WCG Minutes of Meetings

2003/2004 AGM

12/1/04 MOM

11/2/04 MOM

8/3/04 MOM

Woodsend Community Group Meeting

8.3.04 at the Scout Hut 10am, Woodsend Crescent Road.

MINUTES OF MEETING

Present: John McNuff, S Massey, Jean Brown, Sylvia Gray, Ray Howarth, Frank McGrath, Richard Samuels, D Barker, M & C Fox & C Booth,


Officers: Graham Heslin,

Apologies: Councillor Mrs. Reilly, Bob Friedman, Val Goulden, L. Greenwood, Ian Creveul Sue Pearson & Garry Devine , Gill Bulmer,
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1. Introductions and Administration:
1.1 Ray Howarth opened the meeting thanking all for attending. A round robin introduction was carried out to introduce each other.

2. Minutes of Last Meeting
2.2 Approved

3. Home Watch
3.1 L Greenwood is now a Home Watch Co-ordinator.

4 Impactus
4.1 Ray Howarth stated following the last group meeting where people were asked to take part in adult education, several pack have been completed the Chair thanked all those that took part.

5 Trafford in Bloom
5.1 Minutes of the TiB meeting on the 04.03.04 meeting were discussed, Graham Heslin asked for nominations to form a sub group, the following volunteered: Ray Howarth, Richard Samuels,

6 Estate Walkabout Feed Back
6.1 Woodsend Circle/Woodbridge Rd trees/bushes to be cut/pruned
To be clarified - 113 Lytham Rd Illegal kerb crossing (vehicle in garden) letter sent 17/10/03. Follow up letter to be sent Ongoing - Woodsend Green garage area potholes to be filled. Job issued to Highways urged 16/10/03 Ongoing
Calder Court higher fencing required. Placed on Minor Works List 2004/2005 Ongoing
6.2 Ian Creveul has a surgery for Council House tenants at Woodsend Library on Thursday mornings 10-12 am. (Tel No 912 2739)

7 Feed back from Area Housing Panel
7.1 John McNuff read his report on the meeting of 4.3.04 to the meeting. G Heslin pointed out funds is for Housing Estates only.

8 Matters arising from previous minutes:
The following items were reviewed from previous minutes:
8.1 ID cards – issue still Ongoing
8.2 Area Board applications – Notice board available in the Pavillion, which could be fitted in the Library. This is to be investigated. – Completed (Lighting of board to be investigated)
8.3 Land maintenance issue – C Booth stated land belongs to individual owners. Further investigation will need to be funded. Ongoing
8.4 Stakes opposite Woodsend Shops –Stakes removed. Parking on the Verge, can Police/Traffic Wardens be asked to blitz the area around Woodsend Circle? Parking Wardens / Highways to be approached Ongoing S Pearson
8.5 The road near the recycling facility in front of the shops was reported to be in very poor condition as was the pavement in this area. Ongoing
8.6 Gary Devine has created a proposal for a £60,000 Play Area Upgrade.
The proposal includes footpath, Safety Area, Railings and Swings etc.
Fund raising will be required for the equipment and the Group could adopt this Ongoing.

9 Scout Hut
9.1 Roof Insulation has been purchased and curtains provided. Cavity Wall Insulation is to be installed - 4 New Lights installed - Wall heaters will cost £ 1000 plus installation - Calor Gas heaters are now being investigated as a possible alternative - The floor is to be cleaned and resealed during Easter Holidays at a cost of £150. Ray Howarth Ongoing

10. Update of Groups Activities
10.2 Meeting for Group activities to take placed on Thursday 18.3.04 at Ray Howarth’s home.
10.3 The possibility of creating a Web Page showing Woodsend Community Group activities to be investigated. The initial pages have been created and are being demonstrated on Thursday April 1st at Woodsend Library between 5 - 7 pm. The full path is www.communigate.co.uk/chesh/whatsonatwoodsend OR www.communigate.co.uk/chesh
Click on Residents' Groups
Click on Woodsend Community Group
Ongoing Frank McGrath

11.0 Any Other Business.
11.1 Dog Fouling can Dog warden to be asked to patrol Woodsend Area Dog Wardens are visiting the area.
11.2 Football Pitch proposal Stott Drive. Councillor Mrs. Reilly stated if 6 people write to the Council, that they can then nominate a person to speak for them. This person can speak for 3 minutes at the Planning Committee. Brought up at the Area Board
11.8 Notice Board in Library too heavy Lighter type to be from available funds

12.0 Meeting Close and date of next meeting –
Wednesday 14th April 7pm in the Scout Hut, Woodsend Crescent Road.


General Note
When reporting problems to Police get Crime Reference No
To identify Crime Hot Spots.
Park Watch for Parks and open spaces Tel No 912 1111 Mon–Fri 5to10pm every evening.
Low level youth nuisance (Trafford Council Control room) 912 1111.
Anti Vandal Patrol 6to10pm Mon-Sat 856 7686 if there is no response phone 872 5050 (ask for log no)
Local Police liaison Jane Curran is available on the Last Thursday in the month between 2-4 PM at Woodsend Library.
Councillor’s J Ackerley, Mr & Mrs. Reilly have a surgery at Woodsend Library between 6-7 PM Thursdays.

14/4/04 MOM

Woodsend Community Group Meeting

14.4.04 at the Scout Hut 7pm Woodsend Crescent Road.

MINUTES OF MEETING

Present: John McNuff, S Massey, Councillor Mrs. Reilly, Sylvia Gray, Ray Howarth, M Walmsley, D Barker, Gill Bulmer, Val Goulden

Officers: Sue Pearson

Apologies: Frank McGrath, Ian Creveul & Garry Devine, L Greenwood, G Heslin & Richard Samuels
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1. Introductions and Administration:
1.1 Ray Howarth opened the meeting thanking all for attending. A round robin introduction was carried out to introduce each other.

2. Minutes of Last Meeting
2.2 Approved

3. Area Team
3.1 Library and Josie's out of school club were a success.
3.2 Sporting Activities not successful, unable to reach youth. Out of area scheme available.
3.3 Youth Service Outreach 2 evenings per week additional information to follow.

4 Children/Youth Activities and Funding
4.1 Youth Service Children,s Fund funding not available after end of scheme March/April 2004 for 13 + group.
4.2 Under 13 activities 100 providers in Trafford, but none working in local area.
4.3 To create a bid for available funding. A Sub Group of Volunteers could be formed to meet at the Scout Hut to review/co-ordinate possible options these include:
 Coaches for after school activities
 Holidays
 Youth in danger of crime
 Activities at the Library
Sue Frost to approach: Heads of Schools, Heads of Departments to obtain parent support.
Funding up to £2000 for a weeks activities can be obtained from Area Boards (Next 20th April at Acre Hall Primary School).

