Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors M. Dowd and P.Dowd.

Councillor Brennan thanked the Committee for the letter of well wishes he and his wife had received.

Members and Officers are requested to give notice of any personal or prejudicial interest and the nature of that interest, relating to any item on the agenda in accordance with the relevant Code of Conduct

No declarations of interest were received.

Minutes of the meeting held on 22 September 2011.

These items are for general discussion.  Anybody attending the meeting is welcome to speak (subject to the Chair’s discretion)

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the Area Committee held on 22 September 2011 be confirmed as a correct record.

A period of 20 minutes (or longer at the discretion of the Chair) will be set aside for a Public Forum).

Members of the public can ask questions, raise matters, or present petitions on issues that are relevant to Sefton Council.  The person asking a question will be allowed one supplementary question.

A question form indicating the person’s name and address must be completed and submitted to the Committee Administrator as soon as possible and by no later than 15 minutes before the meeting starts i.e. before 6.15 p.m. or by 3.00 p.m. for faxed (0151 934 2034) or on-line submissions http://forms.sefton.gov.uk/openforumquestion/

Question forms can be obtained from the Committee Administrator prior to the meeting.

(If the questioner does not attend the meeting or nominate a representative to attend (at the discretion of the Chair), the question will not be read out, but a written response will be forwarded to the questioner).

If a response to a question cannot be provided at the meeting, the Neighbourhoods Division will contact the relevant department for a formal response and the resident will be contacted directly in writing

No issues for the Open Forum were received.

To discuss issues in Bowland Drive and agree a way forward.

These are formal decisions to be taken by the Members of the Council.  Only in exceptional cases will the Chair allow contributions from the public (Advisory Group Members may speak but not vote)

The Committee received a presentation from Mr Kevin Parkinson, Anti-social behaviour Officer, One Vision Housing regarding issues on the Pendle Estate, mainly boiler theft, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage.

Mr Parkinson indicated that he had visited the site along with the Police and Ward Councillors and had targeted a number of individuals responsible. A meeting was held every Wednesday at Copy Lane Police Station to discuss ward issues; Pendle Estate was currently a high priority.

It was further indicated that One Vision Housing Officers had spent over six months speaking to residents in relation to their children’s behaviour and as a result, a number of Anti-social behavioural contracts had been issued.

During a recent exercise with Police officers, nine arrests of 12-16 years old were made; all were interviewed at Copy Lane Police Station, this was still on-going. Parents along with the children signed up to anti-social behavioural contracts and reminded of their tenancy agreements.

A project was currently being undertaken with residents gathering information in relation to enforcement issues and it was hoped that this would help tackle the issues in the area.

The Police were currently awaiting approval for a Section 30 Order and it was envisaged that this would be in place for six months initially.

In relation to Hate Crime, Mr Parkinson indicated that this was still an issue and evidence was currently being gathered to alleviate this.

Mr Parkinson agreed to circulate a report regarding the area to Members along with information regarding damaged and derelict properties in Bowland Drive.

RESOLVED: That

(1)       Mr Parkinson be thanked for his update;

(2)       Mr Parkinson be requested to email Members with a report in relation to the issues on the Pendle Estate and information on the damaged/derelict properties in Bowland Drive; and

(3)       the Chief Executive, One Vision Housing be requested to attend the next meeting of the Area Committee to update the Committee on current issues.

Report of the Director of Corporate Commissioning

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Corporate Commissioning advising of the outcome of a statutory review of polling places and polling stations and the current arrangements for the location of polling stations within the St Oswald and Netherton and Orrell Wards.

RESOLVED: That

(1)               the report be noted; and

(2)               Mr Dave Cookson, Electoral Services be thanked for his report.

Report of the Director of Built Environment

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Built Environment which sought approval for the amendment of an existing Traffic Regulation Order in Glovers Lane and Eden Vale, Netherton, the effect of which would limit parking by extending the existing ‘At any time’ waiting restrictions on both streets.

RESOLVED: That

(1)       the amendment of an existing Traffic Regulation Order in Glovers Lane and Eden Vale, Netherton, the effect of which would limit parking by extending the existing ‘At any time’ waiting restrictions on both streets.

be approved; and

(2)       the Traffic Services Manager be authorised to undertake the necessary legal procedures, including those of public consultation and advertising the Council’s intention to implement the Order.

Report of the Director of Corporate Commissioning.

Update on area management issues resolved since the last meeting.

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Corporate Commissioning on the area management activities that had taken place in St Oswald and Netherton and Orrell Wards since the last meeting.

The report indicated that the Neighbourhoods Division provided a co-ordination role for dealing with area issues.  Queries were forwarded to the Neighbourhoods Division in a number of ways, via a number of different sources; and that in order for Members to be aware of progress made on these issues the area management report had been compiled.

Partner Agencies would also be included in this report in the future to update Members as to how other agencies were working on area issues.  The provision of this information would enable better co-ordination and would feed into future neighbourhood plans.

RESOLVED: 

That the Area Management Update report be noted.

Report of the Director of Corporate Commissioning.

Update on Area Committee budget resources available

Further to Minute No. 8 of the meeting held on 22 September 2011, the Committee considered the report of the Director of Corporate Commissioning that provided information on available resources for the Committee and progress on those items approved at previous meetings.

The Chair indicated that Jerry McConkey, Network Manager, Built Environment Department would be attending the next meeting of the Area Committee to discuss the Council’s Policy in relation to the removal of bollards.

The Committee agreed the funding from the Area Committee’s devolved budget for the removal of bollards and installation of posts and shrubs at Downside Close, Netherton to resolve the on-going request by residents.

Members asked the Area Co-Coordinator to look at the possibility of removal of bollards at Nightingale Close, and report back to the Area Committee.

Councillor Maher requested approval for the installation of a fence at the side entrance of Park Lane Shops. 

RESOLVED: That

(1)       the Ward budgets for 2011/12 and the progress to date on items agreed in this year and the on-going issues from 2010/11 be noted.

(2)                           the Area Co-ordinator be requested to progress the following;-

a)     the removal of bollards at Downside Close, Netherton

b)     investigate the removal of bollards at Nightingale Close, and report back to the Area Committee

c)      installation of a fence at the side entrance of Park Lane Shops. 

Report of the Neighbourhood Inspector

Update on crime statistics and area interventions since the last meeting

These items are for consultation or information of interest to the local community.  Anybody attending the meeting is welcome to speak (subject to the Chair’s discretion).

Inspector Thompson gave the Committee an update on the latest crime statistics and police issues affecting the St. Oswald and Netherton and Orrell areas.

NETHERTON AND ORRELL

ST. OSWALD

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, 19 January 2012 at Netherton Activity Centre, Glovers Lane, Netherton commencing at 6:30pm.

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the agreed programme of meetings for this Area Committee, the next meeting will be held on Thursday 19 January 2012, at Netherton Activity Centre, Glovers Lane, Netherton commencing at 6.30 p.m.