COMMITTEE REF:
REF: AB(W)/02/16
NOTICE OF MEETING
COMMITTEE : West Luton Area Board
DATE : Tuesday, 23 February 2016
TIME : 19:30
PLACE : HOCKWELL RING COMMUNITY CENTRE, MAYNE AVENUE, LUTON, LU4 9LB [VENUE ADDRESS]
COUNCILLORS : AKBAR S. SALEEM BURNETT SHAW A. KHAN SIMMONS T. MALIK WAHEED RODEN
CO-OPTED MEMBERS: Representative of Bedfordshire Police Sgt Ruth Connelly Representative of Health Authority (Vacant) Ward Forum Representative (Vacant)
QUORUM : 3 MEMBERS
Name: EUNICE LEWIS (01582 547149)
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From 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Ward Forums will take place. The Forums will enable issues that are specifically relevant to each Ward to be discussed.
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AGENDA
Agenda Subject Page Item No.
1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
2 MINUTES
2.1 6TH OCT. 2015 3 - 12
3 CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
4 FEEDBACK FROM WARD FORUMS
5 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
6 PETITIONS, IF ANY
7 YSWD NGP REPORT 13 - 21 Report of the Service Director - Housing and Community Living
8 LCCG ORAL REPORT ON PSYCHIATRISTS 22 - 22 BLOOD TESTING AND EAST LONDON COMM SERVICES - POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
9 REVIEW OF TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN L&D 23 - 23 HOSPITAL - POWERPOINT PRESENTATION Report by the Luton and Dunstable Hospital - David Houghton
10 Op METEOR AREA WEST - POWERPOINT 24 - 24 PRESENTATION Report by Bedfordshire Police - Berni White
11 LUTON'S RIGHTS OF WAY IMPROVEMENT PLAN - 25 - 25 POWERPOINT PRESENTATION Report by the Service Director - Engineering and Transportation - Keith Dove
12 STRANGERS WAY REPORT - WEST AREA 26 - 28 BOARD Report by Len Welson
13 ITEMS FOR NEXT BOARD MEETING
DATE OF NEXT MEETING (TO BE CONFIRMED - AT MEETING)
Page 3 of 29 AGENDA ITEM 2
WEST LUTON AREA BOARD
6TH OCTOBER 2015 AT 7.30 P.M.
PRESENT: Councillor T. Malik (Chair) Councillors Akbar, Burnett, A. Khan, S. Saleem, Shaw, Simmons, and Waheed.
25 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE (REF: 1)
An apology for absence from the meeting was received on behalf of Councillor Roden.
26 MINUTES (REF: 2.1)
Resolved: That the Minutes of the meeting of the West Area Board, held on 18th June 2015 be taken as read, and agreed as correct record and the Chair be authorised to sign them.
27 CHAIR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS (REF: 3)
The Chair, Councillor T. Malik welcomed all residents and organisations present.
28 FEEDBACK FROM WARD FORUMS (REF: 4)
The Ward Councillors advised on the top three key issues raised at their relevant ward forums as follows:
CHALLNEY – COUNCILLOR SHAW
Over speeding on Penbrook Avenue ; - Need to cut down bushes and trees - Need to reduce speed limit to 20mph.
L&D Traffic Plans - Disappointment with the current traffic plans of the redevelopment of the Luton and Dunstable Hospital as submitted to the Council. - During the L&D consultation with local residents, they were not informed of the plans to have access through Lime Avenue and Dunstable Road - Concerns that residents had not been consulted with especially with regards to such significant proposals in the plan with likely impact on local resident - The Challney Ward wish to put forward proposal objecting to the traffic plans as already submitted to the Council
Page 4 of 29 - That the West Luton Area Board be called upon to support the proposals to object to the traffic plans put forward by the L&D Hospital.
David Houghton Programme Director of the Redevelopment Team commenting on the issues raised by Councillor Shaw explained that the L&D were very clear about the traffic management plans to have access through Lime Avenue to Dunstable Road and that the plans were workable.
Although he was not at the previous meeting of the Board where this discussion took place, during the consultation with residents the L&D spoke in detail about the traffic management plan including various options for access in the vicinity. He stated that the inclusion of Lime Avenue was an option to ease the traffic flow as the existing plans were not effective and definitely required an alternative. Also the L&D was currently looking at how to advocate effective parking and how to address them appropriately.
