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CQ310 - 11 from Councillor Janet Marshall CQ310 - 11 from Councillor Janet Marshall CSCS The last Talkabout Croydon Survey was carried out in the spring and included questions on how our residents like to communicate with the Council. I would be interested to know the results and whether the methods we provide reflect our resident’s preferences? Reply The council carried out a survey in March 2011 to ensure our communications was as efficient as possible, and that we were using the most effective channels to get information to taxpayers. This survey showed: • The four most popular ways of getting information from the council were through direct mail, Your Croydon magazine, the local media and the council website. • As such our communications plan for the next year has been adjusted to increase local media briefings and adjust resources so more is directed at direct mail. Our website has just been relaunched to ensure it is far easier for people to find information online. • 66% of residents recall receiving a copy of Your Croydon, with 86% of those saying they read it regularly and 41% saying they would like to receive it every month. • 57% of people said they get their information from the local media. We ensure the Cabinet brief both the local newspapers on forthcoming decisions at least once a month, and there is regular daily contact between the media and the council press office. CQ311 - 11 from Councillor Gerry Ryan CSCS Can the Cabinet Member ensure Officers arrange a meeting with Selhurst Ward Cllrs. to look at the need to utilise the Astro Pitch located beside the Brit School and the new Selhurst Primary School to greater extent. I have been contacted by members of the public who are extremely unhappy at the exorbitant cost which prevents more usage. Can you let me know what the cost of hire is and how often it has been used in the last year. Reply The Astro Pitch at Selhurst belongs to the Council and was provided by Lottery Grant and the Sport and Green Spaces Service provide a booking function for the pitch on behalf of the Council. Charges for the Astro pitch are the same as those for the Canterbury Road pitch and both operate a system of charging which incorporates peak and off peak use, junior rates and block booking discounts. The charges are available on the Councils Web and are included below for information. The current hire costs for pitches Full pitch £77.00 Half Pitch £43 Peak time Full pitch £43.00 Half Pitch £28 Off Peak (Block bookings of 10 or more dates receive VAT discount currently 20%) (Juniors off peak rate at all times including weekends and after 6 pm) Use of Astro Pitch Year full pitch half pitch total 2009/10 151 104 255 2010/11 110 124 234 2011/12 23 157 Information on use by schools during the day is not available. Officers from the Sport and Green Spaces Service are happy to meet with Members to discuss increased opportunities for the pitch. CQ313 - 11 from Councillor Gerry Ryan CSCS Can the Cabinet Member advise me if they have any plan to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Samual Coleridge Taylor next year? If so can Selhurst Ward Cllrs. be invited to any meetings on this? Reply Members will be aware that 2012 is the 100th anniversary of Samuel Coleridge- Taylor’s death. He lived at various locations in Croydon and died at his home in St Leonard’s Road, Croydon on 1 September 1912, after suffering a collapse at West Croydon station. He is buried in Bandon Hill Cemetery, Sutton. His contribution to Croydon’s history is commemorated in the Museum of Croydon, where his portrait hangs, the Borough Archives and by an English Heritage blue plaque in Dagnall Road. A number of individuals and stakeholder groups have already approached the borough to declare their interest in celebrating the life and work of one of Croydon’s most famous residents. The Museum & Archive Service are planning an exhibition to mark the 100th anniversary of his death in autumn 2012. They will work with all interested parties and have noted the request for Selhurst Ward councillors to be consulted in the planning process. CQ322 - 11 from Councillor Tony Pearson CSCS Can the Cabinet Member update me on Parks to Be Proud Of? Reply Since the end of 2010 master plans have been prepared for each of the 9 parks based on the proposals voted for as part of the project and over the next 9 months, we will be working with the local community as these improvements take shape. The project has now entered the delivery phase with a number of key milestones achieved including: • Announcement of the chosen improvements at Croydon Clocktower – November 2010 • Master plans produced for each of the parks including the improvements that will be delivered within PTBPO and aspirational improvements • Tenders have gone