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ROYTON, SHAW & CROMPTON DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP Agenda
Date Monday 1 October 2012
Time 6.00 pm
Venue Royton Youth Centre, Chapel Road, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5QL
Notes 1. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST - If a Member requires advice on any item involving a possible declaration of interest which could affect his/her ability to speak and/or vote he/she is advised to contact Paul Entwistle or Angela McIntyre at least 24 hours before the meeting.
2. CONTACT OFFICER for this Agenda is Angela McIntyre Tel. 0161 770 5151 or email [email protected]
3. NEIGHBOURHOOD MANAGER is Liz Fryman tel. 0161 770 5161 or email [email protected]
4. PUBLIC QUESTIONS - Any member of the public wishing to ask a question at the above meeting can do so only if a copy of the question has been received by the contact officer prior to the commencement of the meeting.
MEMBERSHIP OF THE ROYTON, SHAW & CROMPTON DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP IS AS FOLLOWS: Councillors Alcock, Bashforth, Blyth, O Chadderton, J Dillon, P Dillon, P Harrison, Judge, Larkin (Chair), Sykes and Williamson
Item No
1 Apologies For Absence
2 Urgent Business
Urgent business, if any, introduced by the Chair
3 Declarations of Interest
To Receive Declarations of Interest in any Contract or matter to be discussed at the meeting.
Public Questions
4 Public Question Time
To receive Questions from the Public, in accordance with the Council’s
Constitution.
Partner Updates and Discussions
5 Neighbourhood Police Team (Pages 1 - 4)
Update on Neighbourhood Policing Report
6 Highways (Pages 5 - 8)
An update to the District Partnership about works undertaken by Highways.
7 District Youth Forum
To be provided at the District Partnership meeting
District Executive
8 Oldham Council Budget Conversation
To be discussed at District Partnership
9 District Co ordinators Report (Pages 9 - 16)
To inform the District Partnership of current activities and issues and make decisions where indicated.
10 Minutes of Previous Meeting (Pages 17 - 20)
The Minutes of the meeting held on 17 th July 2012 are attached for approval.
11 Royton, Shaw & Crompton Community Forum Report (Pages 21 - 30)
To update the District Partnership on the discussions and notes from the Community Forum meetings, Shaw & Crompton held on 11th September 2012, Royton held on 17th September 2012
12 Petitions for Noting
This is a standing item relating to Petitions received relating to the Royton, Shaw & Crompton area, for consideration by the District Partnership in accordance with the Council’s Petitions Scheme.
No eligible petitions have been received.
13 Date of Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Royton, Shaw and Crompton District Partnership will take place on Tuesday 20 th November 2012 commencing at 6.00pm.
Agenda Item 5
DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP REPORT – September 2011
What has been happening within the Royton and Shaw Neighbourhood Policing Team since the last District Partnership? Since the last meeting the Royton and Shaw Policing Team along with our partners have been working hard to keep the community safe.
Comparison Figures
30 th June -13 th September 201 1 30 th June -13 th September 201 2
Robbery 7 4
Burglary Dwelling 32 25
Vehicle Crime 40 (Includes theft of / from motor 27 vehicles)
Violent crime 69 74 (includes serious wounding, GBH, and sexual assault )
Robbery, burglary dwelling and vehicle crime is showing a reduction. Violent crime is showing an increase.
Much of the teams focus has been working on Operation Celestine since the tragic explosion on 26 th June 2012. Officers have assisted on the initial crime scene preservation and assisting with passing key messages to residents. The focus then moved to assisting with the criminal investigation and collation of statements of evidence.
The investigation has so far led to Andrew Partington (born 17/10/1984), formerly of Buckley Street, Shaw, being charged with manslaughter and criminal damage.
A number of criminal damage offences have been reported to Police where a BB gun or similar has been used to smash windows on vehicles and properties. Two people have been arrested and are on Police bail pending further enquiries an air weapon has been recovered, the incidents have since stopped.
Page 1 Anti Social behaviour
Shaw has been experiencing a high level of Anti social behaviour reports over the summer, in particular the Queen Street area. The team put together a patrol plan in order to address this along with a number of incidents at the library. As a result a cohort of individuals have been identified and the partnership are working together to establish what interventions are required for each individual. Some of the lower level will require warning where others will need enforcement action. The YIP and Integrated youth team are paying a part attempting to divert some of them in to more positive activities.
One of our Royton PCSO’s managed to secure some funding in order to divert some of the young people over the summer period in to martial arts classes. This has resulted in a notable drop of reported anti social behaviour incidents on the Holly estate. Work is ongoing to try and secure further funding for some more equipment to try and divert some older teenagers.
A dedicated anti social behaviour car was introduced over the summer months to visit the anti social behaviour hot spot areas. This was done the previous year as a dedicated resource with district partnership funding and worked well with some pleasing results. The vehicle could not be diverted due to the funding stream. However this year unfortunately the vehicle was often diverted to other incidents leaving many of the areas not covered. When the team managed to complete the patrols they seized alcohol and cannabis from the identified locations.
