MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Location: file:///C:/913A9A38/Minutes3rdSept08.htm Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" HINDLEY GREEN RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

HINDL= EY GREEN RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

MINUT= ES OF MEETING

Held = at Hindley Green Family Church at Bethel on Wednesday 3rd September 2008

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PRESENT:&nbs= p;       Debbie Birchall - D= B, Sheila Woodward, Barbara Unsworth, Jeff Unswort= h, Michael Walsh, Avis Shone,

  =             &nb= sp;         Alan Wright, Margar= et Wright, Jim Burtonwood, Eric Dickens - ED, Ivy Dickens, John Vickers - JV,

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Maxine Armstrong - MA, Sue Wiggin, George Wiggin, Ray Byrne, Dorothy Byrne, Michael Topping,

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   John Weeks, Denise Weeks, Pamela Lewis, Frank O’Shea, Laura O’Shea, Raymond Whittle, Cheryl Porter, Phil Cooksey, Cllr. Bob Brierley - BB, Eileen Brooks, S Lockwood, Lynn Collier, Kathleen Peoples,

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Tony Whiteside,      &n= bsp;      James Cunliffe, Lynda Taylor, David Taylor, Jeff Bain= es, Julie Butler, Ron Shuttleworth,

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Frank Carmichael, DB Murray, N Topping, W Battersby, = Malcolm Coe - MC, Zenno Vattev, Dawn Draper - DD

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APOLOGIES:&n= bsp;   were received from = Cllr. Barry Fagan - CBF, WPC Wendy Rowson, Barbara Lane, Steve Ashworth,

  =             &nb= sp;         Cllr. Louise Fagan = - CLF, Mike Lynch and David Dodsworth

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1.         &nbs= p;   MINUTES: of the meeting held= on Wednesday 2nd July 2008 (having been circulated) were Proposed by Ivy Dickens and Seconded by Sheila Woodward.  Minutes of meeting = held on Wednesday 6th August 2008 (again, having been circulated) were Proposed by Maxine Armstrong a= nd Seconded by Dawn Draper, all in favour.

 

2.        &nbs= p;    MATTERS ARISING:

 

i.        &nbs= p;     Constitution

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Amendment to paragr= aph 4a has now been amended and signed.

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ii.        &nb= sp;   Planning Matters<= /p>

A list of all recen= t planning applications in Hindley Green was presented.  This list is available on the Wigan Council Planning website, an updated list will b= e produced at all subsequent meetings.  A= dvice on objections and support can be sought from the Committee.

 

A proposal to build= two dwellings on the only open space of the Yew Tree Farm Development, ref: A/08/71696, is to go before the Planning Committee on 15th Septe= mber for a decision due to the 20-30 objections received and to the intervention= of Cllr. Brierley.  Rob Shuttleworth and Mr Clark= placed a preservation order on the trees for 6 months due to objections but must s= till follow the planning process.  = Belway, Manchester Division, will advise if land is f= or sale to residents.

 

Application No. A/08/71709 to install a 13.8m slimline column w= ith 3 no. antennas is to be an 02  telephone mast. =

 

iii.        &n= bsp; Hindley Green Ward Boundaries

<= span class=3DGramE>Investigations continuing.  Constitution am= ended to include all residents of Hindley Green ward and residents with a Hindley Green postal address.  Marsh B= rook running alongside Coupland= Road is the Wigan/Bolton boundary line.  <= /span>MC advised current Police areas match the Township areas and are as near as possible to the ward boundaries.  Action 03 – BB

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iv.        &nb= sp;  Swan Lane Traffic/T= raffic Calming Measures

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Numerous issues were raised with speeding on Co= upland Road, Swan Lane, Green Lane, Crossdale Road and Weymouth Avenue.  Particularly t= he number of accidents which have occurred on Leigh Road.  MC to liaise w= ith Engineer to attend a future meeting to discuss traffic calming measures.  Refer to ACTION 26

 

        &= nbsp;         The Environmental Services have confirmed the 20mph zone to be placed in Swan Lane w= ill continue into Green Lane just beyond Westlake Grove.

