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NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL CASTLE, HYSON GREEN & ARBORETUM AND RADFORD AREA COMMITTEE
Date: Wednesday, 8 January 2020
Time: 5.30 pm
Place: Ground Floor Committee Room - Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG
Councillors are requested to attend the above meeting to transact the following business
Corporate Director for Strategy and Resources
Governance Officer: Mark Leavesley Direct Dial: 0115 876 4302
1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
2 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS If you need advice on declaring an interest, please contact the Governance Officer above, if possible before the day of the meeting
3 MINUTES
3a Confirmation To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 11 September 2019 3 - 9
3b Matters arising 11 - 12
4 POLICE AND COMMUNITY PROTECTION UPDATES 13 - 14
5 ISSUES / UPDATES FROM COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES Please contact the Neighbourhood Development Officer at least 3 days before the meeting if you have an issue you wish to raise at the meeting
6 APPOINTMENTS TO OUTSIDE BODIES 15 - 16 Report of Director of Legal and Governance
7 AREA BASED GRANTS To Follow Van Henry, Area Partnerships Manager, to report
8 LOCAL PLAN PART 2: LAND AND PLANNING POLICIES 17 - 36 DOCUMENT – ADOPTION Report of Corporate Director of Development and Growth
PLEASE NOTE THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND WILL NOT BE DISCUSSED AT THE MEETING
9 NOTTINGHAM CITY HOMES UPDATE 37 - 52 Report of Chief Executive, Nottingham City Homes
10 AREA WARD REPORT 53 - 74 Report of Director of Community Protection
11 AREA CAPITAL FUND 75 - 80 Report of Director of Community Protection
12 WARD COUNCILLOR BUDGETS 81 - 86 Report of Director of Community Protection
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NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
CASTLE, HYSON GREEN & ARBORETUM AND RADFORD AREA COMMITTEE
MINUTES of the meeting held at Loxley House, Station Street, NG2 3NG on 11 September 2019 from 5.33pm to 7.16pm
Membership Present Absent Councillor Hassan Ahmed Councillor Merlita Bryan Councillor Jawaid Khalil (Vice Chair) Councillor Azad Choudhry (Chair) Councillor Anne Peach Councillor Angharad Roberts Councillor Sam Webster
Community Representatives: Carol Laverick - Arboretum Tenant’s and Resident’s Association Maxine Cockett - Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges Abdoulie Jah - Hyson Green Cultural Festival Maxine Davies - Hyson Green Youth Club Eshe Graham - Notts Activist Wellness Christina Jenson-Bates - Park Estates Association Claire Brown - Park Residents Association Ben Talbot - POW Nottingham Limited Rebecca Beinart - Primary Beverley Pearson - Radford Care Group Ursula Dove - Radford Leen Residents Group Janine Broomhall ) St Pauls & Pleasant Row Tenant’s & Resident’s Assoc Rosie Jarrett ) Courtney Rose - Take 1 Studio Rob Bird - Vine Community Centre
Indicates present at the meeting
Colleagues, partners and others in attendance: Rob Graham - Arboretum resident Van Henry - Castle Cavendish Nick Burns - City Centre Management Officer Zena West - Governance Officer Gursharan Singh Nijran ) Neighbourhood Development Officer Linda Wright ) Katie Sharp - Nottingham City Homes Josie Tanvir - Nottingham Park Estate Limited Inspector James Walker ) Nottinghamshire Police Inspector Riz Khan ) Rupinder Kooner ) Senior Community Protection Officer Ben Parrington )
14 CHAIR
In the absence of Councillor Choudhry, the Vice-Chair, Councillor Khalil, chaired the meeting. Page 3 Castle, Hyson Green & Arboretum and Radford Area Committee - 11.09.19
15 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Councillor Bryan - other Council business Councillor Choudhry ) personal Councillor Roberts )
16 DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS
None.
17 MINUTES
The Committee agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 12 June 2019 as a correct record and they were signed by the Chair presiding at the meeting.
18 UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING a) Community Representatives
As requested at the previous meeting, the list of Community Representatives, circulated with the agenda papers, now included the ward each was representing. b) Section 106 funding
Finance were still reformatting the data to match the new ward boundaries and, if available, this would be circulated with the minutes when published. If not, it would be submitted to a future meeting.
19 ISSUES RAISED BY COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES a) Residents were concerned that rubbish left by students was not being dealt with effectively. It was stated that this is not just a Council Waste Management issue as responsibility also sits with landlords and agents.
It was requested by Community Representatives that the Council raise the issue with landlords and agents by informing them of their responsibilities (although Community Protection Officers currently try to address any issues they come across). b) It was requested that an update on selective and HIMO licensing, including the responsibilities landlords and agents have, be submitted to a future meeting. c) Concerns were raised that there are not enough CPOs patrolling the Arboretum area, resulting in there being too much rubbish and often fires being started.
20 POLICE AND COMMUNITY PROTECTION UPDATES
Inspector James Walker, Notts Police, and Rupinder Kooner and Ben Parrington, Senior Community Protection Officers, updated the Committee on the latest crime
Page 4 Castle, Hyson Green & Arboretum and Radford Area Committee - 11.09.19 and anti-social behaviour statistics in the area, and responded to questions from the Councillors and Community Representatives.
RESOLVED
(1) to request that the Regional Licensing Manager submit a report in respect of Selective Licensing to the next meeting, detailing actions taken, statistics and figures for this area;
(2) that the NDO be requested to invite a representative of the City Centre Team to future meetings to report on specific issues / data relating to the City Centre;
(3) that while the attendance by Inspector Walker was appreciated by the Committee, he be requested to feed back to his colleagues that, due to the large, diverse area covered by this Committee, and the differing needs/issues of each area, Councillors felt attendance by Inspectors with a more specific area remit would be helpful.
21 NOTTINGHAM CITY HOMES UPDATE
Katie Sharp, Area Housing Manager, updated the Committee on the latest performance against key issues and priorities in the wards, as detailed in the report.
In response to a question, she stated that the ‘Arboretum ARC Project’ was a scheme under which City homes purchased properties from the City Council (usually empty properties purchased under compulsory purchase powers) and then made them available for private rental.
RESOLVED to
(1) note the report and performance information;
(2) approve £3,647.49 funding from the Castle budget towards clearing planters and providing a mix of planting and ornamental stones across Carter Gate, noting that this leaves a remaining nil balance for Castle ward.
22 AREA WARD REPORT
Linda Wright, Neighbourhood Development Officer, presented the report, which highlighted current priorities and issues in the wards and issues being addressed through Neighbourhood Action Team meetings, and detailed forthcoming events and activities in the area.
During discussion, the following responses to questions were given:
the City has numerous events throughout the year, such as ‘Bands in the Park’, ‘South Asian Music Festival’ and ‘Curry in the Park’ (to be held on 12 October 2019);
future ward reports will include a short summary on employment and training in each ward;
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consultation in respect of development proposals within the area forms part of the planning process and, due to the meeting timetable, would normally be too late to be part of the Area Committee process (although there is provision in Area Committee Terms of Reference to be consulted on proposals in their area if deadlines allow).
RESOLVED to note the report.
23 AREA CAPITAL FUND
Gursharan Singh Nijran, Neighbourhood Development Officer, presented the report, which detailed the latest proposals under the Area Capital Fund.
RESOLVED to
(1) approve the following Castle ward schemes:
Location Scheme Cost Cliff Road / Shortwood Close Resident parking £15,000 Various Litterbin installation £2,000 Carter Gate Public realm improvements £5,000
(2) following the approvals in (1) above, note the remaining 2019/20 balances of £57,600 (Castle), £102,291 (Hyson Green & Arboretum) and £95,900 (Radford).
24 WARD COUNCILLOR BUDGET
Gursharan Singh Nijran, Neighbourhood Development Officer, presented the report, which detailed the latest spend, from the ward Councillor budget, under delegated authority by the Director of Community Protection.
In response to a question from Community Representatives, enquiring how to apply for funding, the NDO stated that application criteria guidance is appended to these minutes and application forms can be requested from the NDOs.
RESOLVED to note report.
25 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The Committee noted that the next meeting will be held at 5.30pm on Wednesday 11 December 2019 at Loxley House.
Page 6 Ward Members Budgets Minute Item 24 Criteria Who is eligible to apply for funding? Most community and voluntary organisations, groups and statutory organisations that work within the city boundary are eligible to apply for funding. They must also have the following in place: A constitution or set of written rules which set out your aims and objectives. This must also contain a dissolution clause that states any assets purchased with grant funding will be kept for community use should the group come to an end or close. An Equal Opportunities policy or statement. A Safeguarding Children policy (if working with children and young people). Disclosure and Barring Service Checks (for people working with children or vulnerable adults). A bank or building society account in the groups name with at least two unrelated signatories. Annual accounts for groups over 12 months old. A 6 month cash flow for groups under 12 months old showing predicted income and expenditure. If they are a locally managed branch of a national organisation, they can apply as long as they have their own local constitution, management committee and accounts. (See Appendix A for more details)
What will the funds support? The funds will support costs like the examples below. In all cases the costs must relate directly to the activity the group are providing. Rent The cost of using premises to deliver your project or to hire a venue for an event Equipment Purchase of materials and / or hire of equipment to deliver your project / event Publicity Production of a leaflet or newsletter to advertise the activities you are undertaking
Expenses Travel / parking for staff and volunteers delivering activities (specified pence / mile)
Training Necessary Courses that you intend to offer volunteers and / or staff Admin costs Insurance and membership costs, general stationery for running the activity Salaries Staffing costs for additional hours / new posts to deliver the activity (inc. recruitment) Support Additional specific support that may be needed (e.g. translation costs)
What will the funds not support? The fund cannot be used to support:
Individuals Activities where making profit is a primary aim Private businesses Activities where the primary purpose is to promote religious beliefs or where people are excluded on religious grounds. We can fund religious organisations to work with others and to develop community cohesion.
Page 7 Revised May 2019 Political groups or groups promoting political activities Charitable or fund raising activities Groups / organisations where the majority of the membership live outside the City Council boundary (Groups may be required to produce a statistical breakdown of their membership by area) Costs the group owed or promised to pay before the application was approved (retrospective) Projects that will take more than 12 months to complete Grant making bodies applying for funding to redistribute to individuals or groups Transport (exceptions may be considered where participants may be excluded from the activity) Costs associated with foreign travel
Organisations can apply to a maximum of 3 wards in any 12 month period.
Appendix A Ward Members Budgets Documentation These are the minimum standards which a voluntary/community organisation must meet to be eligible for funding through the ward members budgets from Nottingham City Council. Applications must also meet the criteria for funding to be eligible for a grant. Governance 1. A governing body with a minimum of 3 members (trustees or directors). If there are related members, there must always be an independent member.
2. The Governing body meets at least quarterly.
3. Payment of members of the governing body:
Must be detailed in a formal written agreement; For registered charities, this must be in the governing document or other document agreed by the Charity Commission; For CICs must be clearly detailed in the governing document.
