Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Akhtar, Councillor Azad, Councillor F. Hussain and Councillor Iqbal.

There were no public questions received.

The Minutes of the West Oldham District Executive held on 8^th June 2016 are attached for approval.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the West Oldham District Executive held on 8^th June 2016 be approved as a correct record.

This is a standing item related to Petitions received relating to the West Oldham area for consideration by the District Executive in accordance with the Council’s Constitution.

There are no petitions to note.

There were no petitions received to be noted.

The District Executive gave consideration to an update on the alleygating schemes in West Oldham.  The status of the schemes by ward were outlined in the report.  The report also provided an outline of the process for Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs).  The Council’s alleygating policy was being redesigned.  Legislation had changed from Gating Orders to Public Space Protection Orders which contributed to the delay in schemes being implemented.  Work was ongoing with Crime Reduction Officers to speed up the process.

Members asked for an update on schemes and were advised that PSPOs were subject to a 28-day notice period and the earliest installation could take place would be September.  Members received further clarification on the process on the minimum number of signatures required and the process of referral to Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Panel when objections were received. 

RESOLVED that the progress on Alleygating Schemes be noted.

The District Executive gave consideration to a progress update on the District Plan for 2016/17.  The District Plan had been approved by the District Executive at its meeting held on 8^th June 2016.

Members were provided an update on the tackling of flytipping and work with Environmental Services in response to customer complaints and responding to those requests, working with communities for the reduction of dumping and flytipping, understanding why people struggled to use the system, establishing if residents did not have bins and other people driving into an area and dumping rubbish.  Members were advised about the acquisition of cameras and the placement of cameras which would be discussed with elected members.  Members asked about the delay in purchasing the cameras.  It was explained that no firm implementation date had been confirmed, Environmental Enforcement was reviewing a number of camera systems.  There were also a number of schemes being reviewed by environmental enforcement.  Members sought and received clarification on sufficient evidence for prosecution.  Members asked to see the cameras and procedure available.  The risk to the cameras was also discussed.  There would need to be signage that cameras were in the area.

Members were advised of work ongoing with the voluntary and faith sector.  This included working with schools and mosques about cleaning up activity and the purchase of litter pickers.  Members suggested an award scheme initiative for neighbourhoods such as certificates.

Members were also updated on grit bin refills.  It was requested that notices be put on the bins that the grit was for public highway use.

Members were also provided updates on:

·       Improving community facilities including work at Clarkwell;

·       The commissioning of advice services and support to communities;

·       Process of community asset transfer related to Grange Pitch;

·       Schools Out for Summer Project with feedback to be provided activities at the next meeting;

·       Be Green and work being completed by OL1; and

·       Werneth Womens’ Support.

Members were updated on Health and Wellbeing activity and the lack of uptake on screening programmes, flu vaccinations and oral health.  Members discussed ways of promoting health issues.  Members requested funding be explored with the CCG and through external funding opportunities.

Member requested an update on parking around Royal Oldham Hospital.  Members were informed that a parking strategy would be completed in two weeks.

Members asked about management arrangements at the Honeywell Centre and were informed the facility was managed through Property Services.  Members asked for oversight of activities at the centre.

RESOLVED that:

1.       The West Oldham District Plan update and the information provided at the meeting be noted.

2.       Elected Members be invited to view the camera systems being considered for enforcement.

3.       Feedback be provided on the Schools Out for Summer Scheme at the next meeting.

The District Executive gave consideration to a report which proposed an external funding meeting to be held in August or early September.  The purpose of the meeting was to identify funding opportunities, understand the challenges of external funding and identification of possible sources aligned to the District Executive priorities.

RESOLVED that a meeting of the working group and priorities be organised before the next West Oldham District Executive meeting.

The next meeting of the West Oldham District Executive will be held on Wednesday, 12^th October 2016 at 6.00 p.m.

RESOLVED that the date and time of the next West Oldham District Executive meeting to be held on Wednesday, 12^th October 2016 at 6.00 p.m. be noted.