 

        &= nbsp;         It was suggested a delay be placed on the traffic lights at the junction of Atherton Road/Leigh Road= , outside the Bethel= , to allow people sufficient time to cross the road.  Request to be raised at Township Form.  ACTION 33 - DB

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v.        &nbs= p;    Play Areas<= /p>

WLCT referred us ba= ck to the Township Forum and local Councillors regarding proposals and plans for = Coupland Road play area.  MC advised there is £90k available for capital expenditure for open space and play areas.  It will be a long proc= ess and planning permission will need to be sought after consultation with local residents and HGRA, the adjacent land will be taken into consideration.  Designs, plans and a works programme will require to be drawn up.  WLCT currently have sufficient work until the end of the current financial year 03/09.  We are looking at up to a period o= f 12 months before any progression can be made.=   £50k was set aside for maintenance of open space on the estate= for a period of 13 years.

 

CBF advised that paperwork has now been completed with the builder and the Council over a st= rip of land.  Report to follow.  Action 34 - CBF

The Township Forum, Transport, Economy & Environment sub group, visited 20 parks/play areas within the Township area carrying out an audit/survey outlining how each operates, it’s issues, improvements and costs involved.  The sub group will produce a list together with cost indication.  Monies for any improvements, etc. derives through developments, there currently being £10k in kitty.  There is a new formula for every house and flat built, with the exception of one bed flats.  T= he Township is currently unsure as to where funds will be spent although depri= ved areas will take priority.  How= ever, Residents groups can bid for external money, i.e. National Lottery.  Bickershaw Residents Group having received funding totaling £65k, works to commence shortly.

 

We currently have t= wo play areas, Westlake Park (Clayhole) and B= exhill Drive, this having one swing only.  Various views were made at the mee= ting regarding additional play areas as youths seem to amalgamate.  Ideally we need to talk to the you= ths and listen to what they have to say and what they want.

 

vi.   &nb= sp; Harley Avenue

Works are to be undertaken on 4 unadopted roads which are currently unknown.  ACTION 16 - BB

 

vii.      =    Clayh= ole

Night fishing continues to be a problem on t= he Clayhole, this may eliminate should a bailiff be found.  DD advised her husband= may be interested in taking on this role, contact details given.  ACTION 35 - DD

 

ix.   &nb= sp; Donations and Fund Raising

         Zenno Vattev, Funding Officer, of Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust, attended the meeting and advised on different types of fundi= ng available, what funding can be utilized for and the people funding can bene= fit, giving some examples.  Land at= the end of Thomas Street left in Trust for children as a recreation area not having a funding association the upkeep would be by WLCT.&n= bsp; Funding from the National Lottery is currently low at £3billion increasing to £9billion in 4/5 years.  Zenno = is available for us to discuss funding raising for specific activities/events.  <= span class=3DGramE>HGRA to look at the possibility of obtaining, with funding and grants, a Community Centre.

 

         The total sum of £380 has been received in donations and sponsorship.  With a further= sum of £1,000 being donated by Cllr. Brierley from his Brighter Borough Fund= s.  Sincere thanks for all donations a= nd sponsors and special thanks to Cllr. Brierley.

 

x.   &nbs= p;  Boundary Signs

         A Hindley Green = sign requires designing.  Suggestio= ns were made, BB suggested a picture of a family but as we are a non-racist, non-political Association what type of family would be used?; An historic sign with a hind on a green?&n= bsp; Designs open to suggestion, modern or historical. 