It is pleasing that all partners including district councillors have been pro active in informing the Police of reports of anti social behaviour and troubled families.
Serious acquisitive crime offences
You may recall operation Wizard that was set up last year to concentrate on serious acquisitive crime offences. Part of that operation was about disrupting offenders who we know are involved in this type of crime. This was so successful we now have difficulty nominating five people who commit this type of crime in our neighbourhood. As a result we have extended this process to include individuals who cause our neighbourhood the most harm.
You will see from the breakdown of figures above that serious acquisitive crime has reduced when compared with the same period last year. This does not mean we should be complacent in our approach to dealing with this crime type. We have discovered that many of the offences are committed by people who travel from other districts to our neighbourhood. As a result we have ensured that active automatic number plate recognition operations are part of the plan to tackle travelling criminals. We ran an operation on Broadway in the first week of September where intelligence was gathered and several vehicles seized.
Page 2 The team have run three separate anti number plate theft initiatives over the summer. This has led to over 200 vehicles having anti theft number plate screws fitted. They have also attended numerous events to promote crime prevention advice. Officers have been deployed on Market days to the precinct and Shaw centre to reduce theft from person offences. This has been hugely successful and funding was sort to purchase security key chains and bells that have since been distributed.
Violent Crime
As you can see violent crime continues to increase on our neighbourhood. Many of these offences that have been recorded are because officers are pro actively dealing with domestic violence offences. What has been noted is a portion of the crimes relate to young people on young people of school age. As a result the team have commenced before and after school patrols to try and prevent any incidents occurring and to engage with staff at the school’s as well as pupils and parents. We have had some excellent feedback so far on these additional patrols. The officers will be going in to schools and engaging pupils in dialogue around violent crime and in particular knife crime.
Licensed premises have seen an improvement over the last twelve months in particular Oddies that had been problematic with violent offences now has no recorded assaults since January 2012.
Public confidence and awareness
Confidence in the Police service remains high for our neighbourhood. The Police station is closed to the public at Royton. However officers still work from the station and respond to public concerns when required. We have recently set up a Facebook page and have a number of followers who access information on what is happening in the neighbourhood. We hope to build on this communication tool over the next few months.
Drug Trafficking and manufacture
Drug abuse remains a priority for the team to tackle, over the last few months the officers have executed several warrants and seized thousands of pounds worth of cannabis. We currently have a number of people on bail for production of cannabis and conspiracy to Import heroin.
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Page 4 Agenda Item 6
BRIEFING TO THE CROMPTON, ROYTON AND SHAW DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP
Report Author: David Dalrymple Date of meeting: 1st October 2012
What the issue is: The briefing provides an update to the District Partnership about works undertaken by Highways.
Crompton
DP Year 1
Rishworth Rise was raised and agreed by Cllr Wingate (ward representative) Total DP Spend - £14,000
DP Year 2
Frederick Avenue and Hesketh Avenue were raised and agreed by Cllr Wingate (ward representative) Total DP Spend - £49,000
DP Year 3
Brandon Crescent (£24,000) is greater than available budget, therefore may have to reconsider either scope of scheme or a different scheme. Currently calculating the actual available budget following submission from Contractors of final invoices for Frederick Avenue and Hesketh Avenue.
Total DP Spend - £0
Crompton Total Budget - £75,000 Crompton Total Spent - £63,000
Royton North
DP Year 1
Firbank Road/Oak Avenue were raised and agreed by Cllr Judge (ward representative) Total DP Spend - £25,000
DP Year 2
The following schemes have been scoped:
1. Thorpe Road 2. Mill Street 3. Chapel Street 4. Jct Springfield Lane / Lowther / Loughrigg 5. Jct Middleton Road / High Street
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No scheme agreed with Councillor’s Total DP Spend - £0
DP Year 3
Thorpe Road (£38,000) and Mill Street (£12,000) to be agreed by all parties. Total DP Spend - £0
Royton North Total Budget - £75,000 Royton North Total Spend - £25,000
Royton South
DP Year 1
Eleanor Road was raised and agreed by Cllr Williamson and Cllr Bashforth Total DP Spend - £25,000
DP Year 2
The following schemes have been scoped:
1. Bullcote Lane 2. Campain Street 3. Phillips Drive
No scheme agreed with Councillor’s Total DP Spend - £0
DP Year 3
Campain Street (£46,000) to be agreed by all parties. Philips Drive (£40,000), therefore is there anything small which could be done with the above schemes.
Total DP Spend - £0
Royton South Total Budget - £75,000 Royton South Total Spend - £25,000
Highway Improvement Programme – Main Schemes
Broadway (Netherhey Lane to Hilbre Avenue), Royton is programmed for February 2013. Views with regard to daytime or night-time working are sought due to the implications with traffic management and works programming.