4. Governing documents clearly state:
Organisation is not for profit, or has a clear clause in its governing document ensuring all income is applied to the organisation’s purposes and not distributed to members, shareholders or owners; Charitable aims that are suitable for the work applied for; Dissolution clause/asset lock in place requiring assets are distributed to an organisation with similar charitable aims in the instance of closure; For CICs, the asset lock/dissolution clause must name the selected organisation.
Financial 1. Provide the most recent official accounts, signed and dated by Chair or treasurer of the governing body. If over 18 months old, an explanation is required.
Revised May 2019 Page 8 2. Provide a financial forecast if organisation is in the first 12 – 18months of operation. Forecast to include as a minimum:
a. Projected income b. Projected expenditure c. Some planning/clarity around income generation
3. Minimum of 2 unrelated payment authorisers.
Safeguarding (where appropriate) 1. Safeguarding policy in the applicant organisation’s own name 2. Named safeguarding representative within the organisation 3. Safeguarding training for all staff/volunteers who have face to face contact with children and young people or vulnerable adults. Training should be appropriate to the nature of the work, cover the organisation’s policies and procedures and refreshed regularly 4. All people working with vulnerable people are subject to the relevant checks eg DBS 5. Safeguarding policy includes clear steps to take in the event of an incident or disclosure including who to inform and how to contact them 6. Evidence that the policy has been reviewed within the last twelve months.
The NSPCC website https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-resources/2017/nspcc-safeguarding- standards-and-guidance-england/ provides detailed guidance for groups needing help to set up a policy. Equal Opportunities An equal opportunities policy or statement
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Page 10 Section 106 (S106) Funds
Amounts raised
Amounts actually received in these financial years. They will be from agreements that have been completed in the years prior.
Ward / Category 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 Grand Total Arboretum 127,020 187,330 96,017 410,367 Open Space 99,904 184,842 39,818 324,564 Employment & Training 27,116 2,488 56,200 85,804
Radford and Park 50,250 50,250 Open Space 44,922 44,922 Employment & Training 5,328 5,328
Page 11 Page Grand Total 127,020 187,330 146,268 460,618
Amounts spent:
The amounts spent will not all have been received in this period, some will date from prior years.
Ward / Category 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 Grand Total Arboretum 40,967 289,932 195,975 526,874 Open Space 38,482 222,133 190,632 451,247 Employment & Training 2,485 67,799 5,342 75,627 Agenda Item 3b
Radford and Park 109,756 530 2,703 112,989 Open Space 109,756 530 1,348 111,634 Employment & Training 1,356 1,356
Grand Total 150,723 290,463 198,678 639,863
Amounts Agreed (S106 agreements completed):
Table covering the value of agreements completed in those three years. It should be noted that not all developments will go ahead, therefore not all of these sums will be received. However, where the development does proceed, the amount will be increased for inflation between the agreement date and the payment date. These sums include £89k of the sums received in the first table, including increase for inflation.
Ward / Category 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 Grand Total Arboretum 122,414 107,740 230,154 Education 51,640 51,640 Open Space 47,662 69,574 117,236 Employment & Training 15,612 38,166 53,778 Transport 7,500 7,500
Page 12 Page Hyson Green & Arboretum 22,559 22,559 Open Space 22,559 22,559
Radford and Park 1,006,103 1,006,103 Affordable Housing 300,000 300,000 Education 566,186 566,186 Open Space 130,605 130,605 Employment & Training 9,312 9,312
Grand Total 122,414 1,006,103 130,299 1,258,816
Agenda Item 4
Stats for the CP Central North team, which covers the Arboretum
Team Stats for October / November 2019
Hyson Green and Arboretum
FPNs 5 Fly Tip FPNs 0 Fly Tip Investigations 82 Messy gardens 40 Alcohol Confiscations 30 Trade waste 9 CPNW’s Issued 10 CPN’s Issued 0 Bins 158 Noise 35
*** Does not include student stats, which are recorded separately, see below:
Totals for Semester 1
Waste issues Noise Issues Section 46 CPNW CPN FPN CPNW CPN FPN Alcohol HMO Referrals 379 119 11 0 185 23 0 333 58
Updates
We currently only have 3 members of staff, each with unique skill sets working within the Arboretum ward. CPO Luke McQuillan has recently joined.
Currently working in partnership with the Police and NDOs to tackle the begging issues.
We have numerous others on the team helping out as and when possible to tackle issues that have a wider reach (begging, street drinking). We have delivered some good work over the past several months and are happy with the performance and the outcomes achieved.
CPNW/CPN’s often look like this, there is always a downward trajectory to between the number of CPNW’s and CPN’s. This shows that enforcement action is working and after receiving the warning, the offenders are changing their behaviour.
The ASB car also runs each evening to tackle ASB/Noise related ASB. The CP Central North CPO’s are also involved in this operation.
The student area is also a challenge and we have a dedicated officer to deal with those issues and have some really good results in terms of the positive action we’ve taken for waste and noises issues
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Agenda Item 6
CASTLE, HYSON GREEN & ARBORETUM AND RADFORD AREA COMMITTEE 08 JANUARY 2020
Title of paper: Appointments to Outside Bodies
Director: Malcolm Townroe Wards affected: Castle, Hyson Director of Legal and Governance Green and Arboretum, Radford
Report author and Nancy Barnard, Governance and Electoral Services Manager contact details: [email protected], 0115 876 4312
Relevant Council Plan Key Theme: Nottingham People Living in Nottingham Growing Nottingham Respect for Nottingham Serving Nottingham Better X
Summary of issues (including benefits to citizens/service users):
Executive Board has delegated responsibility for appointments to locality based outside bodies to the relevant Area Committees. There are currently no Outside Bodies appointed to by this Committee. This report asks the committee whether there are any appropriate local groups that could be invited to be included on the register of outside bodies.
Outside bodies to which Area Committees appoint are influential locally in respect of the community as a whole or in respect of certain sectors of the community. By making appointments, the Council ensures that the needs of its customers/service users are represented.
Recommendation: 1 Consider whether there are any local groups that should be approached to be included on the register of Outside Bodies.
1. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
To ensure that the bodies to which the Council makes appointments remain relevant to its business.
2. BACKGROUND (INCLUDING OUTCOMES OF CONSULTATION)
At its meeting on 16 July 2019, Executive Board reviewed the register of Outside Bodies to which the Council makes appointments. Board agreed to continue to delegate responsibility for making appointments to locality based outside bodies, together with responsibility for adding to or deleting relevant organisations from the register during the current Council term to the relevant Area Committee.
This report invites the Committee to consider whether there are any local groups which meet the criteria for outside bodies that could be invited to be added to the register. In order to be included on the Register of Outside Bodies, as well as being a Page 15
legally separate organisation to NCC, an organisation must have demonstrated that it meets one or more of the following criteria:
a) there is a statutory or legal requirement that the Council appoints to the body; b) there is a clear link between the aims of the body and the priorities of NCC at a strategic or ward/ area level; c) the relevant Portfolio Holder or Executive Board has agreed that there are exceptional circumstances for an appointment to be made.
3. OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED IN MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Not to consider additions to the register of outside bodies – this risks relevant local organisations not being formally appointed to.
4. FINANCE COMMENTS (INCLUDING IMPLICATIONS AND VALUE FOR MONEY/VAT)
N/A
5. LEGAL AND PROCUREMENT COMMENTS (INCLUDING RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES, AND LEGAL, CRIME AND DISORDER ACT AND PROCUREMENT IMPLICATIONS)
N/A
6. EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Not needed as the report does not contain proposals or financial decisions.
7. LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS OTHER THAN PUBLISHED WORKS OR THOSE DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL OR EXEMPT INFORMATION
None
8. PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO IN COMPILING THIS REPORT
Report to and Minutes of the meeting of Executive Board held on 16 July 2019.
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CASTLE, HYSON GREEN & ARBORETUM AND RADFORD AREA COMMITTEE 8 JANUARY 2020
Title of paper: Local Plan Part 2: Land and Planning Policies Document – Adoption
Director/ Paul Seddon: Director, Planning and Wards affected: Corporate Director: Regeneration Arboretum, Chris Henning: Corporate Director, Dunkirk and Lenton, Development & Growth Radford
Report author and Peter McAnespie, Partnerships and Local Plans Manager contact details: 0115 876 4068 [email protected]
Relevant Council Plan Key Theme: Nottingham People Living in Nottingham Growing Nottingham Respect for Nottingham Serving Nottingham Better
Summary of issues (including benefits to citizens/service users):
The purpose of this report is to bring the principal policies and proposals of the Land and Planning Policies Document (LAPP), which have a bearing on the local area to the attention of the Area Committee, as these will form part of the statutory planning framework for Nottingham.
The LAPP contains planning policies to guide decision making on planning applications and includes 74 specific sites, which are allocated for particular uses, such as housing, employment, retail or open space. Once adopted, the LAPP will replace the previous Local Plan adopted in 2005 and form the second part of the City Council’s Local Plan for Nottingham City, alongside the Nottingham City Aligned Core Strategy (Local Plan Part 1), which was adopted in September 2014.
After extensive consultation, which included all area Committees, and a Public Examination, the LAPP is to be considered by Full Council on 13 January, with a view to its adoption as formal policy.
At the time of writing, the Inspector’s report of the Public Examination is awaited. However, the Main Modifications to the LAPP agreed as part of the Examination process have been subject to consultation, and there is a high degree of certainty about the content of the final Local Plan which means it is now capable of being given weight in the consideration of planning applications and after adoption will carry significant weight..
Site allocations and policy designations (e.g. open space, retail and employment etc.) are set out on the Policies Map, and changes have also been published alongside the ‘Main Modifications’.
Recommendation:
1 That the committee notes that the Local Plan Part 2: Land and Planning Policies document and the accompanying Policies Map will be considered for adoption by a meeting of the Full City Council on 13 January and note the relevant policies and site allocations therein. Page 17 1 REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
1.1 Production of a Local Plan is a statutory requirement which impacts on the development of the Committees area.
2 BACKGROUND (INCLUDING OUTCOMES OF CONSULTATION)
2.1 If adopted by City Council on 13 January 2020, the LAPP will form part of the statutory planning framework for Nottingham, alongside the Core Strategy.
2.2 To date, the LAPP has been through several stages of formal and informal consultation:
the Issues and Options consultation stage, the Additional Sites consultation stage and the Preferred Option consultation stage, three formal stages of consultation on the Publication Version, the Revised Publication version and the Main Modifications.
The last of these stages took place during a public examination conducted by a Government appointed independent Planning Inspector.
2.3 All documents can be viewed at www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/examination. Once the Inspectors report is received the LAPP will be updated to reflect any necessary changes, check numbering and cross referencing and for any typographical errors before the final version is put before Council.
