Venue: Wardleworth Community Centre, South Street, Rochdale OL16 2EP. View directions
Contact: Katie Moore - Tel No. 01706 924770
Items
No. |
Item |
1. |
Introductions and Code of Conduct PDF 23 KB
Minutes:
The Chair introduced herself to the meeting and
thanked everyone for attending. Attention was drawn to the code of
conduct, a summary of which was read out. All attendees were asked to abide by the code for
the duration of the meeting.
Apologies were received from M. Gergel,
T. Mila, S. Hussain (Youth Service), R. Hartley, E. Butler (Making
Space) and Councillor Ahmed.
|
2. |
Minutes from last meeting and matters arising PDF 252 KB
Minutes:
The minutes of the previous meeting on 19 June 2014
were approved as a true record.
Updates:
Maud Street Leak Strategic Housing have been
to Maud Street on a number of occasions and have spoken with the
resident at 95. She has no problems and
said there are no empty properties to her knowledge. Looking down the rear alley and adjoining back
yards and could find no problems. There
was a question as to whether outside no.93 has a new water main
connection recently done.
Molesworth Street/Smith Street Traffic Lights A response has been received from Highways as
follows:
“There are both primary and secondary signal heads at the
junction. The secondary signal is what
is called close associated and is positioned on the approach side
of the junction because of the way the signals operate. The arrangement is in full compliance with the
requirements of the Department of Transport.”
Ramsay Street
Parking This issue has been
included in the Council’s staff bulletin. It has also been raised with Highways and we are
awaiting a response.
Ward News The Evangelanos Community Café is located at
Hebron Pentecostal Church Premises, Howard Street, Rochdale.
Greater Manchester Police GMP were contacted
and invited to the meeting. GMP were in
attendance at the meeting and provided an update.
Litter in the Area A resident mentioned that
when bins are being emptied sometimes litter from the bins falls
onto the floor in the process. This
issue has been reported to Environmental Management.
The Old Unit on Edward Street Asset Management
visited the site and could see no issues.
Edward Street Access Councillor Ali confirmed
that the mosque has been contacted about the issues raised around
parking.
Oswald Street private properties and 34 West
Street Both issues have been raised with Strategic Housing
and we are awaiting a
response.
|
3. |
Greater Manchester Police and Community Safety
Minutes:
PCSO
Palmer and Sergeant Nicholson attended the forum. They apologised for not being able to attend the
last few meetings.
Crime figures for the last quarter were as follows:
Type
|
July to Sept 2014
|
April to June 2014
|
Burglary (dwelling)
|
12
|
13
|
Criminal damage
|
38
|
29
|
Drug
Offences
|
17
|
17
|
Theft
|
16
|
11
|
Theft
(motor vehicles)
|
6
|
6
|
Residents asked about the number of crimes which lead to an
arrest and hearing in court. It was
agreed that they would try and access this information and present
it at the next forum.
Action 1: Obtain details of crimes resulting in arrest,
hearing and prosecution (GMP)
Residents reported ongoing concerns over suspected drug
activity that is taking place in the car park located at the back
of Yorkshire Street. It was highlighted
that between 4pm and 4am is the most problematic time. This was noted by the police to investigate.
Concerns were raised about a young man seen rummaging through
recycling bins for about half an hour. The resident advised they contacted the police at
the time of the event.
A resident advised of an aggressive male beggar who operates around
Halifax and Santander Banks. It was
believed the man in question is also accompanied by a female
spotter who alerts him when the police are near by. The police stated there is very good CCTV coverage
in the town centre, but noted the concerns.
There was also other concerns about drug activity taking place
around South Street, East Street and West Street. There is a paved square area behind the terraces
which seems to be attracting this type of criminal behaviour.
It was suggested this area was very
dark and perhaps lighting could be considered.
Action 2: Councillor Ali to contact Highways
about a lighting column (Councillor Ali)
The illegal mending of motor
vehicles at the top of Trafalgar Street was also brought to the
forum’s attention.
Action 3: Report to Trading Standards (Township
Officer)
A street light appears to be broken behind 8 Copenhagen
Street.
Action 4: Report broken street light to Highways
(Township Officer)
Problems with street drinkers on Redcross Street was reported. GMP confirmed that
they are working with the Council’s Licensing and Enforcement
Team to address this issue.
ASB and street drinking was also reported at Roach Place and
Kitchen Street. It was thought that
those involved are 18-25 year olds. This issue was noted by the
police and it was agreed that these areas would be added to their
patrol plans. In addition, loud music
was reported coming from Roach Place. The police advised they were aware of this
problem.
Action 5: Add Roach Place and Kitchen Street to patrol
plans (GMP)
The police advised that they are still patrolling
around Jack McCann Court, however,
are not receiving enough calls.
It was reported that a window was smashed on Oswald Street in
August, however, feedback has yet to be received from the police.
