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Agenda and draft minutes

Venue: Oasis John Williams Academy, Petherton Road, BS14 9BU

Contact: Norman Cornthwaite 

Items
No. Item

37.

Chairing Arrangements

Minutes:

Councillor Steve Jones was elected as Chair for the Meeting.

38.

Welcome, Introductions and Safety Information

39.

Apologies for absence

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Councillor Graham Morris.

40.

Declarations of Interest

To note any interests relevant to the consideration of the items on the Agenda.

Minutes:

Agenda Item No. 14 Budget Allocation; Councillor Clark – Southern Links Children’s Centre.

 

41.

Minutes of the Meeting held on 28th September 2016 pdf icon PDF 297 KB

To agree the Minutes of the last Meeting as a correct record for signature by the Chair.

Minutes:

It was noted that the Minutes of the Meeting held on 15th June 2016 had not been considered at the Meeting on 28th September 2016. It was agreed that these would be considered at the Meeting on 15th March 2017.

 

Agreed – that the Minutes were a correct record of the Meeting and can be signed by the Chair.

42.

Matters Arising

Minutes:

There were none.

 

43.

Public Forum

Written statements must be received by no later than 12.00 noon on Tuesday 13th December 2016.

 

Please also see Agenda Item No. 18 - Information.

Minutes:

Nothing was received.

 

44.

N P Resident Representatives

Ariaf Hussain

Minutes:

Agreed – that Robert Harris, Trevor Hilliar, Barbara Kirby and Jenny Smith serve as Representatives.

 

45.

South Bristol Housing Zone (inc. Hengrove Park Phase 2)

Abigail Stratford/Emily Price

 

For information.

Minutes:

Abigail Stratford and Emily Price gave a presentation. This is available at www.bristol.gov.uk/sbhz

 

A number of issues were raised during the debate on the project including the following:

 

·                    Drainage

·                    The number of children and school places

·                    New link road

·                    Parking

·                    Road congestion and pollution

·                    High density housing and social problems

·                    Leisure/play areas and their locations

·                    The location of a GP Surgery

·                    The Rugby Club location

·                    Drones

·                    Affordable housing

·                    Parks maintenance

·                    Cycle shed provision

·                    CIL money for road network improvements

·                    Plans to reduce car usage and dependency

·                    Employment provision

·                    Metrobus users parking in the area

·                    Protection of the rest of the park from development

 

It was noted that there would be further consultation during January and February

 

Agreed – that the update be noted.

46.

New Dementia Care and Retirement Living Facility, off New Fosseway Road pdf icon PDF 97 KB

For information.

Minutes:

Ariaf Hussain introduced the report.

 

Agreed – that the report be noted.

 

47.

Bristol City Council Corporate Strategy Consultation Update pdf icon PDF 182 KB

Ward Councillors

 

To note the content of the report and the summary strategy document.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Ariaf Hussain introduced the report and summarised it for everyone. He advised that a freeze on N P spending had been introduced. He encouraged everyone to comment on the Strategy.

 

Agreed – that the update be noted.

48.

Neighbourhood Budget Report pdf icon PDF 123 KB

Ariaf Hussain

 

The Neighbourhood Committee is requested to:

1. Notes the Budget

2. Discusses and confirms any changes (where appropriate)

3. Agrees any allocations to the delivery of the NP plan (where appropriate)

4. Agrees any budget requests (at the appropriate agenda item)

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Ariaf Hussain introduced the report and summarised it for everyone.

Resolved – that the report be noted.

 

49.

Transformers Youth Fund pdf icon PDF 191 KB

Hayley Ash

 

To accept £5000 Transformer’s Youth Fund and administer through the Wellbeing Process as per the conditions within the report.  Decisions to be agreed by the whole Neighbourhood Partnership

 

Minutes:

Ariaf Hussain introduced the report and summarised it for everyone.