2.4 The policies in the LAPP address the following matters:
Climate Change Employment Provision and Economic Development Role of Town, District and Local Centres Regeneration Strategic Regeneration Sites Housing Size, Mix and Choice Design and Enhancing Local Identity The Historic Environment Local Services and Healthy Lifestyles Community Facilities Managing Travel Demand Green Infrastructure, Parks and Open Space Biodiversity Minerals Telecommunications Land Contamination, Instability and Pollution Developer Contributions
2.5 The LAPP also includes a Policies Map showing new or amended designations (e.g. the Castle and Creative Quarters, Retail Centres, Green Belt Revisions and Minerals Safeguarding Areas), together with the site allocations.
Page 18 2.6 Policies of particular relevance to this Area Committee include:
Policy HO5 “Locations for Purpose Built Student Accommodation” – which includes a requirement that the developer demonstrate; the need for the type of student accommodation proposed, or an agreement with a University or other provider of Higher Education for the bed spaces proposed.
Policy HO6 “Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and Purpose Built Student Accommodation” – which includes a criteria to ensure new purpose built student accommodation includes appropriate room sizes, adequate communal space, and appropriate arrangements for student drop off and collection.
2.7 The following site allocations are relevant to this Area Committee, and site plans and Development Principles are included as Appendix 1 to this report. Development has commenced on some of the sites. The appendix includes any Main Modifications of the sites or to the Development Principles, which are currently under consideration by the Planning inspector:
Hyson Green and Arboretum Sites
Development Principles include
more detailed PA27 Wilkinson Street - Former PZ Cussons comments relating to flooding provided by the Environment Agency
Development Principles include
more detailed PA30 Bobbers Mill Bridge - Bobbers Mill Industrial Estate comments relating to flooding provided by the Environment Agency
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Proposed uses PA41 Alfreton Road - Forest Mill reflect the planning permission
Development PA42 Ilkeston Road - Radford Mill Principles reflect planning permission.
Development Principles include
more detailed PA43 Salisbury Street comments relating to flooding provided by the Environment Agency
PA44 Derby Road - Sandfield Centre
Castle Sites
PA65 Creative Quarter - Bus Depot
Development Principles amended to state that development should PA66 Castle Quarter, Maid Marian Way - College Site have regard to amenity of residential properties on Castle Gate
PA67 intu Broadmarsh Centre and surrounding area
Development Principles refer to a need to undertake a PA68 Canal Quarter - Island Site sequential test, and if necessary, an impact assessment.
PA69 Canal Quarter - Station Street/Carrington Street
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2.8 City Council will consider the Local Plan at its meeting on 13 January 2020. If adopted, it will be part of the statutory Development Plan for Nottingham. Planning applications received must be determined in accordance with the statutory Development Plan, unless material considerations indicate otherwise.
3 OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED IN MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1 None – the production of a Local Plan is a statutory requirement.
4 FINANCE COLLEAGUE COMMENTS (INCLUDING IMPLICATIONS AND VALUE FOR MONEY/VAT)
4.1 The production of the Local Plan is funded from Reserves earmarked for this purpose, and from within the Planning teams current resources. No additional funding is required. (Comments from Susan Tytherleigh, Strategic Finance Business Partner 24 October 2019).
5 LEGAL AND PROCUREMENT COLLEAGUE COMMENTS (INCLUDING RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES, AND LEGAL, CRIME AND DISORDER ACT AND PROCUREMENT IMPLICATIONS)
5.1 As indicated in the main body of the report, the Council is under a statutory duty to produce a Local Plan of which the LAPP is part. Requirements relating to the production and adoption of the Local Plan are prescribed by regulations and the relevant statutory procedure has been followed. The approval of such documents is not the sole function of the Executive and only full Council can approve the adoption of the LAPP. As this report is for noting only no risks arise from it. (Comments from Ann Barrett Team Leader, Planning and Environment Team, Legal Services, 24 October 2019).
6 STRATEGIC ASSETS & PROPERTY COLLEAGUE COMMENTS (FOR DECISION RELATING TO ALL PROPERTY ASSETS AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE) (AREA COMMITTEE REPORTS ONLY)
6.1 Property has been fully consulted as appropriate throughout the preparation of the Nottingham City Land and Planning Policies Development Plan Document (Local Plan Part 2), The LAPP contains a number of sites owned by the City Council the development of which will increase the provision of new homes and employment opportunities, assist in regeneration and generate capital receipts for the Council. (Comments from Rod Martin, Property Development Manager, 31st October 2019).
7 EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
7.1 Not required.
8 LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS OTHER THAN PUBLISHED WORKS OR THOSE DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL OR EXEMPT INFORMATION
8.1 Nottingham City Land and Planning Policies Development Plan Document (Local Plan Part 2), Proposed Main Modifications Version, May 2017. Page 21 9 PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO IN COMPILING THIS REPORT
9.1 Department for Communities and Local Government, National Planning Policy Framework, February 2019.
9.2 Nottingham City Council, Local Plan Part 1: The Nottingham City Aligned Core Strategy, September 2014.
Page 22 Appendix 1 - Site Allocations
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PA27 Wilkinson Street - Former PZ Cussons
Site Area (ha): Proposed use: 6.6 Residential (C3, predominantly family housing), education (D1), employment (B1, B2) and open space. Ward: Development principles: Leen Valley Proposals should have regard to the Star Buildings Conservation Area located to the north east of the site and proposals should seek to retain the existing chimney within development. Address: The site is within an area of high flood risk, with a proportion of the site lying in the functional floodplain, and any planning application should be accompanied by a site specific Flood Risk Wilkinson Assessment. Any development or raising of land levels within the floodplain will need to be Street compensated for by the lowering of an equivalent area and volume of land that is currently outside, but adjacent to, the floodplain. An 8m strip adjacent to the River Leen may need to Current Use: be kept free from obstruction for essential maintenance and flood risk management. The River Leen LWS and its associated green corridor, borders the site to the east and south. Cleared Site These habitats should be protected, and where possible, enhanced by the development. Proposals for pedestrian and vehicular access/egress to the site should have regard to the NET depot to the northern side of Wilkinson Street. New and improved walking and cycling links should be provided across the site - indicative route shown on the Policies Map. The site is within 250m of landfill site and is underlain by principal aquifer, therefore the potential to pollute the groundwater resource should be considered. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area and Hazardous Installation Consultation Zone - requires consideration prior to development.
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PA30 Bobbers Mill Bridge - Bobbers Mill Industrial Estate
Site Area (ha): Proposed use: 4.26 Residential (C3, predominantly family housing), employment (B1).
Development principles: Ward: Design, layout and access should be carefully considered to avoid adverse impacts on existing residential Leen Valley properties. The River Leen LWS runs through the centre of the site and this should be a feature of development and the opportunity should be taken to enhance the ecological and visual amenity value of watercourse. Open space could be provided either side to buffer, protect and enhance the River Leen. There Address: is potential for this development to help address identified open space deficiencies in the area. There are Bobbers Mill opportunities to improve cycle and pedestrian connections through the site and an indicative route is shown Bridge on the Policies Map. The site is within an area of high flood risk and any planning application should be accompanied by a site specific Flood Risk Assessment and proposals should include flood risk mitigation measures. Any development or raising of land levels within the floodplain will need to be compensated for by Current Use: the lowering of an equivalent area and volume of land that is currently outside, but adjacent to, the floodplain. Employment SuDs should be incorporated within the development to ensure greenfield runoff rates are achieved from a managed surface water drainage scheme. Layout should have regard to potential need for an 8m easement adjacent to the River Leen. Part of the site is within an Archaeological Constraints Area and this should be considered early on in the development process. Within a Mineral Safeguarding Area - prior notification required but this is not anticipated to be a barrier to development.
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PA41 Alfreton Road - Forest Mill
Site Area (ha): Proposed use: 1.2 Retail (A1) food & drink (A2, A3) (as component of mixed use scheme), residential (C3), student accommodation (sui generis).
Ward: Development principles: Radford and Development should provide an attractive and active frontage to Alfreton Road and be carefully designed Park to preserve and enhance the Gamble Street and Alfreton Road Conservation Area. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area - prior notification required but not considered Address: to be a barrier to development. Denman Street
Current Use: Part cleared/ vacant
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PA42 Ilkeston Road - Radford Mill
Site Area (ha): Proposed use: Residential (C3) and student accommodation (sui generis). 0.6 Development principles: Ward: Retention of the Radford Mill (southern) building should be explored. There is possible contamination on this site and it is underlain by a principal aquifer. It should be ensured that the development does not Radford and result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within Mineral Safeguarding Area – prior notification Park required but not considered a barrier to development.
Address: Garden Street/Ilkeston Road
Current Use: Employment
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PA43 Salisbury Street
Site Area (ha): Proposed use: 0.52 Residential (primarily C3) and small scale retail (A1) delivered as integral part of mixed use scheme.
Development principles: Ward: Design, layout and boundary treatment should be carefully considered to protect amenity of existing and new residential occupiers. Part of site is in an area of high flood risk and a site specific Flood Risk Radford and Assessment should accompany any planning application with particular consideration to safe access and Park egress. Any development or raising of land levels within the floodplain (adjacent to Faraday Road) will need to be compensated for by the lowering of an equivalent area and volume of land that is currently outside, but Address: adjacent to, the floodplain. Flood mitigation measures should include finished floor levels of 600mm above the 1 in 100 year plus climate change flood level and SuDs should ensure that greenfield runoff rates are Faraday Road achieved from a managed surface water drainage scheme. There are records of contamination associated with some parts of the site from former uses. Development has the potential to cause pollution to the Current Use: groundwater resource and will require careful consideration. Within a Minerals Safeguarding Area and Hazardous Installation Consultation Zone - prior notification required but not considered a barrier to Vacant development.
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PA44 Derby Road - Sandfield Centre
Site Area (ha): Proposed use: 1.85 Residential (C3) predominantly family housing.
Development principles: Ward: Careful consideration should be given to the relationship between existing residential properties and new Radford and development to ensure existing properties are not adversely affected. Improvements to cycling and Park walking links to and through the site should be explored. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area - prior notification required but not considered a barrier to development. Address: Derby Road
Current Use: Vacant/ storage
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PA65 Creative Quarter - Bus Depot
Site Area (ha): Proposed use: 2.55 Residential (C3), hotel (C1), employment (B1), conference/convention centre (D1), leisure (D2). Ancillary retail (A1, A2, A3) delivered as integral part of a mixed use scheme.
Ward: Development principles: Dales Proposals should be sensitive to the Sneinton Market Conservation Area which covers the northern edge of the site. Schemes which retain and integrate frontages between Manvers Street and Stanhope Street will be encouraged. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not Address: result in pollution of the groundwater resource. Within an archaeological constraints area, development Lower proposals should consider the potential for archaeology early in the development process. Immediate Parliament potential for connection to the District Heating System. The site is close to an AQMA and the Eastcroft Street Energy from Waste plant. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area but not considered a barrier to development.
Current Use: Bus depot, retail
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PA66 Castle Quarter, Maid Marian Way - College Site
Site Area (ha): Proposed use: 1.44 Tourism (D2), offices (B1a), residential (C3), small scale retail (A1, A2, A3) delivered as an integral part of a mixed use scheme.