Residents Parking Scheme
Carlton Way, Royton South residents parking scheme is now operative and is currently being monitored to judge its effectiveness and possible extension in the future.
Shaw
DP Year 1
The following schemes have been scoped PagePage 2 of 3 6 1. Queens Street 2. Lyon Street 3. Longley Street 4. Summer Street 5. Victoria Street
No scheme agreed with Councillor’s Total DP Spend - £0
DP Year 2
Lyon Street/Sumner Street was raised and agreed by Cllr Alcock (ward representative) Total DP Spend - £35,000
DP Year 3
Smallbrook Road / Woodend were agreed by all Councillors. The works were programmed and undertaken during the school summer holidays to ensure completion prior to the public opening of the park. Works were completed within time and within budget. Final calculations to be undertaken to determine if there is any remaining budget.
Total DP Spend - £40,000
Shaw Budget - £75,000 Shaw Spend - £75,000
Highway Improvement Programme – Main Schemes
Milnrow Road (Bridge Street to Smallbrook Road), Shaw is currently on hold pending completion of the Metrolink works to the structure.
Residents Parking Scheme
Britannia Avenue, Shaw currently being advertised, with the objection period ending on 5 th October 2012. Any objections will be considered by a meeting of the TRL panel in late October, allowing the probable implementation of the scheme prior to the start of Metrolink running to Shaw.
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Page 8 Agenda Item 9
Royton Shaw & Crompton District Partnership
District Coordinators Report
Report of Colette Kelly, Assistant Executive Director, Neighbourhoods
Portfolio Responsibility: Neighbourhoods
1st October 2012
1. Purpose of Report
To inform the District Partnership of current activities and issues and make decisions where indicated.
Page 9 1. District Plan The District Plan The District Plan has now been drawn up and shared with all partners. Although this is a living document which we can add to and develop throughout the year as priorities emerge, we have been able to identify key priorities (see appendix 1).
Recommendations : 1. That the District Partnership agree the District Plan priorities. 2. The membership of the District Partnership sub groups meet to continue to progress and implement the plan in line with the priority areas. • Safe and Strong • Economic Prosperity • Children, Young people & families • Health & well-being 3. That a Health & Well-being working group is convened in order to implement the District Plan Priorities in this area. The other three priority areas are captured within the two existing sub-groups of the DP.
2. Community Network The Community Network continues to bring together services and organisations working for community benefit. The group are currently working on developing an intergenerational project for National Older People Day, 1 st October. This will bring together residents from Housing 21 and children from Fir Bank Primary in a celebration of songs at Tandle View court. Members of the Network are also taking part in an event at Gallery Oldham during Local Democracy Week 15 th October, to celebrate and promote the work of the Community Networks and the community sector.
3. District Team update
3.1 District Team • Linda Cain has joined the District Team as Business Support Officer and will be working across the Royton, Shaw & Crompton district and West Oldham. • Following the re-structure of Community Safety Services, Charlotte Gill joins the District Team and will be responsible for both crime reduction and anti-social behaviour. • We are currently recruiting for a full time Assistant Youth Worker following the resignation of the post holder at Royton Youth Centre.
3.2 Olympic & So Way North Event 5 August On Sunday 5 th August, more than 2000 local people attended a family fun day at Royton Park, to celebrate the Olympics and So Way North. The event was a great example of district working and brought together the District Youth Forum, local councillors and the Neighbourhood Team. Entertainment included music from 10ft Fez and 5ft Fez, as well local young people who really did a brilliant job.
Page 10 Residents sampled treats from the Real Food Market, which was a great forerunner to the incredibly successful Real Food Market which has continued on the 1 st Sunday of every month. The event was officially opened by the Mayor of Oldham, Councillor Olwen Chadderton and Chair of the Youth Forum, Dylan Mcaughey .
3.3 Sports Development Multi Sports Holiday Provision Royton Hall School played host to a 2 weeks multi sports holiday camp for young people aged 5 - 7 years and 7- 11 years. In addition to the programme of activities that were delivered each day including games, events, competitions and taster sessions a highlight of the programme was the success of the new session for 5 - 7 year olds. This was the first time a camp has been run for this age group. This provision was free of charge to all children across the district. Over the 2 week period, 155 children attended the sessions, with 819 visits.
A two week multi sports camp was also delivered alongside a week of Family Activity days at Crompton House offering a variety of sports and activities during the summer holidays. Many of the activities on offer were suggested by members of the newly formed Royton & Shaw Children's Council including climbing, multi sport, dance, DJ skills, graffiti art, henna tattoos, beauty treatments and arts and crafts.. Over 100 young people attended the session, with 249 visits over the 10 days.
