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Introductions and Apologies/Code of Conduct Minutes: The chair welcomed all in attendance 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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Terms of Reference Minutes: Attention was drawn to the addition of the Terms of Reference document for all non-constituted local area forums in the Rochdale area. The purpose, objectives, powers etc detailed within the document were discussed. |
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Minutes from the last meeting/updates Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed and
the followingupdates were provided. |
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Greater Manchester Police - PACT meeting Minutes: Officers from GMP were
not in attendance at the meeting. Townships informed residents of the new ‘Bee
in the Loop’ initiative by GMP which is a messaging service,
in addition to their social media channels, to communicate with
residents/businesses in each area regarding incidents/emergencies,
to pass on crime prevention advice and to help shape local
priorities for GMP Officers to concentrate on. Residents can sign-up to it via the website
www.beeintheloop.co.uk |
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Open Forum Minutes: Prince Street – Quad bike causing access
issues for wheelie bins
The
police should be contacted concerning dangerous or banned breed
dogs |
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Members/Ward Funds Minutes: Residents were advised that the current Township funding for this financial year and the new budgets will be agreed and available by June/July. |
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Ward News Minutes: Councillor Massey updated the forum on the work carried out recently on behalf of the local Kingsway Ward Councillors as follows:
· Ward Councillors have been assisting residents with fly-tipping issues all over the ward, erecting signage on Royds Street and Moss Mill Street. Officers are working on a pilot scheme to prosecute perpetrators. · A site visit is arranged for Councillors and Council Officers from the Alley gates Team to address issues experienced by residents including locks, keys and conditions of the scheme. · Officers from the Council’s Environmental Management Department will be meeting with an Officer from the Guinness Partnership regarding refuse/bin issues in the area. · A salt bin will be installed on the corner of Elder Street. · Speed humps will be installed on Channing Street. · A tree stump situated on Turf Hill Road outside Kingsway Park High will be removed. · A barrier on Crawford Street, recently hit again, will be replaced in due course. · Weed spraying has been carried out in problematic areas within the ward. · The pelican crossing at Lower Place will be replaced. · Councillors have been working alongside Newbold Community Garden Project on new garden upgrades, including planters. · Councillor Massey has been working on the ‘Uniform for All’ project, based at Globe House, which assists families who cannot afford uniform items. Volunteers are very welcome, as are donations. · Enforcement action has been taken on Charter Street and Watkin Street areas with regards to fly-tipping and abandoned cars. This situation was assisted by GMP Officers. · A mural artwork painting project is being carried out under the bridges on Oldham Road at The Landing to improve the appearance of the area. Next area for another mural to be installed may be Royds Street West. · The potholes on Moss Street have now been addressed and the pavement outside the Youth Centre is to be resurfaced in the future. The street has also received a general clean-up. · Councillors thanked residents who voted in the recent local elections. Councillor Shakil Ahmed has been appointed Deputy Mayor. · Councillors have requested more presence/visibility from GMP Officers in and around the ward. |
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Date and time of the next meeting Minutes: Tuesday 5 September 2023 at 6.30pm |