LEAGRAVE – COUNCILLOR AKBAR
Hockwell Ring ASBO an issue Rubbish dumps found on roads around the Leagrave area. Hockwell Ring moto bike nuisance
LEWSEY – COUNCILLOR BURNETT
Highways Parking ASBO
Resolved: (i) That the Ward Forum updates and actions required be noted.
(ii) That the proposal put forward by the Challney Ward, objecting to the Traffic Management Plans regarding access through Lime Avenue to Dunstable Road be supported by the West Luton Area Board due to the likely impact on the lives of local residents.
(iii) That the objection to the Traffic Management Plan of the L&D Hospital Redevelopment Team be taken into account when considering the Application for Planning Permission in respect of the L&D Management Plan.
(iv) That David Houghton Programme Director of the Redevelopment Team is requested to report back the outcome of any review of the Traffic Management Plan and prior to submission of a Planning Application to the Council.
Page 5 of 29 29 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME (REF: 5)
The following issues and concerns were brought to the attention of the police in regards:
Proposed plans to curb and address anti-social behaviour and public nuisance regarding nuisance moto bike riding in the area; Possibility of a dedicated Police Team to tackle this issue especially as some other councils have a dedicated police task force to address such issues
Responding to questions about anti-social behaviour and moto bikers’ nuisance, the police explained that any cause of action taken must be in line with Government Legislation and this is incredibly frustrating both for the police and for residents. There are a few nuisance bikers known by the police and who are now facing eviction. The police further explained that should offenders fall of their bikes and sustain injury during the cause of pursuit the police could be held responsible and become liable. Any evidence from members of the public and local residence is crucial to their operation. Furthermore, the Council could also be of help in regards to where the offenders live whether they lived in social housing, if so, it may be possible to have them evicted on the grounds of ASBO.
The police further explained that the issue of lack of funding has been a challenge in their operation.
There was suggestion that the PCC for Bedfordshire and Luton is requested to jointly attend the next meeting on 23rd February 2015 to advise the Committee in terms of funding to tackle this issue in West Luton.
The police will continue to encourage local residents to work closely with the police and help provide evidence to address this matter.
Resolved: (i) That Bedfordshire/Luton Police be requested to jointly attend the next meeting of West Luton Area Board meeting on 23rd February 2016 to give clarity on the issue of funding for a dedicated Police moto bike team to help address the issue of nuisance caused by bikers in West Luton.
(ii) That the Area Board’s thanks to the Police be recorded.
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30 PETITION – (REF: 6)
None this time
31 YOU SAID, WE’RE DOING: NEIGHBOURHOOD GOVERNANCE PROGRESS REPORT (YSWD NGP) (REFS: 7 & 9)
Members received progress on the “YSWD Neighbourhood Governance report which was jointly delivered by the Neighbourhood Governance Manager Marek Lubelski and Representatives of the Luton Clinical Commissioning Group (LCCG) focusing on the health and wellbeing part of the report.
The report gave an overview of the progress on addressing community priorities in West Luton under the following headlines; safer and stronger communities; health and wellbeing; and environment and economy as agreed by local people and councillors and council partners.
He stated that working closely with the community was beginning to have an impact across the various wards in the west area.
Members received further update of some of the areas covered by the report as follows:
The victims of the 7/7 remembered – Organisers Peter Adams and Rehana Faisal described the event as a positive way forward for Luton by people from different communities
Flying Start Project 2014 to 2024 covering Luton’s pregnancy to five strategy – This is an agenda item to be reported fully at this meeting
Health and Wellbeing including 4 GP Practice Contracts Consultation– Covered by the CCG as Item 9 of this Agenda
In response to comments and questions from Members Dr Monica Alabi, and a Luton CCG representative and Marek Lubelski advised:
4 GP Practices contracts coming to an end and the CCG looking for a different way of delivering care. The consultation is currently in progress with the Council and being managed by NHS England. The CCG is currently engaging and consulting with local residents to look at different modules of care, however people should be aware that this is an initiative that came from NHS England. Piloting of Social Prescription: This is a new initiative on how the CCG work with the GPs to look at alternative options to access
Page 7 of 29 health and wellbeing services around GPs and Practice Teams in a non-medical form of support. There is a strong interest in this area and the Better Together Programme will be pushing it forward The registered list of the Town Centre Walk in Centre is currently being consulted on, but on the whole, it would continue to be in operation. There are lots of elements to the proposed system including the registered list and referrals so it may be difficult to keep a balance between getting the system working and ensuring that the system itself is effective. Lack of funding is a key element in the consultation and the social prescription element David Houghton commenting on the consultation explained that integral care was an important part of future of the L&D as there are lots of people in hospital who shouldn’t be in hospital. Also need to work with the CCG and engage more with people ensuring that GPs have more in depth knowledge of and their health history by the time they arrive get to hospital. The CCG has 20 Million pounds financial challenge and a lot of work was being put in to ensure that people are kept away from hospital with more care in their own homes. With regards to integrated care at the L&D and mental health care and blood testing, last year the CCG re-procured MH services to a new provider, East London Community Services which started in April 2015. In terms of the blood testing for psychiatrist patients, the CCG will report back to the Board in regards to how this was being managed by the hospital and CCG. The CCG is working very hard to reduce money being spent on long term health conditions.