5 Matters arising from previous minutes:
5.1 Illegal kerb crossing letter sent to offender
5.2 Cost of re surfacing Woodsend Green in the 2004/5 budget Cllr Reilly to follow up
5.3 Woodsend Shops Parking yellow lining cannot be carried out this because this years budget has been spent. Bus stop guard rail negotiations with GMPTE Ongoing

6 Any Other Business
6.1 V Goulden raised questions concerning allocation and recycling of housing land Stock Transfer potholes and general housing issues. Cllr John Reilly on THT Board Cllr June Reilly to obtain answers
6.2 Police operation no children in area when operation was carried out. Note J Curren on extended leave
6.3 Graffiti Removal Funding unless graffiti is offensive or racist funds are not available.
6.4 Information on Stock transfer to be issued by Cllr J Reilly
6.5 Land Audit in Progress at the moment S Pearson

7 Trafford in Bloom
7.1 Next Meeting at the Scout Hut 7th April 7 PM.

8 Scout Hut
8.1Scout Hut Floor re polished.
8.2 A £200 donation received for Cavity Wall Insulation.
8.3 Gas Heaters and ventilators to be installed (20% North Trafford College discount negotiated)

9 Publicity
9.1 S Pearson, Chemist at Woodsend & Urmston Police CPSOS require Minutes of Meetings.
9.2 Woodsend Community Group Web Site
The full path is www.communigate.co.uk/chesh/whatsonatwoodsend OR www.communigate.co.uk/chesh
Click on Residents' Groups
Click on Woodsend Community Group

10 Meeting Close and date of next meeting –
Wednesday 10th May 7pm in the Scout Hut, Woodsend Crescent Road.

General Note
When reporting problems to Police get Crime Reference No
To identify Crime Hot Spots.
Park Watch for Parks and open spaces Tel No 912 1111 Mon–Fri 5to10pm every evening.
Low level youth nuisance (Trafford Council Control room) 912 1111.
Anti Vandal Patrol 6to10pm Mon-Sat 856 7686 if there is no response phone 872 5050 (ask for log no)
Local Police liaison Jane Curran is available on the Last Thursday in the month between 2-4 PM at Woodsend Library.
Ian Creveul has a surgery for Council House tenants at Woodsend Library on Thursday mornings 10-12 am. (Tel No 912 2739)
Councillor’s J Ackerley, Mr & Mrs. Reilly have a surgery at Woodsend Library between 6-7 PM Thursdays.

10/5/04 MOM

Woodsend Community Group Meeting

10.5.04 at the Scout Hut 10am Woodsend Crescent Road.

MINUTES OF MEETING

Present: John McNuff, S Massey, Councillor Mrs. Reilly, Sylvia Gray, Ray Howarth, M Walmsley, D Barker & Richard Samuels

Officers: Garry Devine, Julie Ann Thompson & Ian Creveul

Apologies: Frank McGrath, G Heslin & Sue Pearson
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1. Introductions and Administration:
1.1 Ray Howarth opened the meeting thanking all for attending. A round robin introduction was carried out to introduce each other.

2. Minutes of Last Meeting
2.1 Approved

3 Waste Management
A presentation was given by Julie Ann Thompson the main points were:
 Trafford area generates 1,015 tons, this can be reduced by smart shopping and composting.
 Disposable Nappies are a major problem; they take up to 500 years to decompose in landfill. Promoting Terry Nappies with liner can reduce this. A free trial is available with weekly delivery and collection.
 Green Sack collecting has increased amount of paper collected.
 Pilot Scheme at Gorse Hill for collection of Modern Materials, start 2004. Please promote this initiative.
 Cllr J Reilly said using £15.00 furniture collection could reduce fly tipping information on web site. Request for written information in Library.
 Tin cans separated automatically if placed in bins.
 Woodland Trust will plant 1 tree per 1 ton of cans.
 Christmas Cards not collected by Council, collected by Tesco, W H Smith etc.
 Richard Samuels proposed vote of thanks for emptying overflowing bins at Christmas quickly.
Ray Howarth Inkjet cartridges can be returned for cash, numbers and revenues dropping. Epson cartridges not taken by most recycling units.
4 Area Teams
4.1Youth Scheme to be implemented, no providers in Woodsend Area
4.2 Support requested for “Walk the Plank” Salford Quay’s hope to get Urmston Lions to sponsor.
4.3 Woodsend Green and Woodsend Circle Planting Money not available at present
4.4 Woodsend Circle side planting £5,000 required to carry out scheme.
4.6 Painting Valley Rd and Peers Close ongoing.
4.7 Garages demolished.
4.8 Minor Works
4.9Calder Court new fencing planning permission obtained. Out to tender approx cost £10,000.
4.10 Cheriton Rd Flats intercoms ongoing

5.0 Woodsend Library
 Activities to be provided
 2 year funding by Government money not available.
 Shutters to be fitted and planning permission obtained
 Resubmit next year.
 Extend Library Cllr J Reilly contacting Area Board.
6.0 Tool Library
Cllr J Reilly stated Partington have Tool Library.

7.0 Scout Hut
7.1 Estimate for modifications to Steps and door entrance for disabled access to be obtained. Together with estimate conversion of toilets for disabled use.
7.2 Price for Calor Gas Heaters obtained, will use North Trafford discount.

8.0 Any Other Business
8.1 Litter in Park complaint by member of the group and also overage youths using swings etc. Local senior school Headmaster informed.
8.2 Trafford In Bloom Next meeting 2 June 6:30pm.
8.3 Adult Learning good meeting Photographs and Leaflets not arrived ongoing.

8.4 Cllr Reilly Roundabout at Woodsend Circle Design and costing ongoing. £4,000 spent on roundabout.
8.5 CCTV Viewing Position moves every hour unless there is a request for 24 hour monitoring. On Pension Day could camera be pointed at Post office? A member stated that there is no privacy at the Post Office when money is being counted Cllr J Reilly to contact Post Office.

Next Meeting 9th June 2004 6:30pm

Apologies Cllr J Reilly next meeting

6/6/04 MOM

Woodsend Community Group Meeting

6.6.04 at the Scout Hut 6:30pm Woodsend Crescent Road.

MINUTES OF MEETING

Present: John McNuff, Sylvia Gray, Ray Howarth, Doreen Barker Richard Samuels Gillian Bulmer Joan Simpson Alan Wilcox Minnie Fox Clifford Fox

Officers: G Heslin,

Apologies: Frank McGrath, Sue Pearson, Councillor Mrs. Reilly, Simon Wrigley , Ian Creveul, & Garry Devine

1. Introductions and Administration:
1.1 Ray Howarth opened the meeting thanking all for attending. A round robin introduction was carried out to introduce each other.

2. Minutes of Last Meeting

3 Comments on Previous Minutes
3.1 Adoption of recycling bins at the Red Lion.
Money for adoption not yet received.
3.2 R Samuels objected to the £15.00 furniture collection pick up charge, he believed it would increase fly tipping.
3.3 Treasurers position vacant, Chairman requires a volunteer.
3.4 Inkjet Cartridge return value dropped from £4 to £1 . New source contacted.
4 Area Teams
4.1 Woodsend Green and Woodsend Circle Planting
Late planting this year. Sponsor not found because it does not have enough through traffic.
4.2 Support requested for “Walk the Plank” Salford Quay’s hope to
get Urmston Lions to sponsor. Ongoing
4.3 Bus Turnaround at Irlam Rd Planting
R Samuels requested an update from G Devine
5.0 Scout Hut
5.1 Estimate for modifications to Steps and door entrance for disabled access to be obtained. Together with estimate for conversion of toilets for disabled use. B&Q to give us a funding decision in July for materials etc.
Sue Frost trying to obtain £5,000 funding for heating system and cavity wall insulation through an other funding channel Ongoing.
4.4 Maintenance of land around Scout Hut
Responsibility of the scouts but they lack support of members to carry out work. Money to be spent on landscaping
4.5 CCTV Trip To request another visit via Cllr J Reilly


5.0 Any Other Business
5.1 Woodsend Park Bushes need trimming.
5.2 Millennium Park Dog fouling is still a problem.
5.3 Valley Rd South Park drunks on park at 5:30 am.
5.4 Vandalism increasing around parks and schools.
5.5 Adult Learning
Good response vote of thanks to Sue Pearson (Urmston Partnership).
5.6 Website new pictures added to site.

