Agenda and minutes

The Chair will introduce those present and make any necessary announcements.

 

The Chair and any other Councillors who are present will make any declarations as required by the Councillors’ Code of Conduct.

Councillor Newcombe, elected as Chair, welcomed everyone and led introductions.

 

Apologies were received from Martin Fletcher – Head of Highways, Andy East – Team Leader for Housing and Nicole Powell – City Warden.

 

Councillor Aldred declared an interest in Application 1510 - ‘Christmas on ice’ and an upcoming application for summer events as Councillor Aldred organised the events.

Feedback will be given from the Patchwalk which recently took place in the Thurncourt Ward.

It was noted that two patch walks had taken place in the ward during the past few months. The Chair confirmed that further Patch walks would be taking place in Thurncourt.

 

Anita Clarke, Community Engagement Officer (CEO) gave an overview of issues identified during the recent Patch walks, most of which were allocated to the correct department to action.

 

A resident thanked the ward Councillors and CEO for arranging the rapid action of road markings being repainted/ street cleaning at the corner of Gervas Road, Ocean road and Elmcroft Avenue.

The ward Councillors will provide an update on the issues they have been dealing with in the Thurncourt Ward.

Councillors informed the meeting on the issues they had been dealing with in the ward for the past few months. Some of the matters included: setting up surgeries, setting ward community meeting dates, case work, working with Thurnby Lodge School to clean up the area and a walk about which took place with the City Mayor concerning the state of pavements.

 

Issues of concern:

·         The speed of traffic on Thurncourt Road was still an issue.

·         Many paving/ pavement issues, one of which was unstable slabs on the pathways at the side of Thurncourt Road shops – Councillor Aldred reported that Highways confirmed this work would soon be carried out.

·         The ward Councillors informed attendees of meetings that were held with Highways managers to address several concerns. It was requested for the CEO to invite Highways to feedback at the next Thurncourt meeting.

·         Members informed the meeting that they were contactable by email, telephone or surgeries.

A representative from the Leicester Ageing Together (LAT) project will give a presentation at the meeting.

Rob Hunter, Leicester Ageing Together (LAT) representative gave an insight of the programme.

 

It was noted that:

·         LAT was a consortium of 15+ voluntary organisations and funded by the Big Lottery Funding.

·         Over 900 50+ year olds were in isolation to some degree in the Thurncourt ward.

·         Thurncourt was one of the four wards in Leicester that the LAT programme would be focussed.

·         Over the next few months the LAT programme would be aiming to identify as to where the older people were in the ward, what they would like to do and how the programme could support the older people to become less isolated.

·         Thursday 1st October 2015, would be the ‘Annual Big Event’ celebrating the launch of Leicester Ageing Together at Leicestershire County Cricket Club.

Officers from Leicestershire Police will be at the meeting to provide an update on Police issues in Thurncourt Ward.

PC Ben Orton from the Local Policing Unit attended the meeting and gave an update regarding Police activities in the ward.

 

A consultation of residents was carried out, which identified three priorities;

1.    Tackle anti-social behaviour – sanctions were implemented against the offenders.

2.    Loose horses on land which were escaping onto the A47 – the land owners were identified and action taken. Since then the horses had been removed from the land.

3.    Motorists parked on street junctions of Roborough Green and Dudley Avenue. A new zebra crossing was installed on Dakyn Road (in conjunction with Highways). Attendees at the meeting requested for residents to be posted information regarding parking restrictions on Dudley Avenue.

 

It was reported that there had been an increase of suspicious vehicles parking and approaching young people. The Police were currently looking into the attempt abduction of a young child and requested people call 101 or 999 with any information or to report crime.

 

A resident requested whether the joint action group still met. PC Orton would obtain details on this.

The City Warden will provide an overview on environmental and enforcement activities in the Ward.

Nicole Powell, City Warden had sent her apologies for being unable to attend the meeting. The Chair read a brief summary from the update provided by the City Warden and informed the meeting of contact details for the City Warden.

 

A resident reported the issue of vehicles being sold at the junction of The Parkway and Colchester Road. This concern would be reported back to the City Warden for investigation.

Housing officers will give an update on housing issues in the Ward.

Andy East, Housing Officer sent a housing update which can be seen attached.

 

·         A resident had concerns that the piece of land outside disused Doctors surgery on Stornaway Road (at the side of the shops) had been previously cleared several times by the Housing team. It was reported that the land was again, now in a bad state. The Community Engagement Officer (CEO) would forward this information to Housing Officers.

 

·         It was noted that Ela Krychowska-Hall was the new Area Housing Manager for the Thurncourt ward, she had replaced Chrissie Field.

Councillors are reminded that under the Council’s Code of Conduct they should declare any interest they may have in budget applications.

 

The following bids will be reported for noting at the meeting:

 

Bid: 1435

Applicant: The 55^th FECR

Project Name: Re-wiring and installation of low energy lighting

Project Summary: To fit new energy lighting in the lower part of the building

Amount Request: £500

Result: Grant of £400 Approved

 

Bid: 1436

Applicant: Tuesday Bingo Club   

Project Name: Community Bus Day Trip

Project Summary: Proposing a community day trip to a seaside resort or na area of interest that will be beneficial to all of the community who reside in the Thurncourt Ward.

Amount Request: £600

Result: Grant of £400 Approved

 

Bid: 1437

Applicant: Thurnby Lodge Primary School

Project Name: Thurnby Lodge Primary School Playscheme

Project Summary: To hole a summer play scheme held at Thurnby Lodge Primary School for two weeks.

