The Chair introduced the Ward Action Plan.
Residents were informed that a book version of the plan was being
developed. It was noted that the area of Braunstone was bounded by Braunstone Lane, Hinckley Road, the Railway line,
Braunstone Avenue, Fullhust Avenue and Narborough Road.
The Chair explained some of the big issues in
the area and how these would be tackled. These included:
- Braunstone Hall – The Chair stated that
Members were committed to the restoration of the hall. It was noted
that the Council has committed to invest in the structure.
Residents were informed that the land had been offered for sale
however offers had been the amount which had been expected. The
Chair explained that there had been two expressions of interest for
the hall and work was being done over the next two weeks on
this.
- Health and Health Inequalities
– The Chair explained that this area of the city had the
worst results for health and health inequalities in the city.
Residents were informed that local GP’s were being spoken to,
to form a joint strategy group on this area in Braunstone.
- Educational Standards and Skills
– The Chair explained that the Neighbourhood Management Board
were organising a seminar on this subject and this would be taking
place on 11 March. Residents were informed that the area had the
worst performance of educational standards in new areas however
ways were being explored in which strategies to tackle this could
be developed.
- Traffic Issues – It was noted
that these included the Evesham Road link, public transport issues
and issues regarding Hockley Farm Road.
The Chair reported on the main issues that had
been noted on the patch walks that had been conducted by the
Members in the ward. These fell into the Environment and Traffic
and Streets categories. The Chair also stated the proposed actions
to address the issues that had been raised. These included:
Environmental
Issues
- Litter and rubbish – It was
proposed that areas needed to be kept clear of rubbish and the
provision of additional litter bins would be explored. It was also
proposed that all actions necessary should be taken to make shop
forecourts safe and keep them clear of litter. Council house
frontages also needed to be maintained in a proper state of repair
and free of litter.
- Graffiti – It was proposed
areas needed to be kept clear of graffiti.
- Street cleaning – It was
proposed that there should be improved street cleaning in the
ward.
- Weeds on footpaths – It was
proposed that all grassed areas, shrubberies and beds needed to be
properly and regularly maintained. It was also proposed that it
needed to be ensured weed treatments were carried out according to
the scheduled programme. It was also proposed that community
planting opportunities should be explored.
Traffic and
Streets
- Vehicles parked on pavements –
It was proposed that ways needed to be explored to stop vehicles
from parking on the pavement and grass verges. It also needed to be
ensured that road and paving surfaces needed to be in a fit state.
It was also proposed that the prevalence of dropped kerbs within
the estate needed to be explored and appropriate action taken.
- State of grass verges – It was
proposed that the state of grass verges needed to be
maintained.
- Overhanging vegetation to pathways
– It was proposed that all overgrown and hanging branches to
streets were removed expeditiously.
It was noted that residents had raised
concerns at previous meetings. The Chair explained the actions that
would be taken to address these issues. These included:
- Development on Bendbow Rise School not started – it was
stated that this work had now started.
- Overflowing litter bins on Webster
Road – it was proposed that it should be ensured all litter
bins are regularly emptied and do not overflow, particularly in
Webster Road.
- Children running at the back of Hand
Avenue – it was proposed that complaints of anti social
behaviour on Hand Avenue should be investigated.
- Grass verges flooded with water on
Braunstone Lane – it was proposed
that repairs or works as necessary would be carried to the grass
verges.
- Drainage problems at the
Braunstone Leisure Centre car park
– it was proposed that the drainage system should be
repaired.
The Chair also stated that it was important to
produce a transportation and traffic plan for the ward which
addressed priorities such as:
- Traffic flows and management.
- Parking on paving and verges.
- Physical maintenance of roads and
paving.
- Speed and safety.
The Chair informed the Community Meeting that
once the action plan was finalised into a book it would be
presented to the Leader of the Council.
It was queried whether there was money
available for the repair of potholes. The Chair stated that there
was funding available however problems were only dealt with if they
were reported. A resident stated that repairs to potholes should be
done properly.