Agenda item

Any Other Business

a.    Foxwood

The parking and storage around the flats at the Foxwood shops was very poor.  Cllr Waller was working on these issues and how the area could be tidied up especially the weeds around the shops.

b.   Youth Provision

Reduction in CYC budgets had seen a significant reduction in Youth services in the Ward.  Cllr Waller would be looking at how the Youth provision could be increased in the area as there was a direct correlation between the decrease in youth services and activities and the increase in anti social behaviour.

It was noted that residents had reported the issue of storage of rubbish and were waiting for a response from CYC.  Cllr Waller agreed to look into this as the rubbish was a significant fire hazard.

c.     Environmental issues

·        Cllr Waller explained to residents that there was a problem with the weed killer previously used by CYC in the Ward, which was toxic to the water system hence a new product was being used which would need time to react.

·        The last grass cut would be done in October and the roadside crews would sweep the gutters.

·        The last green bin collection would be November.  The refuse collection calendar would be distributed on 18^th October.  This would detail refuse and recycling including the Christmas period.  It was noted that half the Ward would have a black bin and recycling collection immediately prior to the Christmas period and the remainder immediately after.  Recycling would be every third week and green bin collections would recommence in April.

Would there be a leaflet delivery to Windsor Garth, which had been previously missed from the distribution.

Yes.  The previous problems with deliveries had been acknowledged.  The information would also be on CYC website and in the libraries.

Would the applications for funding be available online?

Yes with some exceptions.  Cllr Waller summarised the process;

·        Applications by 31^st Oct 2015

·        Agree applicants on 4^th Nov 2015

·        Ballot Feb 2016

It was acknowledged that the process for this year was much delayed, in future years budgets would be announced in April and the timeline would be more generous.

A resident from Stuart Road expressed concerns regarding fly tipping in the Hob Moor area.  It was asked if a residents association/ friends of group might be the solution.

A previous residents association chair offered to help set up such a group.  Cllr Waller explained that should this be needed there was training available and other residents associations in York could be asked to advise.  It was felt it would be good to work with other groups and it was noted that Kingsway had a meeting planned for 22^nd October.

Was there still a Friends of Hob Moor group?

The group had suffered from a reduction in active committee members however the first meeting for a long time had been held on 7^th October.

Was there a possibility of additional cleaning for the area around the Foxwood shops and bus stop?

It was felt that the shops should take some responsibility as the majority of the litter was generated by their customers.  It was noted the Fish and Chip shop did some cleaning.  It was acknowledged the way forward would be to bring together the community to improve the area and tackle anti social behaviour. 

It was noted that the Citizens Advice Bureau held sessions on Mondays in The Gateway Centre in Acomb however booking was essential.  Councillors were working on implementing more advice sessions in the area especially on housing.  Work was also being carried out with schools to find out how pupil premium was being spent.

Volunteers for Snow Warden training were asked to contact Cllr Waller.  It was noted Cllr Waller would be taking part in the mobility scooter challenge week commencing 12^th October 2015, the other councillors agreed to join him.

Cllr Waller thanked everyone for coming.

The meeting closed at 8.30pm