 

xi.   &nb= sp; Police

    =      Police surgeries ar= e open to all residents on the last Wednesday of each month commencing 7.00 pm at = the Bethel.  No attendance at the last meeting.=   Residents advised that they have attended in the past receiving no positive response.  All being well WPC Wendy Rowson will be attending the next HGRA meeting and gi= ving a Homewatch Presentation, awaiting confirmation.<= o:p>

 

         Problems continuing with youths particularly in Juniper Drive, Oak Avenue and also on the Clayhole.&nbs= p; A number of problems were reported in the meeting of incidents repor= ted receiving no response and also when calling telephones remain unanswered.  JV requested residents having these problems please bring a list to the next meeting together with log numbers = and we will pursue on their behalf.  Incident line is 0161 872 5050.

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  =        xii.    Township Forum<= /p>

        &= nbsp;         HGRA membership application is to be presented at the next Township Forum meetin= g on Monday 8th September, DB & MA to attend.  Once application is approved this = will enable HGRA nominated Committee members to attend sub groups.  The Environment and Transport Econ= omy sub groups have now merged.

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xiii    Friends of Hindley Stat= ion

         The next Public Meeting will be held on Thursday 16th October at John’s Ch= urch commencing 7.00 pm to discuss ongoing issues, including the footpath and to arrange a future clean up at the station.&= nbsp; Also the closure of the line between Chorley and= Preston, affecting a number of services on the Wigan/Bolton line.

 

ix.   &nb= sp; Promoting the Association

         DB to contact WL= CT What’s On with regard to advertising our meetings.  ACTION 36 - DB   = ;    

 

    =      A social sub-committee to be set up.  To be discussed further at Committee meeting.=   We are currently looking at venues for a summer fair to be held next spring and to hold other future social events.

 

4.      FINANCE

  =        Currently the bank balance stands of £1,360.50.  <= /span>Income of £1,380 with outgoings of £19.50 for pri= nting and supply of leaflets for recent distribution.  The Treasurer proposed further expenditure of £80 for 4 sets of ink cartridges for use by the Secret= ary and Webmaster and a portable hard drive for the Secretary.  Secretary and Webmaster are utiliz= ing their own PC equipment.  All in favour of purchases.

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         = ED advised according to a recent report ion the Daily Telegraph the Government= propose to impose a tax on fund raising, any problems = should be directed to Andy Burnham.

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5. &nbs= p;    COUNCILLOR ITEMS

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 =         i.       Cllr. Barry Fagan

·      =    Sign posts for Hindley Green signs to be joi= ntly funded by CBF and CLF from their Brighter Borough Funds.<= /p>

·         The 620 bus service along Atherton Road is under threat with = lots of complaints from parents regarding school children getting to school if t= hey miss the school bus and from people as far as Ashton to Atherton.  CBF has a GMPTA policy committee m= eeting next Friday when he will ensure this is on the agenda objecting to the cuts= in service.

·         Approximately 33 Christmas trees for shops are about to be ord= ered at a cost in the region of £4,500.&n= bsp; No further suggestions were made for change.

            =             A member advised that his son has previously supplied, fitted and removed tre= es including lights for Ashton and Pla= tt Bridge at a cost of £60-£70 each.  Fur= ther information requested.  ACTION 37 – DB

·         If larger displays of flowers are wanted next year both CBF and CLF will make a payment from their Brighter Borough Fund.  Wigan looks great which is down to= Martin Kimber keeping his promise and his department g= iving us the best display in Wigan.=

·         School plans in for road safety and will be up and running soo= n.

·         New Special<= /st1:PlaceName> Needs School in Long Lane is on target .  Trees to be planted and the playing field to be returned to its normal condition after completion.

 

         = ii.&nbs= p;     Cllr. Louise Fagan

  =             &nb= sp;   An e-mail was recei= ved from Cllr. Louise Fagan advising that both CLF and CBF work together on all= matters regarding HGRA.

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         = iii.&nbs= p;    Cllr. Bob Brierley

·         BB has donated a quantity of spring bulbs for planting, HGRA to get school children involved in planting.

·         6 new dog bins and 2 new sign posts have been ordered for the = Clayhole.

