Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Harkness.

Urgent business, if any, introduced by the Chair

There were no items of urgent business received.

To Receive Declarations of Interest in any Contract or matter to be discussed at the meeting.

There were no declarations of interest received.

To receive Questions from the Public, in accordance with the Council’s Constitution.

There was one public question received from the Greenfield and Grasscroft Residents Association:

“The Pennine Bridleway between Greenfield and Uppermill

Council your committee please lobby on our community’s behalf to secure funding from next year’s 2014-15 budget to make improvements to this popular thoroughfare for walkers, cyclists and horse riders?

i)                    In recent years the route has been inaccessible to most people, due to flooding at times of heavy rainfall caused by the condition and maintenance of a culvert that runs down the hill and along the bridleway.

ii)                  Owing to obstructions at the gate at the northerly swimming pool end, wheelchair users are unable to use the route at any time of the year.  We understand that grants are available to make the necessary improvements.  

We’d really appreciate your support in dealing with these drainage and disability issues.”

The Committee responded that a professional assessment would be required as there could be underlying issues.  Environment Services were to be asked to investigate if the culvert needs clearing.  If the culverts were clear, the matter to be referred to Unity Partnership for further investigation.

RESOLVED that the question and response be noted.

The Minutes of the Saddleworth and Lees District Executive held on 9^th October 2014 are attached for approval.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 9^th October 2014 be approved as a correct record.

The Committee considered a report which provided an update to the District Asset Review.  Officers were working with services with regard to the review of operational district assets.  It was proposed that schedules of land assets were assess to cross reference corporate initiatives were supported.  It was anticipated that sites would be progressed over a three year period.  Schedule of sites would be reported to District Executives which would enable ward members’ views to be captured.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

The District Executive gave consideration to a report which advised of the available budget for 2014/15 and potential budget commitments for consideration.  Members requested cameras be investigated for use in Uppermill Square and be provided an update at the next meeting.  Members also raised the issue of ANPR cameras and it was reported there would be a site meeting to discuss the delay due to the columns.  Members requested future requests for funding including information related to grants previously received.

RESOLVED that:

1.                  the funding allocations made by the District Executive to date be noted

2.                  the budget available for 2014/15 be noted.

3.                  the allocation of £4,000 to Uppermill Football Club for enhanced facilities at Churchill Playing Fields be approved.      

4.                  the allocation of £2,500 for new floodlighting for Dobcross Band and Social Club Bowling Green be approved with the condition that their facilities would be open under the Community Toilet Scheme when open.

5.                  the allocation of £1,455 for the printing of Friends and Neighbours Dementia Awareness Raising pocket booklet from the Public Health Funding Allocation for Saddleworth and Lees be agreed in principle and research wither the printing could be done cheaper.

6.                  the allocation of £969 for the printing of the National Men’s Health Forum booklet “Man – A Man’s Health Workshop Manual” be approved.

7.                  an update on the cameras in Uppermill Square be provided at the next meeting.

This is a standing item regarding Petitions received relating to the Saddleworth and Lees District Executive areas for consideration by the District Executive in accordance with the Council’s Petition Scheme.  No petitions have been received.

RESOLVED that there were no petitions to note.

The date and time of the next Saddleworth and Lees District Executive will be Thursday, 29^th January 2015 at 7.30 p.m.

RESOLVED that the date and time of the next meeting to be held on Thursday, 29^th January 2015 at 7.30 p.m. be noted.