Ward: Development principles: Radford and This is an important, prominent gateway site close to the Castle which is expected to contribute to the Park positive transformation of the area. Development should be sensitive to, and maximise opportunities provided by the historic environment and incorporate high quality open space that preserves or enhances the significance and setting of heritage assets. Development proposals should also seek to enhance the Address: setting of buildings within the site to the south of Isabella Street, and have regard to the amenity of Maid Marian residential properties on Castle Gate. Within an archaeological constraints area and caves area. Early Way consideration should be given to both archaeology and caves and opportunities for their preservation or enhancement. Sensitive redevelopment of the site provides opportunities to improve north/ south and east/west pedestrian and cycle connections between the Canal Quarter, City Centre retail core and Lace Current Use: Market and indicative routes are shown on the Policies Map. Connection to the District Heating System may Education and be possible depending on nature of use and scale of development. The site is underlain by a principal aquifer and it should be ensured that development does not result in pollution of the groundwater resource. offices Within Minerals Safeguarding Area but not considered a barrier to development.
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PA67 intu Broadmarsh Centre and surrounding area
Site Area (ha): Proposed use: 8.12 Primarily retail (A1), leisure (D2), food & drink (A3), offices (B1a), hotel (C1), education (D1), cave visitor facility, public realm, public transport provision (including bus station, tram facilities, cycle parking) public car parking. Ancillary uses could include food & drink (A4, A5) residential (C3), delivered as integral element of Ward: mixed use scheme. Bridge Development principles: This is a major development site and proposals will be expected to radically improve the physical Address: appearance, connectivity and retail offer of this part of the city. Proposals should introduce more traditional Collin Street street patterns with active frontages - improving north/south and east/west pedestrian linkages and high quality connections to intu Victoria Centre, the Canal, Creative and Castle Quarters and retail core with Current Use: opportunities for new external routes. Proposals should incorporate new high quality public realm. Heritage assets should be preserved and enhanced with careful consideration to views of the Castle and Lace Market Retail, Car Cliff and the Canal Conservation Area. Development should improve prominence and access to the existing Park, other visitor attraction focussed on caves. Flood risk, transport, archaeology, caves and contamination assessment Town Centre required. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area but not considered a barrier to development. To facilitate development major changes to the highway network are planned and proposals should have regard to Uses Highway Planning Lines and Highway Route Improvements Safeguarding TR2.4 and TR2.16 as shown on the Policies Map.
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PA68 Canal Quarter - Island Site
Site Area (ha): Proposed use: 9.76 Offices/high tech, light industry/research & development, warehouse (B1, B8), residential (C3) retail (A1, A2, A3), leisure (D2), hotel (C1), conference use and education use (D1) delivered as integral part of mixed use scheme. Ward: Bridge Development principles: A comprehensive masterplan, agreed with the City Council, should be prepared for this priority regeneration site enabling accelerated delivery of an attractive mixed use community as set out in the adopted SPD. Address: Office uses should capitalise on the site’s proximity to BioCity. Residential uses should be located away Manvers from rail lines and the busy Manvers Street junction to the south east where less sensitive uses such as light Street industry, storage and distribution should be located. An element of supporting retail use may be acceptable subject to scale and impact on the vitality/vibrancy of the City Centre – large format retail stores are not acceptable and any retail provision should be provided via a range of units to serve the needs of the new Current Use: development. Any scheme exceeding the maximum retail floorspace set out in Appendix 5 will be required Cleared site, to undertake a sequential test, and, if necessary, an impact assessment. New open space and cycling and offices, vacant walking routes, linking to the surrounding area and the Canal towpath, should be provided. Proposals should have regard to the presence of heritage assets both on site and nearby and the site’s location within an warehouses archaeological constraints area. There is potential for low carbon energy via connection to the District Heating System. Known contamination on site should be mitigated appropriately through development. The site is close to the Eastcroft Energy from Waste Facility and London Road Heat Station - further air dispersion modelling may be required, depending on the scale/height of proposals. The site is within areas of medium and high flood risk and planning applications should be accompanied by site specific Flood Risk Assessments. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area - prior notification required. Proposals should have regard to Highway Safeguarding and Highway Planning Lines shown on the Policies Map - TR2.1, TR2.2 and TR2.10.
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PA69 Canal Quarter - Station Street/Carrington Street
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Site Area (ha): Proposed use: 0.76 Offices (B1a), residential (C3), student accommodation (Sui Generis), hotel (C1), leisure (D2), non-residential institution (D1). Ancillary retail (A1), financial & professional services (A2), food & drink (A3) focused at ground floor level. Ward: Bridge Development principles: This site provides scope for both refurbishment and new build. Proposals should retain existing buildings along Carrington Street and buildings at 3 to 9 and 21 Station Street which are of particular townscape Address: value. Proposals which seek to retain, improve and refurbish buildings at 11 to 19 Station Street and the Station Street Trent Street arches will be encouraged. The 1960’s Government offices are considered appropriate for redevelopment. New development must be of high quality design and make a positive contribution to Current Use: character of the Conservation Areas (Station Street and Canal Conservation Areas) and the setting of Listed Buildings. Redevelopment should carefully consider the relationship between the site and the Retail and canal towpath, exploit opportunities to create access and links between them and enhance the canal Offices frontage. Any on-site car parking to serve the development should be located below ground floor frontage level, where flood risk limits scope for other uses. Servicing / car parking access should be gained via existing Station Street access (to east of 21 Station Street). Immediate potential for low carbon energy via connection to the District Heating System. Early consideration should be given to the site’s location within an archaeological constraints area. Within an area of high flood risk, any planning application should be accompanied by a site specific flood risk assessment which considers overtopping/breach of existing River Trent flood defences. Within Minerals Safeguarding Area but not considered a barrier to development.
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CASTLE, HYSON GREEN, ARBORETUM AND RADFORD AREA COMMITTEE 08 JANUARY 2020
Title of paper: Nottingham City Homes Update
Director: Nick Murphy, Chief Executive of Wards affected: Castle Nottingham City Homes Hyson Green Arboretum and Radford. Report author: Katie Sharp, Area Housing Manager, Nottingham City Homes [email protected]
Other colleagues who Alix Dale Operational Manager – Asset Management have provided input: Leanne Hoban - Asset Management Afzaal Nawaz - Tenant and Community Involvement Manager
Relevant Council Plan Key Theme: Nottingham People Living in Nottingham X Growing Nottingham Respect for Nottingham Serving Nottingham Better
Summary of issues (including benefits to customers/service users): The report provides updates on key issues and themes which link back to local priorities and the strategic themes for Nottingham City Homes.
The reports provide summary updates on the following key themes:
Capital Programme and major work; area regeneration and environmental issues; key messages from the Tenant and Leasehold Congress; Tenant and Residents Associations updates; area performance; good news stories and positive publicity.
Recommendations:
1 To note and comment on the update and performance information in appendices 1 and 2;
2 To approve the Environmental funding for the schemes detailed in appendix 3.
1. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
1.1 The Nottingham City Homes Update provides a descriptive and statistical picture of what is happening at an area level and invite community representatives to comment, debate, and challenge and identify how they can add value to improve their neighbourhoods. Page 37 1.2 The update also monitors progress in the wards and acts as a catalyst for debate about the key performance issues impacting upon the ward on a quarterly basis.
2 BACKGROUND
2.1 Nottingham City Homes previously reported on performance at local Area Panels that sat below the respective Area Committees. These panels were attended by local residents, local Councillors and partner agencies.
2.2 Nottingham City Homes has a goal to ‘create homes and places where people want to live’ and to give tenants and leaseholders an input in shaping what happens in their area. The Nottingham City Homes Update and Performance Report is one of a number of initiatives that increases the transparency and accountability of the Company’s performance.
2.3 Following the decision for Nottingham City Homes reps to attend Area Committee, it was decided to provide the Nottingham City Homes Update Report to Area Committee. Appendices 1 and 2 provide the latest performance position for the committee to note and comment on.
2.4 Appendix 3 outlines the remaining capital budget for this area
2.5 OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED IN MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS
None
3 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Budgets are allocated on a yearly basis for each ward and there is an obligation on Nottingham City Homes to ensure that funds are allocated to projects within these budget requirements.
4 RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES
None
5 EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Not needed (report does not contain proposals or financial decisions).
6. LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS OTHER THAN PUBLISHED WORKS OR THOSE DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL OR EXEMPT INFORMATION
None
7. PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO IN COMPILING THIS REPORT
None
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NCH update report
Time: 5.30pm
Date: 08 January 2020
Presented by: Katie Sharp
Item Executive Summary / Key Points For information or decision 1 Woodlands flats Information
Page 39 Page Door entry and CCTV has been completed at Oak and Elm.
The government investigation into concerns about the consistency of flat entrance doors has concluded. Nationwide have tested a CE certified fire door which is now ready to manufacture before fitting on the 400 outstanding flat front doors including Leaseholders. Communal fire doors in high rises will be supplied and fitted by Global HSE. Intercom and PA installs are Capital Programme & major going well. works Pine View was due to be coming out of defect liability period at the end of December, but due to the issues we have had on this site, it will be extended for another three months so that the reliability / availability can be improved before it is passed across to our incumbent provider.
Improvement works Kitchen and bathroom replacements continue with positive feedback from customers for the work being carried out. Roof replacements across the City
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are ongoing with work completed to a high standard. Roofing work in progress now will be complete in time for Christmas so scaffolding will be removed. Window and door replacements also progressing well. Lighting at Carter Gate is to be replaced, design drawings are currently being done.
ARC Project 105 and 109 Forest Road West (Market Rent) – Works are being carried out by CRaM to refurbish ten flats in total, there has been some delay with works to be completed in the new year.
This has moved forward considerably and the Leader of the council David Mellen has given approval for the acquisition of 27 blocks from NCC. Following a report to the Board NCH / NCHEL have agreed in principal to
Page 40 Page purchase the properties in yearly 'Lots' of 5 no. blocks each year. It is anticipated that the first group of Lots should be purchased as part of this years 2019/20 allocation.
2 We are looking at future projects after the success of Graham Street. Decision The Decent Neighbourhoods team have completed works at Vincent Gardens to transform the current hard landscaping into an area which Area Regeneration and softens the environment and provides a space for residents which can be Environmental Issues used by individuals or groups.
The Decent Neighbourhoods team would welcome the opportunity to be involved in Ward walks to assist in the identification of Environmental Works for future Area Committee approval. 3 Best Garden Competition 2019 X Key messages from Tenant The shortlisted entrants were invited to an awards ceremony at the Council and Leaseholder Involvement House on 7th November where the winners were revealed. The winner for Radford, Castle, Hyson Green and Arboretum area was Josephine and Michael Glenn of Radford.
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Join the Garden Club Do you enjoy gardening? Would you like to help others who might be struggling to look after their gardens by passing on your skills and knowledge
Tenant Academy Don’t miss our new Tenant Academy prospectus out early in the New Year!
For a full list download a copy of our Tenant Academy Prospectus from our website at www.nottinghamcityhomes.org.uk/get-involved - or you can request a hard-copy by calling us on 0115 7469100
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These prestigious awards celebrate the fantastic work our residents and community groups do. It’s a chance to say thank you to the people who go that extra mile to make their neighbourhood great places to live.