Agreed – that the N P accept £5000 Transformer’s Youth Fund and administer it through the Wellbeing Process as per the conditions within the report. 

50.

Budget Allocation Report - Wellbeing and s106 pdf icon PDF 127 KB

Ariaf Hussain

 

That the Neighbourhood Committee approves the recommendations from the Wellbeing Panel for the allocation of Wellbeing Funding - £6,655.

Minutes:

Ariaf Hussain introduced the report and summarised it for everyone. He advised any decisions relating to funding could only be implemented if the freeze on N P expenditure is lifted.

 

Following a debate it was

 

Resolved – that the Neighbourhood Committee approves the recommendations from the Wellbeing Panel for the allocation of Wellbeing Funding totalling £6,655, subject to the freeze on N P expenditure being lifted.

 

51.

Neighbourhood Partnership Coordinators' Update Report pdf icon PDF 147 KB

Ariaf Hussain

 

To note and discuss the updates and dates diaries on the following:

 

1.      To note and respond to the Clean Streets Campaign

2.      To note the Parks and Play Update

3.      To note NP changes and developments

4.      Dates – 2016/2017

5.      Draft Dates – 2017/2018

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Ariaf Hussain introduced the report and summarised it for everyone. He advised that he had received an e-mail stating that the present N P structure would not be delivered after 31st March 2017.

 

In relation to the Proposed Community Transfer the N P confirmed its support for the proposal as it would help Bedminster Down School raise education standards in the area.

 

In relation to the Parks and Play Update, Ariaf Hussain stated that he would contact James Anderson to arrange a meeting with Councillors.

 

Agreed – (1) that the Clean Streets Campaign be noted;

 

(2) that the Parks and Play Update be noted;

 

(3) that the NP changes and developments be noted;

 

(4) that the Dates – 2016/2017 be noted;

 

(5) that the draft Dates – 2017/2018 be noted; and

 

(6) that the proposed Community Asset Transfer be supported.

 

52.

Any Other Business

Minutes:

Inspector Robert Cheeseman introduced himself and advised he had replaced Inspector Colston a temporary basis. He advised that although dwelling burglaries and motor vehicle thefts have risen steeply, the Police addressing the issues through a number of initiatives.

 

53.

Date of Next Meeting

7pm, Wednesday 15th March 2017, Christ the Servant Church, Stockwood Road, BS14 8SP

Minutes:

Wednesday 15th March 2017 at 7.00 pm, venue – Christ the Servant Church, Stockwood Road, BS14 8SP.

 

54.

Information

Contacts –

            The local Neighbourhood Partnership (NP) Coordinator is:

Ariaf Hussain

            Telephone: 0117 92 23218

            e-mail: ariaf.hussain@bristol.gov.uk

The clerk to the meeting is:

Norman Cornthwaite, Democratic Services Officer

Telephone: 0117 92 22390

e-mail: norman.cornthwaite@bristol.gov.uk or democratic.services@bristol.gov.uk

 

 

What is a Neighbourhood Partnership?

 

Neighbourhood Partnerships are the route to influence and improve services in the neighbourhood for residents, community organisations, service partners, and where local councillors make decisions about Bristol City Council business

How do I get involved?

 

Anyone who lives or works in the area can get involved in this Neighbourhood Partnership by:

 

  • Attending this meeting and commenting on any item of business on the agenda.  Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting and contribute.

 

  • Submit a Public Forum statement to the clerk to the meeting (contact details above) no later than noon on the working day before the meeting. The statement will, where possible, be sent directly to members of the Partnership, and be printed and circulated at the meeting.

 

 

 

The Openness of Local Government Bodies Regulations 2014

 

Any person attending a meeting must, so far as is practicable, be afforded reasonable facilities for reporting. This includes filming, photographing or making an audio recording of the proceedings.

 

Members of the public should therefore be aware that they may be filmed by others attending the meeting and that this is not within the authority’s control. Oral commentary is not permitted during the meeting as this would be disruptive.