5.7 Trafford in Bloom
Competition to take place next in July 2004.
Sub-Committee to be set-up consisting of:
Richard Samuels
Sylvia Gray
Val Goulden
Alan Wilcox
September/October 2004 Start Date for sub committee
5.8 Federation
Road shows at Trafford Cricket Ground, Cresta Court
Marfield Court Warden Service commenced
Over 55's accommodation is available but is not being taken up. Owner-Occupiers can apply for Sheltered Accommodation.
5.9 Rubbish in Pylon Area Daresbury Ave
Contact Electricity Board or 912 2000 Trafford Direct
5.10 Is Trafford Council to paint all housing G Heslin to investigate?
5.11 Ullswater Road Bungalow has a hole in wall G Heslin to investigate.
5.12 THT Newsletter to start in 2005.
5.13 Postcard Photographs of Local Area now on sale via Ray, Profits to our funds.

Next Meeting 12th July 2004 at 10am

12/7/04 MOM

Woodsend Community Group Meeting

12.7.04 at the Scout Hut 10am Woodsend Crescent Road.

MINUTES OF MEETING

Present: John McNuff, Sylvia Gray, Ray Howarth, Doreen Barker, Richard Samuels, Clifford Fox, Simon Wrigley, T Reed & B Friedman

Officers: Councillor Mrs. Reilly, Garry Devine & Ian Creveul

Apologies: G Heslin, Gillian Bulmer, Joan Simpson Frank McGrath & Sue Pearson,

1. Introductions and Administration:
1.1 Ray Howarth opened the meeting thanking all for attending. A round robin introduction was carried out to introduce each other.

2. Minutes of Last Meeting
2.1 Approved

3 Matters Arising
3.1 Break-in at the Scout Hut
The break-in was on the 28th July 2004 the front door was damaged, the door has had to be replaced with a roller shutter door at a cost of approx. £850. A lawn mower was also taken which was valued at £600.
3.2 Upgrading the Scout Hut
A grant for £5000 has been applied for by North Trafford College to upgrade the Scout Hut

3.3 Security
It was asked if the gates were locked at night, answer No?
3.4 Recycling Centres
The £300/£400 raised for adopting the centres has not been received. Ray Howarth to check
3.5 Fly Tipping
Cllr Mrs Reilly asked if members would watch for fly tipping and report it to the council.
3.6 Concrete dumped in Car Park next to Summerfields
3.7 Cllr Mrs Reilly said she would take the problem up with Ward Councillor for that area.
3.8 R Samuels objected to the £15.00 collection pick up charge, that he believed it would increase fly tipping. Cllr Mrs Reilly said the outgoing Council brought in this cost. It was the responsibility of the residents to take waste to the tip.
Cllr Mrs Reilly made the following observations when collections were to be carried out:
The charge is £15 per 5 items.
The items are to be placed in the front garden.
The items to be put out before 8am.
The items to be dry.
The items to be identified for collection
The above is to avoid members of the Cleansing Dept being accused of: theft, taking items by mistake and damage to property.
Cllr Mrs Reilly said she would check if the above facility were still available.
3.9 B Friedman asked if the elderly could be exempt from the £15 charge?
3.10 R Samules objected to elderly residents being charged for collection, while tenants could call up a team from Urmston Housing Department.
3.11 The Stretford & Urmston Area Boards are now to be combined and will now meet quarterly. 2 Officers will be available to take complaints. This change is to be on a trial basis and may be changed latter.
3.12 R Samules requested that the Messenger Newspaper be informed of the changes.
3.13 S Pearson asked if the meeting times could be changed, as she was unable to attend in the morning. A vote was taken and the time changed to 2pm to 4pm in place of 10am to 12pm .
3.14 Can the Woodsend CCTV camera be pointed at the Post Office before 8:30am. Cllr Mrs Reilly to submit our request.
3.15 Cllr Mrs Reilly asked if any of the members of the Community Group would like to visit the CCTV Control Room?
4 Area Team. G Divine reported the following:
4.1 Planting at Irlam Rd to be done by the Gardening Club work in
progress.
4.2 Quotation for trees & hedge trimming in the Park to be chased up by I Creveul.
4.3 Design funding can not be applied owing to funding limitations.
4.4 Land issues to be discussed with Trafford Housing Trust.
4.5 Funds from the Fair on Woodsend Green have been received.
4.6 Dog Fouling in the Millennium Park. G Devine to talk to the Warden.
4.7 G Devine is trying to get a notice board erected in the park. The board would inform people of local events.
4.8 Vandalism in the Park is still a problem.
4.9 The painting program, is to include the whole of Valley Rd.
5.0 Any Other Business
5.1 Ink Jet cartridge collection new purchaser found. funds to be split between Scouts and Lions.
5.2 R Howarth stated B&Q had turned down funding application.
5.3 Additional information added to Woodsend Community Group Web Site. www.communigate.co.uk/chesh/whatsonatwoodsend
5.4 Calder Court re-fence contract is out to tender.
5.5 Information on open day at Marfield Court and Warden Service show requested.
5.6 S Wrigley reported nothing being done for the Manchester Festival, but the group is helping the residents of Waterside Court with weeding and bulb planting. The Group hopes to obtain bulbs from Red Rose Forest and Parkers.
5.7 R Howarth said Postcards showing the local area are available for
30p each.7p Profit to be credited to our funds.


Next Meeting 11th August 2004 at 6:30pm

11/8/04 MOM

Woodsend Community Group Meeting

11.8.04 at the Scout Hut 10am Woodsend Crescent Road.

MINUTES OF MEETING

Present: John McNuff, Sylvia Gray, Ray Howarth, Doreen Barker, Sue Massey, Sheila Wrigley, Frank McGrath,

Officers: Councillor Mrs. June Reilly, Councillor Mr.John Reilly, Garry Devine & Sue Pearson

Apologies: Graham Heslin, Gillian Bulmer, Richard Samuels

1. Introductions and Administration:
1.1 Ray Howarth opened the meeting thanking all for attending. A round robin introduction was carried out to introduce each other.

2. Minutes of Last Meeting
2.1 Approved

3 Area Team
3.1 Youth Outreach Team is street based (it moves around the area contacting youth on the streets)
3.2 Times changed to 6:30 to 9:30 at the request of youth.
3.3 The aim is for the team to be visible on: Mon, Tue Weds in Woodsend Area. Service will not be available 16th August. Team will be based on Flixton Rd on 18Th August.
3.4 Free Swimming lessons at Urmston & Partington Baths.

4 Trafford in Bloom
4.1 Irlam Green Turn Around information taken by J McNuff for G Heslin.
4.2 Garden Gate at Irlam Green Turn Around has not been fixed email sent from Cllr June Reilly to I Creveul. Cllr Reilly to investigate.
4.3 Ian Creveul being moved from existing job, this may cause delays during hand over.
4.4 Dog Warden discussions continuing.
4.5 Notice Board in Woodsend Park in progress.
4.6 Planter has been installed at Woodsend Circle.
4.7 Damaged Seating removed.
4.8 Make a Difference planting opportunity on Oct 30th for local people.
5.0 Area Problems
5.1 Cllr June Reilly has organised a meeting with David Calum GMP at Woodsend Library between 6-7pm on Thursday 12th August. This meeting is for the local residents to discuss their problems.
5.2 A follow up meeting was arranged for 2nd September it was agreed improvements had occurred and the initiative should continue.
5.3 Cllr June Reilly agreed to arrange further meetings at the Scout Hut these meeting will raise problems and monitor progress.