The awards ceremony in March will celebrate and recognise all those shortlisted and the winners will be revealed.
Become a Street and Block Champion
We already have over 100 champions within our communities helping to make their neighbourhood a better place to live by being a champion for their street or block – but we want to have many more!
Find out more by vising the website
http://www.nottinghamcityhomes.org.uk/get-involved/help-improve-your-
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neighbourhood/love-my-place/
4 Tenant and Residents There are no recognised TRA groups in the area, however Housing Patch X Associations updates Managers and Tenant and Community Involvement Managers continue to promote tenant involvement throughout the ward.
5 Good news stories & positive Garden tool hire scheme success X publicity Whilst investigating an untidy garden case our Housing Management Apprentice informed the tenant about the garden tool hire scheme and provided them with the forms and encouraged them to use it to help resolve the garden issue and prevent tenancy action being taken against them ... The tenant did apply to hire the equipment and as a result made the necessary improvements to the garden which meant the untidy garden case
Page 42 Page could be closed with no further action being taken against the tenant.
Tenancy fraud successes
We have recovered two properties in Radford - a three-bed home and an apartment. Both properties are now to be re-let to those in genuine need of housing. Social housing is a scarce resource and one that should be allocated to those in genuine need. We continue to take a strong stance on tenancy fraud, and ask that you to be vigilant and report any suspected fraud by calling in confidence on 0115 915 3121, or emailing us.
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AREA COMMITTEE REPORT – CASTLE, HYSON GREEN & ARBORETUM AND RADFORD (APRIL-OCTOBER 2019) HEADLINE DATA
Page 43 LETTINGS AND RELOCATION SUPPORT The average void relet time between 01-Apr-2019 and 04-Nov-2019 Ave no. of days to Number of Voids let a property let in the period Castle 0 1 Hyson Green & 39.3 10 Arboretum Radford 34.71 38
As the figures demonstrate, the Housing Register continues to grow with over 9000 applicants now on the housing register. More than 50% are singles and couples. Approximately 25% are families with one or two children who require a two bedroom house so these continue to be high in demand.
Reducing the average void relet time is a priority. Robust performance management is in place with daily dialogue between all team members in Voids and Lettings to ensure that works are carried out on homes and then let as swiftly as possible.
The demand for general needs accommodation is significantly higher than that of Independent Living, where there are issues with supply and demand at certain times. There have been some successes this year with letting two long term voids in Hyson Green & Arboretum and one in Radford, which had all been void over 100 days, but this does impact on the performance.
2 Page 44 HOUSING INCOME MANAGEMENT
NCH Commentary: It can be seen from the graphs below that the majority of tenants are paying their rent, and maintaining a credit balance on their rent account. Of the accounts that have a debit balance, the greatest number are those owing up to a month. The number of tenants claiming Universal Credit (UC) is increasing steadily and those people claiming UC will receive their benefit monthly in arrears. As a consequence they are paying their housing costs a month in arrears and this is having an impact on the overall debt. We are working closely with all tenants claiming UC to support them, the new Universal Credit Team works with all new claimants up to the point of their first payment.
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NCH Commentary:
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REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
NCH Commentary: Performance on Repairs made and kept is currently in target at 99.07% this figure is higher than last year's turnout.
A Repairs performance action plan is in place to increase all Performance within responsive repairs.
This performance data is reported by geographical areas split North, South and Central so that trends can be highlighted and improvement made per area. Current Performance for Castle Hyson Green Arboretum and Radford is 99.01%
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CUSTOMER INSIGHT
NCH Commentary: NCH Commentary: There has been a slight reduction in the volume of complaints logged in this period compared to last year. The majority of complaints relate to CR&M regarding the time taken to start works or complete works. Work is in progress to look at in detail causes of complaints and a detailed learning outcomes process is in place to provide greater understanding and awareness of what is driving complaints in NCH.
6 Page 48 ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
NCH Commentary: Noise and tenancy fraud were the highest reported ASB types for the ward. Noise makes up 28% of reports. This is in line with the figure across the city (noise is the second highest reported ASB type, making up 27.5% of reports to date in 2019/20 across the city). Trends will be monitored for the new ward structure and ongoing monitoring and analysis is taking place. Increased awareness of the Noise App amongst residents has meant willingness to report and log noise issues which NCH can track, monitor and take action on. This data is analysed weekly and all noise reports are allocated to the relevant HPM for action and resolution.
Tenancy Fraud investigators have been working closely with the housing offices to tackle fraud in NCH tenancies including attending ward walks and speaking to residents about their concerns, such as unlawful subletting and abandoned properties. In the last year alone, fraud investigated 117 new cases across the whole city and helped to recover 42 properties that were being used fraudulently.
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APPENDIX 3 – Sept 2019
Area Ward Actual Budget Schemes Schemes Schemes De Remaining (including carry over from Approved Committed Committed Budget 2018/19 4 Hyson Green & £24,120.48 £0.00 £24,120.48 £0.00 £0.00 Arboretum 4 Castle £3,647.49 £3,647.49 £3,647.49 £0.00 £0.00
4 Radford £42,946.23 £0.00 £0 £0.00 £42,946.23
Address Request Reason Nottingham City Cost Approval
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Craven To improve the Improve the Road/Camomile small open spaces environment for the Leanne Hoban £24,120.48 For Approval Gardens and across the area. residents. Patterson Street. Also for the installation of new metal fencing and gates.
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CASTLE, HYSON GREEN AND ARBORETUM, RADFORD AREA COMMITTEE 08 JANUARY 2020 Title of paper: Ward Performance Report
Director: Andrew Errington Wards affected: Director of Community Protection Castle Hyson Green & Arboretum Radford
Report authors and Linda Wright, Neighbourhood Development Officer contact details: 0115 8838467 [email protected]
Gursharan Singh Nijran, Neighbourhood Development Officer [email protected] Tel: 0115 8833734
Other colleagues who Heidi May, Head of Neighbourhood Management have provided input: 07983718859 [email protected]
Relevant Council Plan Key Theme: Nottingham People X Living in Nottingham X Growing Nottingham X Respect for Nottingham X Serving Nottingham Better X
Summary of issues (including benefits to citizens/service users): This report focusses on current priorities and issues facing the Castle, Hyson Green & Arboretum and Radford wards and gives details of forthcoming events and activities. It also highlights the latest issues now being addressed through regular Neighbourhood Action Team (NAT) meetings.
Recommendation(s): 1 To note the progress on Ward priorities and other supporting information, including the issues being addressed by each Neighbourhood Action Team, and upcoming opportunities for citizens to engage (appendices 1,2 and 3).
1 REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
1.1 Each ward has agreed priorities which link to the City Council’s current ambitions contained in the latest City Council Plan 2019-2023. Actions for each priority are developed and led by appropriate service teams and partnerships. These priorities are updated for each Area Committee, taking into account discussions at NAT meetings and various groups and activities involving Councillors, residents and local groups.
1.2 The events and activities detailed in the report take into account the work undertaken by Neighbourhood Development Officers (NDO’s) with partner organisations within the wards. Is shows the range of activity in place across the neighbourhoods to improve social cohesion and tackle priorities at a ward and area level. Page 53
2 BACKGROUND
2.1 Each ward manages a set of priorities and key issues through regular meetings of the NAT. These meetings are led by NDO’s and supported by core partners including: Nottingham City Homes (NCH), Neighbourhood Policing, Community Protection, Early Help, City Services/Waste Management, Fire and Rescue Service, Employment and Skills and Health. Ward Councillors are also invited to participate in these meetings.
2.2 Ward priorities are identified through a range of sources including Citizens, Councillors, Partners and Officers and current issues will be updated for each area committee.
2.3 Area Committee Chairs will be invited to review the latest Ward Reports to ensure that the format is accessible for Councillors and community representatives and that there is sufficient consistency across all areas.
2.4 The current individual Ward Priorities, Key Issues and Opportunities for Engagement Castle, Hyson Green & Arboretum and Radford are shown in Appendices 1, 2 and 3 respectively and will be updated for each Area Committee.
3 OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED IN MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1 None
4 FINANCE COMMENTS
4.1 None
5 LEGAL AND PROCUREMENT COMMENTS
5.1 None
6 STRATEGIC ASSETS & PROPERTY COMMENTS
6.1 None
7 EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
7.1 EIA is not required as this is not a new or changing policy, service or function. Appendices 1, 2 and 3 highlight the forthcoming opportunities for citizens to engage in events and activities in their neighbourhoods.
8 LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS OTHER THAN PUBLISHED WORKS OR THOSE DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL OR EXEMPT INFORMATION
8.1 None
9 PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO IN COMPILING THIS REPORT
9.1 None
Page 54 Appendix 1 – Hyson Green & Arboretum Ward – Priorities Serving Nottingham Better
Priority Progress since last area committee Lead Improve the visual appearance of the July – Sept Areas Deep Cleaned: Street Scenes Ward. Bridlington Park, Hazelwood, Brushfield, Kenslow, Berridge Neighbourhood Deep Cleans (Minimum 1 per Rd West, Radford Rd, Hyson Green Market and Radford Management month) Road from Ladbrokes to Bobbers Mill Road. Reduce fly tipping/litter Nottingham City Homes Reduce dog fouling Forest Rec, on-going drug/Alcohol related waste. Reduce bins on Street Community Protection was contacted as there has been no HMO Team improvement in this seasonal behaviour (ASB). Community Protection St Paul Avenue was given another bin store for the 1100 bins. However, there was an issue with one bin being filled to the point where rubbish was falling onto the pavement. Page 55 Page Adding to the problem of existing fly tipping. This bin has now been removed. This area is still being cleaned more than once a week.
Caulton Street car park is no longer an ASB hotspot for drink related paraphernalia.
The Student areas have had issues with bins on street and Attain a 4* rating by NCH tenant contaminated bins. This is not the norm for the summer, as inspectors (The rating now includes most of the students have gone home. The student officer is opportunities for involvement, partnership liaising with the universities to resolve this matter and working alongside the cleanliness of the provide a joint week of action in October. estate above the city Cleansing score of Fly tipping, x 462 removed in July and September year to 86) date (YTD).
Dog fouling no data provided.
Graffiti removed x 95 September year to date (YTD).
The cleansing score rating was 90 in September the city average is 86.
Monthly ward walks X6 were delivered, attended by Cllrs and the Arboretum Working Group members.
Peppers Gardens -There is a group of street drinkers/homeless individuals that congregate on site, increasingly leaving their paraphernalia behind. Enforcement agencies have increased action on site, using a Section 4 Public Order for begging, to remove perpetrators. -The bait has been acquired for the rat bins and boxes on site.
