Agenda and minutes

Saddleworth & Lees District Executive - Thursday, 20th July, 2017 7.00 pm

Venue: Uppermill Civic Hall, Lee Street, Uppermill, OL3 6AE.. View directions

Contact: Lori Hughes 

Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies For Absence

Minutes:

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

2.

Urgent Business

Urgent business, if any, introduced by the Chair

Minutes:

There were no items of urgent business received.

3.

Declarations of Interest

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

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest received.

4.

Public Question Time

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

Minutes:

There were no public questions received.

5.

Minutes of Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 131 KB

The Minutes of the Saddleworth and Lees District Executive held on 15th June 2017 are attached for approval.

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Saddleworth and Lees District Executive held on 15th June 2017 be approved as a correct record.

6.

Saddleworth and Lees Budget Report pdf icon PDF 135 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The District Executive gave consideration to a report which outlined the expenditure to date and potential budget considerations for 2017/18.

 

Members sought and received clarification on the grit bins, the costs of which were covered out the district revenue budget.  An audit was being completed on the number of bins.

 

Members discussed traffic issues and the self-regulation which included residents taking ownership, children getting involved as well as meetings with highways and planning officers.

 

Members discussed the options around the skate park.  Council officers would explore the options available and an update would be provided to a future meeting.

 

RESOLVED that:

 

1.       The funding allocations made to date be noted.

2.       The allocation of a total of £500 revenue expenditure for the cost of District Partnership/District Executive and Health & Well-being sub Group room booking costs during 2017/18 be approved.

3.       Progress on potential capital projects to date which included the Bus Drop off issues and Skate Park improvements be noted.

 

7.

Petitions pdf icon PDF 21 KB

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 is one petition to note.

Minutes:

The District Executive gave consideration to a petition which had been received:

 

·       Reference 2018-08:  Petition which requested road markings, speed reduction measures and a clearer, safer crossing point on Acorn Street (Saddleworth West and Lees Ward)

 

The District Executive were informed of the action taken on the petition.

 

The District Executive were informed of two petitions currently ongoing related to Saddleworth School.  Members did not require to declare any interest in this item as it was for information only.

 

RESOLVED that the petition, action taken and information provided at the meeting be noted.

8.

Date and Time of Next Meeting

The date and time of the next Saddleworth District Executive meeting will be held Thursday, 12th October 2017 at 7.00 p.m.

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the date and time of the next Saddleworth and Lees District Executive to be held on Thursday, 12th October 2017 at 7.00 p.m. be noted.