Councillor Aslam Khan commenting stated that greater collaboration and communication with secondary care is vital and the CCG and the hospital should be committed fully to this initiative. Members agreed that the new provider East of England Community Care should report to the Committee at future meeting on 23rd February 2016.
Resolved: (i) That the report on progress on Neighbourhood governance priorities, community events and activities be noted; and that the CCG be requested to report on the mental health psychiatrist blood testing at the next meeting of the WAB on 23rd February 2016.
(ii) That the new Mental Health Services Provider – East London Community Services be requested to report on their plans and activities so far.
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32 FLYING START 2014 – 2024 – LUTON’S PREGNANCY TO FIVE YEARS STRATEGY REPORT (REF: 8)
Joe Biskupski presented a power point report regarding flying start 2014 to 2014 and Luton’s pregnancy to five years strategy advising of the background to the strategy and its focus on primary prevention and intervention strategy from pregnancy to five years of age.
Joe Biskupski further gave detailed progress of the project highlighting the approach to engagement with the community. The scope of the project is huge with massive challenges of child obesity, child poverty, and infant mortality.
He further advised:
Partnership with various organisations, Luton Borough Council, Luton Clinical Commissioning Group, etc. Working with families from pregnancy to 5 years The Project focuses on two key areas Prevention and Integrated Service delivery
He explained three main key areas of the project; communication and language; social and emotional school readiness; and nutrition and diet.
In terms of achievement so far he advised:
Training Luton’s children, so far over 500 staff have been trained Develop worker model Piloting bumps, babies and Toddlers and drop in clinic Developing Volunteering programmes
He further explained that the local community forms one of the cornerstone of the work carried out by the project. The project has created lots of volunteering opportunities for community members to play an active role in the delivery of Flying Start. The Volunteering programme is divided into 3 key areas namely: Communication Volunteers, Me Time Family – Physical activities and Fathers Matter – Peer support.
The Volunteering programme provides; Accredited training increasing their knowledge and volunteers are also asked to share reach out with the information and knowledge they have. Partnership work with Active Luton Getting volunteers to support in different ways with the local community
Page 9 of 29 Trying to identify and train fathers – fathers to be young fathers and looking for men that can use their experience to train others.
He encouraged members of the community to join in the volunteering programme.
Councillor Aslam commended the programme and said it was a good initiative and that investment in the community is a top priority to help shape the future of Luton.
In response to a question about background checks of the volunteers, the Officer advised that the project is clear about the need to check and very robust procedures are put place.
Resolved: That the Report Ref; 8 be noted and that the Committees thanks to the Joe Biskupski be noted.
33 REVIEW OF LUTON’S RIGHT OF WAY IMPROVEMENT PLAN (REF: 10)
Keith Dove gave a power point presentation advising of the ongoing consultation and the review of Luton’s right of way improvement plan.
He further explained the background to the pan and the action plan which was already in place.
Delay in the consultation document but this would be published in the Council’s website by end of October 2015. The Countryside Rights Act 2000 requires authorities to prepare a Rights of Way Improvement plan and produce definitive map and statement for the whole of Luton by 1st January 2026 A better signed and maintained and accessible network Improved promotion of rights of way and accessibility Health and wellbeing including social prescription Improved safety and security Enhanced management of green space and Rights of Way, together with an updated Definitive map
Responding to questions relating to health and safety elements of the plan, he advised that the works will take up to 10 working days closely with Community Safety to address safety issues. There were a number of initiatives going on that would address the issue of security of foot paths, etc.
Resolved: That the update of work and action plan of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan be noted.
