Minutes
of the Meeting held on Tuesday 1st October 2013 at 7.00 pm
St
Mary Magdalene's Church Community Hall
Matters arising from the Minutes
Cleveland Road: The appeal against the planning decision went in on 28th August and could take 8-12 weeks to be decided. It seems like a straight forward appeal hearing according to planning officer. Residents haven't heard anything yet but Cllr M Essl understands that it is a paper chase decided in Bristol. The adjudicator is aware of the objections and will take them into consideration. Cllr Essl will find out if residents photographs can be submitted as part of the evidence. If appeal goes through, that will be the final decision however if rejected the applicant can keep reapplying but is likely to run out of sympathy.
Crime/Anti-Social Behaviour
David Lynn introduced himself as anti social behaviour
officer primarily dealing in private rented sector. He informed the group that
the area is quite quiet at the moment. Residents reported a couple of issues in
two different areas but the officers for those areas haven't had any reports.
David urged residents to report problems by phoning 0191 520 5550 since
officers can only get involved in a case if it has come in via that number. If
person is vulnerable or at risk can be referred to other services and all
information will be kept anonymous. It is important therefore to report
problems on that number. David is also available on 561 7886 and he can give
advice and reassurance. He asked that residents don't wait until next meeting
to raise concerns. The 520 5550 number can also be used to report empty
properties or properties in disrepair and will receive a response within 48
hours.
Parking
Management Scheme
Phase 2 came into force in
mid-September and phase three will come in next year. H Wynn showed photos of Brinkburn Street and how quiet it is on a Saturday compared to weekdays when hospital parking is an issue. This has got worse since phase two started. Residents are using cones to reserve spaces adding to problems. The yellow lines have stopped people from parking on those corners that have them but other junctions can be difficult to get around due to people parking right up to them. Cars are also blocking pavements. Residents are advised to report obstructions to the police. Susan will write to the police to ask them to get more involved in this.
Residents expressed concern at a
post van often parked on corners causing obstructions. Susan will write to
Royal Mail about this.
Cllr Essl suggested that it may be
that yellow lines are needed on corners in streets outside the scheme. He will
ask officers to look at the problems in Brinkburn Steet.
Residents expressed some confusion
over the wording of parking permits which Susan will raise at next working
group.
Treasurers Report
Elizabeth is working hard to keep
us going financially by applying for grants.
Any Other Business
211 Chester
Road: Residents are concerned about an application for a change of use to a
funeral directors.
Transport users group: Claire Tully
from Nexus was at the last meeting. Meetings are open to anyone and they could
do with more members. Regarding changes to bus services, issues were raised
with the 35, 18, 99 and 700. Clare has taken all these points into
consideration but they want more people to comment. Cllr Kay reported that last
year Millfield came out as best rated ward in the city for buses and public
transport and that Barnes and Pallion were also in the top 5. The challenge for
Councillors is that they don't want to lose out while other areas others are
improved. Leaflets on changes were circulated.
A complaint was made about the
florist on Ormonde Street emptying buckets onto the street which is making a
mess. Cllr Scanlan suggested that council officers can have a word with them if
they know when they are doing it.
The grass in Barnes Park hasn't
been cut on banks towards Barnes view and it is overgrown by the stream. Susan
will contact Cllr Rebecca Atkinson as chair of Friends of Barnes Park.
Residents are concerned about the
state of areas of the city centre such as the area outside Joplings and
Holmside. Cllr Scanlan stated that city centre streets are cleaned regularly
and people walk the streets every morning to check. She will ask area response
officer to look at these areas. Locally she is looking at working with shops on
Hylton road to tidy the area up. In the West area, they have been working to
encourage shop owners to take more responsibility through encouragement rather
than enforcement and hope that this will be rolled out to other areas.
Tm Hudson asked for update on grass
verges in Brookland Road at next meeting. He has seen a difference in parking
and fewer people are parking on the grass verge. Cllr Scanlan will look into
it.
Date of Next Meeting
Tuesday 5th November, 7.00pm
in St Mary Magdalene’s Church and Community Hall.Meeting closed at 8pm.