6 Matters Arising from Previous Meeting. Note () indicates previous meeting item number
6.1 (3.2) Upgrading the Scout Hut R Howath stated application refused he will continue to progress other options.
6.2 (3.6) Concrete dumped in Car Park next to Summerfields Cllr Reilly stated. Ward Cllr contacted rubbish removed.
6.3(3.8) Can elderly be exempt from the £15 rubbish collection charge investigation will continue.
6.4 (3.10) Stretford & Urmston Area Boards after a trial period the changes will be reviewed. Cllr Reilly asked the meeting to consider the following cost of meeting £640,000 average number of residents 30.
Cost per resident £384.
6.5 (4.2) Quotation for trees & hedge trimming in Park Cllr Reilly To contact John Stephens
6.6 (5.1) Ink Jet and Laser cartridge can now be recycled

7 Any Other Business:
7.1 Additional security internal / external camera proposed then ordered.
7.2 Sports Pavilion security to be upgraded
7.3 Federation Road Show next show 31st August

Next Meeting 13th September 2004 at 2:00pm

13/9/04 MOM

13/10/04 MOM

Woodsend Community Group Meeting held on the 13th Oct 04.



Present: Joan Simpson, Sylvia Gray, Valerie Goulden, Gill Bulmer,Joan

Knowles, Dorren Barker, Sue Massey, Keith Massey, Alison Cavanaugh, Ray

Howarth,

Apologies: Richard Samuels, Frank McGrath, Sue Pearson, Gary Devine,

Graham Heslin, Cllr June Reilly, Vcat Rep,

Officers: Darren McKinnon, (Housing Officer, Flixton,)

1 Introduction and Minutes of last meeting.

The Chair started the meeting with a round-robin introduction

2.2.1 Ongoing, Sue Pearson.

Funding Approved for the Outreach Team to continue there work in the

borough.

A letter has been received by the Chair, Ref: Meadow line Labradors

using the Scout Hut for Dog Training and Obedience Training. The Chair

was in favour of this. It could start on the 2nd Nov 04 between 6pm-9.30

pm and on Fridays if the booking were forthcoming.

2.2.2. To date 14 people have been fined by the Dog Warden Service, and

the Dog Training could be linked into the service at some timeGary Devine,( Parks & Countryside Service) has ordered 2 sackfulls of

Daffodils for planting later in the year. He is still trying to obtain a

Notice Board for the park at Woodsend.

A member asked what happened to the proposal for the roundabout at

Wood send and the £500 that was allocated to it, Ask Cllr Reilly to

investigate.

Cost of New Inner Door for the Scout Hut:

£500

Awaiting a quote from the Insurance Company, as repairs have to be

approved by the Trafford Council. A very good job of repair was done.

A vote of thanks was given to St Johns church for the donation of £100

for the use of the Scout Group.

The current statement of accounts was given as £972.09

2.2.6Not at the moment, as Onyx have the contract for the next 7 years

Red lion : Car park, The rubbish in that area is the landlords

responsibility.

Keith Massey asked if there could be a Communal clean-up of the areas, Christian Fellowship did it last year.

Darren McKinnon said it may encourage the lazy residents to stop usinq the tip. Cllr June Reilly to investigate The Ass Cub

Master has had his property damaged by vandals at 4am causing Criminal Damage, also Passion Flowers the shop on Woodsend Circle, and a

property on Woodbridge Rd was damaged the next Police Meeting will be

held on the27th Oct 04 at 6.30pm.

Gary Devine. Has asked the schools to become involved with a Water

Feature to only 1 school has responded

Keith Massey asked about empty properties and that there is a need to

use them more to prevent Vandalism to the buildings

There are no child-care facilities in the area? St Monica's have a

playgroup but there's nothing for the mothers to do. Irlam Rd Bus Turnaround:

The land is divided between Housing/Highways,

The 1st quote for repair was very high, Phase2 Will be done at a latter

date.

Stock Transfer: Housing Corporation still have to sign-off on the deal

when they are happy with the deal.

Hopefully things will settle down when the Housing Trust is up and running

in April 05?

Service Road: Wood send Circle: In a bad state of repair, D. McKinnon to

check on the status of the work.

Darren McKinnon will hold a Housing Surgery at Wood send Library on

Mondays between2-3pm

5.5 House near Dentists 135, Woodsend Rd. Could it be used as a

Community House? The house is owned by Housing and is marked for

Disposal? There are a multitude of reasons why its marked for Disposal,

low-priority, demolition, beyond economic repair,

Keith Massey asked it could be shuttered with Steel Shutters to stop it

becoming a focus for Vandalism in the future.

HOUSING: Rear service road Wood send Circle:

Youths seen Smoking, Drinking, and Drug-Taking in the area,

The Probation Service Community Punishment Team are to remove bushes

away from the area.

Frank McGrath has produced a graph of the attendance of the group to

date, The reason for the high attendance at the start of the year was a

single-issue group who attended 1 meeting and never attended again.

Newsletter:

Could the group and Housing produce a joint Newsletter, that would be

used to produce Housing/Community items of interest including the next

AGM to be held in Dec04. A half page insert, three-quarter of a A4

Sheet the Deadline would be mid-Nov.

A member complained about youths on the playing fields doing golf also

what is the position on horses using the same.



The Chair asked if anyone was prepared to form a sub-committee to produce the newsletter. He also asked if the members wanted a social event as well as the AGM.

The 1st AGM was held at Flixton Sports Club Would they like a guest Speaker? If anyone has any suggestions to contact the Chair. Next Meeting: Will be on the 8th Nov 04 at 2pm.

8/1104 MOM

Woodsend Community Group Meeting



8.11.04 at the Scout Hut 2:00 pm Woodsend Crescent Road.



MINUTES OF MEETING


Present: Frank McGrath, Joan Simpson, Tracy Westley, Ray Howarth, Gill Bullmer, John McNuff, Bob Friedman, Theo Reed, Sylvia Gray & Doreen Barker



Officers: Graham Heslin, Sue Pearson



Apologies Jean Brown, Richard Samuels, Councillor Mrs. June Reilly & Darren McHinnon,





1. Introductions and Administration:

1.1 Ray Howarth opened the meeting thanking all for attending. A round robin introduction was carried out to introduce each other.



2. Minutes of Last Meeting

2.1 Approved



2.2 Matters Arising from Previous Meeting

2.2.1 G Devine to inform group when the bulb panting is to take place.

2.2.2 Cllr Reilly to investigate £500 grant for Roundabout.

2.2.3 B Friedman asked if Cllr Reilly could identify how much additional cost to Trafford MBC. If the £15 charge was removed for over 60s and disabled before the end of the ONYX contract.

2.2.4 Email Meeting actions and answers to Chairman or Secretary, this will allow them to be pasted into minutes of meeting.

2.2.5 Alan Shuttleworth has acquired founds for Woodsend Park improvements.

3 Area Team

3.1 Next Area Board to take place on 30th November 2004 at Stretford Old Town Hall 7:00pm come early to bring up problems.

3.2 Youth Nuisance additional money approved.

3.3 South Manchester Woman’s Football League to use the Sports Pavilion at weekends.

3.4 Sports Pavilion improvements completed by March 2005.

3.5 Flixton Youth Centre Completed by end of November.

3.6 To Prevent Vandalism Woodsend Christmas Christmas_Tree & Lights to be installed in the Library.

3.7 Match funding available for Christmas Decorations any suggestions?

3.8 Funding for Library Safety features to be spent by March 2005.

3.9 G. Devine to go to local schools under Green Space Challenge. He hopes to involve local children in a Water Feature.

3.10 Irlam Road Green D. McHinnon will continue to progress this initiative.

3.11 Off Road Motor Cycling will residents keep watch and notify Police. Please note Police can now confiscate Motor Cycles.