Alongside the main school sites, there was also a response team who delivered Multi Sports Activities within the parks across Royton, Shaw and Crompton. Many of the children who attended the schools sites, then continued to access the provision on offer within the parks. Main sites were Royton Park, High Crompton Park, Dunwood Park and Oozewood Kick Pitch.
Outputs: Number of young people taking part in activity: 645 Visits to activity: 1821 Visits to Friday/ Saturday/ Sunday activity: 471 New to activity: 232
Term Time Sports Provision September has seen the re launch of the term time sports provision across the district, many sessions are now being run in partnership with local clubs. The programme includes Handball, Netball, Basketball and Badminton. The Friday Night Football League is set to be re launched on Friday 14th September as part of the Youth Only Zone at Royton & Crompton School.
3.4 Youth Service Summer Programme Royton and Shaw youth clubs in partnership with the RSPB attended 2 day trips to Dovestones and engaged in sessions of bug hunting and identifying flora and fauna. The young people were very enthusiastic and enjoyed learning about the environment asking lots of questions. The group requested further trips in the future possibly at half term to try scrambling. They also want to go back in a different season to look at the changing habitat.
Intergenerational Creative Writing Group
Page 11 Over the summer young people and older residents formed a creative writing group in partnership with Cartwheel Arts. The project “Games then and now” focused on street games. The group came together to work with an artist to create poems and stories of their experiences. Running for 4 weeks, the highlight of the programme was the group attending a presentation event on 8 th September at Heywood Sports Village to showcase and perform their work. This involved other groups from Oldham and Rochdale and provided an ideal opportunity to promote the work accomplished and highlight the positive aspects of young and old working in partnership in Shaw and Crompton. Even though the funding for the project has now finished the group and staff involved are continuing to meet to develop Intergenerational work within the area.
3.5 Community Payback Between July and September this year, a number of Community Payback projects have been undertaken. Various jobs have been complete in Royton, Shaw & Crompton • Strimming and tidy, cleared vegetation, alleyways cleared and strimmed • Painting & Grounds maintenance at Highbarn and Spring Gardens • Wall painted to deter graffiti at Thorp Road kick pitch
4. Love Where You Live A group of travellers recently set up site on the Salmon Fields Business Park, Royton. Swift action was taken and they were very quickly served a notice to quit by our Environmental Health Team and the Police, in line with a joint working procedure, giving them the required 24 hours to leave. The travellers were moved next day but unfortunately the site required a lot of cleaning up. I love Royton and other facebook sites quickly responded by asking followers to come together to volunteer to clear site.
And so a date was set! Following an initial clean up of all hazardous waste by our District Environmental Team, on Thursday 30 th August a group of approximately eight volunteers, led by Cllr Steve Bashforth, and supported by our District Environmental Services Supervisor, Phil Lent, gathered to clear up the site. The group undertook a massive litter pick and cleared all rubbish that had been left behind.
This is a great example of the community really loving where they live! Community members, services and elected members all working together.
5. Dunwood Park The refurbishment work at Dunwood Park is now complete and there was a grand re- opening event on Saturday 15 th September. The developments have included extensive work to the buildings, parkland, the development of Pencil Brook car park and entrance, complete with planting and turfing.
There have been a number of very successful events held during the summer to re- introduce the 'new' park to the community and offer volunteering opportunities. For
Page 12 example there were over 1000 recorded visits for the ‘Summer Saturday’ events including over 250 individuals registering for the Dunwood Olympics on 28 July. The Friends of Dunwood Park, our District Environmental Team and all partners worked incredibly hard to have everything ready for the re-opening event on Saturday 15th September which was an extremely successful event.
6. Local Democracy Week Local Democracy week begins 15 th October and the District and there are a number of events the District are planning. Our Youth Champion, Cllr Judge is holding two sessions with young people from the District Schools Council, the Youth Forum and the Youth Centres on the 17 th October.
7. Shaw Explosion Update Mark Heywood, Marketing & Communications Team, reports that work continues in Shaw on the explosion site and with those who continue to be affected, particularly those faced with the uncertainty of having homes demolished or who are still in temporary accommodation while their homes are repaired.
We haven’t forgotten the Heaton family and it’s very important to remember Jamie through all the work the Council and its partners are doing.
The work done in the initial response phase by the emergency services, council staff and the Shaw community was fantastic.
Site Update Numbers seven, nine and eleven Buckley Street were effectively destroyed by the initial blast. Several other properties suffered significant structural damage. Eight properties in total (Numbers 1-15) on Buckley Street have now been demolished. Other properties are still being monitored by insurers and Building Inspectors. It is likely further demolitions will take place in the coming days and weeks, following insurance company assessments. Significant structural repair work and detailed site assessments will also be taking place on other properties for some time to come.
Safety and Security The site cordon remains in operation as the area is now an active demolition/repair site. 24 hour security presence remains on site. Several properties remain unstable. Wherever possible affected properties have been secured and boarded up.