34 FEEDBACK ON CHARLWOOD ROAD AREA L&D HOSPITAL AREA RESIDENTS PARKING SCHEME EXTENSION –- REPORT (REF: 11)
Page 10 of 29 At the West Area Board meeting in June 2015, Councillor Shaw informed the Committee that a door to door consultation will be carried out by ward councillors to seek the views of residents whether or not they were in support of the residents parking scheme proposed extension.
Councillor Shaw explained that following that meeting a door to door consultation was carried out by ward Councillors to seek a clear direction of travel. He stated that local residents responded positively to the consultation and a reasonable majority of residents were in support of the scheme, supporting option 2 for the extension of resident’s parking.
He further advised that a report will be submitted to the Council’s Executive for a final decision about the scheme.
The Chair also stated that this issue has been ongoing for about 4 years and that the consultation had now come to an end successfully with over 70% in support of the scheme to increase the street parking available.
Resolved: That the update of the door to door consultation be noted.
35 AFFINITY WATER – WATER SAVING PROGRAMME (REF: 12)
Nigel Beaven and Adam Warner from Affinity water jointly gave a presentation on the water saving programme to inform residents about their plans to reduce the amount of water usage in the next 25 years. Advising on the background and usage of water in terms of the work that the company carries out, Adam Warner stated that up to 60% of water used comes from the ground and the company also relies on rain water. He explained that it is anticipated that the demand for water would increase drastically in the next 5 years and the amount of water available for use will be reduced.
A business plan is in place for the next 5 years from 2015 to 2020 to ensure that customers reduce their water usage.
Members of the committee received details of the programme and their water saving plans over the next 25 years as follows:
Saving Water and working closely with their customers Preventing leakage and steps to reduce water by leakage.
Responding to a question about water leakage, Adam Warner advised that although the leakage of water returns to the ground it is the financial cost of reproducing the water fit for use that was an issue.
Page 11 of 29 The plans to reduce water usage include:
Working closely with customers to see the benefit of the programme Home water efficiency checks on how to use water less Metering 5 thousand meters in the next 5 years Metering technology will give customers accurate information about their water usage
Responding to questions and comments Nigel and Adam advised:
In terms of available schemes in place to support residents, as part of the programme minor repairs to leaking pipes would be carried out at the time of installation of water meters In terms of insurance, there would be provision in place for residents although this might not be applicable to privately owned properties. The Company would only take responsibility for certain minor repair work and would undertake to do one excavation and additional work but it would be the responsibility of the technician to carry out that assessment. The Company would not take the responsibility for the replacement of pipes In terms of availability of grants available for customers for installation of power assisted showers, and contribution towards grey water sites, the Representatives will feedback at the Committee’s future meetings. There will be no additional cost to residents within the first 2 years of the programme and there will be schemes available for vulnerable people. The biggest goal was to ensure that people change the way they use water and for people to adopt small measures, there would be a massive effect to bring down demands All the other water Companies would have their own water saving plans in place and this is not about money making There will be a lot of awareness raising in local radio stations, questioners, social media, and the Company has received responses from over 12 ½ thousand people and has giving the business plan an enhanced status With some of the flats in the tower blocks, the metering programme does depend on the property type. It might not be possible to install metering in all property types. With regards to supply Affinity Water will come back with some answers. In terms of water leakage timeless meters is programmed to read the meter every hour and it could trigger an alarm, however there was assurance that the services provided will not change and billing arrangements will only change after 2 years of the installation of water meters.
Page 12 of 29 Councillor Burnett emphasised that the Company considers the following issues during implementation of water saving programme:
Flats and Tower blocks – ensuring residents are not made to bear the responsibilities of the replacement of pipes Timeless showers – ensure these are fitted In terms of welfare reform and its impact, this is a challenge in this area, so there is need to find a way to support those residents who are vulnerable especially with the welfare reform.
Councillor Khan expressed concerns that the danger is that vulnerable people will be put at risk with huge bills they are not likely to afford the new metering cost.
The Representatives gave assurance that as much as possible Affinity Water would ensure that residents are satisfied with the programme and installation.
36 AGENDA PLANNING (REF: 13)
LCCG - New Mental Health Provider in Luton & MH Psychiatrists Blood Testing – Progress Luton & Dunstable – Update and Progress Luton and Bedfordshire Police to report on finances to help manage ASBO and nuisance moto biking.
