Minutes for South Liverpool District Committee meeting, Jun 17 2009, 6.00PM official page

To provide an opportunity for members, officers and partners to declare a personal or prejudicial interest in any item on the agenda.

An opportunity was provided for members, officers and partners to declare a personal or prejudicial interest in any item on the agenda.

• Councillor Mary Rasmussen declared a personal interest in the Neighbourhood Delivery Report as a representative of Parklands High School

• Councillor Paula Keaveney declared a personal interest in the Neighbourhood Delivery Report and the Youth Sub-Group as a representative of the Valley Community Theatre

• Councillor Colin Strickland declared a personal interest in the Neighbourhood Delivery Report as a member of South Liverpool Housing

To consider –

a)     the appointment of a Chair for 2009/10; and

b)     the appointment of a Deputy Chair for 2009/10

The Committee considered –

a)     the appointment of a Chair for 2009/10; and

b)     the appointment of a Deputy Chair for 2009/10

Agreed that-

a)     Councillor Richard Oglethorpe be appointed Chair; and

b)     Councillor Barbara Collinge be appointed Deputy Chair.

To consider the minutes of the meeting held on 17 February and the development meeting held on 6 May.

The Committee considered the minutes of the meeting held on 17 February and the development meeting held on 6 May.

An update was provided in relation to –

• The circulation of a questionnaire on neighbourhood working to all members of the Council

• The action which is being taken by officers in Housing Strategy in relation to vacant dwellings

Agreed that –

a)     The minutes be approved subject to the correction of the typing error in the record of Councillor Strickland’s declaration of interest;

b)     Minutes of the meetings of the Vehicle Crime Group be submitted to the Safer and Stronger Communities NPWG for information; and

c)      Minutes of the meetings of the Physical Regeneration Group be circulated to members for information.

To consider –

a)     The appointment of the Chair and Deputy Chair of the following Neighbourhood Partnership Working Groups –

§         Safer, Stronger Communities

§         Economic Development and Enterprise

§         Children and Young Persons

§         Health and Older People

b)     The appointment of councillors to serve on each working group

The Committee considered –

a)     The appointment of the Chair and Deputy Chair of the following Neighbourhood Partnership Working Groups (NPWG) –

§         Safer and Stronger Communities

§         Economy and Employment

§         Children and Young People

§         Healthier Communities and Older People

b)     The appointment of councillors to serve on each working group

Agreed that -

a)     The following members be appointed as Chair of the particular

      NPWG –

§         Safer and Stronger Communities – Councillor Malcolm Kelly

§         Economy and Employment – Councillor Flo Clucas

§         Children and Young People – Councillor Richard Oglethorpe

§         Healthier Communities and Older People – Councillor Mary Rasmussen

b)     Each NPWG be requested to appoint a Deputy Chair at their first meeting; and

c)      The present councillor membership on each NPWG be re-affirmed and any amendments be notified to Dave Phillips.

To consider –

a)     the appointment of one member from each ward to serve on the Youth Sub-Group; and

b)     the appointment of a Chair for the Sub-Group for 2009/10

The terms of reference for the Youth Sub-Group, which were approved by the City Council, are enclosed

The Committee considered –

a)     the appointment of one member from each ward to serve on the Youth Sub-Group; and

b)     the appointment of a Chair for the Sub-Group for 2009/10

Agreed that -

a)     Councillor Richard Oglethorpe be appointed as Chair; and

b)     Councillors Richard Oglethorpe, Vera Best, Barbara Collinge, Claire Wilner, Doreen Knight and Lynnie Williams be appointed to serve on the Sub-Group

To consider the format and dates for the next round of ward based events following consultation which has taken place with ward councillors.

A schedule of proposals is enclosed

The Committee considered the format and dates for the next round of ward based events following consultation which has taken place with ward councillors.

Agreed that –

a)     The schedule of events be noted; and

b)     Feedback from the events be reported to the next meeting.

To consider an update in relation to the Environmental Enforcement Service.

The Committee considered an update in relation to the Environmental Enforcement Service which was circulated at the meeting.

Dave Gowland (Environmental Enforcement) introduced the briefing and advised members of the action which is being taken.