Action 6: Provide update on incident
on Oswald Street (GMP)
The police
...
view the full minutes text for item 3.
|
4. |
Open Forum
Minutes:
Entwistle
Arms A
short presentation was provided by Franck Hunt who came to the
forum to seek their support in asking Rochdale Council to list the
Entwistle Arms as an asset of community
value. Listing something as an asset of
community value gives people the chance to bid to buy and take over
the running of assets that are of value to the local community.
Franck explained that the Entwistle Arms is due to be closed. The forum agreed to support this action.
Alleyways Clean Ups Residents asked who is
responsible for the clearing of alleyways. Lindsay confirmed that gated alleyways are private
land, therefore, the responsibility of the residents to clear up.
The Council can assist in writing to
residents to ask them to clear it up and this has helped in that
people keep an eye out for those who are dumping in the alleyways.
Residents are encouraged to report fly
tipping and those responsible for doing it.
Dog Fouling Reports of dog fouling around
George Street and Ball Street.
Action 8: Action to be taken by Environmental
Management (Lindsay Dunn)
Area Clean Ups Litter around South Street, the Park,
Bradshaw Street and Edward Street was reported as being a problem.
One reason is due to the lack of bins.
In general the Area Forum stated the
whole area needs a tidy up. The street
cleaners are being prevented getting around some areas due to
parked cars, in particular in the areas used by Council
staff.
Action 9: Report issues to Environmental Management and request
clean ups (Township Officer)
Street Signs There was a suggestion that each street sign
should have a postcode on.
Missing grids After the cleaning of grids,
there have been reports that some iron grids are missing as they
have been dropped down the gutters. Areas that have been effected include Oswald
Street, West Street and South Street.
Action 10: Report missing grids at Oswald Street, West
Street and South Street (Township Officer)
Flooding on Yorkshire Street and West Street When is it
raining, there is flooding on Yorkshire Street and outside the
jewellers on West Street. This problem
usually occurs when there has been constant rain.
Action 11: Report to Highways (Township Officer)
Additional Area Forum Attendance at Area Forums was
discussed and the possibility of having two Area Forums in the ward
with the view to making it more accessible.
Action 12: Discuss feasibility of an additional Area
Forum in the ward with Principal Townships Officer (Councillor
Ali)
Blocked drains on Yorkshire Street Blocked drains were
reported outside 147 Yorkshire Street and along the road.
Action 13: Report clearing of gullies/drains request to
Highways (Township Officer)
Red Lane Road Markings Road markings on Red Lane require
renewal as drivers are turning left on a right turn only
road.
Action 14: Request a refresh of road markings on Red
Lane (Township Officer)
Street Sign at Whitworth Road and Taylor Street Junction A
request was received for a street sign on Whitworth Road
... view the
full minutes text for item 4.
|
5. |
Environmental Management and Enforcement Update
Minutes:
Lindsay
Dunn provided a short presentation which gave an outline of the
EE002- Waste Services Review Consultation. Members of the public are being invited to read and
submit their views to the Council on their saving plans.
More information can be found on the
Council’s website or alternatively you can also leave your
comments in person at libraries and customer service centres across
the borough.
The consultation during this meeting resulted in the following
suggestions:
·
Put stickers on bins to help identify what goes in
the them
·
Need education around what can go in each
bin
·
Can house numbers go on bins?
·
Put short videos on recycling on the Council’s
website
·
Use same coloured bins across Greater
Manchester
A
resident form Jack McCann Court advised that they do not have any
recycling facilities.
Action 17: Look into getting recycling facilities for
Jack McCann Court (Lindsay Dunn)
It was reported that there is a lot of rubbish around the
take away on Yorkshire Street, West Street, East Street and
Trafalgar Street. It was asked that the
take away be spoken to about the litter problem.
Action 18: Report to Environmental Management (Township
Officer)
|
6. |
Ward News
Minutes:
A
family fun day was held in partnership with Wardleworth Community Centre. The project was funded by the vInspired Cashpoint scheme which offers young
people (14-25 year olds) grants of up to £500 to change the
things they care about in their communities. The event was enjoyed by all.
Doulot Miah (Community Centre Manager)
says: “It was lovely to see so many people taking part in
such a great community event. The
community centre was packed and there were over 200 young people
and children present. This event was a
great success with plenty of activities going on to keep children
of all ages happy, while their parents savoured the various stalls
that were set up by local people. The
local young volunteers were fantastic, they organised and ran the
event very well along with my staff Afzal Miah, ensuring everyone
went home with a huge smile on their face. I could not be more proud of them.”
To find out more about the activities and events being organised
contact the community centre on 01706 342889. To apply for a vInspired Cashpoint grant visit:
www.vinspired.com/cashpoint.
|
7. |
Date and time of the next meeting
Minutes:
Thursday 11 December 2014
6.30pm-8.30pm
|