The next meeting would be held on Tuesday 23rd February 2016
The meeting ended at 9.45p.m
Page 13 of 29 AGENDA ITEM 7
AREA BOARD: WEST LUTON CHALLNEY, LEAGRAVE & LEWSEY WARDS
DATE: 23RD FEBRUARY 2016
SUBJECT: YOU SAID, WE’RE DOING NEIGHBOURHOOD GOVERNANCE PROGRESS REPORT Covering October 2015 – January 2016
REPORT BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - WEST AB
CONTACT OFFICER: MAREK LUBELSKI
WARDS AFFECTED: CHALLNEY, LEAGRAVE & LEWSEY WARDS ______
Report attached as Appendix
Page 14 of 29 Area West Report Neighbourhood Governance Progress Report: October 2015 – January 2016
Date: 23 February 2016 Name of Chair: Cllr Tahir Malik Reporting Officer: Marek Lubelski
This report gives an overview of progress on addressing community priorities in West Luton under the themes of ‘safer and stronger communities’, ‘health and wellbeing’ and ‘environment and economy’ as agreed by local people, councillors and council partners as part of the ‘Your Say, Your Way’ programme.
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Luton Clinical Commissioning Group Area West Update
Your Say Your Way’ (YSYW) Area West Update
Following a successful year of projects in West Luton that good project in your neighbourhood which can benefit local were supported through participatory budgeting we are people, then we can help, support and work with you to pleased to announce that the opportunity to apply for bring it to fruition, and we would like to hear more from you. funding will be coming your way again when the doorway For further information or to register and receive the for applications opens in May. If you have applied in the application pack as soon as it is available, contact past you will be informed automatically but if you are a Sultan Khan Area Projects & Involvement Officer at community group, organisation or you have an idea for a [email protected] Telephone 01582 548780.
Updates from last years’ ‘YSYW’ projects in action One Nation’s Health & Wellbeing Project (Chaul End) The Walking Football project was able to accommodate increasing numbers young people with the average session attended by 20-30 participants. They made great progress in reaching their set goals for weight loss, getting fitter and overcoming difficulties and other barriers. They are much healthier, having fun, becoming confident and competitive and above all coming together as a team. The team had great success in local tournaments and are champions once again.
Challney Cricket Club The project invested in a variety of areas to develop Challney Cricket Club. This included weekly indoor net training sessions at Barnfield South Academy on Friday evenings as well as purchasing the necessary equipment. Additionally, part of the funding was used to buy the coloured kit and to cover the costs relating to involvement in the Luton & District Midweek Cricket League. Despite fielding a relatively young side, they finished fourth in Division 2 of the league. They were highly commended by several of their opponents for ‘giving local young people an opportunity’. One of the young players was awarded Sportsman of the Year Award by his school for his excellent approach to all sports, particularly cricket.
Leagrave Family Fun Day Hockwell Ring Community Centre Users Association and Management team opened up their doors for a day of family fun on Saturday 5 September. The community enjoyed a host of activities including skateboarding, inflatables, tug of war, face painting, music, a pet corner and hot food. Children’s activities were provided by Children’s Link children’s centre and the wonderful organisation, Signposts, helped out with volunteers on the day. The Fire and Rescue service were in attendance and the day was enjoyed by around 500 people from the local area. Liz Goldney, Chair of the Users Association said “It was a great
community day. The weather was great and the atmosphere electric! We catered for everyone and they all thoroughly enjoyed themselves.”.
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Financial Challenge Long-term sustainability and NHS England announced clinical commissioning groups’ (CCGs) revenue allocations for the next five years in early transformation Plan January. We are undertaking work to create a Sustainability and Luton CCG’s 2016/17 allocation showed an increase of 7.5 Transformation Plan (STP). This plan will be an overarching, per cent compared with the national average of 3.7 per decisive document that will set out how, over the next 5 years, we cent. will provide innovative, cost effective, high quality services for all Luton’s residents. The draft Payment by Results (PbR) tariff has also been announced. PbR is the prices that commissioners pay Leaders in the health and social care professions as well as key providers for each patient seen or treated, taking into stakeholders from across our entire local health economy will be account the complexity of the patient’s healthcare needs. involved in the creation of this plan. Our STP needs to integrate They show an average increase of 1.1 per cent - that is 3.1 with our local health and wellbeing plans, show how quality and per cent inflation less a two per cent efficiency gain. care forms an essential part of our commissioning intentions and demonstrate how the services we plan to commission are efficient The CCG has started the planning and contracting process and financially sustainable. for next year and is considering how this growth will be invested for the benefit of the Luton population. STPs are a statutory requirement to meet the challenges set out in the NHS Five Year Forward View.