Oldham Council is working closely with property owners, and insurance companies to establish a common approach to the demolition and repairs - to ensure the lowest possible stress for residents affected.
The sheer number of properties affected, the different degrees and types of property damage and the number of insurance companies involved makes it a very complex situation. One without a ‘one size fits all’, quick fix response from any agency involved.
Distress Fund The Oldham Distress Fund is a registered charity which is independently audited and will discharge all money raised to those residents affected by this incident. Any administration costs are borne by the Council and do not come out of the Distress Fund.
Page 13 Oldham Council donated £100,000 to the official Distress Fund. An award of £125,000 has been made to Oldham Council from the Greater Manchester Disaster Relief Fund through Forever Manchester.
To date we have also received about £57,000 donations from the public and various organisations and charitable bodies. A list of donations is available on the Council website.
Trustees meet frequently to consider applications quickly
Page 14 Appendix 1.
Royton, Shaw & Crompton District Partnership District Plan Priorities May 2012
Safe and Strong Increase Community Safety Communities Ensure Clean and Green Neighbourhoods
Develop Strong Communities
Economic Enhance the Vitality and Viability Prosperity of the Town Centres
Improve Local Amenities/ Facilities and Quality of Service
Decrease Worklessness
Health & Promote and support better Wellbeing access to services for all
Reduce levels of obesity Children, Young Growing up to enjoy life and People and make a positive contribution Families Growing up to achieve
Growing up to be healthy
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Page 16 Agenda Item 10 ROYTON, SHAW & CROMPTON DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP 17/07/2012 at 6.00 pm
Present: Councillors Alcock, Bashforth, Blyth, A Chadderton, J Dillon, P Dillon, P Harrison, Judge, Larkin (Chair), Sykes and Williamson
Mike Dodd Shaw and Crompton Parish Council
Also in Attendance: Elizabeth Fryman District Co-ordinator Liz Kershaw Area Regeneration Angela McIntyre Constitutional Services Bruce Penhale Head of Community Cohesion Support Inspector Karen Taylor GMP
1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Olwen Chadderton, David Dunning, Clare Fish and Mark Reynolds. 2 URGENT BUSINESS The Chair accepted one item of urgent business which was an update on the Shaw disaster and relief effort. The District Partnership held a minute’s silence for the victims of the Shaw Disaster. The District Partnership received an update relating to the Shaw disaster and the co-ordinated relief effort. Some affected residents were back in their homes and it was stated that individual families would know what was happening with their own properties. The Partnership was informed that the Rest Centre remained open for those in need and the Advice Centre also remained open in Shaw Library. Support for the affected residents was being provided by the Council and the Police and donations were being accessed through the Rest Centre. The Partnership emphasised the great community spirit being shown in Shaw and how this had helped with the relief effort.
RESOLVED – That
1. The update be noted; 2. The Partnership passed on it’s thanks to all council staff, emergency services and residents of Shaw and the wider area for their help in responding to the disaster. 3 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest received. 4 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME No Public Questions had been received. 5 RSC DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP REGENERATION ACTIVITY The District Partnership received a report which provided an update and summary of regeneration activity, in particular Page 17
Metrolink developments, across Royton, Shaw and Crompton as highlighted in the Area Regeneration Activity Plan. Members questioned the lack of signage for the Metrolink stops despite previous assurances that signage would be provided. Issues were also highlighted with construction work at Dunwood Park. However, assurances were given that this had been resolved. The regeneration of Royton Town Centre was progressing and it was anticipated that a planning application would be submitted in the Autumn. The building of the Oldham Academy North was well underway with the building works on programme and it was anticipated that the school would be handed over early 2013. The Council was continuing to work with residents affected by the Shaw explosion. Once the full implications for the future of the areas were known the Strategic Regeneration Team would be involved in bringing forward any proposals for the future. The report also identified Council owned land within the District which was currently being actively marketed.
RESOLVED – That
1. The report be noted; 2. The item on Britannia Avenue, Shaw be referred to the Finance Sub Committee as an urgent item.
6 MAHDLO The District Partnership received an update regarding Mahdlo and the uptake of the facility amongst the young people of the district. The statistics produced showed that Royton, Shaw and Crompton young people were the second biggest group to use the facility. However, the statistics were only for those users who had joined and did not provide figures for casual users or guests. The Partnership was informed that the number of volunteers had increased and it was likely that some of those volunteers would be employed as casual workers. A membership drive would be taking place throughout August and September. The Partnership discussed the statistics provided and highlighted several issues regarding session usage and transport.
RESOLVED – That
1. The report be noted; 2. Details be provided of the senior targets for the membership drive. 7 YOUTH FORUM UPDATE The District Partnership received a presentation from the Royton, Shaw and Crompton Youth Forum detailing their work on behalf of the young people in the area. The presentation focussed on the work completed by the Forum, the activities they had pursued and their plans for the future. These plans included seeking support from Oldham MBC with regard to administrative issues. The Partnership asked questions of the Page 18
representatives of the Forum and congratulated them for the work undertaken.
