Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Heffernan and Councillor Hewitt.

There were no public questions received.

The Minutes of the Saddleworth and Lees District Executive held on 13^th October 2016 are attached for approval.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Saddleworth and Lees District Executive held on 13^th October 2016 be approved as a correct record.

The District Executive gave consideration to a report which advised of the breakdown of expenditure to date and further potential budget commitments for 2016/17.

The District Executive gave consideration to the following requests:

·       Improvements to the external space at the rear of the Satellite Centre:

·       Community Flood Resilience Resources:

·       Improvements to the skate park at Churchill Playing Fields;

·       Creation of a footpath from the Leisure Centre Car Park into Uppermill village centre;

·       Flood resilience leaflets;

·       Crime Prevention Materials and

·       Community Development Support.

The District Executive also discussed the creation of open space at Sherbrooke off Wellmeadow Lane which had a covenant placed upon it to remain as open space.  It was suggested that this would be kept as a wildlife area and maintained by local scouts groups and schools.  Members agreed the allocation of £2,500 capital expenditure towards the scheme.  The District Executive also discussed the allocation of funding towards the upkeep of Delph Park.

Members were informed that the flood resilient leaflets had already been published. 

The District Executive also gave consideration to contributions from individual councillor allowance:

·       Above and Beyond Awards

·       Thomas Steele – Service of Dedication.

The District Executive were also informed of potential costs of room hire for future District Partnership/Executive meetings held at the Civic Hall.

RESOLVED that:

1.       The Saddleworth and Lees District Executive budget allocations to date be noted.

2.       The allocation of £1,000 capital expenditure towards the external space of the Satellite Centre be approved.

3.       The allocation of funding for Community Flood Resilience Resources not be approved.

4.       A quote be obtained for improvements to the skate park at Churchill Playing Fields.

5.       A feasibility study be investigated for the creation of a footpath from the Leisure Centre Car Park into Uppermill Village Centre.

6.       The allocation of £2,500 capital expenditure towards the creation of open space at Sharebrook off Wellmeadow Lane be approved.

7.       The allocation of £1,000 revenue expenditure towards the crime prevention materials be approved.

8        The allocation of £1,000 revenue expenditure towards community development support be approved.

9.       The allocation of £439 revenue expenditure towards the upkeep of Delph Park be approved.

10.     The ward councillors to agree individually contributions towards the allocation of funding for the Above and Beyond Awards and Thomas Steele events.

This is a standing item related to Petitions received regarding the Saddleworth and Lees area for consideration by the District Executive in accordance with the Council’s Petition Scheme.

There are no petitions to note.

There were no petitions to be noted.

The date and time of the next Saddleworth and Lees District Executive meeting will be Thursday, 16^th March 2017 at 7.00 p.m.

RESOLVED that the date and time of the next Saddleworth and Lees District Executive to be held on Thursday, 16^th March 2017 at 7.00 p.m. be noted.