Alternative Provider Medical However, no decision has been made regarding the future of any of the affected practices and none will be made without Services (APMS) GP Contracts the registered patients of each practice, GPs, Luton Borough Luton CCG is working with NHS England to ensure there is Council and Healthwatch, having a full opportunity to be sufficient capacity to meet current and future demand as well involved in finding the best possible solution for the provision as expected patient needs in Luton. We need to encourage of their future services. sustainable integrated primary care practices to: In conjunction with NHS England, Luton CCG will undertake meet the changing needs and expectations of our a formal consultation and stakeholder engagement process population that will examine the four APMS contracts in two phases improve outcomes and tackle inequalities Transforming the Walk in Centre and Town Centre GP Practice maximise all resources across the system, and to secure a sustainable service for the future. Reviewing the other three APMS GP practices; Sundon Park Health Centre, Moakes Medical Centre and Whipperley The review of Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) Medical Centre Dates of the formal consultation are being contract provides Luton with a real opportunity to improve finalised and all key partners will be kept informed of and transform primary medical services by integrating urgent progress care access and offering easier access to urgent primary care appointments 24 hours a day.
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BEDFORDSHIRE POLICE show the priorities for local fighting crime, protecting the public The Partnership has also launched the new Domestic people and will directly feed Abuse phone line and website. If you are or know into a work programme for the next year. The Partnership of anyone who is a victim of Domestic Abuse, please would like to thank the residents who completed the survey, contact us Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm on for your time and effort to support us. 01582 853 677 or visit www.lutondomesticabuse.co.uk Alongside this, the new Anti-Social Behaviour Strategy has now been signed off, which provides targets for reductions in crime in Luton, which the Partnership is committed too for the next three years. A copy of the strategy can be seen by visiting www.luton.gov.uk The Bedfordshire Partnership Hate Crime Awareness Week (8th-12th February 2016) was supported county wide by the soLUTiONs CSP, led by Bedfordshire Police. The week included a number of Hate Crime workshops in local venues, an information stall and advertising in The Mall, social media campaigns and the launch of third party reporting centres. The third party reporting centres in Luton are at the TOKKO Youth Space on Gordon Street, LGBT Links on Inkerman Street and CYCD on Leagrave Road. You may also wish to attend the Disability Resource Centre, Poynters House on Poynters Road. To report a hate crime, please contact Bedfordshire Police on 101 or 999 if you are in danger. You can also report online through the Bedfordshire Police Web site - www.bedfordshire.police.uk and true vision
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Over the course of the project multiple environments and experiences were created to challenge the students to get out of their comfort zones and stretch themselves to develop the often overlooked crucial interpersonal skills that need to be combined with their academic endeavours. The key focal delivery areas of the programme included: Communication skills self esteem, Dame Kelly Holmes Sixth Form College who once again ability to self express demonstrated their value as a key ability to work with others Trust ‘Get on track’ partner in the continued success of the Trusts flagship programme, Get On ability to lead, manage conflict The Dame Kelly Holmes Trust ‘Get on Track. track’ programme is for 16-25 year olds presentation skills, project and aims to give young people the self- Get On Track is a 7 week, intensive management discipline, motivation and confidence to personal development programme that problem solving, enhance their chances of getting a job. has world class athletes sharing their valuable life skills and experiences, , with Accountability. Once again the Dame Kelly Holmes the young people on the programme. trust in partnership with Luton Borough Huge congratulations to all young On this occasion we had a group of 28 Council prior to Christmas completed people, staff and partners involved in Year One students who really embraced another successful, Sport England, another really positive project delivered the programme, displaying a great level Lottery funded project to serve the within the community. of commitment to develop themselves community. and further their chances in being On this occasion it was based at Luton successful in life.