RESOLVED – That
1. The Youth Forum be thanked for their hard work on behalf of the young people of the District and that the presentation be noted; 2. Support be given for the request for login and email facilities and ID badges from Oldham MBC for youth forum members.
8 NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE UPDATE The District Partnership received an update from the Neighbourhood Police Team. Highlights included: • Operation Nostell • Operation Wizard • Operation Owl/Acapella
Inspector Taylor also gave an update on the police activity following the Shaw Explosion and within the immediate vicinity as well as details of the funeral of Jamie Heaton.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted. 9 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 18 th June were agreed as a correct record. 10 MEMBERSHIP OF OUTSIDE BODIES RESOLVED – That
1. Councillors Bashforth and Larkin be appointed as the Royton, Shaw and Crompton District Partnership representatives to the FCHO Local Board; 2. Councillors Bashforth and Judge be appointed as the Royton, Shaw and Crompton District Partnership representatives to the Crime, Anti Social Behaviour and Young People Sub Committee; 3. Councillors Amanda Chadderton and Larkin be appointed as the Royton, Shaw and Crompton District Partnership representatives to the Environmental Improvements Sub Committee; 4. Mel Goddard be the District Network representative.
11 DISTRICT COORDINATORS REPORT The District Partnership received a report detailing the work of the District Team since the last meeting. This included details of the Shaw Explosion and the work of the team to assist with the relief efforts. The response of the local community as well as the Borough and wider area had been extraordinary. Donations had been received from local residents as well as local businesses both large and small. The support operations would continue and the Partnership would be consulted on the Recovery plan. Page 19
The District Co-ordinator gave particular mention to all the hard work done by the Team and in particular Carol Watterson during the three weeks since the explosion.
RESOLVED – That the report be noted. 12 PETITIONS FOR NOTING There were no eligible petitions received. 13 DATE OF NEXT MEETING RESOLVED - That the date of the next meeting would be Monday 1 st October at 6.00 pm at Royton Youth Centre.
The meeting started at 6.00 pm and ended at 6.55 pm
Page 20 Agenda Item 11
Royton, Shaw & Crompton District Partnership
Royton, Shaw & Crompton Community Forum Report
Report of Colette Kelly , Assistant Executive Director , Neighbourhoods
Portfolio Responsibility: People and Communities
Monday 1 st October 2012
Officer Contact: Elizabeth Fryman Ext. 5161
1 Purpose of Report
To update the District Partnership on the discussions and notes from the Community Forum meetings, Shaw & Crompton held on 11 th September 2012, Royton held on 17 th September 2012
2 Recommendations
That the District Partnership note the discussions from Shaw & Crompton Community Forum meeting held 11 th September 2012 and Royton Community Forum meeting held on 17 th September 2012
3 Background
3.1 The primary role of the Community Forum meetings is community engagement. They provide a regular mechanism for residents and businesses to meet representatives of the Council and its partners. It is intended that, in a normal Municipal Year there should be a maximum of one meeting every two months (therefore excluding April and August there will be up to 5 meetings per ward each year). However District Partnerships can decide how best to organise these so that they are relevant to local people. They could be organised in different ways to better involve local people – for example, sometimes they could be meetings or workshops; sometimes drop in sessions; or
st 1 Royton, Shaw & CromptonPage Community 21 Forum Report Monday 1 October 2012 they could be organised alongside other local activity – such as by having a stall at a local festival.
3.2 Community Forum meetings have replaced other local engagement mechanisms to avoid duplication. They provide a mechanism for listening to the views of residents, and feeding back to them about what is happening. They are effectively the communications and influencing arm of the District Partnerships.
4 Current Position
See attached Royton, Shaw and Crompton Community Forum meetings
st 2 Royton, Shaw &Page Crompton 22 Community Forum Report Monday 1 October 2012
Tuesday 11 th September 2012 Shaw & Crompton PACT(Community Forum) 6pm; St Pauls Methodist Church, Shaw
Councillors in Attendance Cllr P Dillon Crompton Ward Cllr J Dillon Crompton Ward Cllr D Williamson Crompton Ward Cllr R Blythe Shaw Ward Cllr H Sykes Shaw Ward Cllr M Alcock Shaw Ward Partners in Attendance Liz Fryman District Coordinator Mike Dodd Chair of the Community Forum Sgt Richard Whiting Greater Manchester Police Liz Kershaw Regeneration Phil Lent StreetScene/Public Realm John Hobday NHS Chris Noble FCHO Stephanie Booth FCHO Daniel Armitt FCHO Lynda Winrow IYS Jean Maxwell Groundwork Tony Hynes Community Safety Linda Cain Business Support Apologies None noted