(Stats are taken from the September 2019 Crime Drug Partnership NAT Report) Page 56 Page
Promote community cohesion August – September Neighbourhood Management Increase participation and The Arboretum Residents and Tenants Association, met to Volunteering discuss drug/alcohol abuse, the reduction of prostitution in the area and improved street cleaning. There has been an increase of complaints, in relation to bins on Street/fly Deliver activities/events. tipping, in the student areas. Even though most students have been away. Landlords are putting out contaminated/overflowing bins with waste. Plus waste managements, waste disposal teams have missed a few bin rounds over the last quarter which has compounded the issue of side waste on street.
St Pauls and Pleasant Row Tenants and Residents Association, met this quarter. Their focus is to reduce burglaries on their streets and ASB fly tipping/ litter. They have now given the security light for the alleyway to Tun Tum Housing, it will be installed in October.
Hyson Green Youth Club delivered an exciting 3 week play scheme, over the summer from 5th -23rd August. For young people aged 5-11 years old.
Take one Studio – Delivered the Arboretum Fun day, which was successful with over 700 people in attendance.
A Week of Action 5th- 9th August was delivered the following took place: (Ward Pledge: Work with community groups to promote community cohesion, - Deep Clean on Hazelwood Road, Brushfield Street, awareness of local initiatives and Kenslow Avenue, Birkin Avenue and Palin Street. sustainable communities) -Deep Clean of the Hyson Green Market and Radford Road from St Pauls Avenue to Bobbers Mill Road. -7th August a resident’s public meeting attended by over 25
Page 57 Page residents. -8th August a fly tipping stunt at Hyson Green Market in order to increase residents’ awareness of the free bulky waste collection and increase the opportunity for Councillors to engagement with residents and gain their thoughts on how to improve services in the ward. Over 20 residents engaged.
Students - A week of action is being planned focusing on the student areas to be delivered in October.
Planning of the Canning Christmas Light Switch On and the Hyson Green Festive Lights Switch on at Peppers Gardens is taking place.
Respect for Nottingham
Priority (NAT, Ward Pledges, Ward Progress since last area committee Lead priorities) (Ward Pledge: Raise the quality of private The trend for July – September shows burglary residential Police and rented housing by identifying rouge has decreased 4%. There were 80 incidents YTD. land lords by taking action against them.) Operation Graduate continues in the student areas. The footpath to the alleyway at Birkin Avenue has now been fixed. The gate needs to be installed.
(Stats are taken from the Sept 2019 Crime Drug Partnership NAT Report)).
Reduce violent crime in the ward The trend for July – September, shows violence has Police (by 20% per annum noted in the City increased during this period by 15% YTD. There were 524 Plan) incidents, 2018/19.
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Raise awareness of Domestic The trend for this period shows, a 29% increase of reported Community Protection Violence domestic violence, being 153 incidents YTD.
Reduce Anti- Social Behaviour The trend shows, alcohol offenses of 145 incidents which is
relating to Alcohol/Drug use on a 23% increase of offences YTD 2018/19. Compared to 118
street. incidents in 2017/18 YTD.
ASB Noise- The trend shows, noise offenses of 236 incidents which is a 6% decreased of offences YTD
2018/19. Compared to 251 incidents in 2017/18 YTD. A warrant was served at Betfred bookmaker Hyson Green. (Ward pledge: Reduce anti-social Now 4 males are on bail in relation to the supply of class b behaviour in the ward by working with the drugs. Also a house has been closed in Arboretum, as it Police, CPO’s and Council’s Licensing was also an ASB hotspot. team)
(Stats are taken from the July 2019 Crime Drug Partnership NAT Report)
Living in Nottingham
Priority (NAT, Ward Pledges, Ward Lead Progress since last priorities) area committee Increase participation of families in local The Bridlington Street session have been scheduled to run Children and Families activities in the ward during the summer holidays. They finished in September as team. planned. Deliver 1 regular session per week Citywide activities timetables for term time and school at Bridlington Park. holidays were available on the Ask Lion website. Promote play and youth activities Play and Youth workers, recognising early signs and using Create opportunities for families to the referral pathways, egs CAMHS, YOT, YPP, Children come together at community Family direct, CSE events Keeping children and young people safe
Page 59 Page Children and Families to deliver key Provide activities / projects to support and develop Children themed priorities across the ward; & Young in 2019/29 : Physical activities A learning City. Emotional wellbeing / Mental health / self-help Support Resilience in children, families and Identifying positive healthy relationships communities. Social media Healthy minds and relationships. Drugs and alcohol Keeping children and young Challenging behaviour people safe Knife crime/ criminal exploitation Delivery of citywide activities to promote integration Play and Youth workers, recognising early signs and using
the referral pathways
Deliver programmes that support independence, emotional
wellbeing.
Delivery of activities, which will open up discussions about knives, weapons and the consequences of using them. Children and young people staying safe in their community and online Support young people with information on education, employment and training to To provide information, research time and signpost young people to information and other services that support development and learning New youth session are being developed stats are as follows for the quarter;
Youth - Hyson Green (Thursday) 11/07/2019 : 7 attendances 18/07/2019: 3 attendances 25/07/2019: 5 attendances 08/08/2019: 17 attendances
15/08/2019: 18 attendances
22/08/2019: 20 attendances
12/09/2019: 22 attendances 19/09/2019: 20 attendance Page 60 Page 26/09/2019: 14 attendance
Forest Fields Play Centre Play - Forest Fields (Thursday) 04/07/2019: 25 11/07/2019: 27 18/07/2019: 21 attendances 25/07/2019: 16 attendances 08/08/2019:20 attendances 15/08/2019: 23 attendances 22/08/2019: 17 attendances 29/08/2019: 19 attendances (Ward Pledge: Regenerate Kirkstead and Bridlington Parks then source funding for Forest Fields Play Centre Stats; the redevelopment of other Pocket Forest Fields Play (Friday) Parks.) 02/08/2019: 12 attendances 09/08/2019: 23 attendances 23/08/2019: 15 attendances 13/09/2019: 20 attendances 20/09/2019: 21 attendances 27/09/2019: 11 attendances
The climbing wall trip 14 attendances.
Nottingham People
Priority (NAT, Ward Pledges, Ward Progress since last area committee Lead priorities) Raise awareness of specific health issues Framework provides a substance misuse service for Framework in the local community to improve health homeless individuals in the Ward. The team manage a & wellbeing detox bed for Nottingham City residents. A purpose built Police property is located on Ortzen Street. Increase use of local drug/alcohol There is capacity for 20 residence using the facility and a Community Protection services NHS short-term placement. (Awaiting stats for last quarter) Healthy lifestyles Neighbourhood Page 61 Page Domestic violence Domestic Violence - Awareness raising information was Management provided at the Hyson Green Library, the fun days and at resident meetings. Public Health should report annually at Area 4 Committee.
Growing Nottingham
Priority (NAT, Ward Pledges, Ward Progress since last area committee Lead priorities) Jobs and training initiatives identified by The number of people claiming unemployment benefit in the Castle Cavendish. Castle Cavendish. ward during – August, were 1042. The large numbers of students in Hyson Green and Arboretum ward have an NCC – Employment and influence on the unemployment rate in these wards as they Skills are technically unemployed 7.6% are students. The Employment and Skills Area 4 & 5 Partnership met Promote Work Clubs in the ward. twice this period, to develop a delivery strategy to increasing (Nottingham Regeneration Strategy) training and long term Job opportunities in the ward.
(Stats from CDP Sept 2019 CDP NAT Report)
List of key current issues (taken from latest NAT Review)
Reduce ASB at the Forest Rec, Peppers Gardens and other local Parks and open spaces. Reduce overall crime and ASB in the ward especially that which is youth related violent crime. Sustain and increase youth diversionary activities. Improve cleaning at all local parks i.e. Bridlington Park. Promote Small Steps Big Changes. Increase recycling; encourage residents to remove bins from streets identified at the NAT as hotspot areas and clean alleyways. Opportunities for citizens to engage - forthcoming dates of events and activities;
Coffee Morning – Wednesdays, 10am at the Mary Potter Centre. St Pauls and Pleasant Row Residents - Meeting every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Mary Potter Centre. Ward Walks – 5th December at 10am -12 (Bobbers Mill Road), Meeting point Mary Potter Centre, 15th January 10am -12 (Birkin Avenue).Meeting Point High School Tram Stop. Homework Club – Hyson Green Library, Term time at 3.30pm. Page 62 Page Tots Time - Hyson Green Library, every Wednesday at 10.30am – 11.15 am. Conversation Class – Hyson Green Library, every Friday Term Time. Job Club – Hyson Green Library every Monday, 2- 4pm. Park Run – Forest Recreational Ground Saturday Morning (9am start). Hyson Green Youth Club – Tuesday & Thursday evening sessions 5.30-7.30pm, 11-15 year olds -this is open to all young people in the area.
Appendix 2 – Radford Ward – Priorities
Serving Nottingham Better
Priority Progress since last area committee Lead Improve the visual appearance of the Ward. April – June Areas Deep Cleaned: Street Scenes
Deep Cleans ( Minimum 1 per month) Area around Clapham Street, Brixton and Neighbourhood Reduce fly tipping/litter Norwood Roads Management Reduce dog fouling Forster Street play area Reduce bins on Street Student waste information events Nottingham City Homes Operation Graduate The cleansing score is now above the 90 mark Ward walk around the Lenton triangle and Radford Academy area
Page 63 Page Attain a 4* rating by NCH tenant inspectors (The rating now includes opportunities for involvement, partnership working alongside the cleanliness of the estate above the city Cleansing score of 86)
(Ward Pledge: Maintain levels of street cleaning and concentrate efforts to crack down on fly-tipping, litter and bins on streets) (Stats are taken from the October 2019 Crime Drug Partnership NAT Report) Work with student stakeholders, Community We utilise the Code of Conduct for the Community Protection, Protection and Cleansing to address parking, University and students, whereby students University of noise and waste issues in student area who are issued a CPNW are also subject to Nottingham disciplinary action. Nottingham Trent University Cleansing, Traffic Student Welcome Week and Freshers Week Management and The events delivered in September and October Police giving out effective messages around waste, recycling and safety and being good neighbours
“Curry in the Park” event deilvered and door knocking in the Lenton triangle to welcome new students and pass on local information and messages around being good neighbours
Ongoing inspections of properties in the Lenton Triangle to identify waste issues and either refer to Cleansing to remove or Community Protection to enforce.
Operation Corridor provides a dedicated high visibility Community Protection patrols on Friday and Saturday nights till 4.00 am Page 64 Page (funded by the University of Nottingham).