Making changes for in last year’s Deaf European Games have even signed up for a half marathon and is hoping for similar success in the this year. I am the fittest I have ever the better in 2016 Deaf World Cup in Italy later this year. “I been and now have a very positive body joined Inspire when it opened and I also image.” If you want to make a change to your do circuit training at Lea Manor. What lifestyle this year then Active Luton is on Helen Barnett, Chief Executive of Active I really like about Active Luton is that hand to help you on the journey. Luton said: “Every New Year lots of you can choose what you prefer to do people make resolutions to be more This New Year they have launched the - gym, classes or swimming – and even healthy and active. We want to help #makeachange campaign to inspire go to different centres. I enjoy every them to maintain these good intentions and support local residents to become minute!” and make real, sustainable changes for fit and healthy in 2016. Active Luton Matthew, 57, joined Active Luton the better. offers many different ways to do this two years ago and uses Inspire, Lea and prides itself on having something “We have a friendly team of experienced Manor and Lewsey six days a week. for everyone. professionals who can come up with a “Getting fitter has made me happier fitness plan to suit you and your lifestyle. This year’s campaign tells the and improved my self confidence to Come along and see for yourself and motivational stories of a number of take on new challenges,” he said. “I make 2016 your best year yet!” Luton residents who have already am planning to take part in the London transformed their lives as the result to Paris bike ride and then after that to To read the Active Luton success of using Active Luton’s facilities. It is qualify as a fitness instructor.” stories visit www.activeluton.co.uk hoped that they will encourage others or for more information call Chelsea, a 26-year-old teacher, also has to make these life changing choices 01582 400272. You can also follow a positive story to tell. “Since adopting during 2016. @activeAL on Twitter and ‘like’ a fitness routine I have lost four stone Active Luton on Facebook. Twenty-one year old Sam is deaf. He and discovered a motivation and won a bronze medal for Great Britain determination that I never knew I had. I
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Pirton Hill Primary School Pirton Hill celebrated Christmas with a ‘Celebration for Christmas’ Cooking Club. Everyone had lots of fun while learning how to follow a simple Christmas cake recipe which they took home to cook and decorate. Families also made and decorated festive biscuits which were cheap and easy to make using an assortment of ingredients. Children returned to school after Christmas saying that they made several variations of these at home with their family. At our Christmas Fayre, families had a chance to sample gingerbread men. They also had the opportunity and take home their own ‘Take, Make and Bake’ bags with all the ingredients to make and decorate their own gingerbread men at home. Free Christmas recipe cards were given out to all families so that they could enjoy some baking time together during the Christmas break. For this session, there were 10 families involved (10 adults and 17 children aged between 3 and 11). The next part of the project will happen this term and will be targeting families working during school time. This will be open to siblings and other members of the extended family.
Lewsey Farm Peacewalk, Luton Empowered - (September 2015) Caldecotte Trip, Milton This year marked the 19th Annual Peace Walk in Luton. Roses and balloons Keynes symbolised harmony at this year’s walk, The project was focussed on a visit to organised by Luton Council of Faiths Caldecotte in Milton Keynes.. Young and Grassroots. The Peace walk involved people took part in a number of activities people from different faith groups, local ranging from team building activities, organisations and also school children cooking, abseiling, rock climbing, from Southfield, Chantry and St Martin cricket and football. Around 30 people de Porres primary schools.. Volunteers benefitted from this trip which included gave out roses which contained spending a night at Caldecotte. messages of Peace in the Peace walk and accommodation for the gathering was provided by Lewsey Farm Mosque.
East West Dragons at Chaul End Centre East West Dragons are a martial arts group, currently running classes at the Chaul End Centre on a Thursday evening teaching the discipline of Muay Thai and learning the ancient traditions and art of Thai boxing programme. The club is open to all ages, with parents invited to attend to watch their children’s progress, and the club has a high ethos of respect which has carried forward in the young people’s attitude towards the centre and its staff, and in their general outlook.