·         Requests made to relay roads and pavements in the area.  Uneven footpaths outside the Bethel to be repa= ired in new financial year.  Grass ver= ges outside shops to be repaired and flags to be re-laid by shopkeepers.

·         Surgeries 1st Tuesday of each Month at Bethel, 2nd Tuesday at Park = High and 3rd Tuesday at = Mornington Road.

·         Den in woodlands on Oak Avenue has now been removed.=

·         Youth club every week at the Bethel 7.00 to 9.30 pm.

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6.&nbs= p;     ANY OTHER BUSINESS

 

i.        &nbs= p;     Website<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><= /p>

JU has provided vasts amount of information on the website.  We have had numerous hits to the site from all around the world and = favourable comments left by visitors.

 

ii.     = Atherton Road Gating

         Investigate if t= here are any plans in the pipeline for gating to the rear of 753 Atherton Road.  ACTION 38 - DB

 

7. &nbs= p;    DATE OF NEXT MEETING

         = Wednesday 1st October 2008 commencing 7.00 pm at <= st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Hindley Green Family Church at Bethel.

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         = A Committee meeting to be arranged for some time in September, all members wi= ll receive an invite.

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         = Apologies for any errors and omissions.

 

Ref.

Date

Action

Owner

Comments

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07/05/08

Confirm which ward Maxine Armstrong of 7 Bankhall Clo= se, Hindley Green, WN2 resides

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Ongoing – investigations continuing<= o:p>

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07/05/08

Liaise with Rodney Hill on grass cuttings being blown into gardens and drains in Blair Grove/Edinburgh Drive<= /o:p>

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COMPLETE

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07/05/08

Liaise with Highways Department regarding grass verges being churned up along Blair Grove

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>BB

COMPLETE

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07/05/08

How does an area become a renewal/deprivat= ion area?

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Ongoing

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04/06/08

Harley Avenue update

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>BB

4 roads are to be adopted, unknown which

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02/07/08

Formally invite all three Councillors to n= ext meeting

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COMPLETE – Reminders sent every mont= h

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02/07/08

Formally invite Swan Lane/Green Lane residents to= next meeting

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>DB

COMPLETE – Flyer sent to all residen= ts

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02/07/08

Formally invite PC Wendy Rowson to next meeting

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>DB

COMPLETE

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02/07/08

Provide additional personal details

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>JV

Ongoing

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06/08/08

Source Hindley Green map clearly identifyi= ng boundaries

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>JV

Ongoing

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06/08/08

Formally write to Environment Services outlining issues and offer invite to next meeting

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>DB / BB / MC=

Ongoing – Several requests made via various routes

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06/08/08

What proposals are planned for Coupland Road play area by WLCT?  Contact = Debbie Freeman

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>DB

COMPLETE – Refer to Play Areas above= for update

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06/08/08

Invite Coupland Road residents to next m= eeting should a satisfactory response be received from WLCT

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>DB

COMPLETE – Flyer sent to all residen= ts

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06/08/08

Investigate how standards of play areas we= re achieved in Bolton

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>JV

Ongoing

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06/08/08

Check guidelines for Hindley Green signage=

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>DB

COMPLETE

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06/08/08

Invite Councillors to attend monthly Police Surgery at Bamfurlong Police Station 1st= Tuesday of each month

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>DB

COMPLETE

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03/09/08

Request delay on traffic lights at junctio= n of Atherton Road/ Leigh Road= at Township Forum

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03/09/08

Report to be submitted regarding Coupland Road

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03/09/08

Mr<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'> Draper to contact Trevor Smith regarding vacancy of Bailiff on the Cla= yhold

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>DD

 

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03/09/08

Contact WLCT What’s On regarding advertising meetings

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>DB

Details forwarded 15/09<= /p>

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03/09/08

Obtain further costs and information regar= ding Christmas trees

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>DB

Details requested 13/09<= /p>

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03/09/08

Investigate plans for alley gating to the = rear of 753 Atherton Road

<= span style=3D'font-size:9.5pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>DB

No current plans in place