Local Joint Committee 12 North East Shrewsbury

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Meeting dates for this Local Joint Committee

Thursday 18 March - Sundorne Secondary School

Thursday 7 January 2009

This is was the third meeting of the North East Shrewsbury and the second meeting with a focus on Castlefields & Ditherington.

Local Police Team (PACT)

The local beat officer PC Peter Franklin along with CSO Angela Newson reported that from the period September to November 2009 there had been a decrease in the average number of crimes in the Castlefields & Ditherington area of 22.5 per cent. In November 2009 anti social behaviour had reduced from 82 to 56 per cent, and burglary and robberies had also shown a downward trend. For detailed information on crime figures for the area go to www.westmercia.police.uk

For general information about local policing the contact number is 0300 333 3000 or see www.westmercia.police.uk or call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

Progress with The Flaxmill

The Architect for Bradley, Fielden, Clegg was unable to attend the meeting so Cllr Moseley delivered the PowerPoint presentation which provided the residents with a flavour of what the plans are for the Flaxmill.

The presentation covered the following issues related to the site: History, Biodiversity, Industrial Heritage, Sustainable Communities, a Place for People, Green Landscape, Legible Landscape and the Canal.

It was hoped that the building would be used to bring the community together and help raise the profile of the area. The timeframe for completion of the scheme would be around 2012, although it was accepted that due to the current economic climate this was an optimistic timescale.

Young People’s Issues

Dorothy Jones, Play Development Officer, gave an update on local provision for the 5 – 12 year age group in the area. This involved the ‘Reccy Ranger’ mobile play facility, that provide up to 2 hours of free play sessions at various locations across Shrewsbury, including after school sessions at the Martin Wilson and St Marys Catholic School in Castlefields.

The Reccy Ranger project develops informal leisure opportunities for children and young people. Activities are based on the needs of the young people themselves with emphasis on ‘active’ play, particularly during the summer months. The service is primarily aimed at children & young people from 5 to 16 years although younger and older children can join in, parents area also encourage parents to stay and play.

Anyone wishing to use this service should contact Sean McCarthy, Sports Development Officer on 01743 255933.

Update on Grants Awarded by the Local Joint Committee

Reports to the Local Joint Committee on ‘Grant Outcomes 2008/09’ and ‘Funding Requests Update’ were circulated.

The ‘Grant Outcomes 2008/09’ report was a summary of the grants awarded. Julie Thomas and Sue Sharp of Shrewsbury Friendly Neighbours gave a verbal report on the success of the Friendship Circle, a project giving social support to older people in the local community.

The ‘Funding Requests Update’ detailed five new applications received for funding from the LJC.

The following was approved (subject to conditions):

• Ken Ju-Jitsu Martial Arts for £1,175 for new mats and training equipment
• Wild Strawberry, £1,600, for animation projects in Castlefields and Sundorne
[itemThe three remaining applications were deferred pending the receipt of further information before being reconsidered;
• Harlescott Scout and Guide Headquarters, £4,400 for the provision of gate and car park to enable children to play in an adjoining field.
• Isaiah 58 Project, £4,500 to fund a pushchair club for able and disabled children.
• Isaiah 58 Project, £5,200 to fund a Wingers Club for able and disabled children.

Local News and Reports

Any matters regarding Severnside Housing were to be made directly to Marianne Grant on behalf of Steve Gittens, either after the meeting or via telephone on 01743 285193.

Anyone who wanted to receive a local newsletter were urged to give their contact details/email address to the Chairman Cllr Alan Moseley.
Due to the severe weather conditions, the issue of gritting footpaths and salt bin provision was raised. The Chair said he was currently seeking to get these restored.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service representative Cameron Taylor highlight the importance of smoke alarms in all households and reminded everyone that a FREE home fire safety check and a ten year smoke alarm was available to anyone on request by ringing Tel: 01743 260298 or contacting the Community Fire Safety Department at Brigade Headquarters, St Michael’s Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2BR.

Shropshire Council Budget 2010/11 Budget

The Chair reported Shropshire Council’s overall approach was to protect key services, consolidate the revenue budget and minimise pressures on Council Tax. Savings of £7.1 million were required.

A brief questionnaire and reminded everyone that they could have their say about the budget by visiting the council’s website and giving their input through the ‘Budget Simulator’.

Thank you to the members of the community who attended this meeting, participation of local people is very important to the success of the Local Joint Committee.

Shropshire Councillors for this Local Joint Committee

Karen Burgoyne
Alan Mosley - Chair
Mal Price - Vice Chair

Divisions in this Local Joint Committee

Castlefields and Ditherington
Battlefield
Sundorne

Officers leading on this Local Joint Committee

Lead Officer - Celia Bahrami
Support Lead Officer - Andrew Stirling
Committee Officer - Karen Nixon
Community Working Officer - Steve Cunningham

Budget for 2009/10

£37,000
Except in the case of urgency, decisions taken by Local Joint Committees will not be actioned until a period of seven working days has elapsed from the date of the meeting, to allow time for publication and potential call-in by Shropshire Council of these decisions

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