4 Any Other Business:

4.1 G Heslin is leaving some time in December to take up a post in anther area. A vote of thanks for his efforts was proposed and seconded, and Woodsend Community Group wish him the best of luck in the future.

4.2 Road repairs to Recycling Area at Woodsend Bob Friedman reported the road has been in a poor state for 18 months and when will it be repaired. Cllr J. Reilly and D McHinnon to investigate and report back to meeting.

4.3 Funding for Scout Hut Modifications

Meeting at VCAT Sale on 17/11/04 advice on how to submit funding applications and which institutions to approach.

4.4 Architect requested to produce drawing of possible Scout Hut Modifications.

4.5 Play Group at the Toy Library 10:30 am

4.6 S Pearson to check what is the byelaw relating to activities carried out on Woodsend Playing Fields.

The Woodsend Community Group AGM to be on 8/12/04 at

6:30 pm. 2000 copies of Newsletter available for distribution.

2004/2005 AGM

Woodsend Community Group Meeting



8.12.04 at the Scout Hut, Woodsend Crescent Road.



MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING


Present: Ray Howarth, Tracey Westley, Councillor Mrs. Reilly, Frank McGrath, Val Goulden, Richard Samuels, Sylvia Gray, Gill Bulmer, J McNuff, Doreen Baker,



Officers: Graham Heslin, Sue Pearson, and Gary Devine (part time)



Apologies:



1. Welcome and introduction of Officers and Councillors

Ray Howarth introduced Graham Heslin, Sue Pearson Councillor Mrs. Reilly



2.Minutes of last AGM

Minutes of 2003 AGM proposed by Ray Howarth and seconded by Richard Samuels.



3 Update on group achievements and future plans

Ray Howarth welcomed the audience and briefly described the Woodsend Community Group activities over the last 12 months. These included:

Web Site created to include all residents and activities.

1,500 to 2,000 bulbs planted in Civic areas we hope to improve Woodsend Park in a similar way to Woodheys Park.

Money raised by sale of Local Calendars and Post Cards.

Scout Group numbers are reducing but courses initialised by North Trafford College has increased usage of the Headquarters by running courses such as: Keep Fit, Tai Chi, Gardening Club & Dog Obedience.

Architect has created a drawing of modifications and improvements to Scout Hut. Application for Charity Funding is being pursued.

New CCTV Cameras have been installed and tree cutting carried out to improve view.

Meetings with the Police concerning Youth Nuisance at the Scout Hut ha will continue throughout the year.





Statement of Accounts

Graham Heslin went through the Balance Sheet the accounts. John McNuff proposed the acceptance of the accounts. The meeting passed the accounts.

4. Election of Committee

Graham Heslin proposed the following were elected to committee, this proposal was accepted by the meeting.







Ray Howarth


Chair



Joan Simpson


Treasurer



Frank McGrath


Secretary



Gill Bulmer


Committee

Member



Val Goulden


Committee

Member



Richard Samuels


Committee

Member



Sylvia Gray


Committee

Member



John McNuff


Committee

Member



5. Stock Transfer

Is continuing and will be finalised by mid 2005



6. Any Other Business

6.1 Only one fee for supervision of Recycling Areas received Cllr June Reilly to progress.

6.2 Cutting trees around Scout Hut can Tool Bank tools be used?

6.3 Insurance for tree cutting Garry Devine to check if it is active.

6.4 Wardens are being restructured to reduce Youth Nuisance they are not replacement Police.

6.5 Environmental Wardens are to remove rubbish and Graffiti.

6.6 Woodsend Circle Bus Shelter Damaged Ray Howarth to report this to Trafford 2000

6.7 Irlam Green improvement passed and will continue as funding becomes available.

6.8 Doctors Surgery at Woodsend Circle to close Ray Howarth to check if this is correct.

6.9 Water dripping from end flat on Woodsend Rd adjacent to Fox & Hounds. Ownership of flat to be investigated and owner informed.

6.10 Garry Devine has 500 bulbs for planting at Acre Hall School. Please phone 748 4356 to volunteer.

6.11 Meeting Dates and times to be issued for the whole year and Calendar Created.

6.12 The Raffle was drawn and the prises were distributed.

10/1/05 MOM

Woodsend Community Group Meeting



10.1.05 at the Scout Hut 2:00 pm Woodsend Crescent Road.



MINUTES OF MEETING


Present: Ray Howarth, Frank McGrath, John McNuff, Joan Simpson, Richard Samuels, Theo Reed, & Doreen Barker



Officers: Councillor Mrs. June Reilly, Garry Devine & Darren McHinnon



Apologies Jean Brown, Bob Friedman, Steve Lathwaite & Gill Bullmer





1. Introductions and Administration:

1.1 Ray Howarth opened the meeting thanking all for attending. A round robin introduction was carried out to introduce each other.



2. Minutes of Last Meeting

2.1 Approved



2.2 Matters Arising from Previous Meetings

Items brought up at the AGM in AOB



2.2.1 Only one fee for supervision of Recycling Areas received Cllr June Reilly to progress Completed.

2.2.2 Insurance for tree cutting Garry Devine to check if it is active Ongoing.

2.2.3 Wardens are being restructured to reduce Youth Nuisance they are not replacement Police Ongoing.

2.2.4 Woodsend Circle Bus Shelter removed Cllr Reilly stated new Bus Shelter to be installed Ongoing.

2.2.5 Doctors Surgery at Woodsend Circle to close Ray Howarth to check if this is correct Surgery is NOT closing.

2.2.6 Water dripping from end flat on Woodsend Rd, adjacent to Fox & Hounds. Ownership of flat to be investigated and owner informed Completed.



2.2.7 Garry Devine has 500 bulbs for planting at Acre Hall School. Please phone 748 4356 to volunteer carried out 2nd Feb.

2.2.8 Meeting Dates and times to be issued for the whole year and Calendar Created list issued at this meeting and placed on Web Site. (List of Dates attached)

2.2.9 Cllr Reilly to investigate £500 grant for Roundabout Ongoing.

2.2.10 Cllr Reilly stated charges would not be removed and read from a list of charges for rubbish removal in local council areas. This list is to given to B Friedman the list indicates the Trafford area charge is one of the lowest.

3 Area Team

3.1 Money allocated to improve path surface near Children’s Playground Woodsend Park.

3.2 Flixton Youth Centre Completion Date required.

3.3 Funding for Library Safety features to be spent by March 2005.

3.4 G. Devine to go to local schools under Green Space Challenge. He hopes to involve local children in a Water Feature.

3.5 Irlam Road Green D. McHinnon will send letter to local residents.

3.6 Off Road Motor Cycling will residents keep watch and notify Police. Please note Police can now confiscate Motor Cycles.

3.7 Major Works £44,000 available plan is to transport local representatives around area in a Mini Bus around options then vote on allocations.

3.8 D Callan GMP involved in planning installation of lighting at the back of shops on Woodsend Green.

3.9 Fire Hydrant Manhole Cover at rear of Woodsend Surgery to be replaced.

3.10 House next to Dentist has been secured and is marked for disposal.



4 Any Other Business:

4.1 Road repairs to Recycling Area at Woodsend Bob Friedman reported the road has been in a poor state for 18 months and when will it be repaired. Cllr J. Reilly and D McHinnon to investigate and report back to meeting.