out for playground improvements in Lloyd Park, Norbury Park and Hares Bank • Expressions of interest for the running of café/pavilion concessions within Lloyd Park, Coulsdon Memorial Ground and South Norwood Country Park issued and awarded • CCTV installed in South Norwood Country Park – June 2011 • Expressions of interest for the running of kiosks in Norbury Park and Thornton Heath Receation Ground issued Going forward the project will be completed by March 2012, including amongst others, playground improvements in Lloyd Park, Thornton Heath Recreation Ground, Sanderstead Recreation Ground and Milne Park & Addington Vale, outdoor gyms in Lloyd Park, Coulsdon Memorial Ground, and Thornton Heath Recreation Ground. Pond Bank repairs at Waddon Ponds and improvements to café/pavilion buildings at South Norwood Country Park and Coulsdon Memorial Ground. CQ326 - 11 from Councillor Adam Kellett CSCS Will the Cabinet Member join me in congratulating all those who represented Croydon at the Disability Swimming Competition as part of the London Youth Games, some of whom returned with medals? Will she also join me in thanking the teachers of the RAP Swimming Club and Croydon staff for making such a big contribution to the Children’s' success and enjoyment of the event? Reply A key part of this year’s achievement in the London Youth Games were the fine performances from the borough’s disabled athletes. This included the boys and girls swimming team who performed very well at the event at Beckenham Spa, Bromley in June, at which the girls team brought home the silver medal for Croydon. The RAP (Recreation Activity Project) scheme provides a range of sports coaching opportunities for young people with disabilities. The swimming lessons included within this scheme provide the development route for talented swimmers to progress to regional events such as the London Youth Games. The Sport and Physical Activity Team and in particular the council’s disability sports development officer and disability sports coaches should be congratulated on the fine work that has been undertaken over the years to develop this programme and provide countless sporting opportunities to the borough’s disabled young people. CQ339 - 11 from Councillor Chris Wright CSCS The residents of Coulsdon East were delighted that Coulsdon Memorial Park was selected as a winner in the Parks to be Proud of Project. Could you please tell me the budget amount allocated to this park and the anticipated date for completion of the improvements? Reply Coulsdon Memorial Ground is one of the 9 parks receiving improvements through the Parks to be Proud of programme. The total amount allocated to the park is £131,065. Following many months of preparation, engagement and involving local people in choosing their favourite parks and the improvements they would like to see delivered, the following improvements will be undertaken in the park: • Refurbishments to the café facilities • A new outdoor gym and improvements to the pathways • The planting of mature shrubs • New benches, spring bulbs and tree planting Since the end of 2010 master plans have been prepared for each of the 9 parks based on the proposals voted for as part of the project and over the next 9 months, we will be working with the local community as these improvements take shape. Expressions of interest were recently sought for the running of the café in the park, and the works in Coulsdon Memorial Ground are due to be completed by March 2012. CQ340 - 11 from Councillor Timothy Godfrey CSCS Heavers Meadow is a tranquil, green oasis, opposite Selhurst Railway Station and leading to Tennison Road. Will the Cabinet member give consideration to improving the entrances to the meadow with clear signage, proper fencing and the provision of more than one bench (seat) in the whole Meadow? Reply Heavers Meadow is a green oasis in an urban environment. Conservation volunteers from BTCV are scheduled to visit the meadow and pond this autumn to make improvements for wildlife, and they will make and install simple wooden benches to replace those lost to vandalism. Funds for capital investment are limited, however, given that the entrance to Heavers Meadow is opposite Selhurst Station does have an impact on the public realm, we hope to secure funds in this financial year to restore the main sign and renew the chain-link fencing and gates at the same time. CQ345 - 11 from Councillor Jason Cummings CSCS Could the Cabinet Member please tell me how Croydon's young people did who took part in the London Youth Games and what the result was overall? Reply Once again the young people of Croydon have done the borough proud and their hard work and dedication has lead to Croydon achieving 4th place in this year’s London Youth Games Jubilee Trophy.
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