Amount Request: £1,500

Result: Grant of £750 Approved

 

Bid: 1438

Applicant: Thurnby Rangers Football Club

Project Name: Thurnby Rangers Football Club

Project Summary: Request funds to replace a sit on mower

Amount Request: £1,000

Result: Grant of £750 Approved

 

Bid: 1439

Applicant: Friday Bingo Club

Project Name: Books/ Raffle Prizes

Project Summary: Request funding for bingo tickets and raffle prizes

Amount Request: £300

Result: Grant of £300 Approved

 

Bid: 1440

Applicant: Creations Builders

Project Name: Run a local Football team in the Thurnby Lodge Area

Project Summary: Proposal for funding to help with the running costs of the team for the 2015/2016 season

Amount Request: £500

Result: Grant of £500 Approved

 

Joint Bid: 5089

Applicant: The Dream Academy of Dancing

Project Name: Her Majestys Theatre 2015

Project Summary: Plan to take local (many from low income families) children from our dance classes to London to have the opportunity to perform on a west end stage on 20/12/2015

Amount Request: £500

Result: Grant of £500 Approved

 

Bid: 1441

Applicant: Thurnby Lodge Community Forum

Project Name: Annual Fun Day 2015

Project Summary: The Thurnby Lodge Fun Day to take place on Saturday 27th June 2015

Amount Request: £3,000

Result: Grant of £3,000 Approved

 

Bid: 1428

Applicant: Clan Lodge Pipe Band

Project Name: Clan Lodge Pipe Band

Project Summary: Request funding for kit and equipment

Amount Request: £1,000

Result: Grant of £900 Approved

 

Bid: 1459                                 

Applicant: Card Craft Group

Project Name: Card Craft

Project Summary: Funding towards cost of materials for the Card Craft Group

Amount Request: £260

Result: Grant of £250 Approved

 

Bid: 1461

Applicant: Thurnby Rangers

Project Name: Run a local football team in the Thurnby Lodge Area

Project Summary: Funding towards running cost of Football Club.

Amount Request: £500

Result: Grant of £250 Approved

 

Bid: 1503

Applicant: Creations Builders

Project Name: Purchase of Equipment

Project Summary: Purchase of Equipment for Football Team

Amount Request: £500

Result: Not Supported

 

Bid: 1507

Applicant: Kick Start Soccer Academy

Project Name: Halloween Extravaganza @ Kick Start Academy

Project Summary: Planning to hold a Halloween event on Saturday 31^st October for 250+  ...  view the full agenda text for item 8.

Anita Clarke, the Community Engagement Officer (CEO) provided an update on the Community Meeting Budget.

 

The following applications were discussed at the meeting:

 

1435 - The 55th FECR – Requested £500 for the re-wiring and installation of low energy lighting in the lower part of the building - grant of £400 approved.

 

1436 - Tuesday Bingo Club – Requested £600 to support a community bus day trip to a seaside resort or an area of interest that will be beneficial to all of the community who reside in the Thurncourt Ward - grant of £400 approved.

 

1437 - Thurnby Lodge Primary School – Request of £1,500 funding to hold a summer play scheme held at Thurnby Lodge Primary School for two weeks - grant of £750 approved.

 

1438 - Thurnby Rangers Football Club – Requested £1,000 funds to replace a sit on mower - grant of £750 approved.

 

1439 - Friday Bingo Club – Requested £300 funding towards bingo tickets and raffle prizes - grant of £300 approved.

 

1440 - Creations Builders - Proposal for £500 funding to help with the running costs of the team for the 2015/2016 season - grant of £500 approved.

 

5089 -The Dream Academy of Dancing – Requested £500 to take local (many from low income families) children from our dance classes to London to have the opportunity to perform on a west end stage on 20/12/2015 - grant of £500 approved.

 

1441 - Thurnby Lodge Community Forum – Requested £3,000 in support of the Thurnby Lodge Fun Day to take place on Saturday 27th June 2015 - grant of £3,000 approved.

 

1428 - Clan Lodge Pipe Band – Requested £1,000 funding for kit and equipment - grant of £900 approved.

 

1459 - Card Craft Group – Requested £260 funding towards cost of materials for the Card Craft Group - grant of £250 approved.

 

1461 - Thurnby Rangers – Requested £500 funding towards running cost of Football Club - grant of £250 approved.

 

1503 - Creations Builders – Requested £500 to purchase of Equipment for Football Team - Application not supported.

 

1507 - Kick Start Soccer Academy – Requested £750 with plans to hold a Halloween event on Saturday 31st October for 250+ members of their academy. Children aged 4-11 years will be invited to Willowbrook Activity Centre (Boyzee) - grant of £400 approved.

 

1508 - Tuesday Lunch Club – Requested £500 funding to continue providing healthy lunches every Tuesday for 35-50 local people. The funding will help buy essential equipment - grant of £400 approved.

 

1510 - Thurnby Lodge & District Community Association – Requested £3,000 to support the ‘Christmas on Ice’ event, planned to take place on Saturday 12th December 2015 on Willowbrook Park - grant of £3,000 approved.

 

It was noted that where possible the Councillors would prefer to fund ward based events.

Anita Clarke, Community Engagement Officer (CEO) informed the meeting of her hopes to bring back the community cinema to the Thurncourt ward.

 

Members informed the meeting of their aims to provide the ward with a defibrillator as it was said to be lifesaving equipment which could be a benefit to residents. Councillor Khote present as a resident of Thurncourt (Member of North Evington Ward) suggested looking into the Health & Wellbeing budget. Councillors said that more information would be provided on this topic in due course.

The next Thurncourt Ward Community Meeting will be held on Monday 30^th November 2015 at Ocean Road Community Centre.

The meeting closed at 7.12pm