The ASB car is staffed by PCSO and CPO to maximise powers. It operates evenings and is tasked to all ASB jobs. (Ward Pledge: Work with local residents and Traffic Management to deal with traffic safety Residents Parking scheme on Argyle Street concerns and inconsiderate parking) and Clifford Street area being processed. Prune/ Remove trees in problem places and None this quarter Tree Services introduce replanting schemes in more suitable places Promote a sense of identity for the Ward and Service Level Agreements have been Neighbourhood develop activities that contribute to the developed between the Library and Primary Management, Libraries, building of strong cohesive resilient to run drop in sessions at the Radford and Primary communities, where people feel they belong. Lenton Library Garden. Sessions to commence again in the spring. Jointly funded by Ward Councillors and a grant obtained by the Lenton Centre Primary Arts Studio continues to offer activities for local people and has recently been the beneficiary of a Councillor Grant to conduct a feasibility study to help upgrade the building Partners are seeking opportunities to develop new residents groups in the area
Respect for Nottingham
Priority Progress since last area committee Lead Reduce antisocial behaviour, burglaries and Operation Corridor continues throughout Police, Community vehicle crime term time and will be relaunched mid- Protection, Universities, September for the new academic year Neighbourhood Management Late night patrols in the Lenton Triangle Page 65 Page during term time. The ASB car is staffed by PCSO and CPO to maximise powers. It operates in the evening and is tasked to all ASB jobs.
CCTC cameras relocated in line with new issues identified through the NAT. CCTV camera has had a major impact in reducing asb at a particular hot-spot.
Victim based crime down 7% year to date (Ward Pledge: Strengthen and support our Theft (20%) and burglary (16%) crime local communities to keep them safe and reduced year to date work with the Police and Community Protection to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour) (Statistics from the October 2109 Crime and Drugs Partnership NAT Report) Improve traffic flow and safety in the Ward Residents Parking Scheme for Argyle Street Traffic Management and Clifford Street area complete.
Living in Nottingham
Priority Lead Progress since last area committee Increase the provision and delivery of events Councillors funded a number of summer Early Help in the Radford area. events across the ward. These events will help tackle isolation and improve cohesion Play sessions ran at Ronald Street playground in October half term by Primary
Page 66 Page Following representation from pupils from (Ward Pledge: Improve local parks, play Radford Academy, plans for the short term areas and youth provision) and long term improvement of the Forster All Street Play Area are being investigated
Nottingham People
Priority (NAT, Ward Pledges, Ward Progress since last area committee Lead priorities) Improve the health of older people in the ward Health, Neighbourhood and Support Ageing Well in Nottingham Management Improve facilities and promote use of parks and open spaces for physical activity.
Growing Nottingham
Priority Progress since last area committee Lead Raise awareness and signpost to services Area 4 and 5 Employment Partnership has NCC/ NDO/Castle available to support and access jobs, skills been developed to co-ordinate the offer Cavendish/NG7 and employment opportunities Jobs advise given at coffee morning at Radford Academy Radford has an unemployment rate of 7.7%. (Ward Pledge: Support schemes which give This is a reduction of 4.5% since May 2018. local people opportunities for training and employment)
List of key current issues (taken from latest NAT Review) Parking issues on Argyle and Clifford Streets – Residents Parking scheme is now complete for this area. Cleanliness issues across the Ward continue to be challenging and a number of exercises using a multi-partner approach have Page 67 Page taken place. All crime has fallen slightly in the ward this quarter and the beat teams continues to target resources on the problem areas. Burglaries and theft have both reduced. CCTV will be relocated to challenge crime, asb and environmental issues The NAT has produced an action plan focusing on priorities identified in the Respect for Nottingham Survey Action around the Clapham Street area – deep clean, gardens reported and actioned, increased CP patrols Student welcome events around the Lenton Triangle, with a focus on noise prevention and waste management
Opportunities for citizens to engage - forthcoming dates of events and activities; Ward Walks – 9th January (Argyle St/Clifford St area), 13th February (Coleridge St and Garfield Road area)
Coffee mornings – January (Garfield Court), February ( Mellors School)
Appendix 3 – City Centre Management and Castle Ward Actions
Action Current Status Lead Implement Management of Nottingham Order implemented 18 March 2019 Community Protection (City Centre City Centre Public Spaces Protection Management/CPOs) Order 2019 Figures for first eight months
109 Fixed Penalty Notices issued for public urination.
39 Fixed Penalty Notices/160 warnings issued for Obstruction.
8 Fixed Penalty Notice issued for Page 68 Page unauthorised Big Issue sale.
4 Fixed Penalty Notices issued for use of psychoactive substances.
43 consents granted for activity regulated by the PSPO.
Review of Voluntary Site Management Review completed. Community Protection (City Centre Agreement with Institute of Fundraising (in Management) connection with implementation of PSPO) with a view to reducing number of on- Amended agreement signed by City street charity collections Council and IoF effective 17 June 2019.
Net effect – 50% reduction in the number of on street charity collectors working on City Centre streets. Reduction of sites from 4 to 3.
Action Current Status Lead Monthly city centre multi agency Since last Area Committee in Community Protection (City Centre walkabouts to identify and address September walkabouts conducted in Management) environmental and amenity issues (Castle Ward Councillors included) Fletcher Gate Mansfield Road Maid Marian Way Canal Towpath Clumber Street
Page 69 Page Repair/Replacement of broken/damaged Audit of broken/damaged slabs Highways Infrastructure slabs on Old Market Square/Replacement completed of terraces
Audits conducted pre and post Old Market Square events to identify any damage caused.
Work to replace damaged slabs on- going – take place between events.
Work to replace terraces to take place between beginning January 2020 and end April 2020. Additional planting of Old Market Square Initial work completed March 2019. Neighbourhood Services (Street planters However, some of initial planting has Scene) failed.
Remedial planting required identified and to be undertaken once Beach has vacated Old Market Square.
Remedial care programme in place for two Ginko trees within Old Market Square planters (Long Row). Action Current Status Lead Big Belly Bin replacement New bin design and specification Neighbourhood Services (Street agreed Scene)
Procurement process underway
Installation of initial tranche of Page 70 Page replacement bins expected first Other bins quarter 2020
New bin on Fisher Gate
New bin on canal towpath
Deep cleaning programme for City Centre Deep cleansing rota now in place. Neighbourhood Services (Street streets including jet washing and chewing Most recent streets undertaken Scene) gum removal
Maypole Yard Friar Lane St James Street (Part)
City Centre Trees – Stump removal and 15 x City Centre tree stumps Neighbourhood Services (Tree replacement, removal of redundant tree identified. 21 trees identified for Services) guards, remedial work to tree grills replanting (including those where stumps to be removed)
Work being planned – anticipated start date first quarter 2020
Boarding of empty retail premises and Christmas vinyls installed on empty Nottingham BID addition of vinyls to windows to improve properties on Bridlesmith Gate look and feel
Develop engagement programme with Work on-going to identify apartment City Centre Management/Castle City Centre residents blocks with management Ward NDO committees, and other areas of high residency.
Page 71 Page Action Current Status Lead Additional Cycle racks within City Centre Locations agreed for additional cycle Traffic and Transport racks to be installed January 2020
Station Street Lister Gate Carlton Street Cliff Road Sussex Street
Purple Flag Re-accreditation External assessment visit for re- Nottingham BID/City Centre accreditation undertaken on 22 Management November.
Result expected January/February 2020
Not in Nottingham – Hate Crime in Night Charter launched September 2019 Nottingham BID/Notts Police/City Time economy Centre Management
Commercial Waste Four week pilot exercise for bagged Neighbourhood Services (Waste waste collection on Sundays – Management/Street Scene) November/December
Anti-idling Programme CPOs undertaking advisory work in Community Protection (Env car idling hotspots Sept-December Health/CPOs) with a view to enforcement, if required, January/February 2020 Lighting issues Work on-going with Canal and River City Centre Management Trust to repair canal towpath lights Trent Bridge decorative lighting now working Heritage Lighting on OMS/Decorative Page 72 Page lighting on Station Street now working Upper Parliament Street Bollards Temporary bollards installed to Traffic Management prevent right turn into Euro car park and to maintain traffic flow throughout Christmas period Carter Gate New tree ordered for Fisher Gate NCH/NM along with new signage Deep clean ongoing Planting scheme to be designed
Park Tunnel Repairs to existing lighting being NM/Property/Pest Control assessed with improved lighting scheme being investigated for long term Netting scheme to remove pigeon pest being designed by Pest Control team
Cliff Road Introduce a community green space – provisional design to be consulted with residents Residents Parking Scheme – existing scheme to be made 24 hour. Consultation pending possible changes to layout to Rancliffe Road Changes to layout of Rancliffe being explored to eliminate risk of this road being used as a through route to new college site and Cliff Road
List of key current issues (taken from latest NAT Review) Car crime on the Park Estate – Increased patrols and use of captor car. Officers provide re-assurance and crime prevention advice.
Page 73 Page Park Tunnel – This has had a deep clean and is on a rota for regular cleans. New netting scheme being designed. Cliff Road – community open space. Consultation meeting held. Trees have been pruned on north side where lighting was poor and reports of asb had been received. Residents Parking Scheme ready for consultation
Opportunities for citizens to engage - forthcoming dates of events and activities; Ward Walks – 18th December, 15th January, 20th February
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CASTLE, HYSON GREEN & ARBORETUM AND RADFORD AREA COMMITTEE 08 JANUARY 2020
Title of paper: AREA CAPITAL FUND
Director: Andrew Errington Wards affected: Director of Community Protection Castle Hyson Green & Arboretum Radford
Report authors and Linda Wright, Neighbourhood Development Officer contact details: 0115 8838473 [email protected]
Gursharan Singh Nijran, Neighbourhood Development Officer 0115 8833734 [email protected]
Other colleagues who Nancy Hudson, Projects Officer, Highways Services have provided input: 0115 8765633 [email protected]
Heidi May, Head of Neighbourhood Management 07983718859 [email protected]
Relevant Council Plan Key Theme: Nottingham People X Living in Nottingham X Growing Nottingham X Respect for Nottingham Serving Nottingham Better X
Summary of issues (including benefits to citizens/service users): This report provides Councillors with latest spend proposals under the Area Capital Fund including highways and footways.
Recommendation:
1 a) to approve the Area Capital Fund schemes prioritised by Ward Councillors for Castle, Hyson Green & Arboretum and Radford wards as detailed in the non-shaded rows of appendix 1.
b) to note the remaining funds available to Castle, Hyson Green & Arboretum and Radford wards for 2019/20 as outlined in appendix 1.
Page 75 1 REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
1.1 The Nottingham LTP strategy 2011-2026 maintains a commitment to deliver local transport improvements across Nottingham’s neighbourhoods and prioritises small- scale transport improvements of importance to local communities.
1.2 As part of the budget process Nottingham City Council approved at the Executive Board meeting on 19 February 2019 an LTP capital allocation of £1.25 million citywide between 2019 -20 was approved. At the same meeting a citywide allocation of General Fund Element (public realm) of £750,000 was agreed.
2 BACKGROUND
2.1 The Area Capital Programme was established to improve the environment of the neighbourhoods and to create a sense of place for residents in order to improve the quality of life of local people. Since its establishment in 2006 to meet the then corporate priority of ‘Transforming Neighbourhoods’, the Area Capital Fund has included a total programme expenditure portfolio of £40 million. The improvements that have been carried out to date using the programme have included footpath construction and repairs, fences, visual enhancements to public realm, refurbishment of parks and improvements to public buildings.
