries or TFMV. This
initiative enables the Police to
utilise more Officers on foot in an area to combat the
problem.
Parking issues PCSO Haider revisited the Springbank Road and Bagslate
Moor Road areas. Councillor Smith has
highlighted a similar problem on Wordsworth Way and the Police
agreed to address the issues.
Planned action A Safe for Summer campaign will involve the Police visiting key
locations and providing crime prevention advice.
Operation Considerate is a traffic operation during the autumn
period with partner agencies.
Neighbourhood speed watch
initiatives.
One incident on York Avenue was raised as not being
opportunist. Four ...
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Open Forum
Minutes:
Planning application
19/00643/FUL Nigel Morrell outlined
a resubmission of a Planning Application to build a 711 square foot
dwelling on Green Belt Land near Bamford Hall in Norden. The application
reference is 19/00643/FUL and it is virtually the same as
previously failed applications to which many detailed and erudite
objections were made. Those objections
will not apply to this new application and any new objections need
to be submitted against this application to prevent incursion on
the Green Belt. The closing date is 28
days from validation date which was 24 July 2019. The Planning Officer dealing with this application
is Michael Atkinson Smith. The
application to build on Green Belt land will be considered at
the Planning and Licensing Committee.
Carwood site The old Carwood site has been purchased and it is proposed
to demolish the two cottages with an intention to develop it.
No information is available at this
stage about the development. Popular
belief is that the site should be included in the Conservation Area
which is quarter of a mile away.
Norden Road
footpath overgrown hedge Highways
were congratulated for their work on the Norden Road footpaths, however, the hedge is
overgrown and obstructing the footpath. Councillor Sullivan has requested Environmental
Management to contact the owners about cutting the hedge back and
they will be given the requisite time to do so. Environmental Management will cut the hedge and
invoice the owners if they do not comply with the request.
Burnthorpe Close with Murrayfield junction road surface Concerns
were raised about the resurfacing work carried out at the junction
of Burnthorpe Close with
Murrayfield. It is uneven with pot
holes and water is accumulating which will cause further damage.
Highways will be asked to inspect and
complete any necessary work.
Bamford In
Bloom Councillor Smith accompanied the North West In Bloom
judges last Wednesday 31 July 2019 on the It’s Your
Neighbourhood Bamford In Bloom. The
judges commented favourably on the improvements made from last
year’s inaugural entry which commendably achieved a level
three award. Sound advice and tips were
given by the judges and they were very impressed at the genuine
community involvement and use of volunteers. The saddle planters provided by Environmental
Management are magnificent throughout the entire Borough, but it
was noted from now on groups would be required to pay for them.
Environmental Management were thanked
for all the work they do with a request to highlight special praise
and thanks to management for the massive effort, help and support
Tracy Hibbert has put in over the last decade to the In Bloom
scheme.
Friends of Bamford The Friends of Bamford
group are very active and they have organised a Fun Dog Show and
Family Fun Day between 2pm and 4pm next Saturday 10 August 2019 on
Bamford Green. All are welcome to enjoy
the numerous activities on offer and refreshments. All proceeds from the event will contribute to
community projects in Bamford.
Community Coffee Morning Every Thursday a
Community Coffee ... view
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Dates and times of the meetings for 2019-20
Minutes:
Mondays
at 6.30pm in Bamford Chapel
28 October 2019
20 January 2020
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