1. Welcome and Apologies Liz Fryman/Mike Dodd thanked those in attendance and outlined the format of the meeting.
LF presented ‘Shaw and Crompton – Our Plans for 2012/13’ and gave a handout for discussion with councillors, services and members of the public. Discussions were recorded in each group, which will be incorporated into actions which help the District meet its priorities in the plan
F:\ppr-serv01\Ppr Area Managers\5 Shaw and Royton\2 Community Forums\Shaw & Crompton\15 13.11.12\PACT Views of Shaw & Crompton Our Plans 2012 2013.doc A discussion followed regarding how useful this element of the meetings are and it was agreed that we need to develop a more creative approach to engagement. E.g. doing something online for community response. LF to note that residents are not getting the Advertiser
2. Notes from the Shaw & Crompton PACT meeting 12 th June 2012 Noted – No Comments Page 23
Actions and Updates from last meeting:
3. District Coordinator Report including actions update on the Notes from the Shaw & Crompton PACT – 12 th June 2012 3.1 Grit storage at Burn Farm - Arrangements were made to withdraw the grit store from the satellite site and Oldham council no longer use this barn site. Work will continue with the local community to continue to seek new ways of improving the winter gritting service .
3.2 Shaw Bowling Club – Sgt Whiting reported that contact had been made with Gary Wheelhouse. The Neighbourhood Police Team have been unable to contact Mr Valentine to update. ACTION: Linda Cain to provide contact number for Mr Valentine
3.3 Venue for future meetings : It was suggested that Dunwood Park would be too far out for people using public transport. Judith Stenton recommended the Scout Hall, Birchall Street, Liz to investigate. Cllr J Dillon requested to try Laurel Bank as next venue. Cllr Blyth commented that it would be good to move around the area for ease of the community, and theme the meetings to each community.
Format of future meetings : Any suggestions of format to Liz. Mike stated the need for advertising the Community Forum meetings. Cllr Sykes suggested that information items for noting only, should not form part of the agenda – this was agreed. The discussion earlier with members of the public present also identified the need to find more creative ways to be used for public engagement
4. Issues arising from Public Consultation FCHO – Beal Lane, tenanted property with no one in the property – FCHO to investigate
Action: Phil Lent - Street lights on Chatsworth Close – To be investigated
Action: Cllr Diane Williamson - Footpath at Delamere – Bushes to be cut back – To be investigated
5. Public Questions None
6. Police Update Sgt. Richard Whiting reported that there were to be more patrols in ‘Hotspot’ areas, reporting these as (where police are receiving the most calls): Queens Street and surrounding area, The Library, Tescos, Asda and Market place
7. Crompton Moor sub group minutes Minutes noted
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8. Sunday Sessions Presentation – Groundwork Oldham & Rochdale Jean Maxwell presented a summary of the activities Groundwork have been delivering in their Sunday sessions
9. Events Update 9.1 Proposed Traffic Regulation orders: Shaw Baths & Milne Street, to increase the max waiting period from 3 to 18 hours.
Eastway(adjacent 13 Eastway) & Eastway 1, to reduce the max waiting period from 18 to 3 hours with no return to 3 hours.
Market Place Westway & Westway, currently max waiting period is 3 hours and no return within 4 hours, proposed to reduce the no return to 3 hours.
Britannia Avenue, introduce ‘resident only’ parking on all days and hours on both sides of Britannia Avenue for its whole length from the junction of Beal Lane in a northerly direction.
9.2 Shaw and Crompton Christmas Lights switch on is scheduled for 30 th November
9.3 Sundays: Family Fun in the Woods – Sunday 14 th October at Dunwood Park, 11am–3pm
Homes for Mammals, Birds & Invertebrates – Sunday 18 th November at Jubilee Nature Site, 1pm-3pm
Natural Christmas Decorations – Sunday 9 th December at Dunwood Park Community room – 12.30pm-3.30pm
Woodland Management & Hot Potatoes – Sunday 13 th January 2013 at Crompton Moor, 10.30am-3.30pm
Wildflower Planting – Sunday 10 th March, site to be confirmed, 1pm-3pm
10. AAT minutes for noting Minutes noted
11. Date of next meeting: Tuesday 13 th November, 6.00pm, Venue to be arranged
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ROYTON COMMUNITY FORUM MEETING
Monday 17 September 2012 7.00pm Royton Youth Centre, Chapel Street – Royton
Councillors in attendance Cllr B Judge Royton North Cllr Harrison Royton South Cllr T Larkin Royton North Cllr S Bashforth Royton South Partners in attendance Liz Fryman District Coordinator Liz Kershaw Economy, People & Skills Ian Monaghan Street Scene and Parks Lynda Winrow Youth Service Stephanie Booth FCHO Irfan Christie Oldham Academy PCSO Karen Lord GMP PC Norris GMP Insp. James Kenworthy GMP Linda Cain Business Support Apologies Cllr A Chadderton Royton South Cllr O Chadderton Royton North
1. Welcome and Apologies
Cllr Tony Larkin opened the meeting and thanked those in attendance. Cllr Larkin introduced Irfan Christie from Oldham Academy.