4.2 Funding for Scout Hut Modifications Ongoing

4.3 S Pearson to check what is the byelaw relating to activities carried out on Woodsend Playing Fields.



The Next Woodsend Community Group Meeting on 9/02/05 at 6:30pm in the Scout Hut.

9/2/05 MOM

Woodsend Community Group Meeting



9.2.05 at the Scout Hut 6:30 pm Woodsend Crescent Road.



MINUTES OF MEETING


Present: Ray Howarth, Frank McGrath, John McNuff, Joan Simpson, Bob Friedman, Derek & Joan Knowles, Silva Grey, Sue Massey, R Owens, R J Fry & Doreen Barker



Officers: Linda Brokenshire, Garry Devine & Darren McKinnon



G M Crimestoppers Bob Orton & Ian Tootle



Apologies, Richard Samuels, Councillor Mrs. June Reilly, Gill Bullmer & (Sue Pearson see below)





1. Introductions and Administration:

1.1 Ray Howarth opened the meeting thanking all for attending. A round robin introduction was carried out to introduce each other.



2. Minutes of Last Meeting

2.1 Copy of email received from Sue Pearson

Frank,

Can you please make a note that I am not available on Wednesday evenings due
to another
commitment, as I keep getting missed off the apologies list. Please could
you note this as an
amendment to the minutes at the next meeting.

Also, the table you have sent with the dates on for the forthcoming meetings
is blank! Could you
please send me a copy with all the dates on.



Many thanks

Regards

Sue Pearson
Urmston Area Co-ordinator
0161 912 1173

Date List supplied to Sue Pearson by Darren McKinnon.



It was agreed that a standard Sue Pearson apology for evenings would automatically inserted into the minutes and afternoon apologies would be recorded when received.



3 Crimestoppers

A short talk was given by Bob Orton & Ian Tootle the main points were:

It is a charity to receive anonymous information concerning criminal activity on Tel No 0800 85511. It is intended to extend the service to 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Crimestoppers started in Manchester in 1990. There are 32 regions throughout the U.K.

The WCG meeting were given the following figures for the North West Region:

17303 calls received.

4587 calls acted on.

411 arrests and charged.

£272,700 of Goods recovered.

£342,530 cars recovered.

£323,328 of drugs recovered.

28 firearms.

5 murders solved.

Crimestoppers Publicity was distributed and is still available from the Secretary.

4 Matters Arising from Previous Meetings



4.1 Insurance for tree cutting Garry Devine to check if it is active Ongoing.

4.2 Wardens are being restructured to reduce Youth Nuisance they are not replacement Police. But some enforcement is to be carried out. It was suggested that Local Businesses are to be approached to fund litter collection Ongoing.

4.3 Woodsend Circle Bus Shelter removed Cllr Reilly stated new Bus Shelter to be installed Ongoing.

4.4 Water dripping from end flat on Woodsend Rd, adjacent to Fox & Hounds. Ownership of flat to be investigated and owner informed. The water is still dripping Ongoing.



4.4 Garry Devine has 500 bulbs for planting at Acre Hall School. Please phone 748 4356 to volunteer carried out 2nd Feb. This was carried out, but Garry has plans for future projects Ongoing.

4.5 Meeting Dates and times to be issued for the whole year (List of Dates available from Secretary & is on the Web Site Front Page)

4.6 Cllr Reilly to investigate £500 grant for Roundabout, money has been spent Completed.

4.7 Money allocated to improve path surface near Children’s Playground Woodsend Park will be competed by April Ongoing.

4.8 Flixton Youth Centre internal completion date required Sue Pearson Ongoing.

4.9 Funding for Library Safety features to be spent by March 2005 Ongoing.

4.10 G. Devine to go to local schools under Green Space Challenge. He hopes to involve local children in a Water Feature exhibition at URMSTAT in Urmston Shopping Centre on 17 March 1 to 3pm Ongoing.

4.11 Irlam Road Green D. McKinnon will send letter to local residents road modifications funded Ongoing.

4.12 Minor Works £44,000 is to be allocated it is planed to transport local representatives around area in a Mini Bus to view the options. The representatives will then vote on allocations, this will take place on 24th Feb. Anyone interested get in touch with Darren McKinnon.

4.13 GMP to be involved in planning installation of lighting at the back of shops on Woodsend Green Darren McKinnon Ongoing.

4.14 Fire Hydrant Manhole Cover at rear of Woodsend Surgery to be replaced Cllr Reilly Ongoing.

4.15 Road repairs to Recycling Area at Woodsend Bob Friedman reported the road has been in a poor state for 18 months and asked when will it be repaired. Cllr J. Reilly and D McHinnon to investigate and report back to meeting. Resurfacing & Line Marking to be carried out under Minor works Funding Ongoing.

4.16 Funding for Scout Hut Modifications Ongoing

4.17 S Pearson to check what is the byelaw relating to activities carried out on Woodsend Playing Fields Ongoing.

5.0 Trafford in Bloom

Garry Devine gave a short overview of aims for the local area reducing the following:

Fly Posting.

Litter.

Dog Fouling.

A list of cleanup areas required for next meeting.

It was proposed that on 2&3rd of April a cleanup of the grounds of the Scout Hut would be carried out.

6.0 Area Team

Linda Brokenshire was introduced to the meeting. She is the new Tennant Involvement Officer she has been working as a Tennant Officer for 3 years in another area.

The estate walkabout request for volunteers has had only had 2 replies.

Date for meetings with Grot Spot Warden Dave Dale to be arranged later Ongoing.

Estate News Letter to be Published every 6 months say June & December Ongoing.



6.0 Any Other Business

6.1 GMP Road show leaflet shown to the meeting

6.2 It was proposed a demonstration from Wiltshire Foods to be arranged. Date to be announced later.

6.3 Sue Massey announced a preliminary meeting to identify interest in a Credit Union At St Johns on 7th March 2005.

6.4 VCAT meeting at Church Rd Sale 11/2/05 2:00pm

6.5 Police Meeting at Scout Hut on 16/2/05 6:30pm



The Next Woodsend Community Group Meeting on Mon 14/03/05 at 2:00am in the Scout Hut.

14.03.05 MOM

Woodsend Community Group Meeting



14.03.05 at the Scout Hut 2:00 pm Woodsend Crescent Road.



MINUTES OF MEETING


Present: Ray Howarth, Frank McGrath, John McNuff, Joan Simpson, Bob Friedman, Doreen Barker, Richard Samuels, Gill Bullmer, J Bardsley, D Weatherill & L Edgerly



Officers: Sue Pearson, Councillor Mrs. June Reilly, Gary Devine & Darren McKinnon



Trafford United Credit Union: Carol Cosham & Dave Cosham





Apologies, Sue Pearson not available Wed Evenings.

Linda Brokenshire




1. Introductions and Administration:

1.1 Ray Howarth opened the meeting thanking all for attending. A round robin introduction was carried out to introduce each other.



2 Talk on Credit Union given by Carol Cosham & Dave Cosham the main points were:
Intended for Financially restricted.

Could be set up for the Woodsend area.

For loans between £50 and £500.

Interest rate 1% per month on reducing balance.

It is regulated by FSA



3 Matters Arising from Previous Meetings



3.1 Insurance for tree cutting Garry Devine to check if it is active Ongoing.

3.2 Wardens are being restructured to reduce Youth Nuisance they are not replacement Police. Community Safety Wardens to start 1st April. It was suggested that Local Businesses are to be approached to fund litter collection. Cllr Reilly Stated this would not be feasible.

