Agenda item
Proposed schemes for 2009/10
We will discuss the proposed schemes for the coming year and ask for the final decision to be approved by the meeting. The councillors will explain their decision about which schemes they are supporting for the coming year.
Minutes:
- Outline of three ambitions as laid out in Your Ward given and process explained. Non-approved schemes handout also indicated.
- Councillors note that where possible, scheme selection was based on ballot results.
- Notable exception in the case of donation to Cemetery Trust (£300) and Friends of New Walk (£400) which were missed off last issue of Your Ward, hence voting was not possible.
- Comments raised by audience regarding numbering of these schemes (FS-09-28, FS-09-29). Existing references taken by rejected schemes. Agreed this would be amended.
Call for comments and questions.
Q. The funding for 6 schemes has been reduced. Are these still viable with the reduced funding? E.g. FS-09-25 where funding has been halved.
o Costs based on estimates, also some funds may be added to this project from the youth fund.
Q. Re: FS-09-25. Why do we need to spend £1000 when a goalpost already exists?
o Two goalposts are needed. The land on the area needs levelling for safety reasons.
Q. Does this area have a problem with flooding?
o The area around is vulnerable, but not the pitch itself. Funding has been allocated, and the police are keen on the project.
Q. Is vandalism likely to be a problem?
o Possibly, but we should not stop attempting things otherwise nothing would get done
Recycling
Q. Can an improvement be made to biodegradable bags? Their lifespan seems to be too long or too short.
o Other bags are available from supermarkets and shops.
Q. How do we store these bags?
o To avoid degrading too quickly, store them in a cool, dry and dark place.
Q. Can recycling be collected from flats/apartments?
o A popular issue. Trials are happening in other wards. Yet to reach FG, but will inevitably take place due to central government policy.This was part of the last budget.
Q. FS-09-23. Net nil. Why was money spent on this?
o The tree has been cut down, and the process already started. It was felt that it was worthwhile going ahead with the project and creating a piece of art for the ward.
Q. Where will it be located?
o Approx. 20 yards from the Blue Bridge gates.
Q. Does it really require £2000?
o Similar projects exist elsewhere. Estimates have taken those into account. Special skills are required to create sculptures, which unfortunately cost money.
Road Safety
Q. What is the current situation with Broadway shops?
o Currently not ideal. The roadway is collapsing and the Council have done some repairs. Issues remain. Discussions have taken place with the shops to urge action. The Council view this area as privately owned, but hopefully an agreement can be reached between shop owners and the council. Costs are prohibitive, meaning that only the Co-Op is likely to be able to afford it. Short term action therefore seems unlikely.
Shop Local Logo
Issue explained. Need to support local shops. There is money in the budget to spend on promotional material. Two suggested designs displayed on projection. Call for comments and questions.
Comments/Questions:
Bag lines on both logos look like an ‘A’
Could the ’I’ on design 1 be raised/moved?
Q. could a cross-ward scheme be considered?
o Other wards are not contributing to our scheme, but a booklet will be produced outlining all local shops and issues.
Q. Instead of stickers, couldn’t we produce a cotton bag which would be more practical and saleable?
o Shops will be consulted on schemes. Stickers are in this year’s budget, plans for next year’s scheme are still up for discussion
Q. Could an alternative title be ‘use us or lose us’? (murmurs of agreement)
o A point worth considering. Again, schemes for next year’s budget are still up for consideration.
Action: Vote taken.
Logo 1 is unanimously preferred.
Other schemes
Q. Re: Bird and bat boxes. How will the money be spent? On identifying suitable locations? If the boxes are in the wrong place, then it’s a waste of money.
o Sensible locations are an important consideration. We don’t want to put them where they are not needed.
Reserve Schemes
No further comments/queries
Action: Call for formal budget approval
Budget approved.
The following schemes were approved:
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FS-09-01 |
Continue schemes to increase household composting and to support York Rotters to encourage composting. |
£900 |
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FS-09-02
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Fund doorstep garden waste collections and other recycling initiatives |
£3000
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FS 09-04 |
Fund to support setting up ‘Freecycle Event.’ |
£150 |
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FS 09-05 |
A grant to York Playground Action Group to organise a multi-sports day and fair on Fulford Ings at May half term |
£825 |
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FS-09-06 |
Grant to Street Sport York to provide a series of sessions at various locations throughout the ward |
£2000 |
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FS–09-07 |
Grant to Accessible Arts and Media - Melbourne film makers to support their scheme for young people to learn about film-making and animation and to make a film |
£1200 |
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FS 09-09 |
Grant to Older Citizens Advocacy York to fund an outreach service in the ward. The organisation provides independent advocates to support older people to speak up on issues that are affecting their lives. |
£2000 |
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FS-09-10 |
A fund to provide activities for young people in the ward and encourage participation |
£2000 |
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FS-09-28 |
A grant to Friends of New Walk to support the development of a Wildflower meadow and a planting event involving local schoolchildren |
£400 |
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FS-09-29 |
A grant to York Cemetery Trust towards resurfacing the pathways in the cemetery to improve accessibility for those with mobility problems.
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£300 |
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FS-09-16 |
A fund to produce Green Travel guides for primary schools in the ward and to promote safer routes to school |
£500 |
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FS-09-17 |
A contribution to a partnership scheme with traders and improve safety outside Broadway shops |
£2000 |
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FS-09-20 |
Community cleanup/planting events. 3 in the ward during the year |
£600 |
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FS-09-22 |
Set up a ‘Fishergate in Bloom’ award for the best terraced street and suburban garden in the ward |
£500 |
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FS-09-23 |
Creat a wildlife sculpture or seat out out of the ‘totem’ tree stump at the Blue Bridge end of New Walk |
£2000 |
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FS-09-24 |
A fund to support the Fishergate Planning Panel to cover out-of-pocket expenses and venue hire. |
£50 |
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FS-09-25 |
A fund for a project involving all partners to create an informal football pitch, well away from houses on the field south of Millennium Bridge |
£1000 |
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FS-09-26 |
Development of the ‘Shop Local’ scheme |
£500 |
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FS-09-27 |
A scheme to provide bird and bat boxes to residents |
£300 |
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Reserve Schemes |
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FS-09-08 |
Upgrade the gate leading to Walmgate Stray from Low Moor allotment to allow buggies and bikes with child trailers through |
£2500 |
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FS-09-14 |
Make a cycle lane on Broadway from the shops to Fulford Road junction |
£1000 |