2.2 Resources are allocated from the Nottingham City council general fund, the Local Transport Plan (LTP) and from the Housing Revenue Account. To achieve a joint approach to environmental improvements in neighbourhoods, a greater degree of flexibility has been established to prioritise and deliver improvements so that there is a synergy in local solutions for local issues across neighbourhoods.
2.3 The programme of works is a rolling programme. There have been instances where schemes are started, with strong community involvement and interest, only to be altered at a later stage due to changing circumstances such as economic conditions and changes in land values.
2.4 The Area Committee, particularly community representatives, are invited to comment specifically on those schemes identified in the proposals column and to consider whether certain schemes can be linked to other programmes of work in order to generate best value and create a greater impact on the local area.
3 OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED IN MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1 None.
4 FINANCE COMMENTS
4.1 Bringing together the various strands, which form part of the Area Capital Programme, enables the City Council to respond efficiently in delivering on public realm improvements as identified by local people.
5 LEGAL AND PROCUREMENT COLLEAGUE COMMENTS
5.1 A risk register has been produced which is regularly monitored.
6 STRATEGIC ASSETS & PROPERTY COLLEAGUE COMMENTS Page 76 6.1 None.
7 EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
7.1 An EIA is not required because the report does not contain proposals or financial decisions.
8 LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS OTHER THAN PUBLISHED WORKS OR THOSE DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL OR EXEMPT INFORMATION
8.1 Highways Framework Agreement
9 PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO IN COMPILING THIS REPORT
9.1 Executive Board Report, 19 February 2019, Medium Term Financial Plan, Annex 3, Capital Programme. These details can be found here:
https://committee.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/documents/b24317/Urgent%20Items%20- %20Medium%20Term%20Financial%20Plan%20- %20Key%20Decision%20and%20Treasury%20Management%20Strategy%20and% 20Capita.pdf?T=9
Page 77 Appendix 1
Castle Area Capital 2019 - 2020 Programme Castle LTP schemes
Councillor Prioritised / Estimated Location Type Area Committee Approved Estimate start date Completed Details
Total new LTP schemes £0 Previously approved LTP schemes £15,000 Total LTP schemes* £15,000 Castle Public Realm schemes
Councillor Prioritised / Estimated Location Type Area Committee Approved Estimate start date Completed Details improvement works to the Pocket Park, to include resurfacing footways, new benches and improved The Ropewalk improvement prioritised 19/12/19 £15,000 planting - lead service: Highway Maintenance
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Total new Public Realm schemes £15,000 Previously approved Public Realm schemes £7,000 Total Public Realm schemes** £22,000 Castle Wi thdrawn schemes
Location Type Reason Amount Details No decommitments to date Total Decommitted*** £0
2019 - 2020 LTP allocation £49,800
LTP carried forward from 2018 - 2019 £0 2019 - 2020 Public Realm allocation £29,800 Public Realm carried forward from 2018 – 2019 £0 Total Available 2019 - 2020 ACF £79,600 *Less LTP schemes - £15,000 **Less Public Realm schemes - £22,000 ***Decommitted funds + £0 Remaining available balance £42,600 LTP element remaining £34,800 Public Realm element remaining £7,800
Hyson Green & Arboretum Area Capital 2019 - 2020 Programme Hyson Green & Arboretum LTP schemes
Councillor Prioritised / Estimated Location Type Area Committee Approved Estimate start date Completed Details
Total new LTP schemes £0 Previously approved LTP schemes £17,269 Total LTP schemes* £17,269 Hyson Green & Arboretum Public Realm schemes
Councillor Prioritised / Estimated Location Type Area Committee Approved Estimate start date Completed Details Funding to improve Bridlington Park and pest control park approved by DA October on Peppers Garden - lead service: Parks & Open Bridlington Park improvement 2019 £10,282 Spaces installation of new secure fence at Belper Street car Belper Street car park fencing prioritised 29/10/19 £2,542 park - lead service: Streetscene
Page 79 Page approved by DA November installation of new lighting as part of Hyson Green Hyson Green market lighting 2019 £5,063 market regeneration - lead service: Street Lighting installation of "No dog fouling" signs at identified Hyson Green & locations across the ward - lead service: Arboretum signs signage prioritised 29/10/19 £300 Neighbourhood Management Total new Public Realm schemes £18,187 Previously approved Public Realm schemes £5,450 Total Public Realm schemes** £23,637 Hyson Green & Arbo retum Withdrawn schemes
Location Type Reason Amount Details No decommitments to date Total Decommitted*** £0
2019 - 2020 LTP allocation £78,100
LTP carried forward from 2018 - 2019 £0 2019 - 2020 Public Realm allocation £46,900 Public Realm carried forward from 2018 – 2019 £0 Total Available 2019 - 2020 ACF £125,000 *Less LTP schemes - £17,269 **Less Public Realm schemes - £23,637 ***Decommitted funds + £0 Remaining available balance £84,094 LTP element remaining £60,831 Public Realm element remaining £23,263
Radford Area Capital 2019 - 2020 Programme Radford LTP schemes
Councillor Prioritised / Estimated Location Type Area Committee Approved Estimate start date Completed Details
Total new LTP schemes £0 Previously approved LTP schemes £0 Total LTP schemes* £0 Radford Public Realm schemes
Councillor Prioritised / Estimated Location Type Area Committee Approved Estimate start date Completed Details
Total new Public Realm schemes £0 Previously 80 Page approved Public Realm schemes £0 Total Public Realm schemes** £0 Radford Withdrawn schemes
Location Type Reason Amount Details No decommitments to date Total Decommitted*** £0
2019 - 2020 LTP allocation £59,900
LTP carried forward from 2018 - 2019 £0 2019 - 2020 Public Realm allocation £36,000 Public Realm carried forward from 2018 – 2019 £0 Total Available 2019 - 2020 ACF £95,900 *Less LTP schemes - £0 **Less Public Realm schemes - £0 ***Decommitted funds + £0 Remaining available balance £95,900 LTP element remaining £59,900 Public Realm element remaining £36,000
Agenda Item 12
CASTLE, HYSON GREEN & ARBORETUM AND RADFORD AREA COMMITTEE 08 January 2020
Title of paper: Ward Councillor Budget
Director: Andrew Errington Wards affected: Director of Community Protection Castle Hyson Green & Arboretum Radford Report authors and Linda Wright, Neighbourhood Development Officer contact details: 0115 8838467 [email protected]
Gursharan Singh Nijran, Neighbourhood Development Officer [email protected] Tel: 0115 8833734
Other colleagues who Kate Spencer have provided input: Finance Assistant 0115 8762765 [email protected]
Relevant Council Plan Key Theme: Nottingham People X Living in Nottingham X Growing Nottingham X Respect for Nottingham X Serving Nottingham Better X
Summary of issues (including benefits to citizens/service users): This report advises this Area Committee of the use of delegated authority by the Director of Community Protection for those projects funded by Ward Councillor Budgets.
Recommendation: 1 To note the actions agreed by the Director of Community Protection in respect of projects and schemes within the Castle, Hyson Green & Arboretum and Radford wards, detailed in appendices A, B and C.
1 REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
1.1 Records detailing Ward Councillors spending decisions and consultation are shown in the attached Appendices. In accordance with the Constitution the Area Committee is required to note spending decisions taken by Ward Councillors. This report outlines the spending decisions since the last Area Committee during 2019/20.
2 BACKGROUND (INCLUDING OUTCOMES OF CONSULTATION)
2.1 This action follows the arrangements established by the Executive Board to allow for spending approvals through individual Ward Councillor budget allocations. Page 81 3 OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED IN MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1 Not to provide the funding outlined in Appendices A, B and C but the funding requested will provide additional services or benefit to residents of this area.
4 FINANCE COMMENTS
4.1 For 2019/20 Ward Councillors have been allocated the following budgets:
Castle Ward – Joint allocation of £7,500 Hyson Green & Arboretum – Joint allocation of £10,000 Radford Ward – Joint allocation of £7,500
4.2 The full balance has not been allocated. Further projects will be reported to a subsequent committee.
5 LEGAL AND PROCUREMENT COMMENTS
5.1 These arrangements provide transparency and regulation to the spending of individual Ward Councillor allocation.
5.2 The funds allocated by Area Committee are used to address diverse needs from various sections of the community and reduce inequalities.
6 STRATEGIC ASSETS & PROPERTY COMMENTS
6.1 None.
7 EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT
7.1 An EIA is not needed (report does not contain proposals. Individual Councillors make decisions about their allocations and many groups funded seek to reduce inequalities)
8 LIST OF BACKGROUND PAPERS OTHER THAN PUBLISHED WORKS OR THOSE DISCLOSING CONFIDENTIAL OR EXEMPT INFORMATION
8.1 Delegated authority for each scheme listed in Appendices A, B and C is held by the Constitutional Services team.
9 PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO IN COMPILING THIS REPORT
9.1 None
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APPENDIX A
Hyson Green and Arboretum Ward Budget Allocations 2019/20
Date approved Allocated Schemes: Hyson Green & Councillor(s) Amount (total) Arboretum Ward 26/06/19 Karam Yog Choudhry, Bryan and Khalil £500 27/09/19 Netball Club Choudhry, Bryan and Khalil £200 27/09/19 Play & Youth Outing Choudhry, Bryan and Khalil £300 27/09/19 Student Engagement Choudhry, Bryan and Khalil £250 02/10/19 Canning Christmas Choudhry, Bryan and Khalil £413 27/09/19 Mount Zion Food stall & Christmas Event Choudhry, Bryan and Khalil £900 18/10/19 Black History Month Events Choudhry, Bryan and Khalil £500 12/11/19 Let’s Shine – Christmas Lunch Choudhry, Bryan and Khalil £225
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Schemes to be de-committed: Hyson Green & Arboretum Councillor(s) Amount (total) Ward None
Balance brought forward 2018/19 £640 Allocation 2019/20 £10,000 Total available allocation £10,640 Total de-committed £0 Total allocated at 12/11/19 £7,827 Total unallocated at 12/11/19 £2,813
APPENDIX B
Radford Ward Budget Allocations 2019/20
Date approved Allocated Schemes: Radford Ward Councillor(s) Amount (total) 30/07/2019 Garfield Garden Project Ahmed and Peach £325 02/10/2019 Canning Circus Christmas Lights Ahmed and Peach £275
Schemes to be de-committed: Radford Ward Councillor(s) Amount (total) 0
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Balance brought forward 2018/19 £31,147 Allocation 2019/20 £7,500 Total available allocation £38,647 Total de-committed 0 Total allocated at 31/10/19 £32,247 Total unallocated at 31/10/19 £6,400
APPENDIX C
Castle Ward Budget Allocations 2019/20
Date approved Allocated Schemes: Castle Ward Councillor(s) Amount (total) 02/09/2019 Castle Local Issues Fund Roberts and Webster £500
Schemes to be de-committed: Castle Ward Councillor(s) Amount (total) None 0
Page 85 Page Balance brought forward 2018/19 £0 Allocation 2019/20 £7,500 Total available allocation £7,500 Total de-committed 0 Total allocated at 31/10/19 £500 Total unallocated at 31/10/19 £7,000
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