Venue: Newbold Community Church, Milnrow Road, Rochdale OL16 5DW. View directions
Contact: Rachel Hudson - Tel: 01706 924343
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Introductions and Apologies/Code of Conduct PDF 15 KB
Minutes:
All were welcomed to the meeting and apologies were
noted. 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.
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Minutes from the last meeting/updates PDF 69 KB
Minutes:
The
minutes of the previous meeting were agreed and the following
updates were provided;
Milnrow Road – possibility of installing a speed
camera
Residents requested a permanent speed camera to be installed on
Milnrow Road. Rochdale Council’s Highways Department has
responded to advise that the average speeds for the road are under
the 30mph speed limit and it would not meet the Greater Manchester
and Drivesafe criteria for a
camera.
Unauthorised use of premises on Milnrow Road The forum was informed
that planning enforcement can only update the forum with basic
facts on case matters that result in legal action. The Council has issued a Planning Contravention
Notice to the owner and they are continuing to monitor the
situation.
Bertha Road indiscriminate
parking Parking Services were
requested to attend the junction of Bertha Road again.
Newbold Street lineage not completed
Rochdale Council’s Highways Department keep attempting to
finish the lineage on Newbold Street but have been blocked by a
parked car for sale. Highways Officers
will speak to the owner.
Cook Street double yellow
lines requested Highways are
liaising direct with Councillor Brosnan on this matter. No update.
Pakeeza Dairies Ltd –
liquid/residue near canal next to the
bridge Ward Councillor previously
expressed concerns over the apparent release of some form of liquid
or residue. The matter was raised with
British Waterways and Environmental Health. Both agencies attended the site and reported no
contamination or pollution issues. The
liquid may be waste water/a drainage issue and therefore needs
reporting to United Utilities instead as it poses a hazard to walkers.
Action 1: Escalate to United Utilities
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Greater Manchester Police - PACT meeting
Minutes:
Crime Statistics
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Last Quarter
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Previous Quarter
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Burglary dwelling
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26
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72
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Burglary other
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15
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46
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Theft
of motor vehicle
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8
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7
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Theft
from motor vehicle
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20
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62 (hot-spot area –
Belfield)
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ASB and
criminal damage
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74
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49 hot-spot area –
Newbold)
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Street
robberies
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6
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7
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Some prolific burglars have recently been arrested
and now in custody. Officers have taken
on some new initiatives; plain clothes and change of shifts to
night-time in order to improve matters.
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Issues have arisen again recently involving the
Newbold Tram Stop and the Council’s Public Realm Inspectors
are working closely with officers from Rochdale Boroughwide Housing to tackle this
matter.
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Off-road bikes are always an issue and GMP has
re-introduced their specialised unit in order to deal with this
problem.
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GMP recently executed a warrant on a property where
a large cannabis farm was discovered that also had links to two
more properties and it is likely a prosecution will
follow.
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The local PCSO has secured funding from the High
Sheriff Trust for a biking scheme for vulnerable adults at
Petrus.
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Councillor Ali raised an issue regarding anti-social
behaviour with children throwing rocks at passing barges and
jumping on-board them.
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Open Forum
Minutes:
Milnrow
Road speed survey
placement
Residents expressed concerns that the speed cables on the road were
located in an incorrect place for the survey and it would serve
better to be placed on the long straight on Milnrow Road near to the Kenworthy Street turning.
Action 2: Liaise
with local Ward Councillors and Rochdale Council’s Highways Department to consider
the request
Croxton Avenue speed humps Residents
stated Croxton Avenue needs additional speed humps installing along
with humps on Newbold Moss.
Action 3: Liaise
with local Ward Councillors and Rochdale Council’s Highways Department to consider
the request
Belfield Lane speed humps Residents
stated the speed humps along Belfield Lane are inadequate, need
re-doing and do not slow traffic down.
Councillor Ali suggested it is due to a drainage issue on the lane
and to request Highways inspect the gulleys.
Action 4: Escalate to Rochdale Council’s
Highways Department to consider the request again
Milnrow Road
request to remove waiting restrictions A resident attended to request the parking restrictions on
Milnrow Road (opposite Newbold Tyres)
for the business premises are removed as he cannot park on the main
road near to his property.
Action 5: Liaise with local Ward Councillors and
Rochdale Council’s
Highways Department to consider the request
Albert Royds Street/Rochdale Road
corner – dangerous crossing corner A resident raised concerns about
the danger to pedestrians crossing the road at the corner of Albert
Royds Street/Rochdale Road.
Action 6: Escalate to Rochdale Council’s Highways Department
Woodbine Street street
lights A resident complained that there
are four street lights that are out on Woodbine
Street. Action 7: Escalate
to Eon
Newbold Street (corner)
street light A resident complained that the
street light on the corner of Newbold Street is continually
switched on. Action 8:
Escalate to Eon
Croxton Avenue Loop – signs A resident
advised the ‘Give Way’ signs on the road need
repainting and new ‘Give Way’ signs on the road need
painting on the streets leading into Croxton
Avenue. Action 9:
Escalate to Rochdale
Council’s Highways Department
Newbold Moss and
Croxton Avenue resurfacing A resident
requested the resurfacing of the full roads. Action 10: Escalate to Rochdale Council’s Highways Department
Belfield Lane litter
picking/cleaning A resident complimented the
Council’s Environmental Management Department on the litter
picking/cleaning carried out on Belfield
Lane. Action 11: Inform
Rochdale Council’s Environmental ManagementDepartment
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Ward News
Minutes:
Bulky Waste Amnesty A further
scheme has been funded from Kingsway Ward Fund. A very good response was received and all
collection slots taken up.
St Peter’s School The parking situation
may improve in due course as works have started on the turning
circle.
Robinson’s Common Some progress is being made in respect of this
initiative and Ward Councillors will update further
soon.
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Date and time of the next meeting
Minutes:
Thursday 23 November 2017
Newbold Baptist Church, Milnrow Road,
Rochdale
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