Agenda and draft minutes

·       Discussion with representatives from the Police and Community Safety Partnership. An opportunity for residents to come together and support each other.

·       Have your say

1.    Welcome and introductions

Councillors Myers and Wells welcomed everyone and set out the housekeeping rules.

2.    Community Safety

Councillor Myers outlined that the meeting is held in response to the violent incident last month and is an opportunity for residents to hear from the NYP and council’s Neighbourhood Safety team. A similar meeting was held last week at St Luke’s Church and matters discussed at that meeting were summarized.

Local PCSOs introduced themselves and reassured the meeting that ongoing Police operation is taking place resulting in warrants. If ASB is witnessed Officers would intervene and speak with culprits.

Paul Morrison, Neighbourhood Safety Manager at the Council gave an overview of matters that his team is involved with, namely breach of CYC housing tenancy and environmental crimes i.e. fly tipping. 

Michal Czekajlo, Community Officer for the ward introduced himself and summarized his role which is to support Ward Councillors and work with partners with the aim to address local priorities.

Claire Douglas from York Learning spoke about available courses including dress making and self-defence. Clifton Unseen and Unexpected photography project promotional flyers were shared with the meeting.

It was offered to promote the above mentioned coursed on Clifton Residents Facebook page.

At this point Cllr Myers outlined that tonight’s meeting is part of a broader community engagement initiative called Connecting Clifton. Events have been held at local schools and future events will be organised with the view to discuss what happens in the community and enable residents to be heard. We have seen an increased Police presence as part of the Home Office led initiative designed to eradicate crime called Clear, Hold, Build. Additional resources are available to the Clifton area as part of the initiative and as a result of multiagency work crime figures have dropped by 10% over the last year. A newsletter promoting activities, local projects and reporting on the Clear, Hold, Build actions was produced recently, and the next edition is planned for autumn this year. A programme of free to access activities for young people is being organised for this summer as positive and constructive work with young people is helping to prevent future criminality. 

Cllr Myers opened the floor for discussion.

A resident raised a matter of motorbikes riding on paths on Bootham Stray. Is there a direct route to report that? Please report via 999, or 101 depending on circumstances. The Police undertake spot checks, and we are aware of the issues on the Stray. Neighbourhood Safety Manager offered to investigate it. Please keep reporting any instances of motorbikes on the Stray to the Police to help with evidence gathering.

A resident asked who is responsible for maintenance of the Bootham Stray perimeter fence? Parts of the fence, gates and stiles are in poor state of repair. City of York Council will be responsible, and we would expect for any repairs to be undertaken promptly now that the Clear, Hold, Build project is in operation. Please provide Ward Councillors with specific locations and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.