During the discussion which took place, the following issues were raised –

• The monitoring of service delivery by Enterprise - Liverpool

• The comparison between the enforcement action taken by the Environmental Enforcement Team and the wardens of local registered social landlords

• The educational initiatives which have been taken in relation to littering and dog fouling and the links which have been established with the universities, registered social landlords and Liverpool Mutual Homes

• The balance between preventative and reactive work

Agreed that -

a)     The briefing and update be noted;

b)     The work which is being carried out by the education team with registered social landlords, Liverpool Mutual Homes and local colleges, be noted; and

c)      Arrangements be made for Dave Gowland to meet with Councillor Janet Kent to discuss issues which were raised at the meeting.

To consider an update in relation to the Working Neighbourhood Fund.

The Committee considered an update in relation to the Working Neighbourhood Fund.

Christine Peach introduced the report.

During the discussion which took place, the following issues were raised –

• The advanced position in comparison with previous years

• The arrangements for the “Celebrating Success” event

Agreed that –

a)     The schedule of projects be noted and thanks be extended to Eileen Deakin (Neighbourhood Management Services) for the work which she has carried out with ward councillors;

b)     Councillors in all wards be encouraged to make a contribution towards the cost of the “Celebrating Success” event to be held on 11 March;

c)      The possibility of higher education establishments sponsoring awards at the event be explored; and

d)     An invitation to the event be extended to all members of the committee.

To consider the South Liverpool Neighbourhood Delivery Report and supporting appendices.

The Committee considered the South Liverpool Neighbourhood Delivery Report and supporting appendices.

Christine Peach (Neighourhood Manager) introduced the report.

During the discussion which took place, the following issues were raised -

• The provision of performance information

• Information in relation to the employment rate (NI 151)

• The need for clarification in respect of NI 1 in relation to “people from different backgrounds that get on well together”

• The update provided in relation to properties in St Mary’s Road

• The update provided in relation to the South Liverpool Academy and Parklands High School

• The action which is being taken by the special project group to support Parklands High School

• Consideration of a suitable site for the location of a treatment centre

Agreed that –

a)     The Neighbourhood Delivery Report and appendices be noted;

b)     A standard item in relation to performance information be included on the agenda for each Neighbourhood Partnership Working Group (NPWG) to assist the NPWG to achieve its priorities;

c)      If possible, information in relation to the employment rate (NI 151) be provided on a neighbourhood basis;

d)     Further clarification be provided in respect of NI 1 in relation to “people from different backgrounds that get on well together”;

e)     So far as the update in relation to properties in St Mary’s Road is concerned, arrangements be made for a meeting to be held between representatives of Neighbourhood Management Services, Legal Services, Property and Asset Management to pursue the matter, in consultation with ward councillors;

f)        The update in relation to the South Liverpool Academy and Parklands High School be noted; and

g)     So far as the consideration of a suitable site for the location of a treatment centre is concerned, support be given to a meeting with representatives of the Police Authority to discuss the matter further. The Chair and lead officer of the Healthier Communities and Older People NPWG of this committee and the South Central District Committee, together with both Neighbourhood Managers, be invited to attend the meeting. 

To consider the dates of meetings of this committee and the Neighbourhood Partnership Working Groups, as approved by the City Council.  

The Committee considered the dates of meetings of this committee and the Neighbourhood Partnership Working Groups, as approved by the City Council. 

Agreed that -

a)     The proposed dates for meetings of this committee be approved;

b)     In addition arrangements be made, following consultation with members and the Whips, for a further meeting to be held during September to receive an update from the first meetings of the Neighbourhood Partnership Working Groups;

c)      The dates for meetings of the NPWG be approved by the Chair of each NPWG following consultation with the members, having regard to the decision of this committee not to hold meetings on a Friday morning and the views of members in relation to the timing of the meetings; and

d)     If possible, a consistent venue be agreed for meetings. 

A copy of the updated version of the South Liverpool Neighbourhood Area Agreement will be available at the meeting for the information of members.

A copy of the updated version of the South Liverpool Neighbourhood Area Agreement was made available at the meeting for the information of members.

Agreed that -

a)     The committee notes that South Liverpool is the first neighbourhood to publish and circulate the updated Neighbourhood Area Agreement;

b)     The thanks of the committee be extended to Christine Peach and her team, lead officers and partners for their work in this connection; and

c)      It be noted that arrangements are being made for a launch of the agreement on 13 July and that all members of the committee will be invited.