Notes of last meeting below: Date of next meeting was to follow after the election. It is not mentioned on the appropriate Ealing Council web page.Neighbourhood GovernanceNote of Ward Forum Meeting ___________________________________________________________Acton Central Ward Forum meeting – held on Thursday 18th March 2010, at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, The Mount, Acton W3Present: Councillors: Vlod Barchuk (chair), Seema KumarAttendees: The meeting was attended by 31 peopleNote taker: Dennis Frost (DF) – Neighbourhood Co-ordinator – EastNo. Note Action Point Paperwork provided at the meeting comprised:- an agenda- notes of the previous Ward Forum – held on 16th December 2009- Acton Town Centre Regeneration – update – report dated 16th March- a note of the ward projects in progress – listing updates since the previous meeting Contact details:Dennis FrostEaling Council e-mail:mywardmatters @ealing.gov.uktel: 020 8825 54531. Chairman’s IntroductionCouncillor Vlod Barchuk welcomed those present and introduced his fellow ward councillor Seema Kumar, also Dennis Frost, who supports the Ward Forum’s work. 2. Apologies for absenceThese were received from:- Councillor Marie Randall- John Parker – Friary Park Residents Association- Alex Watson 3. Safer Neighbourhoods- Report from the Police’s Safer Neighbourhoods TeamSgt Neil MacKintosh reported on the continuing work of his ward team. Reported burglaries had declined December – March while motor vehicle crime had also reduced during the first quarter of 2010. Street drinking on the Mount had also be targeted at weekends, in order not to spoil the market atmospherePC Malcolm McCulloch from the British Transport Police had been invited, but did not attend.Council’s Envirocrime Team – written reportA written report from the Council’s envirocrime officer Ashley Barker was unfortunately not available on this occasion.Councillors’ inter agency meeting, to discuss street drinkingCouncillor Kumar reported on two productive meetings that had been held so far, hosted by Police Inspector Andrew Deane. An outreach worker will be attending the Acton area once per month, starting in April. Councillor Kumar reported that if funding were available from both Acton Central and South Acton wards, this facility could be increased to once per week. The cost per ward would be in the region of £5,000. A public meeting is planned for April and more details will be circulated in due course. Adoption of a Special Area Policy for Acton Town Centre (Licensing Act)Councillor Barchuk reported this was now in place and was designed to limit future applications for licensed premises in Acton town centre.Contact details:Acton Central Safer Neighbourhoods Team. E-mail: actoncentral.snt@met.police.ukTel: 020 8721 2921British Transport Police Tel: 020 7922 6343.E-mail: Malcolm.mcculloch@btp.pnn.police.ukEaling Council: e-mail:graffiti_flytipping @ealing.gov.uktel: 8825 6000 (Mon-Fri, 9am- 5pm)4. Notes of the last Ward Forum, held on 16th December 2009- to confirm accuracythe notes of the previous Forum were considered and approved as an accurate record of the meeting. 5. Matters arising – not included in item 6 (below)- Shaa Road footbridge – lightingCouncillor Kumar reported that she was working to have the lighting repaired. - Controlled Parking Zone – Friary RoadCouncillor Barchuk reported that the proposed zone would be implemented in the early summer. There would be parking restrictions for one hour each during the morning and evening, with some stop and shop parking bays to assist local traders.- Churchfield Road CPZ – Zone K – consultationCouncillor Barchuk also confirmed that the consultation, funded from the ward budget, had been included in the 2010/11 Council programme. Its start date would be announced in due course.- Gowing and Pursey siteCouncillor Barchuk had invited G & P to the meeting, to discuss residents’ concerns about noise and pollution. However he had not received a response and therefore councillors will arrange to meet with the company. - Goldsmith Avenue pavements – use of tarmacDennis Frost reported that the Council’s policy is to replace tarmac with paving stones if a whole street is being dealt with. However, asphalt is used for minor patching, but not to permanently replace paving slabs.6. From Councillors - Churchfield Road parking – updateCouncillor Kumar reported that she had asked for an additional sign, which reminded drivers to obtain a (free) ticket from the dispensing machine. - Acton Town Centre regeneration – latest positionthe detailed written report available at the meeting was noted. It was further noted that a raised entry table was to be built at the Churchfield Road junction with Alfred Road, to further slow traffic down. In addition, work on the recycling centre will begin shortly.- Derwentwater Primary SchoolResidents expressed concern that the Council’s plans for an additional temporary classroom would put undue pressure on an already cramped site. The school’s governors had objected to the plans and councillors would relay these concerns to their Cabinet colleagues.7. Acton Central Ward Budget Update on 2008/09 projectsthe report updating residents on progress with the ward projects in hand was noted. - Fencing at North Acton Playing FieldsCouncillor Kumar had met with park rangers and agreed that a 3metre high fence was required. A revised quote was awaited.Current year projects - updateIt was agreed that the proposed improvement work to Friary Road Triangle should begin with new fencing. Other projects- support for the additional outreach work – referred to in item 3 (above) would await the outcome of the planned public meeting.8. Public Forum - issues raised by residentsa) Parking by Derwentwater Primary School New ‘no parking’ lines were required urgentlyb) Heavy Goods Vehicles Crossing Horn Lane railway bridgeIt had not been possible to establish who was responsible for enforcing the weight restriction at this location. Dennis Frost offered to seek the advice of British transport Police. 9. Suggested items for future meetingsIt was asked that the meeting notes be circulated more promptly. 10. Dates of Future MeetingsThe next cycle of meetings will be announced after the local council elections in May.Dennis Frost25:03:2010
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