3.3 Woodsend Circle Bus Shelter removed Cllr Reilly stated new Bus Shelter to be installed Completed.

3.4 Water dripping from end flat on Woodsend Rd, adjacent to Fox & Hounds. Ownership of flat to be investigated and owner informed. The water is still dripping Cllr Reilly to take this up with Environmental Services Ongoing.



3.5 Flixton Youth Centre meeting asked for information on how it is being used between 9-5 Sue Pearson promised list for next meeting Ongoing.

3.6 Funding for Library Safety features to be spent by March 2005. New trees to be planted Ongoing.

3.7 Fire Hydrant Manhole Cover at rear of Woodsend Surgery to be replaced Cllr Reilly Completed.

3.8 Road repairs to Recycling Area at Woodsend Bob Friedman reported the road has been in a poor state for 18 months and asked when will it be repaired. Cllr J. Reilly and D McHinnon to investigate and report back to meeting. Resurfacing & Line Marking to be carried out under Minor works Funding Ongoing.

3.9 Funding for Scout Hut Modifications Ongoing

3.10 A discussion of the byelaws relating to activities carried out on Woodsend Playing Fields and how to indicate restrictions. And possible signs (post minute note a series of symbols has been placed under the Park Sign on Moorside Road) Ongoing.



4.0 Trafford in Bloom

4.1 G. Devine to go to local schools under Green Space Challenge. Ongoing.

4.2 Garry Devine has Trees to be planted Please phone 748 4356 to volunteer Ongoing.

4.3 Money allocated to improve path surface near Children’s Playground Woodsend Park will be completed by April Ongoing

4.4 Photographs required of activities carried out for Urmston in Bloom portfolio. Photographs sent to Gary Devine or Sue Pearson by early June.

4.5 Woodsend Community Group to encourage shops and pub to have floral displays.

4.6 Gary Devine is to meet with S Wrigley to investigate possibility of local churches carrying out local cleanup.



5.0 Area Team

5.1 Irlam Road Green D. McKinnon will send letter to local residents road modifications funded Ongoing

5.2 GMP to be involved in planning installation of lighting at the back of shops on Woodsend Green Darren McKinnon Ongoing.

5.3 Land next to CO-OP is the responsibility of the CO-OP letter is to be sent to them instructing them to keep area tidy.

5.4 Cllr Reilly to check if Recycling bins are to be removed from Red Lion car park.



5.5 The estate walkabout request for volunteers has had only had 2 replies. Date for meetings with Grot Spot Warden Dave Dale to be arranged later Ongoing.

5.6 Estate News Letter to be Published every 6 months say June & December Ongoing.

5.7 A member raised the problem she had holes in her window frames.

D. McKinnon stated a schedule of work for the next 3 years is to be published in the next newsletter.

5.8 A new Police Inspector is responsible for the local area.

5.9 CCTV now in Library

5.10 New Priorities have been set Area wide, Urmston area priorities funding £20,000



6.0 Any Other Business

6.1 Silcocks Fair to be allowed to operate on Woodsend Green from 12 – 14th of May Thurs to Sat inc.

6.2 Police Meeting at Scout Hut on Wed 4/5/05 6:30pm

6.3 Bike in Sub Station Adjacent to 59a Eddisbury Ave Sue Pearson to phone United Utilities.

6.4 Fence broken at 54 Eddisbury Ave.

6.5 Motorised Scooters are illegal ring Police.





The Next Woodsend Community Group Meeting on Wed 13/04/05 at 6:30 pm in the Scout Hut.

13/04/05 MOM

Woodsend Community Group Meeting



13.04.05 at the Scout Hut 6:30 pm Woodsend Crescent Road.



MINUTES OF MEETING


Present: Ray Howarth, Frank McGrath, John McNuff, Joan Simpson, Bob Friedman, Doreen Barker, Richard Samuels,

Val Goulden, D & J Knowles, Tracy Westley, Arthur Mosley & Jason Price

Officers: Councillor Mrs. June Reilly, & Linda Brokenshire

Apologies, Sue Pearson not available Wed Evenings.

D Weatherill, Gill Bullmer, Silver Gray, Gary Devine & Darren McKinnon


1. Introductions and Administration:

1.1 Ray Howarth opened the meeting thanking all for attending. A round robin introduction was carried out to introduce each other.

1.2 Corrections to minutes S Gray did attend previous meeting.

2 Matters Arising from Previous Meetings

2.1 Insurance for tree cutting Garry Devine to check if it is active Ongoing.

2.2 Wardens are being restructured to reduce Youth Nuisance they are not replacement Police. Community Safety Wardens to start July /August Ongoing.

2.3 Water dripping from end flat on Woodsend Rd, adjacent to Fox & Hounds. Ownership of flat to be investigated and owner informed. The water is still dripping Cllr Reilly to take this up with Environmental Services Ongoing.

2.4 Flixton Youth Centre meeting asked for information on how it is being used between 9-5 Sue Pearson promised list for next meeting Ongoing.

2.5 Funding for Scout Hut Modifications Ongoing

2.6 A discussion of the byelaws relating to activities carried out on Woodsend Playing Fields and how to indicate restrictions. And possible signs a series of symbols have been placed under the Park Signs in other areas Ongoing.

3 3.0 Trafford in Bloom

3.2 G. Devine to go to local schools under Green Space Challenge. Ongoing.

3.3 Garry Devine has Trees to be planted Please phone 748 4356 to volunteer Ongoing.

3.4 Money allocated to improve path surface near Children’s Playground Woodsend Park will be completed by April Ongoing

3.5 Photographs required of activities carried out for Urmston in Bloom portfolio. Photographs sent to Gary Devine or Sue Pearson by early June.

3.6 Woodsend Community Group to encourage shops and pub to have floral displays.

3.7 Gary Devine is to meet with S Wrigley to investigate possibility of local churches carrying out local cleanup.

3.8 Fencing around Woodsend Park may be carried out with breaks for access.

3.9 Green Fund details will be given at meeting at Urmstat in Urmston Shopping Precinct at 6:30 pm Monday

4 4.0 Area Team

4.2 Irlam Road Green D. McKinnon will send letter to local residents road modifications funded Ongoing

4.3 GMP to be involved in planning installation of lighting at the back of shops on Woodsend Green Darren McKinnon Ongoing.

4.4 Land next to CO-OP is the responsibility of the CO-OP letter is to be sent to them instructing them to keep area tidy.

4.5 Cllr Reilly to check if Recycling bins are to be removed from Red Lion car park, Bins are to be removed Completed.

4.6 The estate walkabout request for volunteers has had only had 2 replies. Date for meetings with Grot Spot Warden Dave Dale to be arranged later bus will be available Ongoing.

4.7 A member raised the problem she had holes in her window frames.

D. McKinnon stated a schedule of work for the next 3 years is to be published in the next newsletter Ongoing.

4.8 New Priorities have been set Area wide, Urmston area priorities funding £20,000 Ongoing.



5.0 Housing

5.1 Road repairs to Recycling Area at Woodsend Bob Friedman reported the road has been in a poor state for 18 months and asked when will it be repaired. Cllr J. Reilly and D McKinnon to investigate and report back to meeting. Resurfacing & Line Marking to be carried out under Minor works Funding See Below. D McKinnon has been informed the work on the Green at Irlam Rd and resurfacing the lay-by at Woodsend circle shops has remained with the TMB. Therefore, it is no longer part of the Minor Works Programme. Can responsibly be identified and what are the completion dates? Ongoing.