Irfan advised that the build was still on schedule and anticipated moving in April 2013. Irfan spoke of ‘Building on our achievements’, gave percentage figures including English and Maths results which showed improvement since opening in 2010. Irfan also gave a brief outline of facilities available at the new Academy.
A handout was given regarding ‘Open Days’ at Oldham Academy, Irfan offered visits to anyone who was interested and told the group that he would be available for any questions after the meeting.
Cllr Larkin said that an ‘Open Day’ on Saturdays would be good; Irfan would take this into consideration.
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2. Action Updates from the Royton PACT Meeting – 11 June 2012
The minutes of the previous meeting were circulated and Liz Fryman updated on previous actions: All to forward details of possible sites to Elizabeth Fryman. - Liz stated they are still on the look out for allotment sites in Royton.
Carol to look into advertising future PACT meetings. – This meeting has been advertised on Website, Facebook, through local traders, Health Centre and Leisure Centre, Library etc. We can only ask people to attend.
3. Issues effecting Royton residents 3.1 Community Notice Board Liz Kershaw told us that the map board was completed and the Community Notice Board should be completed in approx 6 weeks. See attached:
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3.2 Trees at the Health Centre – Bracket to support young trees not in place and now some have snapped. Difficult to dig up trees affected due to resin surface. Ian explained that this was a design oversight and assured the group that this was being investigated. Action: Ian and Liz K are meeting with the commissioners shortly and will report back to the next Community Forum meeting
3.3 Royton Olympics & So Way North Event – A member of the public felt that this event had been poorly advertised. Liz explained that this was widely advertised (In the Advertiser, Facebook, in schools, with local traders etc.) and had over 2000 attendees. It was also stated that a leaflet drop was done in the area too, but some people will still say that they didn’t know about the event. A discussion followed and it was concluded that publicity is very important but there will always be people who say they didn’t know about it.
4. Police Update Insp. Jim Kenworthy introduced himself and explained that he was keen to continue partnership working. The Neighbourhood Police Team are working on regenerating the Homewatch and Pubwatch Schemes. Sgt. Kenworthy is currently updating the Shaw & Royton website and is taking an active part in promoting the ‘Darker Nights’ programme, ensuring residents/community safety in the winter months. Questions were asked around what was being done in relation to ASB issues, Insp. Kenworthy explained that they were still trying to divert youths but are also working closely with Community Safety to ensure contact cards and letters are being completed. PCSO’s are to deliver 1 st letters by hand, so they can explain why the letter has been sent out.
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Cllr Bashforth asked about Royton Police Station; that lights may be on and shadows seen inside but that no one is available to come out or answer the phone – Insp. Kenworthy explained that police inside maybe interviewing and can’t go out to enquiries. Insp. Kenworthy assured the group that the phone at Royton Police station did work and that available staff would attend enquiries if able.
5. Public Question 5.1 Pavement at Radcliffe Road to the Post Office - when will it be repaired? Ans: LF advised doing a segment at a time re-setting flags and that the work is ongoing.
5.2 Regarding town centre pool closure – where are people going to dive if the diving pool is closed? Ans: Cllrs Bashforth and Harrison spoke of new facilities, nothing decided to date. It was suggested that residents write to Cllr MacDonald if they felt strongly enough.
5.3 Garden Terrace – a member of the public reported that there are pot holes to the rear of properties on the bungalow side, LF to report this.
5.4 Rumour that Morrison’s had pulled out of the town centre regeneration scheme – Cllrs advised that Morrisons were only ever one of a number of Supermarkets who could possibly be part of the scheme. Reassurance was given that there are still quality supermarkets in the discussion. Follow on question regarding the preservation of trees and plants on the site. Ans: Advised that where possible trees and planting would remain, including street furniture, but if unavoidable, the council has requested these be used elsewhere to avoid waste.
5.5 Large hole outside the Hope & Anchor Ans: Work is being carried out by United Utilities and not the council. The Council has been have advised that they may have to close the road to repair.
5.5 Change the zebra crossing to a pelican crossing in Royton Ans: It was advised that this is safer as a zebra crossing and that it wouldn’t be changed.
5.6 When will the Town Hall Clock be repaired Ans: Cllr Bashforth reported that a specialist has looked at this, clock and winding mechanism is in good condition. However, repairs are needed to other parts of the mechanism. The approx cost of repair £1,000, and the local Cllrs are looking for funds.
5.7 can the word ‘Precinct’ be dropped from the new development? This is an ‘Americanised’ term and could the new space be named Market Square or Royton Square Ans; Agreed that this should be for consideration.
6. Future meeting date: Monday 12 November, 7.00pm, Royton Youth Club
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