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Your Local Councillors Challney Cllr Yasmin Waheed − [email protected] Cllr Tahir Malik − [email protected] Cllr Tom Shaw − [email protected] Councillor Surgeries Every Saturday 10am - 12noon, Chaul End Centre, 515 Dunstable Road Upcoming community PIC 6 Leagrave events in West Luton
Cllr Waheed Akbar − [email protected] Challney Cllr Sameera Saleem − [email protected] For more information call Chaul End Centre on Cllr Sheila Roden − [email protected] 01582 557155 Councillor Surgeries Every Saturday 10am-12 noon, Hockwell Ring Community Centre, Mayne Avenue Leagrave For more information please contact Hockwell Lewsey Ring Community Centre on 01582 548394 Cllr Jacqueline Burnett − [email protected] Cllr Aslam Khan − [email protected] Lewsey Cllr Hazel Simmons − [email protected] Playschemes Programme Councillor Surgeries is being planned during the period Every Saturday 10am - 12noon, Tuesday 26 March – 8 April 2016. Lewsey Farm Community Centre, Landrace Road Luton Cultural Trust 50+ Bowls Tournament Saturday 30 April 2016 10.00pm-4.30pm Luton North and West Local Policing Team Lewsey Community Festival Futures House, The Moakes, Luton LU3 3QB Lewsey Park, Pastures Way, Luton, Call: 101 for non emergencies Saturday 25 June 2016 10.00am-5.00pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.bedfordshire.police.uk For more information please contact Lewsey Community Centre on 01582 696355
Looking for more information? For further information on this report or the ‘Your Say, Your Way’ programme please call us on 01582 54 87 80 or email: Area Projects & Involvement Officer: [email protected]
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Luton Clinical Commissioning Group
AGENDA ITEM
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AREA BOARD: WEST LUTON
LEAGRAVE WARD
DATE: TUESDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2016
SUBJECT: LCCG REPORT ON MENTAL HEALTH PSYCHIATRISTS BLOOD TESTING AND EAST LONDON COMMUNITY SERVICES PLANS AND PROGRESS ON SERVICE PROVISION
REPORT BY: LUTON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP (LCCG)
CONTACT OFFICER: MARISA ROSE & MONICA ALABI
WARDS AFFECTED: ALL ______
ORAL REPORT AND OR POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
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AGENDA ITEM
9
AREA BOARD: WEST LUTON
DATE: TUESDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2016
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN RE: PARTIAL REDEVELOPMENT OF THE L&D HOSPITAL
REPORT BY: LUTON AND DUNSTABLE HOSPITAL (L&D)
CONTACT OFFICER: DAVID HOUGHTON (PROGRAMME DIRECTOR – L&D HOSPITAL
WARDS AFFECTED: ALL ______
ORAL REPORT AND OR POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
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AGENDA ITEM
10
AREA BOARD: WEST LUTON
LEAGRAVE WARD
DATE: TUESDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2016
SUBJECT: Op METEOR - Police Activities in Area West
REPORT BY: SERVICE DIRECTOR ENGINEERING AND TRANSPORTATION
CONTACT OFFICER: Police Inspector - Berni White
WARDS AFFECTED: AREA WEST ______
PURPOSE
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION Op Meteor
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AGENDA ITEM
11
AREA BOARD: WEST LUTON
LEAGRAVE WARD
DATE: TUESDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2016
SUBJECT: LUTON’S RIGHTS OF WAY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
REPORT BY: SERVICE DIRECTOR ENGINEERING AND TRANSPORTATION
CONTACT OFFICER: KEITH DOVE - 01582 547211
WARDS AFFECTED: ALL ______
PURPOSE
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
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AGENDA ITEM
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AREA BOARD: WEST LUTON
LEAGRAVE WARD
DATE: TUESDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2016
SUBJECT: LAND AT STRANGERS WAY, LEAGRAVE
REPORT BY: FIXED ASSETS DIVISION
CONTACT OFFICER: LEN WELSON - 01582 547082
WARDS AFFECTED: LEAGRAVE WARD ______
PURPOSE
1. To inform and update members of the West Luton Area Board and local residents of the Council’s proposal to release and dispose of an area of land adjoining Strangers Way in Leagrave.
RECOMMENDATION
2. The West Luton Area Board is recommended to note the contents of this report.
BACKGROUND
3. The site was the former Leagrave Infants School playing field. With the amalgamation of Leagrave Infants and Leagrave Junior Schools in 1999 into Leagrave Primary School, the site ceased to be used for this purpose. It now forms part of the grounds of The Leagrave Centre and it is proposed to be re- designated for Housing Allocation, in the emerging draft Local Plan. Some public consultation has already taken place as part of the Local Plan process.
4. The intention is to obtain outline planning permission for housing development prior to the formal disposal process being initiated.
Proposal under consideration 5. The site has remained predominantly unused formally since 1999, except for a limited period of informal use between 2007 – 2013. It is not currently used for any material purpose and is no longer required.
Page 27 of 29 6. The proposal is to dispose of the site for a residential development, and to achieve the best consideration reasonably obtainable by the end of next financial year.
7. The goal would be to generate as much needed affordable housing as is practically achievable in the circumstances, to help meet local demand for residential accommodation, whilst optimising capital receipts.
8. The Executive has approved of the disposal of the site in principle, subject to obtaining the approval of the Secretary of State for Education.
9. Members of the West Area Board and residents attention is drawn to the ongoing consultation and they are invited to make comments to the Fixed Assets team.
10. Leaflets will be sent to residents in the immediate area of the site giving further details of where to return any comments. The contact in Fixed Assets is Len Welson ( [email protected] )
Appendices
. Appendix 1 – Site Plan attached.
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