5.2 Lighting at rear of Woodsend circle shops is still to be carried out by Housing Ongoing.

5.3 D McKinnon is to meet with Neighbourhood Wardens to discuss local litter problems and have a Clean-up Day involving THT, TMB staff & local residents Ongoing.

5.4 May Newsletter a draft was presented to the meeting for approval.

5.5 It contains articles concerning: Fundraising for Scout Hut, Adult Learning Courses & Open Day at Acre Hall School.



6 Any Other Business

6.1 Silcocks Fair to be allowed to operate on Woodsend Green from 12 – 14th of May Thurs to Sat inc.

6.2 Police Meeting at Scout Hut on Wed 4/5/05 6:30pm

6.3 Motorised Scooters are illegal ring Police.

6.4 A cheque for £500 out of a possible £600 has been presented to the Woodsend Community Group From TMB.

6.5 The voting form for Tenant Involvement Committee member to be returned. Post minute note R Howath / F McGrath completed form and posted it.

6.6 A suggestion was made Bev Hughes be invited to a meeting at the Scout Hut.

6.7 The Youth Nuisance Problems at Stott Dr appear to be reducing.

6.8 Woodsend Park path in poor condition near Pavilion can this be repaired under the Minor Works? Ongoing.

6.9 Car Parking out side Irlam Rd CO-OP bollard not a possible option.

6.10 An Open Day at Acre Hall School Irlam Rd to take place on 21st May 11 am to 3pm. Lots of things to interest Children and Adults before the Cup Final.

6.11 Cllr Reilly gave brief talk on waste re-cycling and offered to arrange a visit to a local facility.



7 The Next Woodsend Community Group Meeting on Wed 8/06/05 at 6:30 pm in the Scout Hut.

9/05/05 MOM

Woodsend Community Group Meeting



9.05.05 at the Scout Hut 2:00 pm Woodsend Crescent Road.



MINUTES OF MEETING


Present: Ray Howarth, Frank McGrath, John McNuff, Joan Simpson, Bob Friedman, Doreen Barker, Richard Samuels,

Val Goulden, D & J Knowles, Tracy Westley, Arthur Mosley D. Weatherill, Silver Gray, T. Reed, & Jason Price

P. Hrogson (not sure of spelling)

Officers: Gary Devine, Darren McKinnon, Sue Pearson & Linda Brokenshire

Apologies, Sue Pearson not available Wed Evenings.

Gill Bullmer, Councillor Mrs. June Reilly


1. Introductions and Administration:

1.1 Ray Howarth opened the meeting thanking all for attending. A round robin introduction was carried out to introduce each other.

1.2 Corrections to minutes



2 Matters Arising from Previous Meetings

2.1 Insurance for tree cutting Garry Devine to check if it is active answer No Completed.

2.2 Youth Nuisance to be policed by: Street Crime Patrols, Park Watch wardens, Community Safety Wardens to start 2 wardens transferred 2 being trained July /August Ongoing.

2.1 Water dripping from end flat on Woodsend Rd, adjacent to Fox & Hounds. Ownership of flat to be investigated and owner informed. The water is still dripping Cllr Reilly to take this up with Environmental Services Completed.

2.2 Flixton Youth Centre meeting asked for information on how it is being used between 9-5pm. It is used by the Starting out Project this is to help teenagers apply for work placements. Sue Pearson Completed.

2.3 Funding for Scout Hut Modifications Ray Howarth Ongoing

2.4 A discussion of the byelaws relating to activities carried out on Woodsend Playing Fields and how to indicate restrictions. And possible signs a series of symbols have been placed under the Park Signs in other areas Ongoing.



3.0 Trafford in Bloom

3.1 G. Devine Judging entries Green Space Challenge to be open up to senior and junior next year. Ongoing.

3.2 Garry Devine has Trees to be planted Please phone 748 4356 to volunteer. It is too late now will be done in the Autumn Ongoing.

3.3 Money allocated to improve path surface near Children’s Playground Woodsend Park Ongoing

3.4 Photographs required of activities carried out for Urmston in Bloom portfolio. Photographs sent to Gary Devine or Sue Pearson by 21st May. Ongoing

3.5 Woodsend Gardening Club to investigate adopting Woodsend Library Planter and to encourage shops and pub to have floral displays Ongoing Sue Pearson.

3.6 Gary Devine is to meet with S Wrigley to investigate possibility of local churches carrying out local cleanup Ongoing.

3.7 Fencing around Woodsend Park may be carried out with breaks for access. Estimate and Storage Containers to be finalised Ongoing.

3.8 Sub Group to be formed for consultation on new projects.

3.9 Green Fund details will be given at meeting at Urmstat in Urmston Shopping Precinct at 6:30 pm Monday. To identify funding available.

4.0 Area Team

4.1 Land next to CO-OP is the responsibility of the CO-OP letter is to be sent to them instructing them to keep area tidy. Cllr Reilly Ongoing



5.0 Housing

5.1 GMP to be involved in planning installation of lighting at the back of shops on Woodsend Green Darren McKinnon Ongoing.



5.2 Irlam Road Green D. McKinnon will send letter to local residents road modifications funded Ongoing

5.3 Road repairs to Recycling Area at Woodsend Bob Friedman reported the road has been in a poor state for 18 months and asked when will it be repaired. Cllr J. Reilly and D McKinnon to investigate and report back to meeting. Resurfacing & Line Marking to be carried out under Minor works Funding See Below. D McKinnon has been informed the work on the Green at Irlam Rd and resurfacing the lay-by at Woodsend circle shops has remained with the TMB. Therefore, it is no longer part of the Minor Works Programme. Can responsibly be identified and what are the completion dates? Sue Pearson & Cllr Reilly Ongoing.

5.4 Lighting at rear of Woodsend circle shops is still to be carried out by Housing Ongoing.

5.5 D McKinnon is to meet with Neighbourhood Wardens to discuss local litter problems and have a Clean-up Day involving THT, TMB staff & local residents Ongoing.

5.6 May Newsletter a draft was presented to the meeting for approval.

It contains articles concerning: Fundraising for Scout Hut, Adult Learning Courses & Open Day at Acre Hall School Ongoing.

5.7 The estate walkabout request for volunteers has had only had 2 replies. Date for meetings with Grot Spot Warden Dave Dale to be arranged later bus will be available 27th May Ongoing.

5.8 A member raised the problem she had holes in her window frames.

D. McKinnon stated a schedule of work for the next 3 years is to be published in the next Housing Newsletter Ongoing.

5.9 Clean-Up day Tuesday 7th of June Skips will be available Ongoing.

5.10 Sue Pearson will produce a Clean-Up day Poster Ongoing.



6 Any Other Business

6.1 Police Meeting at Scout Hut on Wed 22/6/05 6:30pm

6.2 Motorised Scooters are illegal ring Police.

6.3 Woodsend Park path in poor condition near Pavilion can this be repaired under the Minor Works? Ongoing.

6.4 Waste re-cycling Cllr Reilly to arrange a visit to a local facility Ongoing.

6.5 Thanks to Roger Ovens for cutting the grass around the Scout Hut on a regular basis.

6.6 Covered notice board will cost £500 to £600 erection will be extra. Garry Devine/Ray Howarth to discuss funding Ongoing.

6.7 Trafford in Bloom will allocate funds to improve outside of Scout Hut Ongoing.

6.8 Disabled Ramps to be retained at the Scout Hut after Polling Day.



The Next Woodsend Community Group Meeting on Wed 8/06/05 at 6:30 pm in the Scout Hut.